If your goal is to purchase a home, you may find that it’s challenging to save up enough money for your down payment. While this is something that many first time home buyers struggle with, it is by no means insurmountable. By making a few simple changes you will be able to accumulate the funds you need for your down payment. Keep Track Of Your Spending One of the reasons why it can be Continue Reading
5 Tips To Find The Mortgage Lender For You
Looking to buy a house this Spring? Here are five tips to help you choose the right lender. When you are looking to buy a new home in Philadelphia, your shopping does not end when a home is found. You must also shop around to find the right mortgage lender to meet your needs. The process is not as hard as it seems but it’s still extremely important. For home buyers who want to find the perfect Continue Reading
4 Things You Should Have Done To Your Home Before Winter
Did you take the time to prepare your home for the winter? Since we’re currently experiencing very cold temperatures, I’m hoping you spent some time getting your home ready to deal with this harsh weather. Let's take a look at a few quick home maintenance tips that you should have done to get your house ready for the winter season (and if you didn’t do this, it’s alway next winter to get Continue Reading
Philadelphia 50 Best Restaurants (In Case You Missed It)
We all know that Philadelphia has some of the best restaurants in the country, and some would even say in the world. With so many amazing restaurants in Philadelphia I can't believe Philly Magazine was able to come up with the Top 50 list. I would not have wanted to be in their shoes when having to cultivate such a difficult list (although I wouldn't mind being a taste tester), but here are Continue Reading
Learn About Your Fico Score & How It Impacts Home Loans
Are you about to apply for a mortgage loan in order to buy a home? If so, you may be curious about your credit score and how this might affect your financing. Let's take a quick look at how FICO credit scores can affect your mortgage and share a couple of ways that you can boost your score to ensure your application is approved. What is a FICO Score? The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the Continue Reading
Three 2015 Design Trends To Know Before Updating Your Kitchen
Remodeling your kitchen is an excellent way to improve its look, increase the value of your Philadelphia home and appeal to a more diverse range of home buyers in Philadelphia if you decide to sell. However, a kitchen remodel can easily cost $10,000 to $20,000 or more, which is why you want to make choices that you can live with. Learning more about some of the hottest home design trends for Continue Reading
Why Meeting Neighbors Is Best Before Moving To Philadelphia
Are you looking to relocate to Philadelphia? When you find a new house that meets your needs and seems like a perfect fit, you'll want to take some time to meet your potential new neighbors before you sign on the dotted line. In today's blog post we'll share a few reasons why meeting the neighbors can help you feel right at home in your new community. Your Neighbors Are Experts on Your Local Continue Reading
4 Things You Must Do When Financing Your First Home
As the events of the past years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs. #1. Strengthen your credit score Since the real estate bubble burst a few years ago, lenders have tightened their requirements when it comes to borrowers’ credit scores. The Continue Reading
Zagat 10 Hottest Coffee Shops In Philadelphia
One of the greatest benefits of living in Philadelphia is the wide variety of places to eat and things to do. With an eclectic mix of historical and modern, Philadelphia neighborhoods offer something for everyone with streets lined with young artists not far from those with Revolutionary sites. Showing a sample of the mix of taste and culture that makes Philadelphia neighborhoods sought Continue Reading
4 Things To Do Before You Rent A New Home
So you’ve found the right apartment, in the right Philadelphia neighborhood, at the right price and ready to rent a new home. Good for you! But the challenges of renting don’t end there. Here are a few more things to keep in mind: #1. Get renter’s insurance While it might not seem like you own enough stuff to justify insurance, items like clothes, books, electronics, furniture, and appliances Continue Reading
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