At Home In The Poconos

 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to buying a home.  Features that attract one home-buyer may repel another.

     However, the one feature of interest to every home-buyer is price.  Getting the most home for your money is paramount.

          The real problem is figuring out whether that fixer-upper on one street is a better buy than the home in next-to-new condition two blocks away.

TIPS TO FLIP

Lots of opportunity knocking here!

When viewing potential investment properties, research the surrounding area and consult with a knowledgeable real estate agent.

 Remember, even the best flipped house will be difficult to sell in an undesirable neighborhood.

 Once you have found the property, secured financing, passed inspection and purchased the house, the real work begins! Here are our tried-and-true tips for a successful flip:

1. Establish and stick to a budget.

3 Big Myths About Home Buying

I hope this will save you some pain, buyers. There are myths about the home shopping experience that must be addressed.

 Since I like it, and so do you,  when the home buying experience is as stress-free as possible, please hear me out on these three big myths about home buying:

For a list of current properties on the market, click HERE! 

Myth #1: That house has been on the market so long I bet we can work the seller down easily.

A message for first time home buyers: Is now the time for you to purchase your first home? 

For many renters, the first step in buying a house is becoming educated about the process.  If you’re like many people considering a home purchase, you’ve spent nights and weekends poring over real estate websites.

So.. What’s the first step to home buying? Determine what you can afford.