Buying or selling a condo? What is a capital contribution?
Condominium sales account for 40-60% of my business at any given time. When you specialize in Center City real estate, particularly in zip codes 19102, 19103, 19106 & 19107, chances are good that you’ll be...
When does the Fall real estate market start in Philly?
Buyers and sellers often ask about the peak buying and selling seasons in Center City.While the Spring market usually kicks off in late February (weather permitting), the Fall market traditionally starts just...
Real Estate 101: Title Insurance
Title company, abstract company, land transfer company…you’ve heard the name but what are they and what do they do?For many, title insurance is probably one of the most ambiguous parts of a real estate...
Open Houses: The Nosey Neighbor
Next up in my series on open house guests is the “nosey neighbor.”Neighbors stop by open houses all the time. In fact, it’s usually the main reason why a seller doesn’t want to have an open house....
Mr. Seller…did you know about that leak before you sold me your home?
Nothing pains me more than receiving a call from one of my buyers shortly after settlement saying there is a problem with their new home.It begs the question….is it bad timing and “welcome to home...
Should I fix this before I sell my house?
When I meet with a prospective seller, one of the most important things we discuss is preparing the home for sale.Sellers are always unsure as to what should be fixed or changed prior to marketing the...
Property is under contract…will it come back on the market?
I get asked this question often.It is usually by a buyer that was on the losing end of a multiple offer situation.Or from a buyer that wants to view a home that they think is still available and are...
The one neighborhood that never seems to have enough inventory
Broadly speaking, the current Philly real estate market lacks quality inventory.Why? Some sellers are still under water while others are waiting for prices to rise even further. Many can’t find a home to...
