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How to Stress Less When Buying a Home

The home buying process can cause a lot of stress and anxiety – especially now when prices are high and competition is fierce. It’s a huge financial investment, and there are a host of lifestyle decisions to be made involving neighborhoods, schools, commute times, neighborhood crime and much more. According…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Jan 06,2022 | Tagged in: home buying, home buying process

Hidden Costs of Home Ownership

If you’re thinking of buying a home, be sure to look beyond the selling price in determining how much home you can really afford. That’s because there are hidden costs to purchasing and owning a home, and those costs can add significantly to your budget. Realtor.com points out that transactional…Read More

Filed under Buying a home on Nov 05,2021 | Tagged in: buying a home, home buying, home buying advice, home hidden costs, homeownership

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

What Millennials Want in a Home

Millennials are now the largest segment of the home-buying population. That means that if you’re selling your home, it’s a good idea to know exactly what features can attract millennials and differentiate your home from others in your neighborhood. Michele Lerner, writing for the Philadelphia Inquirer, explains what appeals to…Read More

Filed under Buying a home on Feb 25,2020 | Tagged in: digital-savvy buyers, first time home buyers, home buying, millennial buyers, millennials, Philadelphia Inquirer

You Have an Offer. Should You Take It?

The decision to sell your home might be an easy one — especially if you’re moving to a new Sal Paone Builders home! What you might find difficult is deciding to take a prospective buyer’s offer. That’s because agreeing on a sale price is often just a starting point for…Read More

Filed under Buying a home on Oct 02,2019 | Tagged in: home buying, home buying advice, Sal Paone Builders, Washington Post

When Not to DIY

With today’s easy access to virtually everything through the internet, it might seem that buying a home is something you could do on your own. After all, thousands of listings are at your fingertips, along with expert advice on everything from home inspections to community safety ratings. The question is:…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Home Tips, Renovations on Sep 21,2017 | Tagged in: 2017 homebuyers, buying a home, diy, home buying, home buying advice, home diy

Look Before You Leap – Good Home Buying Advice

In honor of Leap Year, here’s some great advice from the Pinnacle Group for “looking before you leap” when buying a home. They offer four items to consider carefully, so you won’t be buying into future problems. Red flags can include zoning issues related to a vacant lot near your…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Feb 24,2016 | Tagged in: buying a home, home buying, home buying advice

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