Deb Stanitz's Blog

Posted on 01/03/2019
Avoid a Home Selling Fiasco
For those who want to enjoy a fast, profitable and seamless home selling experience, there is no need to worry. In fact, there are many things that you can do to minimize the risk of a home selling fiasco, and these include: 1. Conduct a Home Inspection A house inspection usually is completed after a seller accepts a buyer's...
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Posted on 12/27/2018
How To Budget For A Mortgage
There are so many factors that go into finding and securing the financing to buy a home. While lenders require quite a bit of information for you to get a loan, you still need to be aware of your own financial picture. Even if you’re pre-approved for a certain amount of money to buy a home, you still need...
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Posted on 12/20/2018
Tailor Your Home Search to Your Budget
For those who want to simplify the homebuying process, crafting a budget is ideal. Because if you tailor your house search to your finances, you can eliminate the risk of spending beyond your means to acquire your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you budget for the homebuying journey. 1. Analyze Your Financial...
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Posted on 12/13/2018
Four Ways To Declutter Before Moving
If there is one project you will be thankful for taking on before a move it’s a giant declutter session. Or even sessions. It doesn’t matter how many it takes you, getting rid of the stuff that just sits around taking up space and collecting dust feels liberating. Because stuff is more than just stuff. Everything comes with a...
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Posted on 12/06/2018
How To Increase Your Home's Equity
Having equity in your home is an incredibly valuable thing. It allows you to borrow against your house and shows that the value of your investment is rising. Equity defined is the difference between your home’s value and the amount you still owe on the home. Equity allows you to move forward with other properties and sell your current...
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Posted on 11/29/2018
Reduce Stress By Automating Your Household Expenses
In this day and age, there’s no reason to have to worry about forgetting to pay your bills on time. There’s also no reason to have to write a check or even log into a website each month to pay your bills. Using a combination of digital tools, it’s possible to fully automate your bill-paying process so that you...
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Posted on 11/22/2018
Are You Ready to Conduct a Home Inspection?
A home inspection enables a buyer to examine a residence and identify any underlying structural issues. Plus, the assessment allows a buyer to receive a report that details a home inspector's findings to help him or her determine how to proceed in the homebuying journey. Ultimately, it helps to prepare as much as possible before you conduct a home...
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Posted on 11/15/2018
What to Expect When You Attend a House Showing
A home showing represents a learning opportunity for a homebuyer. If you know how to plan ahead for a home showing, you can optimize the value of this opportunity. Ultimately, preparing for a home showing can be simple – here are three tips to help you get ready for any home showing, at any time. 1. Evaluate a Home...
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Posted on 11/09/2018
First-Time Homebuyer Tips: Receive Pre-Approval for a Mortgage
Believe it or not, getting pre-approved for a mortgage can be quick and simple, even for a first-time homebuyer. In fact, here are three tips to help a first-time homebuyer streamline the process of receiving pre-approval for a mortgage: 1. Meet with Several Lenders Many mortgage lenders are available in cities and towns nationwide. Meanwhile, these mortgage experts are...
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Posted on 11/08/2018
What to Include in a Home Listing
If you intend to sell your house, you'll need to put together an engaging home listing. By doing so, you can increase the likelihood that homebuyers will want to check out your residence in-person – something that eventually may lead to a home sale. It is important to do everything possible to differentiate your home listing from others. This...
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Posted on 11/01/2018
Revamp Your Homebuying Strategy
Although you might have entered the housing market with a strategy to help you streamline your search for your dream home, it is important to remember that even the best-laid plan may need to be changed. And if you fail to discover your ideal residence after a comprehensive search, now may be a great time to revise your homebuying...
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Posted on 11/29/2018
Another Property Sold - 3810 Terrace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Investors, This porch front, twin house is a diamond in the rough. Original layout with much of the original details in tact. It's in a great location with new construction happening all around. New High Efficiency, summer/winter heating installed 2017 and some PVC replacement plumbing in the basement. Singlepane replacement windows and capping throughout. The property has a deep, shaded, fenced-in back yard, walk out from basement and a side alley. This will be strictly an "As-Is" sale, please bring your contractors, cash offers with no inspection contingencies most favorably considered. This house has so much potential and at this price...
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