Kathy McGuriman's (kathy0523) Blog

STAGING TIPS TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD   Since it's a price war and beauty contest to get your home sold, here are some helpful staging tips.   Depersonalize - by removing family photographs, memorabilia, children’s art projects, sports gear and collectibles. The purpose of the buyer’s visit is to en...

FHA REPAIR REQUIREMENTS   As a seller, don't be frightened if your buyer has presented you an offer with FHA financing. Prior to 2005 sellers were reluctant to accept an offer from a buyer who was obtaining an FHA loan. The main reasons were FHA required too many repairs before the loan could clo...

HOW DO I KNOW I AM NOT PAYING TOO MUCH FOR A HOUSE?       Congratulations! After several trips out looking at homes, you have finally found the home you would like to purchase. You've written the contract, negotiated with the seller and all terms have been agreed upon, including the price. How do...

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK   Huey's Grill and Tavern   Great small town bar and restaurant with an atmosphere that can not be topped. The MOST ecclectic collection of area and philly memorabilia. A must to come during Halloween and Christmas to see the abundance of decorations. There is not a corner ...

HOW DO I SELL MY HOME TODAY?   What is the MOST important factor in selling a home today? Pricing it correctly.   I would advise you to call a realtor who is a local expert in that market. They will do a comparable market analysis on your home using the most recent sold and settled properties in ...

LANSDALE RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK   RistoranteToscano   I love a BYOB. I can grab my favorite bottle of wine and head out to dinner. My husband and I live in Lansdale, and find ourselves a lot of nights, not wanting to deal with dinner preparation. So a great local eatery is important to us. Toscan...