Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. How Low Can You Go? The Johnson family was about three quarters of the way through their home buying process. After months of searching and going to home showings, having one of their offers outbid by other buyers, and renewing their lease for one more month, they Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Haunted (Halloween Edition)
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Haunted (Halloween Edition) The leaves swirled around Erica’s feet as she stood in Rittenhouse Square sipping on her Starbucks coffee. She was awaiting the settlement of her first home, which was supposed to take place in just an hour. Erica was so excited that Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Relocating
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Relocating It was something James and his wife only had a couple of days to talk about. It had been a crisp autumn day when James's boss, Mr. Richards, called him into his office. James sat down across from Mr. Richards, admiring the various awards he displayed on Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Rain, Rain, Go Away
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Rain, Rain, Go Away Meredith hurried to her car from the air-conditioned grocery store with two paper bags in her arms. The sky was growing unusually dark and the air was extremely thick. At any moment, large raindrops would start spattering the pavement. Fumbling Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Wait for the Commitment
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Wait for the Commitment Jerry and his wife Laura were just two weeks away from the settlement of their very first home purchase in the lovely neighborhood of Fishtown in Philadelphia. After going through the renting process one too many times, the couple decided Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: A Condo to Call Home
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. A Condo to Call Home Edward Daniels boarded his flight back to Philadelphia just as the sun was starting to set in Rome. After spending an extended 4-month vacation in one of the world’s most ancient cities, he decided it was time to come home and see his Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Offer Up
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Offer Up Lydia McConnell sat across from her real estate agent, Cherise Wynne, who was known in Philadelphia as the Agent Lady. Her office was a tad bit cold, but it was barely noticeable because Lydia’s excitement kept her warm. Cherise was writing an offer Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Run While You Can
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Run While You Can Priscilla stared at the home inspector in disbelief. “What do you mean you found termites?” Her arms were tight across her chest and she felt her heart start racing. After months of searching for a house, she had finally found the one and got it Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Fridge Fight
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Fridge Fight “What do you mean they aren’t getting the fridge?” Cherise demanded on the phone with the listing agent. “I mean that the fridge doesn’t belong to the seller. It belongs to the tenant who rented out the property last. Your buyer will not get the Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Cash is King
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Cash is King Harvey Wilson knew since he was in high school that he would never get a mortgage, especially on his first house. Since seeing his parents struggle during the Great Recession in 2008 and defaulting on their mortgage payments, he vowed to never be put Continue Reading
