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May 5, 2009 at 11:45 pm · Filed under First Time Home Buyers, For Home Buyers, Relocating Buyers

“Too bad I’m going to have to be the one to kill this deal.”

You’ll never guess who said these deadly words. No, it wasn’t the seller. No, it wasn’t the buyer. No, it wasn’t the mortgage guy.

It was the home inspector.

Really! He came down from the rafters, hiked up his pants, gave an arbitrary price to fix what he saw and scared the daylights out of the buyers. This was the 2nd home he inspected for them and tried to scare them away from.

This time we weren’t going to let him do that. We dealt with the problem (and yes he was right…a sloppy rafter repair needed fixing) and went to settlement. Not a big deal.

So what’s my point? As anyone in any service business knows, you don’t speak to a client in the negative. And everything this inspector said (we didn’t and will never recommend him) was in the negative. But I was always taught that there are no problems – only solutions. That’s the way we work. That’s the way vendors should work. We’re here to do a job and to do it well. We’re not here to scare people away from what they want. We’re here to show them how to get what they want.

We make recommendations, we advise, we guide and we’re here for you. Let us help you get the best deal, not kill the deal. That’s what you deserve.

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Philly Home Buyers: Do Your Homework

March 8, 2009 at 5:36 pm · Filed under Neighborhoods, Relocating Buyers, Sunday Fun

We always tell our buyers who aren’t familiar with the neighborhood they are considering buying a home in to spend some time getting to know the area. We encourage them to walk through the neighborhood and talk to some of the residents and local business owners —you are likely to get an honest review of the neighborhood, both the good and the bad. Spend some time in the neighborhood at all different hours and days. Go to the cafes, bars and restaurants where the locals hang out and ask them what they like / don’t like about the neighborhood. All of this will give you important information you won’t get from the neighborhood’s appearance.

“Location, location, location” is the often repeated mantra in the real estate world and with a little research you can ensure that you are settling into the location that’s just right for you.

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Pennsport Real Estate

September 5, 2008 at 4:48 pm · Filed under First Time Home Buyers, For Home Buyers, Neighborhoods, Relocating Buyers

Charming Philadelphia (Pennsport) House

324 Gerritt St, Philadelphia PA 19147

Charming house on tucked away Pennsport street. Ideal for first time home buyer; affordable and in move-in condition. Updated eat-in kitchen leading to good sized (12 x 9) lovely and secluded back patio with your own peach tree. Hardwood floors in living room and carpet on stairs and in bedrooms. Full sized basement with washer/dryer. All appliances are less than 3 years old and home has been beautifully maintained. Lots of light and plenty of closet space.

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 726 sf
MLS# 5337266 $174,500 Price Slashed $158,500

For more information on this Pennsport home, please call The Bovee-Perlow Group
267.238.5779

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Philly Scores: Great Place to Buy Real Estate

August 6, 2008 at 5:56 pm · Filed under Philadelphia Market Conditions, Relocating Buyers, YO Philly

Forbes Magazine in a recent article listing the top 10 cities to buy a home, ranked Philadelphia as the 4th best place to buy a house in the U.S.

“ The City of Brotherly Love has a tight housing market–just 1.9% vacancy–reflecting the lure of a charming and historic American city. Steeped in tradition, this city is priced well, with a median home price of $234,900, up from $215,000 in 2005. With abundant cultural outlets, including universities, museums and theaters, Philly is a great place to call home.”

The ranking was determined by the cost of buying versus renting, tax incentives where present, and whether a buyer would have an opportunity to build equity. Forbes surveyed the 40 largest metropolitan area housing metrics looking for cities where prices have appreciated over the last two years. It also measured vacancy rates, providing extra points where rents are significantly higher than a buyer’s mortgage payment for the same home. Philadelphia’s place was earned due to price stability, increasing rents and affordable housing stock.

YO we all know that Philly is a city on the rise with a tempting cost of living.

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10 Amazing Reasons to Move to Philly

February 13, 2008 at 12:15 pm · Filed under Relocating Buyers, YO Philly

1. More colleges than Boston.

Two Ivy League schools in an hours drive, dozens of excellent universities.

2. One of the world’s biggest city parks.

Depending on who you talk to, Fairmount Park may be the 2^nd largest city park in the world. Tennis, trail riding, fishing, a Japanese garden, free Orchestra concerts, it’s all there.

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