Seasonal Home improvements to complete during the fall

Fall is perfect for checking off a few to-do lists on your home repair checklist. Here are a few suggestions to start with these to improve your home this fall: Roof Repair Replacing or repairing a roof  before the winter storms, be it rain or snow. Winter winds and precipitation (think ice) can prevent a
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Flood Insurance Costs to Rise

Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that would cause flood insurance premiums to increase drastically for some properties are already impacting the sale of homes. Real estate professionals and bankers say there are many similar situations on the way. They contend that changes required by Congress in 2012 when it granted a five-year
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Winterization of your home

Winterize Now to prevent cold-weather problems later! When you think of winter, do you immediately think of snow tires and protecting yourself from wet and icy roads? Most people do. But what about your home? Do you  give the same consideration to your house? Poorly winterized homes can be a source of both property and liability claims unless they
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Fall home sellers tips!

The Fall real estate market often slows down, however home sales are expected to stay steady through the year, and our regions may see a shift from a sellers market to a buyers market. Here are some tips to keep in mind if you are selling your home this fall season: First impressions—curb appeal. You’ll
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Philadelphia Market Update- September 2013

Center City, Fairmount & Callowhill Areas- 19103, 19102, 19106, 19130, 19123 In September 2013 more units have sold and houses are spending fewer days on the market, however, there is less inventory and the median sales price has decreased by 13%  since September 2012.    
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Havertown Real Estate Market Updates- September 2013

Havertown (19083) Real Estate Market Updates- September 2013 real estate has improved since September 2012. However, the sales price and number of units sold have both decreased since August 2013. There was a 31% decrease in total units sold in September, with 34 sold this month versus 49 last month. In September, the average sale
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Chester County Real Estate Activity

Chester County Real Estate – The charts below reflect market activity during September 2013. The most active price range was $300,000-500,000.  
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Lender Required Home Repairs

Whether you dream of scoring a deal on a fixer-upper, or finding a home that’s move-in-ready, the house needs to meet some minimum criteria before most financing can be secured. While there are a number of exceptions to these guidelines, here are a few things to keep in mind when looking to purchase a home
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The Market is moving…are you?

The Market is moving… I have three home inspections today. You can find me in Fairmount, Havertown (19083) and Wayne today with homebuyer’s going over their home inspections and helping ease and explain in detail the home inspection process.
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What does the government shutdown mean for mortgages?

If you are a potential homebuyer, read below to see how the government shutdown may effect services you are interested in using to help purchase your home; *         FHA Case numbers can still be obtained – Calling for escalations or questions has been case by case according to the HOC location.
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