Are you in the market for a new house or condo in 2018? With the new year just around the corner, now is the time to get all of your financial details in order. As you may know, buying a home is a significant financial transaction. But it all starts with your down payment, which is the lump sum that you invest in order to purchase the home. In today’s blog post we will share a few sources of funds that you can tap into for help saving up your down payment.Peer Into Your Financial FutureA helpful first step is to map out your financial future. Do you have any lump-sum payments such as an annual bonus or a tax return coming up? If so, those are excellent sources of funds to help build up your down payment.Put A Stop To Unnecessary SpendingAnytime you want to save money, an obvious step is... 12/05/2017

If you’ve decided to invest and have finally found your ideal home, it’s probably an exciting time for you and your family. But before the deal is sealed, there will be a closing meeting so that all of the loose ends can be tied up. If you want to be ready for closing and are curious what the final meeting will entail, here are a few things to be prepared for.The Last Walk ThroughThe initial home inspection may have already occurred prior to your closing meeting, but a final walk through should also be granted in the event that anything has happened to the house since it occurred. If problems have been made note of and a price or repair has been negotiated, you won’t need to worry, but the final walk through is a good opportunity to cover off any additional maintenance issues.Discussion... 04/06/2017

Last week’s scheduled economic readings were limited and included new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey. In other news, all types of mortgage applications rose by 2.30 percent this week as compared to the prior week.Mortgage Rates Lower, Home Loan Applications RiseFreddie Mac reported lower mortgage rates for fixed rate and 5/1 adjustable mortgages; the average rate for 30-year fixed rate mortgages dropped two basis points to 4.17 percent. Average rates for 15-year mortgages also dropped two basis points to 3.39 percent. 5/1 adjustable mortgage rates averaged 3.21 percent, which was also two basis points lower than the previous week. Discount points averaged 0.40 percent for the three types of mortgages tracked in Freddie Mac’s weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey.... 02/13/2017

1401 Walnut Street, Norristown, PA 19401Asking Price: $179,900MLS#: 6823076For a Virtual Tour of 1401 Walnut StOutstanding twin on a corner lot with an updated kitchen and updated bathrooms. An addition to this home in 2005 allows for a large remodeled eat-in kitchen, laundry/mudroom area, and a full bathroom on the first floor. The stylish kitchen has beautiful granite countertops with a large breakfast bar, two different cabinet styles, pendant lights, double sink, dishwasher, and a ceramic tile floor which extends through the laundry area. The laundry area has a custom made floor-to-ceiling cabinet, additional hanging cabinets, pantry closet, and access to a side paver patio with a retractable electric awning. The bathroom has a handicap accessible walk-in shower, tile flooring, and ... 07/07/2016

End Unit Townhome in Westover Crossing offers 2 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms.  This offers model offers 2 Suites.  Hardwood Floors, Large Deck Looking Over the Woods, and Finished Walk Out Basement with a Bar.The Community Offers a Pool and Tennis Courts. HOA Fee is only $75/mth which included mowing, trash and snow removal, and common areas.   Great Location for Communiting Into Philadelphia. Close on your new home just in time to enjoy Parties on the Deck and lazy days at Pool !!!  Listing Price is $215,000. This property is currently rented for $1600/mth and makes a great rental property.  Contact Marcie Purcell at 215-534-2539 for showing.  05/11/2016

Improper Deck Installation affects Entire Home! (Norristown Home Inspector) As a home inspector in Norristown, PA, I come across some poor workmanship in my home inspections.   Last week, I performed a home inspection in Norristown for a real estate investor and found a rather bad case of an improper deck installation.   Some people might think, "OK, at worst, you tear it out and properly install a new one."  In this particular case, you'll see improper deck installation affects more than just the deck... it affects the entire home! At first glance, this deck might look like any other.  A home inspector sees more.  I crawled under the deck to take a closer look and I could see the deck ledger board was not properly flashed.  Actually, it wasn't flashed at all!  As a result, moisture had... 04/18/2012

Looking for discounted builiding projects for your home improvement projects?  Check out ReStore.  The proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and you can pick up building materials for a fraction of the retail costs.      Contact Scott Loper, Associate Broker, Realtor®, RE/MAX Realty Group at 215-513-1333 for help buying or selling a home in Lansdale, Harleysville, Hatfield, Souderton, Skippack, Collegeville, North Wales and the surrounding areas of Montgomery County of Pennsylvania. To Search for Homes For Sale in Montgomery County Click Here. ReStore - Discounted Building Materials for Your Home Improvement Projects, Montgomery County PA - Copyright © 2012, The Scott Loper Team, All rights reserved. 03/11/2012

 Leaking Roof?  Maybe it's Improper Chimney Flashing! (Home Inspections Norristown) Have a leaking roof?  Often times, that roof leak has nothing to do with the shingles and something to do with improper chimney flashing!  Chimney flashing is used to prevent roof leaks between where the chimney and the roof meet.  Chimney flashing leaks can happen for a number of reasons. One reason is the chimney is not directly attached to the house frame and if the home settles, the flashing can pull away.  Another reason depends on the type of metal used for chimney flashing. That metal can corrode and rust over time and create a leak.   Another big reason for chimney flashing leaks that I see all the time in home inspections around Norristown, PA is improper chimney flashing.         Just last week... 01/30/2012

Norristown Home Inspector Loves Maple Syrup, Can't attend Festival   It's true.  My wife, Tina, loves her natural sweetner and she's made me a fan of Maple Syrup, as well.  It's too bad we won't be able to attend the Maple Sugar Festival in Norristown, PA on March 5, 2011. No, I didn't schedule any home inspections that day.  It happens to be my birthday and we made other plans.          Tina stopped cooking and baking with processed foods last year, so that means no more white sugar!  One of her favorite natural sweeteners is Maple syrup because it's a useful antioxidant and has more minerals and less calories than honey.  Maple syrup also possesses a good amount of zinc which strengthens your immune system, lowers cholesterol, prevents atherosclerosis, and doesn't cause insulin spikes... 02/27/2011

Real Estate Investor Meeting near Norristown, PA   Have you ever been to a Diversified Investor Group (DIG) meeting?  If not, you should stop by this Thursday, 2/24/11, and see what they are about.  This month, they have a national speaker, Vena Jones Cox, coming in to teach you "How to Make $5K to $10K in the next 30 days".       Here is what DIG's website says about the upcoming meeting this Thursday:   "This month, Vena Jones-Cox (AKA the Real Estate Goddess) will show us all how to wholesale properties right here in our market. When you attend this meeting, you’ll learn: ·  How wholesaling works today, and what you need to do to get started right now ·  Which properties in which areas make for the most profitable, easiest-to-sell wholesale deals ·  How to make the right offer—the on... 02/22/2011

A Tale of Self-Discovery & Determination I just started reading "Surviving your Serengeti" by Stefan Swanepoel and was fascinated with this tale of self-discovery and the parallel of my own life in this book.  Much like the character, Sean Spencer, I built my business from the ground up and have found the economic struggles of the past few years to present an interesting challenge to my real estate businesses.   When your environment changes, sometimes you and your business approach have to change, too.  In Sean Spencer's case, he found renewed motivation within himself through the observations of his brilliant friend, Zachariah, who studied animals in the wild.  Zachariah thought by studying each animal's unique skills and roles in the circle of life, he could apply it to the human rac... 02/19/2011

Real Estate Investors in Norristown & Pottstown Find Success with a TEAM! As a home inspector with clients around Norristown, Pottstown and the Greater Philadelphia area, I remind them that I am only one component of their team.  A good team for a real estate investor consists of not only an Accountant, Home Inspector, Lawyer, and Real Estate Agent, but also a Networking Community.   Where do you find this community and start building your team?  I recommend finding a local real estate investor group.  Here in PA, one such real estate investor group is Diversified Investors Group (DIG) located near Norristown, PA.   A few hundred real estate professionals every month attend the DIG meetings to listen to a special guest speaker and participate in numerous networking opportunities.  I mee... 02/08/2011

Norristown Homes for Sale | Norristown are a Great Value in Montgomery County Real Estate Are you researching Norristown Homes? Fill out my form to receive our Free Norristown Homes Report Fill out my Wufoo form! Norristown Homes For Sale | The Facts You Must Know Norristown is really a gorgeous community and is also quickly turning out to be one of the most popular areas in Montgomery county for residents of Philadelphia and other regional urban areas to relocate to a less populated area as more families and individuals purchase Norristown Homes. Norristown houses continue to be outstanding deals for just about any real-estate investor. With a human population estimated at 30,873 it provides comfort which is associated with a more substantial human population without having to be overb... 02/01/2011

It is with great pleasure to announce that Jan Gaweda has now joined forces with one of the most innovative Real Estate Firms in the Philadelphia Region. Realty Mark Associates! Located at 352 Second St Pike, Southampton, PA 18966.   About Realty Mark: We already have 3 licensed offices located at: * Southampton - Hampton Square Center, 352 Second Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966 (215)376-4444 * Center City - 2 Penn Center, 1500 JFK Blvd, Suite 1700 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215)583-7777 * Main Line - 700 E. Township Line Rd, Suite 100 Havertown, PA 19083 (610)449-1919 We also have 14 Pending Offices awaiting Licensing Approval: In Pennsylvania In New Jersey Newtown/Langhorne Cinnaminson Olney/Elkins Park Turnersville Media Short Hills Sellersville Cherry Hill In Delaware: Long Beach Isl... 01/25/2011

It is with great pleasure to announce that Jan Gaweda has now joined forces with one of the most innovative Real Estate Firms in the Philadelphia Region. Realty Mark Associates! Located at 352 Second St Pike, Southampton, PA 18966.   About Realty Mark: We already have 3 licensed offices located at: * Southampton - Hampton Square Center, 352 Second Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966 (215)376-4444 * Center City - 2 Penn Center, 1500 JFK Blvd, Suite 1700 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215)583-7777 * Main Line - 700 E. Township Line Rd, Suite 100 Havertown, PA 19083 (610)449-1919 We also have 14 Pending Offices awaiting Licensing Approval: In Pennsylvania In New Jersey Newtown/Langhorne Cinnaminson Olney/Elkins Park Turnersville Media Short Hills Sellersville Cherry Hill In Delaware: Long Beach Isl... 01/13/2011

  Philadelphia Metro Realtor Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties of Pennsylvania.   $1 Commission Program With Full Service! THE DEAL IS REAL!!!!! IF YOU PURCHASE YOUR NEXT HOME THROUGH JAN GAWEDA OF REALTY MARK ASSOCIATES, JAN WILL LIST YOUR HOME FOR $1.00 IN COMMISSION! (WHEN ANY AGENT SELLS YOUR PROPERTY(INCLUDING THE LISTING AGENT), THE MAXIMUM COMMISSON YOU WILL EVER PAY IS 2.5% +$1.00)This is not a misprint, and we guarantee it in writing. In limited areas of Pennsylvania, if you list your property with Realty Jan Gaweda under this offer, Jan will list your property for $1.00. All you need to do is purchase your next property with aJan to take advantage of this limited time offer!*If you participate in my 2.5% plus $1 promotion, you will receive ... 01/13/2011

Norristown Homes | Small Community Living Just Minutes From Big City Life Norristown Homes: are you wondering about the community of Norristown? Norristown is a borough located 16 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The close proximity to a major city makes living in any Norristown homes an attractive housing option. Norristown homes are close to many great Italian restaurants, farm parks and even the occasional trip to the big city. All these great features make purchasing a Norristown home a great future investment. Norristown home have a lot of different styles and features, that allow the housing market to have a house that will fit anyone's needs. Single family homes are the housing style amongst Norristown homes. There are town style homes, barn inspired houses, Colonial style homes... 11/24/2010

Jan Gaweda | Citizens Premier Real Estate | (610) 653-0386 James St, Norristown, PA This property is HUD owned, Case # 441-834138 and is being sold in as is condition. 3BR/1BA Townhouse offered at $89,000 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 1,327 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking None Lot Size 0 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This property is HUD owned, Case # 441-834138 and is being sold in as is condition. All offers must include a written preapproval from a lender that will lend on as is condition properties. The house is vacant. Use me or use your own HUD approved Broker. Buy your next home with Jan Gaweda of Citizens Premier Real Estate and Jan will sell your home for $1 Commission. Find details at www.PApropertyVALUE.com or www.JanGaweda.com 215-396-0... 08/03/2010

Jan Gaweda | Citizens Premier Real Estate | (215) 396-0500 Norristown Chestnut St Call Jan Gaweda for details, Norristown, PA This property is HUD owned, case # 441-541235 and is being sold in as-is condition. All offers must include a written preapproval from a lender that w 3BR/1BA Townhouse offered at $32,000 Year Built 1890 Sq Footage 1,437 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking 1 Uncovered spaces Lot Size 0 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This property is HUD owned, case # 441-541235 and is being sold in as-is condition. All offers must include a written preapproval from a lender that will lend on as is condition properties. The house is vacant. Use me or use your own HUD approved Broker. Buy your next home with Jan Gaweda of Citizens Premier Real Estate a... 07/30/2010

  6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price Article From BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com By: G. M. Filisko Published: March 19, 2010   While you'd like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Home not selling? That could happen for a number of reasons you can't control, like a unique home layout or having one of the few homes in the neighborhood without a garage. There is one factor you can control: your home price. These six signs may be telling you it's time to lower your price. 1. You're drawing few lookers You get the most interest in your home right after you put it on the market because buyers want to catch a great new home before anybody else takes it. If your real estate agent reports there have been fewer buyers calling about and asking to t... 07/01/2010