• Understanding Inspections

    Understanding Inspections,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    There’s nothing as exciting as finding the perfect home. From the right number of bedrooms to a spacious yard, finding a house that satisfies your standards can have you eager to call it home sweet home. However, excitement can turn to distress if the home inspection report turns up needed repairs.

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  • Getting Ready to Buy a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions First.

    Getting Ready to Buy a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions First.,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    When you buy a home, you want to make sure you’re ready and prepared. And the best way to do that? Ask yourself the right questions. Will I qualify for a mortgage? The last thing you want is to find your dream home—only to find out you don’t qualify for the mortgage you need to buy that home. Before

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  • How likely is a Real Estate Market Crash?

    How likely is a Real Estate Market Crash?,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    According to economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal, they think there's a 28% chance of a recession within the next year. However, they state it won't be a faltering housing market that causes the possible recession. Instead, if it happens, they expect it to be triggered by the Fed's efforts

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  • What is a Real Estate CMA?

    What is a Real Estate CMA?,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    In real estate, a comparative market analysis (CMA) is a tool that real estate agents use in order to help sellers set the list price for their homes and to help buyers make competitive offers. WHAT A CMA IS NOT: An appraisal The homeowner's opinion of value Assessed value for taxes Based on current

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