Colleen
The Path to Home Ownership
Recently I had the opportunity to put together a quick intro class outlining the steps for home ownership and I wanted to share some of...
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Colleen
- Jul 22
- 2 min
What's an Easement?
Have you ever looked at a property that has a walking trail on the side or maybe a shared driveway? These are forms of easements, so lets...
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Colleen
- Jul 15
- 3 min
Forms of Ownership
When you purchase property there are a few ways to own it. Sole Ownership If you are unmarried and buying property by yourself, then this...
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Colleen
- Jul 8
- 1 min
From Agreement to Closing: 5 Tips to Keep your Home Purchase on Track
5 Simple and Easy Tips to Keep your Home Purchase on Track 1.      Be Truthful on Your Mortgage Application. Lenders have to become more...
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Colleen
- Jun 17
- 3 min
The Value for Buyers of Working with a REALTOR®
With all of the changes happening around using a REALTOR® when buying a house, I wanted to share with you some of the value behind what a...
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Colleen
- Jun 10
- 2 min
The Bottom Line on Appraisals
Understanding how appraisals work will hopefully help you achieve a quicker and more profitable refinance or sale. An Appraisal isn’t an...
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Colleen
- May 27
- 2 min
How to Quit your REALTOR
When you hire a REALTOR you will sign an agency agreement whether it's a buyers agency agreement or a listing agreement, but sometimes it...
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Colleen
- May 20
- 5 min
7 Ways to Acquire a Home
When there is a real estate transaction there may different contracts that you may see depending on what you are trying to do with the...
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Colleen
- Apr 15
- 6 min
What is the Consumer Notice?
When you first start working with a REALTOR® one of the first things they are going to ask you to do is to sign a consumer notice. So,...
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Colleen
- Apr 1
- 4 min
What actually is a timeshare?
So I'm sure we've all heard of timeshares at some point in our lives. They are talked about all the time but mostly in a negative light,...
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Colleen
- Mar 25
- 3 min
PUDs, Co-ops and Condos
These are 3 different types of co-ownership that you may come across when looking to buy, so before you buy one of these let's make sure...
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Colleen
- Feb 12
- 2 min
5 Things to Know Before You Buy
Whether this is the first piece of real estate you are buying or the 100th, there are a few things you want to consider any time you buy....
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Colleen
- Jan 29
- 5 min
Hot Takes on the 2024 Real Estate Market
So I want to try a little something new with you all and share predictions about the market. Personally, I do not like to think myself...
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Colleen
- Jan 15
- 4 min
Understanding the Bundle of Rights
When your purchase real estate you are purchasing more than just land or just a house, you are actually purchasing the land including the...
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Colleen
- Jan 8
- 5 min
Down Payment Assistance Programs in PA
If you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t have to be a big hurdle. According to the National Association of Realtors...
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Colleen
- Dec 25, 2023
- 2 min
Filing Procedures for Fair Housing Law
PA fair housing protects against discrimination against: Age, Race, Color, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Familial Status, National...
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Colleen
- Dec 18, 2023
- 4 min
Types of Agency and Agency Agreements
In Real Estate there are multiple ways that a REALTOR® can represent you. At your first substantial meeting with a REALTOR® you should...
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Colleen
- Dec 4, 2023
- 9 min
21 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a New REALTOR®
Anytime we are talking about the sale of real estate we are talking about a big decision, and anytime you are making big- maybe even life...
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Colleen
- Nov 27, 2023
- 3 min
Why get the exclusive agency of a REALTOR®?
When you sign an agency agreement, you become a client to your agent and this gets you a lot of perks. Not only is your agent now going...
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Colleen
- Nov 20, 2023
- 3 min
Seven Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®
Questioning who to work with? Colleen has 7 reasons why REALTORS® are always your best asset.
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