Should You Use 401k Money for a Down Payment? Did you know that you can borrow from yourself if you have a 401k plan? Getting a 401k loan is one way to get additional money toward a down payment.  It’s a lump sum of money that is already yours — not the bank’s! It’s understandable […]

Understand the Flow of the Market — Successful Tactics for Buyers and Sellers Buying or selling the South Jersey and Southeastern PA areas requires an understanding of not only the seasonal shifts in market activity but also the weekly flow of the market.  This ebb and flow is not quite so simple to describe. So, […]

Why the Interest Rate You See Online is NOT the One You’ll Get Did an interest rate catch your attention the last time you were looking online?  Maybe you’ve been thinking about buying a home, buying an investment property, refinancing, or getting a line of credit. However, it’s very rare that the interest rate you […]

Say Good-bye to Your PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) When you bought your home, you might have had to get Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), if you obtained a mortgage to purchase it. If so, you might have been paying it for a while and it could be time to petition your lender to stop this payment […]

Move-Up Strategies to “Buy First Then Sell” How to Move Up to Your Next Home with Ease – Week 5 This 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.  Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is […]

Spring Cleaning Must Do’s Inside and Out Both the inside and outside of your home could use a good once-over to make it look its best and keep it well-maintained.  And that’s why “spring cleaning” and other seasonal prep work should be at the top of your to-do list for the weeks ahead. You want […]

Successful Strategies For You to “Sell First Then Buy” How to Move Up to Your Next Home with Ease – Week 4 This 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.  Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this […]

Good News for Homeowners and Taxes It’s no secret that we’re all experiencing higher costs and the impact of rising inflation. The good news is that the recent Inflation Reduction Act includes some adjustments that can help taxpayers save more money for the 2023 tax year. You’ll be able to keep more of your income […]

The Big Move-Up Buyer Question:  How Do You Buy and Sell at the Same Time? How to Move Up to Your Next Home with Ease — Week 3 This 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.   Whether it’s your first time moving up […]

What Move–Up Buyers Need to Ask Themselves FIRST How to Move Up with Ease Series –Week 2 This 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.   Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is a great resource. […]