Why today’s homebuyers need a real estate agent
Monday, 30 December 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
Teresa Boardman, a broker in St. Paul, Minnesota, and founder of the St. Paul Real Estate blog, shares an article on Why today’s homebuyer needs a real estate agent more than ever. Last summer I got an email from a local real estate attorney who wanted to buy a house. He’d just gotten engaged and wanted to
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Trulia’s Housing Predictions: How 2014 Will be Different
Sunday, 29 December 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
Trulia recently published an article taking a look at real estate predictions for 2014. Trulia states that Nnext year looks to be the year of the repeat home buyer, as worsening affordability discourages first timers and investors; also, the buying process will be less frenzied. Hot markets to watch are primarily in the South, Plains,
- Published in Home Buyers, Home Sellers
Planning to buy a home in 2014? Now is the time to prep yourself
Friday, 27 December 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
With big changes coming to the mortgage industry at the beginning of 2014, many consumers will want to evaluate their homebuying plans. Regulations drafted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will change the definition of a qualified mortgage for any loan applications received on and after Jan. 10, and many consumers may find themselves unable
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Satisfied Home Buyer Review
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
Realtor Review posted on Trulia of Kevin Toll by Green Street homebuyer in the Philadelphia, Fairmount/Art Museum area 19130:
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Lender Required Home Repairs
Wednesday, 09 October 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
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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What type of buyer are you?
Monday, 07 October 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
When working with buyers who are serious about their home search, they follow these steps and do not balk at taking time to plan and organize; 1) Meet with their agent to go over the process of home buying, 2) Get pre-qualified so they know what price range to look at and what they can afford
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Keller Williams Top Producer- July 2013
Monday, 23 September 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
KEVIN TOLL NAMED TOP PRODUCER DEVON, PA September 15, 2013 Kevin Toll, a sales associate with Long & Foster® Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, Devon office located at 92 Lancaster Avenue has been named Top Producer for July, 2013. Kevin has been named Top Producer multiples times so far in 2013. According to Vice
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Home Features that Most Buyers Seek out
Monday, 17 June 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
Some home buyers have a long list of personal preferences to go along with the three bedrooms and two full bathroom home they desire. Central air conditioning, not surprising, is one of the top features desired by home buyers. Other important features ranking on their list included: In the Master bedroom: -A walk-in closet and
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Comparison on FHA vs. Conventional with Mortgage Interest Premiums
Tuesday, 04 June 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
If you are looking into buying a home, you might know that FHA Annual mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) will be required for the life of the loan on the vast majority of FHA transactions. If MIP is not required for the entire term of the loan, MIP will now be required for a longer
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Happy First Time Homebuyer Review
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
I enjoy working with my clients; whether it is to buy their first, second or fourth home; or help them sell their current home to relocate, upgrade, downsize, etc. No matter the reason, I enjoy getting to know my clients and making sure they have as stress-free of an experience as possible.
- Published in Home Buyers, My Realtor Experiences