Buying a home

Home Buying Homework

Thinking about buying a home? There’s a lot to know, and the better educated you are, the better able you’ll be to make smart decisions. It all comes down to doing your homework. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) makes it a little easier with a comprehensive…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Home Tips, Homeowners, Mortgage, Renting on Feb 13,2015 | Tagged in: Department of Housing, Urban Development

3% Down-Payment Loans Help First Time Homebuyers

Many first time home buyers can afford the monthly cost of mortgage, but come up short on the cash requirements for a down payment. That may change with the help of new government programs that will offer 3% down-payment loans to qualified borrowers. Fannie Mae’s My Community Mortgage program, open…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers on Jan 02,2015 | Tagged in: first time home buyers, first time homebuyer, first time homebuyers Montgomery County

Condo vs. House: What’s Right for You?

Many first time home buyers struggle with deciding whether it’s best to buy an easy-care condo or townhome, or to go for the full, single family home experience — yard work and maintenance included. The right choice depends on what you value most. Your love of free time to travel,…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Condos, Home Buyers, Townhomes on Nov 05,2014 | Tagged in: condominiums, condos, first time home buyers, single family homes, single-home, townhomes

Our Cornucopia of Possibilities

It’s autumn, the season for cornucopias. Ever wonder what a “cornucopia” is? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it’s a horn-shaped container filled with fruits and flowers. It’s also a term used to denote a ”great amount or source of something” At Vanguard Realty Associates, we like to think of our…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Facts on Oct 03,2014

Don’t Fizzle. Sizzle!

While summer sizzles, home sales sometimes fizzle. That’s because potential buyers are often on vacation, families are busy with kids and summer activities, and the heat and humidity can discourage buyers from getting out and looking around. But, if you must sell your home and you’re hoping for an August…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Selling a home on Sep 17,2014

Boost Your Curb Appeal

The first step in selling a home is getting prospective buyers through the front door. That’s a lot easier to do if your home has great curb appeal. From sprucing up your front door and entry way, to greening up your lawn, the right improvements can work like a magnet…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Selling a home, Staging on Aug 04,2014 | Tagged in: curb appeal, home improvements, interest.com, philadelphia real estate, philly.com

Best Choices for a First Home

If you’re a first-time buyer, you may be wondering if you should go for a single-family, a condo or a townhouse. Each has wonderful advantages – it’s just a matter of matching a home to your lifestyle and finances. Love to go out at every opportunity? Need room for a…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Condos, Home Buyers, Townhomes on Jul 16,2014 | Tagged in: condo, condominiums, philly.com, single family homes, townhouse

Reward Yourself! – Dream Homes in Montgomery County

Searching for dream homes in Montgomery County pa can be stressful. So why not combine your home searching with a few relaxing rewards. Visit the brand new Vanguard Realty Associates office in Cold Point Village, the wonderful, new Plymouth Meeting area community by…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers on Jun 12,2014 | Tagged in: Arugula Ristorante, build to suite, Cold Point Village, custom home building montgomery county, custom homes montgomery county, dream homes in montgomery county, Gravity Salon, Vanguard Realty Associates Office

Staging and Selling. Browsing and Buying

If you’re ready to buy or sell, if you’re looking for the perfect home, or if you’re trying to determine the right time to make a move, count on Vanguard! We’re experts in everything real estate and are ready to help you: Stage, price and market your home for sale…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Real Estate, Real Estate Montgomery County on May 13,2014 | Tagged in: home buyers Montgomery County PA, home buyers real estate PA, home staging, homebuyers, Montgomery County Homebuyers

Walk-Through Tips for Homebuyers

So, you’ve found the house you want, you’ve been approved for a mortgage and it’s almost time for settlement. Now’s the time to do your “walk-through” a careful look through the home to make sure that everything is in order, and in the condition specified in your contract. Take these…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Home Tips on Apr 14,2014 | Tagged in: best real estate company, home buying process, National Association of Realtors, realtor.com, walk though tips

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