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This week Zillow announced that it is shutting down it’s home buying operation, Zillow Offers, and laying off 2,000 employees. News of the iBuying powerhouse exiting the market quickly shot through real estate circles. Here’s our take on the news. First, many of us in the property solutions business saw this coming from a mile away. […]

Let’s face it, being a first time home buyer is intimidating, but the recent inventory shortages both here in Greater Philadelphia and throughout the US have only added to the anxiety. That doesn’t mean you should feel discouraged. You make your offer more attractive by being getting pre-approved by reputable lender. Forge ahead with confidence […]

If you’re a homeowner facing divorce, bankruptcy, late payments, major repairs, or need to relocate fast, chances are you might be thinking, “I need to sell my house fast.” Let’s face it, life has gotten a little more complicated this year. Perhaps you lost your job and decided to take a new one in another […]

Completing a successful Real Estate Transaction is difficult. It takes several moving parts coming together at the right time to get a deal to the finish line. Even when you have a signed contract you still need the inspection, appraisal, insurance and closing to go off without a hitch. All it takes is one person […]

This week we’re taking a closer look at owner financing versus cash offers for sellers who own their property free an clear. The real estate market has continued to boom even as the country faces a global pandemic. This is great news for property owners, even if COVID-19 has presented other issues for landlords and […]

As the challenges from COVID-19 continue to pile on, real estate investors throughout the region are asking, “how can Philadelphia landlords survive the pandemic?” While there are opportunities for investors in every type of real estate market, the unprecedented impact of coronavirus proves especially challenging for property owners and renters alike. While federal, state, and […]

For most of us, there’s nothing more stressful than knowing you can’t pay your mortgage, but the widespread economic impact from COVID-19 has put many Americans in this exact situation. Layoffs, furloughs, and business closures have impacted everyone from airline pilots to hairdressers. If you find yourself unemployed or without any income coming in, you’re […]

If we traveled back in time a mere 45 days, few among us in the real estate business could have accurately predicted how quickly the novel coronavirus would impact the real estate industry. From social distancing recommendations to a statewide lock down with no end in sight, agents, buyers, and sellers throughout the Philadelphia region […]

Real estate developers throughout the nation are experiencing an interruption due to COVID-19. With a stay-at-home order in effect for Pennsylvania and Philadelphia’s L&I department closed until the order is lifted, construction projects throughout the region have been put on hold. Nonetheless, our team has found some creative ways to forge ahead on our latest […]

If you’ve ever wondered, “how can I sell my house fast,” then odds are you’ve also considered selling your property ”as-is.” If you’re like most greater Philadelphia homeowners, your house was likely built some time prior to 1950. Even if you’ve kept up with regular maintenance, with any home well over 50 years old, a […]