The Main Line and Chester County Real Estate Blog

There are lots of things to consider when buying a home, for the first time or if this is a resale and move up or down.  Market Conditions Interest Rates Buyer's market or Seller's Market Family dynamics Job demand People often ask me, is this the right time to buy? My answer is usually along the...

In a recent survey, December 2024, our local MLS, Bright MLS found the following results regarding what buyers are looking for in a home.More than half (56.1%) said that it was “very important” to buy a home that was move-in ready, with no repairs or major improvements needed. Another 37.8% said ...

In Part 1 I laid out some of my planning for 2025, and my general goals for 2025 in light of 2024. Now I am going to drill down a little deeper.So, I have some general goals relating to blog posts, newsletters, videos and social media posts.This week I am focusing on how I set those up so I can s...

Things vary from state to state, and it is never good to presume something is included if it is not in writing. You do not suddenly want to have to find the money for something you thought was included. As you can see in this photo below from a Pennsylvania agreement of sale, a lot of things are ...

Many people want to buy a home, but the thought that they have bad credit or when younger or new to the country no credit makes them believe they cannot purchase a home. The answer is that there are many options for low credit score buyers, and secondly that it may take some time, but it is not h...

My planning for 2025 began a couple of months ago as I looked back over 2024 and planned for 2025. To make a plan you need to know where you are to begin with, which is why it was important to consider 2024 first. After doing that I considered my goals for 2025 in light of 2024 results.2024 was n...

I wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. May each one of you discover something new and wonderous this coming year. May friends support and enrich your life.For those still working may your clients be fun to work with, and willing to refer you new clients who are also fun to work with. Ma...

I just completed a deal with a very patient listing agent. We had a delayed settlement of 8 days. Not once did he raise his voice or get annoyed. I have had those agents on the other side of a transaction and they do not help. He actually said to me, I know you are working at this and doing your ...

One of the questions many buyers have when moving from one area of the country to another is how do I choose a neighborhood? Having moved to the Philadelphia area from London, England I can totally understand this quandary.There are lots of different things that go into this decision, most of the...

Buying a home is a great step to building wealth. Homeowners build wealth much more quickly, a recent report, November 2024 from the Aspen Institute's Financial Security Program said it was huge. A renters median net worth was $10,000, a homeowner's is $400,000.But, when buying a home there are s...