Yesterday was a perfect day to visit some Open Houses in the neighborhoods you may want to live. In various neighborhoods I work, buyers need to jump on a home they love or it may be gone the next day. Crazy to think that just a year ago this was not the case! Inventory is low, making it more of a sellers market. And sellers are pricing their homes to sell, eliminating the 10-20% below asking prices.
As a buyer, have you listed your most desired features in your new home? Below is an article with the 2013 Home Trends that both Seller and Buyers should take notice.
My favorite are the outdoor living spaces and energy efficient mechanicals!
13 Hot Home Trends for 2013
Local Events:
This weekend the King of Prussia mall is hosting the Simon Fashion NOW event- Guests will learn about the latest trends in fashion and makeup while sampling items from participating King of Prussia Mall retailers and restaurants. Mall retailers and restaurants will be providing VIP swag bags, food and cocktail samples, mini manicures, makeup and fashion demonstrations featuring the latest trends, and runway fashion shows throughout the weekend.
The Junior League of Philadelphia will be hosting a Silent Auction on Friday from 6-9 during the Trends & Friends lounge event to be held in the Lord & Taylor court!
The event is free, open to the public, and will be promoted through major local media outlets and social media networks.
Simon Fashion NOW event details
Monday, April 15, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Finally feels like Spring!
Yesterday I had the opportunity to be at the unveiling of the new FARM EXPORER, a hands-on mobile farm that lets youth and families dig-in and connect with food from seed to plate created by Greener Partners. The 24 foot custom trailer is an innovative farm and kitchen that will help inspire and educate people to eat healthy.
In the spirit of fresh, healthy eating, below are some Gardening App suggestions to help you grow your own garden!
In the spirit of fresh, healthy eating, below are some Gardening App suggestions to help you grow your own garden!
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5 Great Gardening Apps
These apps take the guesswork out of gardening. All you have to do is dig. Read
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Monday Morning Update
This is no April Fools joke- houses are moving FAST in the Philadelphia region. Last week I had multiple offers on a home I listed on Monday!
If you are in the market- buying, selling or investing- it's a great time to start getting serious. A home you see online today may not be available tomorrow. Inventory is low in a lot of areas, resulting in good properties going under contract quickly.
If you are wanting to buy a home, you need to have some documents in place before you can even submit an offer; most importantly- your mortgage pre-approval letter. Sellers and Realtors want to know that the buyer submitting an offer to purchase their home 1. has the money to do so 2. has already started the process with a bank. This makes your offer so much stronger than competitors.
If you are looking to sell your home, get your home ready now! Declutter, clean, plant flowers, etc. Once you hire your Realtor, they can get your home on the market fast, so have your property ready.
A lot of people have general questions about the market and the buying/ selling process. It can be complicated and stressful to enter the real estate market, so I'm never too busy to help answer those questions.
I've had quite a few people in the "move up" phase- they want to sell their current home to move into a larger home or more desirable area. They bought years ago and in the meantime the market and mortgage process has changed. This may also be the first time they have sold a home, so they have numerous questions and concerns about that process. Part of what I love about my job is answering those questions and being a resource for them. Feel free to contact me today!
If you are in the market- buying, selling or investing- it's a great time to start getting serious. A home you see online today may not be available tomorrow. Inventory is low in a lot of areas, resulting in good properties going under contract quickly.
If you are wanting to buy a home, you need to have some documents in place before you can even submit an offer; most importantly- your mortgage pre-approval letter. Sellers and Realtors want to know that the buyer submitting an offer to purchase their home 1. has the money to do so 2. has already started the process with a bank. This makes your offer so much stronger than competitors.
If you are looking to sell your home, get your home ready now! Declutter, clean, plant flowers, etc. Once you hire your Realtor, they can get your home on the market fast, so have your property ready.
A lot of people have general questions about the market and the buying/ selling process. It can be complicated and stressful to enter the real estate market, so I'm never too busy to help answer those questions.
I've had quite a few people in the "move up" phase- they want to sell their current home to move into a larger home or more desirable area. They bought years ago and in the meantime the market and mortgage process has changed. This may also be the first time they have sold a home, so they have numerous questions and concerns about that process. Part of what I love about my job is answering those questions and being a resource for them. Feel free to contact me today!
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