Home Buyers

The Spring Selling Season is HOT!

With so much pent up demand, and a low inventory of housing stock, this year’s buyers should expect another highly competitive season, according to Michele Lerner writing for the Washington Post. Nationally, the number of homes for sale was down by 48.6 percent in February, compared to the same period…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Selling a home on Apr 22,2021 | Tagged in: award winning real estate, buying a home

Home Sales Highest in 14 Years

While the pandemic has kept people at home, it has also encouraged people to sell their homes. In 2020, sales of existing homes rose to the highest pace in 14 years, according to Martin Crutsinger writing for the Associated Press. Sales have been boosted by Americans locked down by COVID-19,…Read More

Filed under Facts, Home Buyers on Feb 17,2021 | Tagged in: Associated Press, home sales, home sales 2021, real estate facts

First-Time Buyer Video Series

If you’re considering buying your first home, there’s a new video series to add to you watch list. Produced by the National Association of Realtors, the eight-episode series is not your typical how-to tutorial. Instead, the series is produced in the style of House Hunters and other popular tv shows. …Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Jan 06,2021 | Tagged in: first time buyer, first time home buyers, first time homebuyer, home-buying series, montgomery county first-time homebuyer

Barndominium Anyone?

We’ve all seen beautiful old barns that have been transformed into spacious homes. But what about the idea of taking a new barn, even one made of pre-fabricated metal, and turning that into a gorgeous home? It’s being done in what the real estate industry calls a “barndominium.” These practical,…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Oct 20,2020 | Tagged in: barndominium, old barns

Be Aware of Seller Closing Costs

Filed under Home Buyers on Jul 21,2020 | Tagged in: closing costs, property and transfer taxes, Realtor commissions, title insurance costs

Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market

If you’re looking to buy a home right now, you know how tough it is out there. The combination of pent-up demand and low housing inventory has created a seller’s market and higher prices. Open houses and showings are crowded with buyers ready to engage in bidding wars. So, how…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Jul 15,2020 | Tagged in: experienced real estate agent, home buying, home buying advice

Buying a First Home During a Pandemic

Buying your first home can be nerve wracking. Buying it during a pandemic could make it more so. But, don’t let anxiety stop you. Paul Hope, writing for Consumer Reports, offers a few tips for buying smart in the era of COVID19. He notes that there is reason for optimism…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Jun 30,2020 | Tagged in: best time to buy a home, first time home buyers, first time homebuyer, first time homebuyers Montgomery County

Where Do Boomers and Millennials Prefer to Live?

Most of the Baby Boomer generation is now retired, or getting close to retirement age – and they’re on the move. As family homes turn to empty nests, and lifestyle preferences begin to change, many Boomers are reconsidering where they want to live. More specifically, they’re making the choice between…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Mar 07,2020 | Tagged in: baby boomer, millennials, moving trends, retirement, retirement single family homes, surburban homes, urban homes

The Year’s Most Expensive Homes

Luxury homebuyers in the U.S. shelled out millions on mansions, penthouses and beach-side properties over the past year. According to this article by Olivia Rockemon with Bloomberg News, a $240 million Manhattan penthouse, purchased by Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, is at the top of the list. It includes 16 bedrooms…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Jan 21,2020 | Tagged in: Bloomberg News, expensive us homes, luxury homebuyers, manhattan penthouse, Olivia Rockemon

Live in One of PA’s “Best Places!”

Plymouth Meeting was named one of Pennsylvania’s 2019 Best Places to Live by data cruncher Niche.com. That’s great news if you’re looking for a new home. Even better is the opportunity to purchase a gorgeous, new Sal Paone Builder home in this vibrant area! Our latest community, Plymouth Valley Estates,…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Jan 14,2020 | Tagged in: best places to live, best real estate agent, best real estate company, Plymouth Meeting, Plymouth Meeting New Construction, Plymouth Meeting PA Real Estate, Plymouth Valley Estates, Rima Kappel

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