My full interview with Robert Battle from Core Inspections Group. Today I’m excited to be joined by Robert Battle from Core Inspection Group. The market we’re in is crazy for buyers, which makes it a great time to discuss what Rob’s company does. They can help buyers win and keep them protected with their Walk and Talk inspections. Feel free to watch the full video, or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure: 0:00 — Introducing today’s topic 0:30 — What Core Inspection Group does for homebuyers 1:35 — A new service called “Walk and Talks” can help protect homebuyers who ..read more

Here are four tips to help you get the most out of your home sale.   Are you thinking about selling your home in 2022? The housing market has certainly been favorable for sellers, but that doesn’t mean you can throw a for-sale sign in your yard and expect to get top dollar. That’s why today I want to share four things you can do to get the most money possible for your home.  Don’t wait for mortgage rates to get too high. Although current rates are still low from a historical perspective, they are increasing. As interest rates climb higher, buyers’ purchasing power will decrease. Th ..read more

I sat down with Megan Munley to talk about interest rates and our market. Today I am pleased to introduce Megan Munley from Movement Mortgage. We’re in a pretty wild market, so I wanted to bring in an expert to talk about interest rates, making an offer in a tough environment, and more. 2022 has started off with a bang, but we may be due for some changes. You can watch our full conversation in the video above, or you can skip to each topic using the timestamps provided: 0:00 — Introduction 0:45 — Introducing Megan 1:32 — What’s happening with interest rates? 3:36 — What actually impacts inter ..read more

Sam Schatzman joins me to answer tax questions from homeowners. I’m here at SD Associates in Elkins Park, PA with Tax Manager Sam Schatzman. We’re in the thick of tax season, so I was excited to do a quick Q&A with Sam today. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions that homeowners have been asking us as we approach the deadline to file your return: “A portion of your home office can be deducted against your business income.” What are the most important documents I need as a homeowner? You‘ll definitely want a 1098 form to show your mortgage interest expense and your real ..read more

Here are three ways you can buy and sell a home at the same time. Recently, our team has talked to a lot of people who want to sell their homes, but they are concerned about what they’re going to do once their properties are sold. We understand; it’s a lot easier to sell than buy in today’s market. We’ve helped plenty of people in every situation imaginable, so today we want to go over your options when it comes to buying and selling at the same time.  Your first option is to list your home for sale only after you’ve gone under contract with your new home. In this scenario, both transact ..read more

It’s been an amazing year for our team thanks to your continued support. We just wanted to take a minute to wish you a happy New Year!  It’s hard to believe that 2021 has come to a close. Although it has been a wild and chaotic year for many of us, it has also been an amazing year for our team thanks to your continued support. The things we’ve accomplished this year, and in years past, wouldn’t be possible without you.  We so appreciate your business, referrals, and friendship, and we’re excited to see what lies ahead. The future is full of possibilities, and we hope you are as exci ..read more

Understanding the value of hardwood floors and how we can help you. Are you unhappy with the way your house looks or are looking for easy ways to renovate it? If so, we are here for you! We have been renovating houses for years, so we have the experience and knowledge to share with you.  One great idea that we like to recommend is installing hardwood flooring. In my video above, you can see pictures of the before and after, showing the difference that installing hardwood floors made in this living room. We also painted the walls white, which we talked about in our previous video. Overall ..read more

How to make your home so much brighter just with white paint. Today, we’re here to share a great tip on how to brighten your house: paint. One of the most popular paint colors right now is Snowball White by Sherwin-Williams. It is continually gaining popularity, and we have even used it in our own house to replace the brown in our living room.  In the video above, you can see pictures that show the difference between how dark the room looked when it was painted brown and how much brighter it looks now that it’s white. The room feels completely different, and we can help you accomplish th ..read more

Three things you have to consider when purchasing an investment property. How do you buy an investment property? We’ve been buying investment properties since 2003, and have become experts in the process. Essentially, there are three steps you have to take. First, you have to figure out the capital. Next, you have to know where to find them. Lastly, you need to determine your return. We’ll elaborate more on that: How can you pay for the costs? Maybe you have a rich relative, know of a small bank, or have the money saved for buying. The first two may come with different rates and paperwork. I ..read more

How to determine when it’s the right time to make a move in real estate. Are you wondering if now is the right time to buy and/or sell a home? This market is tricky, so we’re here to provide some clarity.  Over the years, we’ve found that there isn’t one time that’s right to buy, it just depends on when is best for you and your specific situation. We invested in real estate back in 2003, and it felt like the property was very expensive at the time, but now that home is worth at least four times more. We don’t regret any of the real estate purchases we have ever made.  What’s the wor ..read more