It’s no surprise that clients often show interest in short sales. After all, they’re almost always priced under market value! While there aren’t as many on the market as there were during the recession (nearly 32% of homes sold as short sales in 2012!), they’re still numerous and you’re likely to come across a few…
Are Moving Companies Worth It? Buying (and selling) a home can be fun, stressful, exciting and overwhelming — all at the same time! Whether or not you’ve been through the process of a “big move” before, it’s typically worth hiring a licensed and insured moving company. Here’s why: Image via athletesmovers.com 1. They’re not as expensive as…
Our Yard Sale Tips It’s yard sale season! If you’re looking to clean out your cluttery basement (yikes!) and make a few bucks (yay!), be sure to consider a few of our tried-and-true tricks: Image via honeyandcheese.com 1. You’ll probably be surprised at how many folks will show up when you have a yard sale…
Are Finished Basements Worth Your Time and Money? A finished basement can add a lot more living space, and provide a great “Man Cave”, media room, or spot for the kids to hang out. But do they add value? Like many things in real estate, it depends who you ask! First, it’s important to note that a…
Home Appliance Life Expectancy Cheat Sheet Whether you’re shopping for a home or budgeting for the future, it’s important to get a general sense of how long you can expect your home appliances to last. If you’re in the market for a new home, your agent can provide you with details regarding which appliances are included (the washer and dryer…
Home Staging Secret Home staging is both an art and a science. Successful staging will highlight your home’s strengths and ensure that your home appeals to the widest variety of prospective buyers. While hiring a professional surely isn’t free, multiple studies have shown that the benefits far outweigh any costs – homes are likely to sell faster and…
Philadelphia Third Top City for Trading Up Your Rental Realtor.com recently released a report evaluating the top cities where it makes the most sense to trade up your rental for a home of your very own. Philadelphia third on this list (after Atlanta and Chicago, respectively). Data scientists a wide variety of factors, including median income,…
Vacation Home Sales Rise The weather is heating up and so is the market for second-homes! With an improving economy (and real estate market), more and more buyer are in the market for a second home. Vacation home sales rose a staggering 57% last year over 2013! The momentum is expected to continue this year….
Dont Like My Agent At All! It happens. Sometimes we hear from new clients that they didn’t enjoy working with their prior real estate agent and that they would like to meet somebody new. While this situation can occur for a variety of reasons, the important part is that you’re served by an agent who…
Are Open Houses Worth It? While open houses are great tools for agents seeking new clients, many real estate professionals believe that they aren’t typically worth it for sellers. Most real estate agents report that only 1-3% of their listings actually sell from an open house, which means that it is much more likely that…
Conshohocken Has More New Development Planned Conshohocken home prices have risen significantly in the past couple years, largely in part due to recent revitalization, and now developers are reporting that a new wave of construction and renovation is expected in 2015. We love Conshy for it’s convenient location, great schools, awesome selection of restaurants (our newest favorite? Bar Lucca!) and variety of…
Improvements to Make Your Home More Eco Friendly 1. You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: the energy savings associated with compact fluorescent light bulbs are enormous! Swap your incandescent bulbs for these eco friendly CFL’s and save more than $50/year. Look for Energy Star certified bulbs to ensure that they’re the most…
Cost Vs Value Thinking of sprucing up your home, but want to be sure that you’ll recoup those costs at the settlement table? Read up on The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Cost vs Value Report! Two words: Curb Appeal. Hands down the best value of home improvement is through updating the exterior of your home…
Saving More On Homeowners Insurance Homeowners insurance is intended to protect you against any physical damage to your home, often including the structures on your property (such as a shed, pool, or detached garage) as well as your legal liability for any injuries that may occur on your property. If you’re shopping for homeowners insurance, be…
Why Home Warranty’s Are Worth It Home warranties are an easy and affordable way to preserve peace of mind. Different from homeowner’s insurance, a home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of most appliances and system components in your home. The way that they work is simple. When you have…