Since the real estate bubble burst, people all over the country have started doing more with less house. Here are a few simple tips for getting the most out of your humble abode. #1. Use walls and ceilings Optimize your floor space by getting as many things as possible off of it. Hang your bicycle from the wall or ceiling. Install shelves for books and other items over doorways and, if possible, Continue Reading
Learn the difference between a buyers market vs sellers market
You hear it on the news all the time: ”It’s a buyer’s market,” “It’s a seller’s market,” or “The housing market is on the rebound.” And while you probably get the gist of what these folks are talking about, having a deeper understanding of the housing market and how it works can help you immensely during the homebuying or selling process. Let’s start with the basics The housing market refers Continue Reading
What Millennials Like and Don’t Like About Living In Philadelphia (2012 Infographic)
Since there is so much attention around the number of millennials moving to Philadelphia and how they're transforming the city, I wanted to provide a brief infographic visualizing interesting data from PEW and the Census Bureau. It will give you a look back at where we were with millennials living in Philadelphia between 2006 and 2012, and provide a quick glimpse into what millennials like Continue Reading
5 Questions Before Choosing A Philadelphia Neighborhood To Buy A Home
Need help finding the right Philadelphia neighborhood for your home search? Here are five factors that should figure prominently in your thinking before buying a home in Philadelphia: Great Schools? Even if you don’t have kids, the quality of the schools in a given neighborhood should be high on your priority list. That’s because property values are higher in communities with Continue Reading
4 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Help You Purchase A Home
Have you saved up all last year, or planning to save this year to make a home purchase? Are you still a little anxious, nervous and confused as to what to do even when you have the money? Buying a home can be an overwhelming process. From financing to negotiating to closing, there are a lot of moving pieces that can leave homebuyers scratching their heads. One of the best ways to wrap your head Continue Reading
First Time Home Buyers Guide to Choose the Perfect Property
For the vast majority of people, buying a home will be the biggest purchase decision of their entire lives. Unlike buying meat from a butcher, you don't get to just peer through the glass, pick some stuff, and then have it bagged and take it home. As a first-time homebuyer, finding the perfect property requires dedication, patience, and a bit of luck. This quick guide will help you through that Continue Reading
Those Cute Heels Are Actually Damaging Your Hardwood Floor!
If you have real wood floors in your living or family room, especially older ones, you may be very proud of the charm, warmth and ambiance the floor brings to your home. However, I wouldn't suggest having a “formal” type of party where ladies wear stiletto heels and guys have their best dress shoes on. Heels can do a lot of damage to wooden floors; dents, actual holes and unattractive Continue Reading
3 Ways To Make Your House More Sellable
Selling your home doesn’t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. REPAIR Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, be sure to get it Continue Reading
Status Update: AGENT LADY Is Engaged!
I'M SURE YOU WANT THE DETAILS: Date: Saturday October 18th, 2014 Location: Highline Park in New York City Proposal: Created a book made up of pictures capturing difference experiences during our relationship ending with "Will You Marry Me!" My reaction: Crying and nodding (guess I technically never said yes...just kidding). Rest of the day: Had a beautiful day of shopping in New York, ending Continue Reading
Nest Allows Google’s Newest Operating System To Become Our Homes!
In June of this year, Tony Fadell (formerly of Apple) and Matt Rogers of Nest Labs introduced “Nest” to the world. The start of “The Smart Home Revolution” is here! It will now be possible for devices to communicate and access data through sensors to regulate temperatures, respond to smoke alarms and gather information about home behaviors. Nest Labs, the nextgen thermostat Continue Reading
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