Monday, October 24, 2016

Briefing from Home Maintenance Event

Last week I hosted my first seminar on this topic- "Tips on Keeping Your Home Like New." I received a lot of positive responses about the topic and great feedback from the attendees. As you know, I'm a Realtor and I love assisting people through the process of buying and selling properties. I also don't like to end the relationship at the settlement table! I want to be a resource to my client for many many years. So events like this can be beneficial to both past clients and future homeowners.
Just like a car and our own bodies, homes require regular maintenance to keep it running efficiently. By maintaining your home you'll save money and headaches down the road too!

Below are the panelist with some takeaways I wrote down:

Cory Rutter with Rutter a Roofing and siding
- there are so many roof options- styles and colors. Make sure you hire a professional that goes through the pros and cons for your specific home
- don't shampoo your roofs. There are companies out there advertising this and it's not ideal for your shingles
- It's not income for homeowners to be unsure of the roof age when buying a home. If you see black stains, your roof is probably at least 10 years old
- Hardie Plank siding is an appealing, tough and low maintenance siding option 

Seth Pruitt with SDP Landscaping 
- slop mulch and landscaping away from home
- make sure any gutters under the ground are clean
- too much mulch will kill a plant (2 inches is too much!)
- Buy quality soil and mulch- it makes a difference and will save your plants. 

Scott Baker with ABCS Carpet Cleaning
- weekly vacuum and use extension tools for corners and baseboards
- carpets are great at collecting dust, dirt and other crap. Get cleaned professionally at least once a    year
- furniture needs cleaning too! Do this every other time you have carpets. 
- Just like your air filter, you need to clean your carpets to keep your air clean

Also, remember when hiring professionals, don't be afraid to ask for their license and insurance!

Unfortunately, Seth with Adam Mechanical had a family emergency so was unable to make it. But don't worry, I'll be hosting another event early next year! 


Friday, October 14, 2016

Roxborough Living

There are so many things to love about Roxborough, PA! Starting with the convenience to Philadelphia all the way to the charm and history right on Ridge Pike. I lived in Roxborough for about 4 years and continue to help clients buy and sell (and rent!) in the neighborhood. 
Here is my most recent listing in the neighborhood- 332 Fountain St. Philadelphia, PA 19128

If you're looking for a home where you can walk to things- check out WalkScore! 
Walk to parks, schools, restaurants, stores- you name it!

Questions or want to schedule a private viewing, contact me:
Kelly Steyn, Realtor® SRES
Keller Williams Blue Bell & Cherry Hill
RE License: PA-RS306853 NJ-1109349
(215) 646-2900 Office
(484) 343-2406 Cell/Text 

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Fall into Home Savings this Autumn

Think Spring is the best time to move? Think again!

According to a recent NerdWallet analysis, sale prices fall an average of approximately 3% from September to November! 

In addition to the price incentive, the fall tends to have less buyer competition and longer days on market. Which means you may have more leverage when negotiating terms and contingencies. 

Thirdly, interest rates are still super low! And who knows how long that will last... "Mortgage interest rates, additionally, remain low—though the Federal Reserve hinted at a benchmark rate hike this December."















Here are more details from the NerdWallet study:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/home-buying-season/

**Pssst Can you wait a little longer? January or February, when homes cost 8.45% less on average than in June through August.