Buying your first home isn’t impossible. With Philadelphia’s first time home buyer grants and programs, it’s easier than ever to purchase your first home! Saving for a down payment can be difficult and take more time than you anticipated. Closing costs can add up to be much more than you thought. The city of Philadelphia wants to help you buy a home. Make sure to take advantage of these first Continue Reading
How to Prepare Your Credit to Buy a Home
So, you’ve decided that you’re ready to buy a home! Before you find your perfect real estate agent and go out on the weekends to tour homes on the market, there are a few things you must do. One of those things is to prepare your credit to buy a home. In order to qualify and receive a mortgage, home buyers must have some kind of credit. Most mortgage companies only work with buyers who have a Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: A Christmas Miracle
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. A Christmas Miracle Little Jimmy Brown sat on Santa Claus’s lab at the Center City Macy’s while his parents took too many pictures with their phones. They had been waiting for the holiday light show to come on when they saw the perfect picture opportunity for Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Stormy Waters
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Stormy Waters It had been smooth sailing for the Knott family as they went through the motions of buying their first home in Philadelphia. After spending some time in Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay, they decided it was time to move to the city for Mr. Knot to Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Negotiation is Everything
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Negotiation is Everything The Tuckers had no idea how fast a real estate transaction could go south. With just one email, their dream home in Mt. Airy, a quiet neighborhood in Philadelphia, was in jeopardy. Just yesterday the newly married couple had made a list Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: How Low Can You Go?
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
6 Apps You Need When Buying a Home
It’s the age of technology and iPhones have integrated their way into everyday life. It’s a great time to be alive if you’re in the market to buy a home because there is a world of apps that are there to help you through the process. Below are just a few important apps you need when buying a home to make you more involved in the process. Zillow Zillow is the app of all real estate apps! 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
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