Thank you to everyone that participated in our college football pool. Congratulations Lori & Steve! Thank you for generously donating your winnings to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County!
The recent pandemic changed so many things. Life as we know it was altered. So was real estate. In 2020, one out of every 20 homebuyers purchased a home without ever stepping foot in it first. Yes, that’s right. They bought a home sight-unseen, except for looking at photos or if they were lucky, by taking a video tour. Before the pandemic, only a very small percentage of buyers purchased a home without first seeing it in person. And that trend continues to grow. What does this mean for you? It opens up a world of possibilities! If you can’t physically make it to an open house or take a private in-person tour, just ask me to show you a home using Zoom, Facetime or another video platform. I can give you a real-time tour and answer any questions you may have just like you are with me in person! A virtual tour can work better for your availability and schedule. If you live far away, this can make your home search quite a bit easier. See a home you’re interested in but not sure you can get
The housing market will continue to be hot this summer. Attractive mortgage rates, vaccine distribution, and continued growth in consumer confidence will make this summer continue to be a strong environment for real estate. Right now, there are not nearly enough homes to fulfill buyer’s demand. If you are selling, this is great news for you. This gives sellers the upper hand when it comes to negotiations. This puts upward pressure on home prices and creates a lot of competition among home buyers. To add to the intensity of this summer’s real estate market, low mortgage rates are expected to continue throughout the rest of 2021. Mortgage rates are remaining low enough to attract and motive home buyers. Another impact in the real estate market this year which is completely unique to 2021 is that vaccinations across the country are helping people feel we are reaching some level of normalcy. This is allowing states to ease economic restrictions and allowing businesses to fully reopen, in
Getting ready to sell your house? Then it’s time to get to work! Selling a home means more than just putting a for sale sign in your front yard. Before you consider listing your home, even in this strong housing market, there are some things you should do initially to get ready. First of course, is to find a great real estate agent. That’s where I come in. Call me first. I can help you get your home ready for sale. 610-372-0212 or 610-413-0520. Trying a “for sale by owner” tactic tends to lead to one crisis after another. I can negotiate for you, keep your best interests front and center, and help you every step of the way! Getting your home ready for sale can be easy if you take the time to freshen up your home in small steps. 1. Take a look at your curb appeal. 2. Declutter your living areas. 3. Repaint walls in neutral tones (if necessary). 4. Fix loose handles on cabinets and doors. 5. Clean up scuff marks on walls, trim, and floors. 6.
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