lansdale homes: TYPICAL BUYER QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING A LANSDALE HOME
- 02/07/12 12:51 AM
TYPICAL BUYER QUESTIONS Since I am a typical Lansdale realtor, sitting open houses and meeting buyers, I ask buyers if they have any questions about the buying process. I have found some are confused about a couple of things. These are the typical questions I seem to get when working with Lansdale buyers: Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) - Am I required to purchase private mortgage insurance? PMI is typically required only on down payments of less than twenty percent. With this type of insurance, it is possible for you to buy a home with as little as a 3 … (0 comments)
lansdale homes: REMODELING AND UPGRADING - RETURN ON INVESTMENT MATTERS
- 02/02/12 12:46 AM
REMODELING AND UPGRADING - RETURN ON INVESTMENT MATTERS Are you thinking of making some upgrades to your Lansdale home this year? ROI (return on investment) matters. When you think about doing any remodeling or upgrading to your Lansdale home, do what makes sense for your lifestyle and your budget. But if you have thoughts of selling your Lansdale home any time in the near future, think about what will give you the best ROI. Check out Remodeling magazines Cost vs. Value for your part of the country. Are you thinking of sprucing up your outdoor space, like I am? It's … (2 comments)
lansdale homes: YOUR KITCHEN WILL SELL YOUR LANSDALE HOME
- 02/01/12 02:34 AM
YOUR KITCHEN WILL SELL YOUR LANSDALE HOME If you are preparing your home for the re-sale market, you should pay very close attention to the kitchen. The kitchen is the focal point of the home and the family. It's where we spend a lot of our time, so buyers want up to date kitchens. Kitchens are expensive and sometimes complicated to renovate. Complicated in that it is labor and time intensive, and can be disruptive to you while renovating. But most buyers want a kitchen they can use the day they move in. What are buyers looking for … (2 comments)
lansdale homes: WHAT IS AN REO PROPERTY AND SHOULD I BUY ONE?
- 01/12/12 12:30 AM
What is an REO Property? REO is real estate owned, typically real estate owned by a bank or loan insurer. Property becomes REO after an unsuccessful foreclosure sale, meaning it didn't sell at the sheriff's sale, so it is now in the bank's ownership. Very few foreclosure or sheriff auctions result in a sale. Typically what is owed on the property is more than the property is worth. When ownership reverts to the bank, the bank will remove all loans, liens and debts on the property and try to resell it to the public. You are interested in buying … (1 comments)
lansdale homes: LANSDALE CONDO - GREEN BUILDING OF THE YEAR - TURBO LOFTS
- 12/15/11 02:53 AM
LANSDALE CONDO - GREEN BUILDING OF THE YEAR - TURBO LOFTS Builder Models for Sale - Closeout of this community! Hurry before they are gone Green Building of the Year Pinnacle Award. Turbo Lofts is a converted hosiery mill in the heart of Lansdale. No maintenance required. Park the car, this is a walkable community. Grocery store, dining, shopping and parks are all within walking distance. A few blocks away is the Septa R5 line to Center City Philly and Doylestown. The two remaining floor plans are the Turbo. 2500 sq. ft. includes 2 large bedrooms, 2 full … (2 comments)
lansdale homes: LANSDALE CONDO - TURBO LOFTS BUILDING
- 12/15/11 02:18 AM
LANSDALE CONDO - TURBO LOFTS BUILDING Lansdale's new "it place to live", Turbo Lofts. Resale of the largest floor plan, Tremont is 2600 sq. ft. of spectacular space. Upgrades galore and designer decorated, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath loft is ready for you to entertain and enjoy easy living. Terrace off the great room allows for outdoor entertaining. No maintenance required. Park the car, this is a walkable community. Floor plan includes 2 large bedrooms, great room, kitchen, laundry room, 2 upstairs loft spaces that are open to the great room and kitchen below - connected by the popular bridge. … (3 comments)
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 engage with the home, to “try it on”. It is difficult for buyers to visualize their belongings in a home that is filled with personal items. Less is best. Remove large pieces of furniture that make a room feel crowded. Arrange furniture so that rooms feel open, spacious and bright and … (5 comments)
lansdale homes: FHA REPAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR A SELLER
- 11/11/11 01:01 AM
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 close and the seller often ended up paying for those FHA repairs. Since then, FHA repair guidelines have softened. It is not a bad idea to take a look at the list of possible repairs prior to listing your home for sale and make these repairs, just … (0 comments)
lansdale homes: HOW DO I KNOW I AM NOT PAYING TOO MUCH FOR A HOUSE?
- 11/09/11 12:43 AM
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 you know it is the correct price? As a realtor, when I am working with my buyer clients and we have selected the home to write an offer on, I will do some research on the comparable homes that have sold in and around that … (1 comments)
lansdale homes: HOW DO I SELL MY HOME TODAY?
- 11/02/11 12:20 AM
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 your neighborhood/community. There are two things to look at, what has sold and what is for sale. Take a look at the SOLD properties in your neighborhood. It doesn't matter what sold a year ago. Look at what sold in the … (3 comments)
lansdale homes: TURBO LOFTS - RESALE - 2 BEDROOM COND0 - OPEN SUNDAY 1 TO 4
- 10/20/11 07:21 AM
TURBO LOFTS - SUBURBAN GOES URBAN Tremont #303 - $414,900 Open SUNDAY from 1 to 4 Lansdale's popular new address - new construction is almost sold out. Only the two decorated models left to purchase. But here is a rare chance to buy a re-sale. Re-sale values on these condos have risen. Great investment and wonderful community to live in. Tremont floor plan is the largest in the building, 2600 sq. ft. - two bedrooms, two full baths, two upper loft areas connected by the bridge. Great room, laundry room, full designer kitchen with upgraded Stainless Steel GE Profile appliances, terrace … (0 comments)
Turbo Lofts – Lansdale’s Suburban Goes Urban condo community is almost sold out. Only two units remain in this converted hosiery mill and both are the builder’s samples. This award winning renovation includes many green features like geo-thermal heating and air-conditioning and Andersen Low-e windows. The greenest feature?Park your car and walk to the many restaurants, stores, parks and Septa R5 to Philly. This floor plan includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, great room, dining … (0 comments)
TYPICAL BUYER QUESTIONS Since I am a typical Lansdale realtor, sitting open houses and meeting buyers, I ask buyers if they have any questions about the buying process. I have found some are confused about a couple of things. These are the typical questions I seem to get when working with Lansdale buyers: Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) - Am I required to purchase private mortgage insurance? PMI is typically required only on down payments of less than twenty percent. With this type of insurance, it is possible for you to buy a home with as little as a 3 … (0 comments)
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