Joe Gonzalez - FHA & 1st Time Homebuyer for King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting & surrounding areas

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2019 

Earth Day is celebrated each year in April to remind us all of the benefits of ecologically-sound living that is more in harmony with Mother Earth. There is quite a bit of positive news when it comes to going “green.” There are significant benefits for home sales.Green homes may sell faster and f...
04/30/2019
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on sales of new and pre-owned homes; weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released along with a report on consumer sentiment.Sales of New Homes Hit 16-Month HighThe Commerce Department reported that deep discounts offer...
04/29/2019
According to the US Department of Energy, the average American household paid $111.67 each month for utilities in 2017. With some research and a few DIY projects, property owners can reduce those energy costs without sacrificing comfort or convenience.Establish Energy Friendly HabitsReduce energy...
04/26/2019
From small touches such as new lighting to larger efforts such as tiling the porch or stoop, creating curb appeal is one of the best investments you can make to resell your home fast.Here are eight ideas to maximize curb your appeal.Landscaping Is Critical For The First Impression Cut Back Trees ...
04/24/2019
Are you the type of real estate investor that has an interest in a treasure hunt? A real estate investment strategy based on hard money is, at its core, a treasure hunt. There must be an underlying value, the “treasure,” for a hard money opportunity to exist.Collateral For A Hard Money Loan Is On...
04/23/2019
Last week’s economic news included readings on home builder confidence in housing market conditions and Commerce Department reports on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage ratees and first-time jobless claims were also released.NAHB Housing Market Index: Builder...
04/22/2019
Fixing up your home doesn’t have to be a budget-breaker. You can revitalize the look of your property with a little bit of paint in the right places.Here are some areas that will really stand out to visitors or prospective home buyers.1. Front DoorThe front door always makes the first impression ...
04/19/2019
Home builder confidence increased in April to an index reading of 63, which was one point higher than for March and the highest reading in six months. Analysts said that April’s reading revealed more about housing market conditions in the past six months than it was an indicator of future market ...
04/18/2019
Perhaps you plan to sell your home in the next few months or years. Keeping your garage organized can save time and ensure that you have storage space when you need it most.Get Your Purge On!Clear out the garage and separate items into categories: keep, trash, donate and recycle. If you get rid o...
04/16/2019
Last week’s economic readings included reports on inflation, mortgage rates, and first-time jobless claims. Monthly reporting on consumer sentiment was delayed.Consumer Price Index: Inflation Rises in MarchThe Consumer Price Index rose 0.40 percent in March, which matched expectations and surpass...
04/15/2019
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