It’s 5% Somewhere….
Fannie Mae Lowers Down Payment for Multi-Family Homes: Benefits of Owner-Occupied Multi-Family Living If you've been considering investing in real estate, the recent announcement by Fannie Mae to lower the down payment requirement for multi-family homes might...
Interest Rates Scare You?
Are you scared of todays interest rates? I get it. They are higher than we saw in the early 2020's. But perhaps now is the time that you would love to downsize, or you are busting at the seams and need more space, or you are tired of paying your landlords mortgage...
Do I need to disclose ____ ?
Real Estate Disclosure In case you didn't know... Pennsylvania has a disclosure LAW (68 P.S. §7301, et seq.). A LAW, not a suggestion, not something you do if you get around to it. How do you know what to disclose? The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors provides a...
What is a short sale?
So what's a short sale anyway? When a seller is in a "need to sell" situation due to some type of hardship and the house can't be sold at a price that would cover the mortgage + closing costs, the lender may consider taking less than what is owed. Extra steps? You...
Easy Landscaping DIY- aka the “honey-dew list”
Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever I do, I hear my husband sigh (he knows by now I'm going to jump in feet first and work on it till it's done).... and then I lay out my ideas.... My favorite DIY projects involve getting outdoors and mixing up our...
Why I LOVE being a REALTOR
Why I love being a REALTOR.... If you are looking for career options, let's chat! This business isn't for everyone yet if you asked me when I was in my 20's if I wanted to be an agent, the answer would probably have been NO. At that time, I had new idea what it would...
What Do You Need To Know About A Home Appraisal?
You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T's and dot all your I's before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist the home appraisal. So, what exactly is that? The home appraisal is essentially a value assessment...
When is the best time to reach out to a realtor?
How Much Do I Need To Save For A Down Payment?
How Much Do I Need To Save For A Down Payment? You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for...