Linda Walters's (sagehomes) Blog

SAGE ADVICESome questions and answers on the local real estate scene:Someone told me if I buy a home in a planned development, I can get out of the contract without giving a reason. Is that correct?   I may need to do that if I lose my job next week.  P. Chalmers, Norristown, PAThe worst nightmar...

Latest Market Statistics for Radnor, Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships*For the 30 days ending March 26, 2008 in the 3 nearest townships, there were 47 single family and twin homes that settled.  The average discount off the original asking price remained about 92%, the same as the last two months...

Sage Advice  _____________________________________________________                                    Love Your Home All Year RoundJust a few minutes each season will ensure you maintain its value and avoid unwanted expensesFall  Schedule annual furnace inspection  Inspect fire extinguisher lock ...

 SAGE ADVICE  Some questions and answers on the local real estate scene: I saw an article recently that suggested sellers sometimes record homebuyers as they go through their house to see what they don't like about it. Can we bug our buyers?  A. Valero, Valley Forge, PA Well, I thought I had hear...

   OK, I am asking for advice form ANYONE out there that knows what can be done about this.  I shop for the best  sources and find reputable brokers, banks, etc. for my buyers.  I explain the differences and send them off to talk to 2 or 3.  They pick the best rate, obviously.  I get the pre-appr...

Latest Market Statistics for Radnor, Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships*  For the 30 days ending February 25, 2008 in the 3 nearest townships, there were 32 single family and twin homes that settled.  The average discount off the original asking price remained about 92%, the same as last month.  T...

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  SAGE ADVICE  Some questions and answers on the local real estate scene: What is your opinion of "Active Adult" or "Over 55" communities?  Will these homes hold their value as well as non-association homes?  What are the pitfalls as you see them?  V. Civatelli, Wayne, PA Well, first we have to d...

SAGE ADVICESome questions and answers on the local real estate scene: What is your take on the local market? Is it really as bad as the press has us believe? M. Stevens, Wayne, PA I don’t think it is that bad. Let’s look at the major factors: prices, inventory and days on the market. Home sales t...