Home Maintenance Checklist Can you believe its mid-November already? With winter just around the corner, it’s a great time of year to begin getting your home maintenance checklist ready. Here’s what’s on our home maintenance checklist for the season: 1. Gutters! Hose out your gutters so that rain can properly drain. Clogged gutters = potential…
Our Favorite Sites for Home Decor Inspiration We’ll admit it. We’re a little bit obsessed with home decor blogs. And we’d love to share with you our four favorites (in no particular order): www.bowerpowerblog.com Just outside of Atlanta, the Bower family has created a truly awe-inspiring photo journey of the before-and-after’s of their dream home. Bower…
When Will The Baby Boomers Sell? Baby Boomers won’t be moving out of their homes when they retire, according to a recent study by non-profit Demand Institute. A historically high percentage (63%) of Baby Boomers plan to continue living in their current home, instead of selling and moving to a warmer location or downsizing to…
Pending home sales grew slightly in the month of September for the first year-over-year gain since July 2013. Experts speculate that the recent home buyer demand is increasing from the recent economic momentum and, namely, the labor market. Under Contract! Recent reports indicate that home buyer demand has strengthened. October’s jobless claims remained under 300,000 — the lowest…
Philadelphia is the Best Place to be A Vampire Spooktacular! The City of Brotherly Love was recently ranked the best city in the nation to be a vampire. Image via wallope.com The report, published by Redfin, evaluated the country’s largest cities on number of blood banks, cloudy days, bar closing times, and percentage of homes the city has for…
Homes Are Selling Faster Than Last Year! A recent summary published by the National Housing Trend Report shows that homes are selling much faster than last year. Using data provided by Realtor.com, the report suggests that homes are on the market for a median of 90 days — down three days from this time last year. While…
Zero Down Payment? But How? Tons of student debt? First time homebuyer? No problem! The non-profit organization Wealth Building Home Loan (WBHL) is offering a revolutionary 15-year mortgage option that allows buyers to have zero down payment. The loan is intended to appeal to first time buyers who may have lower credit scores or be…
Local Haunted Fun! Halloween is right around the corner, and there’s no better place to get spooked than the famous haunted locations in Greater Philadelphia! Our personal favorites: 1. Tucked away in a quiet location of Spring City, Pennhurst Asylum takes our top spot for haunted event in the area. The “haunted hospital” was previously an institution…
Mortgage Broker Tips Securing a great interest rate on your loan can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan, so it’s not a bad idea to shop around to ensure that you get the very best rate. Here are three tips from the experts at EveryHome: 1. Consider using a mortgage…
Foreclosure Crisis The number of foreclosure filings recently hit its lowest level in eight years, leading many real estate experts to speculate that our nation’s foreclosure crisis may be coming to a close. August’s foreclosure filings were a whopping 60% less than the peak of repossessions in September of 2010. The foreclosure crisis may be due…
Maximize Space with help from ClutterShrink and DIY Hip Chicks Looking to maximize space? Is your closet a complete disaster? Don’t be embarrassed – ours is too!! Luckily, Crystal Sabalaske of ClutterShrink and Beth Allen of DIY Hip Chicks will be hosting an informative, friendly seminar right here at EveryHome — and you’re invited! On October…
Most Expensive Cities in the US Quick! Name the most expensive cities in the United States! If you’re like me (and most Americans, according to one survey), you would guess New York City…and you’d be wrong! In fact, two cities can boast higher housing prices than the Big Apple. Washington D.C. is the one of the…
Did You Recently Get Engaged? If you’re newly engaged and are planning a wedding, you’ve probably gotten very familiar with registering for fancy plates and luxury luggage at traditional retail stores. But if you’re looking to purchase a new home (or renovate your current one!), why not register for something a little more meaningful? Congratulations to…
A Parent’s Guide to Choosing A School District It’s no secret that choosing the right school district is important to every parent. When faced with a big move, the challenge of picking the perfect place to live can be daunting. Here are a few tips to keep your search on track: 1. Don’t be afraid…
Jumbo Loans Getting Cheaper If you’re taking out a loan on a pricier home, you’ll likely be securing a “jumbo loan” — that is, a mortgage of more than $417,000. Jumbo loans have recently captured national attention for their extremely low rates. In fact, they’re even lower than conventional mortgages, and some lenders are even allowing…