As someone hoping to buy residential real estate, you will have to assume numerous secondary costs in addition to the price you offer for the home.  Closing costs include title company fees, as well as costs for an appraisal and an inspection. Individuals buying a...

Many people have made thousands or millions investing in real estate.  Just because someone you work with, or someone you see on the television has done well, does not mean you will, especially if you are buying a home. It is reasonable to expect your property to...

When you are preparing to sell your home, one of the things you have to do is provide a seller's disclosure.  In this disclosure, you are obligated to disclose known defects and other issues with your property.  You should disclose anything that you are aware of that...

If your family is growing, it may be time to sell your current home and buy something bigger. If you’re in the market for a home right now, it may feel overwhelming. Home prices are skyrocketing, up 7.9% year-over-year in November 2021, but you still want to get the...

The transfer of real estate is a more complicated process than most sellers and buyers realize.  In addition, there are many technical terms that buyers have never heard before. One example of this relates to the different types of deeds used in real estate...

Many homeowners remark about how much paperwork they have to sign when making a formal offer on a Philadelphia property. You should expect to sign just as many papers (if not more) at your residential real estate closing. Pennsylvania doesn't require prospective...

Proceed with caution when closing on real estate.  There is a lot that could go wrong, and mistakes can be expensive to rectify. A 2017 report found around 30% of real estate purchases were paid with cash.  If you belong to the other 70% of the population, last-minute...

The idea of buying a property in need of care, fixing it up and selling it for a profit is not new.  House flipping has been a cultural phenomenon for decades now, with everything from books to television shows promising to help aspiring real estate investors make the...

If you’re trying to sell your home, one of the things you may want to consider is having an inspection before putting it on the market.  Why?  If your home fails an inspection, you could end up losing prospective buyers. So, what should you do if you get a bad home...

If you’re getting a divorce and you would like to keep the family home, you’re certainly not alone.  Many people want to stay in the same home, often to make things go smoothly or so that the children do not have to move.  It’s also a major asset and they may not want...