For Sale: 822 Hampshire Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

822 Hampshire Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 $179,900 This Delaware County twin located in Drexel Park Gardens neighborhood features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first floor has hardwood floors and crown molding throughout. The dining room has been updated with wainscoting and it flows into the modern kitchen that features a breakfast bar. The
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New Loan Limits for FHA take place January 1, 2014

Are you looking to purchase a home in the new year?  You may not want to wait if you are using an FHA loan. There will be new loan limits for FHA will take effect for case numbers ordered on or after January 1st, 2014. HUD just announced that approximately 650 counties will have lower
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Advice for the First-Time Homebuyer!

Movoto Real Estate, an online real estate brokerage based in San Mateo, Calif., asked its agents for advice that they would give clients looking to purchase a home for the first time. These tips can help guide your clients through every step of the process. Starting the Search There is no such thing as the
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Buyers–Did you know that…

#1 You don’t pay the real estate agent–the seller does! #2 Short sales are NOT short –a short sale can actually take months to process…and possible even fall apart #3 You will most likely be beat out on several offers #4 Choosing a mortgage lender is like choosing a college–should you choose a small or large
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Tips to Price your home right!

#1 Pick a number, the more unconventional (not ending in -00 or -99), might entice more buyers to question why and want to see your home #2 Consider the comps-“Comps” are comparable homes in your neighborhood that were for sale, recently sold or are currently for sale. Comps are the most important factor in pricing
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Considering selling your home? Don’t wait until after the holidays!

I have had many clients say… “I’ll wait until spring time to list my house.” Many sellers often wonder if they should keep their properties on the market or take them off? Or if they haven’t listed their homes yet, should they wait until after the first of the year? In a recent article by
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Buyer Beware: 3 Reasons Deals fall apart

It is estimated that nearly one-third of all real estate contracts never make it to the closing table.  What causes these deals to crumble? Here are three reasons your deal could fall apart as a home buyer: #1 Financing Securing a home mortgage has become a lot tougher–Lenders have tightened their restrictions considerably and as
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Green-up your holidays!

Do you ever think about how much waste you create during the holiday season? According to the Medical University of South Carolina, waste disposal increases 25 percent in the United States, causing an extra 5 billion pounds of waste in the landfills. Here are some tips to help you reduce your waste and be more
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