Posted on Jan 14, 2022
Is Delaware a disclosure state? Yes; in Delaware, home sellers are required by law to disclose the condition of their home. If you’re preparing to sell your home, you may be wondering what your legal obligations are when it comes to disclosure. Do you have to let them know your home flooded five y...
Posted on Jan 13, 2022
Is it the right time to buy a home? For many people, the answer is “yes.” Surprising though this may seem, the key is to follow data, not emotions. Here’s what you need to know. Just Because The Market Feels Crazy, Doesn’t Mean it’s Peaked “Should I buy a house now, or wait for the next recession?...
Posted on Jan 11, 2022
CNBC recently ranked Florida one of the top five states for remote work in the US. Why move to Florida? Florida offers a tempting combination of a relatively low cost of living, plentiful career opportunities, and vacation-worthy weather. “Florida is a fantastic emerging market for remote wor...
Posted on Jan 05, 2022
Is it a good time to sell a house? It’s a question plenty of potential homesellers are asking themselves, especially after home prices rose so rapidly in 2021. It can be tempting to hold off selling for another year or two. We’ve spoken with experienced Realtors, and one thing is clear: if you’re o...
Posted on Dec 29, 2021
Ask a friend where they found the Realtor who helped them buy their home and they’ll often reply, “I met them at an open house” or, “Zillow assigned them to me.” Not surprisingly, many of these same friends may have run into complications and stressful situations during their home buying process. T...
Posted on Dec 21, 2021
Big news for FHA loans: the conforming loan limits are going up. This is good for homebuyers since the new limits will better reflect the rising cost of housing across the U.S. The Biden Administration has opted to increase its mortgage loan limits for single-family homes. This means that in 2022, ...
Posted on Dec 16, 2021
It's been a wild time to be a homeowner. Home values in Philadelphia increased by about 12% over the last year - and about 57% over the past five years (source: Zillow). For homeowners who have been considering selling their homes, there has likely never been a better time to do so. If you’re think...
Posted on Dec 14, 2021
Home appraisals can be a significant source of stress for both home buyers and sellers alike. If a home appraises for less than it sold for and the buyer is using a mortgage to finance their house, either the buyer or the seller needs to make up the difference in cash (or try to get the home re-appr...
Posted on Dec 09, 2021
About 22% of homeowners opted to refinance their home this year thanks to record-low mortgage rates, according to data from Zillow, and about half of them knocked $300 or more off their monthly mortgage payments. Refinancing your home means you can get a lower mortgage rate, withdraw some of your e...