Supporting Local Farmers: Green and Delicious

I am a big supporter and promoter of buying locally grown produce.  Living in Delaware County there are numerous farmers markets where you can buy locally grown produce at almost every day.  Media, Bryn Mawr and Havertown are just a few towns that have weekly farmers markets.  Besides buying produce at farmers markets, you can
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Don’t make these simple mistakes when selling your home…

Have you ever walked into a house and were immediately turned off? Well I have seen many homes that look beautiful on the outside and have great curb appeal, but the second you open the front door something just doesn’t sit right.  Home sellers need to keep their houses in pristine condition, staged and always
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FHA Monthly Mortgage Insurance Premiums increase is effective on September 7th

I mentioned earlier this week that the senate had approved the increase in FHA mortgage premiums and were waiting on President Obama’s final approval.  The increase in FHA monthly mortgage insurance premiums was approved and will be effective on FHA case numbers assigned on or after September 7th. Keep in mind, the FHA case numbers
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Senate Approves Higher Government Mortgage Fees

Higher monthly fees are in the near future for consumers who take out home loans guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration, the primary source of mortgages for first time homebuyers. The Senate unanimously approved legislation giving the FHA the power to hike monthly premiums it charges to consumers. The measure now goes to President Barack
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Relocating- Part IV

Relocating is a huge undertaking.  Not only are you moving, but you maybe moving thousands of miles, and will need to create a whole new life for yourself.  You could be living in Minnesota and moving to Maine, or Kansas to Arizona, location doesn’t matter, you still have the same needs.  Using a realtor, such
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20-Year mortgage could save you over $70,000

If you are looking to buy your first home, or maybe even looking to spend a little more money upfront to save big over the long term, you might want to consider a 20-year fixed-rate mortgage instead of the traditional 30-year.  Let’s look at the numbers: A $200,000 mortgage with a 30-year term and an
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Relocating- Part III

As we started our search for her new home, most of everything was done through email and phone calls.  Everyday I sent her a list of homes that met her requirements.  We were looking in areas such as Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Radnor, Ardmore and Haverford; all of which are in walking distance to the train
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International Buyers

International homebuyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S., for several reasons; including the strength of the dollar, the value and desirability of U.S. real estate, and the emerging economic recovery.  The U.S. is a top destination for international buyers from all over the world. Foreign buyers understand the value of owning a home
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Relocating- Part II

I was recently contacted by a young professional from San Diego, California who was relocating to the Main Line Area, outside of Philadelphia, for work.  She had three months to complete the process before her job began full-time in Philadelphia.  She had a list of requirements; including being close to public transportation to commute to
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Relocating- Part I

Have you ever been in the situation where you were either considering relocating by choice or work was requiring you to pick up and move across the country?  For example, many companies require employees to relocate from San Diego to Philadelphia, or New York to Seattle, or maybe you are relocating to Florida for retirement. 
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