Welcome to Montgomery County. A beautiful County filled with great people, tons of things to do, a perfect location close to the hustle & bustle of Philadelphia, weekend hikes & winter skiing in the Poconos, & a short drive to the beauty, peacefulness & tranquility of the Jersey Shore. It really is a great place…
So you did the right thing. You were able to get pre-approved for financing and everyone tells you it is as good as buying with cash. Then you start looking at houses and your agent tells you that the property you want to see is ineligible for the type of financing you are approved for….
A Reverse Mortgage is one of the best financial tools out there today. It is amazing what you can do with them and the quality of life that can be had once they are put in place. There are many misconceptions that we will clear up and to start, here are some actual stories to…
I get this question frequently…exactly who can go on the deed to a property in Montgomery County PA. The answer is relatively simple….anyone!
Change, the one constant in life. Especially in the world of mortgages! I remember when we had “mirror-test” underwriting. Hold a mirror up to the borrower’s nose & if it fogs up, they get a loan! Well, those days are gone, as they should be. But unfortunately, certain regulators feel the way to correct things…
Another common question that that is asked by home buyers is whether or not you need an attorney when buying a home in Pennsylvania. There are many states that require an attorney and sometimes, it is just common practice. In Pennsylvania, we are special: we are one of only 5 commonwealth’s in the country, our…
Happy New Year! Here we are at the end of another year in Montgomery County. So how did the real estate market fair this year? Check out this end of year wrap-up video for the details.
We have all heard the negative news in the housing market. However, locally, things are not bad at all. See for yourself in this Market Update. The fact is, if you are considering moving up to a larger home, there may not be a better time!
Do you watch the news? All that you see about housing these days is how horrible the real estate market is. Why does everyone always focus on the negative? Oh yeah, ratings. They prey on the bads news; maybe in some weird way it makes us feel better about ourselves. However, what is happening in…
Do you think women are smarter than men? Well, according to Harvard’s Joint Study for Housing Studies, I may have to somewhat agree with that statement.
I just got done showing a home to a first-time home buyer, a single father and his three little girls. There are many things that we take for granted, and this one little girl helped me to remember those thing in order to appreciate them again. In an economy where many are complaining about their…
Here we go again! More mortgage changes coming to the industry, for the worse. Unfortunately, the former mirror test underwriting (mirror under nose, fogged up, approved!) that was offered a few years ago is now punishing those who actually want to buy a house now. The latest changes are coming soon, to the absolute best…
Are you frustrated that you have not found that perfect home for you? Have you exhausted the market looking and nothing clicks for you? Well, there is still hope. Just build it!
With the stock market taking a crap, yet again, why not use what is left in there to earn a great return in real estate? There are two ways to take advantage of your retirement now, rather than wait for it to recover what it lost, hopefully by the time you retire! This all depends…
I am sure you have heard the radio, television, and internet ads stating you can buy a foreclosed home for as little as $199. Not $199 down, just a total of $199 and you own the home. I actually received an email yesterday from a lead source asking to find such homes for them. In…
So you went out looking at houses today, hopefully with me! You saw a bunch of homes and all of the features are getting jumbled together in your head. Although it would be nice to take your favorite amenities an create your perfect home, I could not find an app for that, sorry. However, I…
Buyers beware, you need to flexible when purchasing a short sale. Sellers, make sure you have a professional representing you and working for YOU!
How many detours can one person take? It seems that everywhere you go, there is some type of road construction going on. 309, Sumneytown Pike, the Turnpike, 202, etc. I am sure that this is all being done to increase traffic flow and ultimately, increase time home with our families. However, WTH is going on?…
There are plenty of mortgage calculator apps at the iTunes store that can calculate your mortgage payment, amortize it for you and provide other “calculator” type solutions. However, the new mortgage calculator app from Homes.com can do all of that and then some!
