Unless you live under a rock, you can’t help but notice the major changes in South Philly over the years. The neighborhood was already a very interesting melting pot of various backgrounds; however, now with all of the new construction and gentrification, it’s almost hard to recognize this iconic home of cheesesteaks, South Street and The Phillies! What Is Going On In South Philly? The Continue Reading
Fairmount Philadelphia: Learn The History & Legend Of Its Attractions
Getting To Know The Fairmount Neighborhood of Philadelphia Philadelphia's northern neighborhood of Fairmount has long been known for world class museums, fine art, good food and a must-stop for visitors. It is also one of the hardest places to find parking spots so the best way to reach Fairmount is by taxi (maybe uber), by foot or by public transportation. The area is not far Continue Reading
Avoid These 5 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Or You’ll Regret It Later
Make no mistake about it: at least once in your life you will most likely be a first-time home buyer. And let me be the first to tell you, being a first-time home buyer is not the same as being a first-time TV buyer or a first time computer buyer. This is your house! Where you’ll live a significant portion of your life! Where you’ll make memories, start a family, and Continue Reading
5 Tips To Become A Smarter First Time Home Buyer
House-hunting usually begins with a dream, switches to watching shows on HGTV, and then moves to property sites such as Trulia and Zillow. That’s the fun part. What none of these places do is tell first-time buyers what they really need to know before taking the plunge. #1. Save more money Save up more than the down payment. Often, a first-time home buyer will live in a rental of Continue Reading
3 Reasons To Keep Living With Your Parents Before Buying A House
We probably all know adults between the ages of 25 and 35 grappling to answer the question of whether they should move back in with mom and dad to save money to buy a house, or whether they should bite the bullet and move out into their own place, albeit, a place that’s rented. There’s a lot of factors to consider when making this decision and it’s certainly not a decision that can be made Continue Reading
First Time Home Buyers and Big Bang Theory
Since I actually have a background in bio-chemistry (super geek), I thought it would be a great way to kick off the blog by combining my expertise in both science and real estate. Watch a lot of those television programs about buy a house, and you might come away thinking that those beautiful people in that gorgeous home got there after a pea with the mass of a trillion suns exploded a long Continue Reading
5 Tips To Look Smart When Buying A House
Looking to buy a home in Philadelphia? Here are five essential tips for making you as smart as possible about the process: #1. Get your finances in order Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find a suitable lender and get pre-approved for a loan. This will put you in a better Continue Reading
3 Tips To Play The Home Mortgage Game Like A Boss
As the events of the last few 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 like a boss so that you'll be getting those keys for the home of dreams in your favorite Philadelphia neighborhood. #1. Get pre-approved Sub-primes may be history, but Continue Reading
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