UNDERSTANDING LENDER FEES
Lenders charge loan costs, including those for loan origination and underwriting. You might not be able to get out of them, but you can try to get your lender to…
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Why Is It SO Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love…
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Selling Your House? What to Leave for the Buyers at Closing
So you listed your home for sale, accepted an offer and are now under contract. Congratulations! Believe it or not, your closing date will be here soon. As the seller,…
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Navigating the Real Estate Market – Buyers
Most analysts would say that currently, we are in a seller’s market. The summer of 2020 has been an interesting time. While Covid-19 has negatively impacted much of the economy,…
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Sellers Are Returning to the Housing Market
In today’s housing market, it can be a big challenge for buyers to find homes to purchase, as the number of houses for sale is far below the current demand. Now, however,…
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Budget-Friendly Summer Projects
Are you looking for some fun, safe, and affordable things to do around your house this summer? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve compiled a list of DIY projects that can…
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HOW TO BUY A HOUSE WHEN YOU HAVE DEBT
Here are 8 ways to maximize your chance of buying your dream home — even if you have debt. Focus on your credit score The FICO credit score is among…
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DOES YOUR HOME HAVE WHAT BUYERS ARE LOOKING FOR?
There’s great opportunity for today’s homeowners to sell their houses and make a move, yet due to the impact of the ongoing health crisis, some sellers are taking their time…
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Addressing Racism
Leaders from the real estate industry, often reticent to add their voices to the national dialogue, have not shied away this time. Many top developers, brokerage chiefs and other heads of…
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Covid-19 Real Estate Transaction Guidelines
In-person home showings, appraisals, inspections, and other real estate activity resumed throughout Pennsylvania under certain COVID-19 safety guidelines. All real estate-related businesses, including title companies, notaries, and mortgage loan officers,…
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