• Considering Offers

    Considering Offers,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a seller. Some terms that may work in your favor: higher than market interest in a second mortgage for you

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  • On the Fence About Selling? These Signs Can Indicate It's Time to Make a Move.

    On the Fence About Selling? These Signs Can Indicate It's Time to Make a Move.,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    It can be challenging to determine when the best time to sell your home is. But if you’re on the fence about when (or if!) to sell your home, you could end up pushing off your home sale because you can’t make a decision—and missing out on the best time to sell. So, the question is—what are some sign

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  • Understanding Preliminary Reports

    Understanding Preliminary Reports,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    After months of searching, you’ve finally found it -- your perfect dream home. But is it perfect? Will you be purchasing more than just a beautiful home? Will you also be acquiring liens placed on the property by prior owners? Have documents been recorded that will restrict your use of the property?

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  • What is a Short Sale?

    What is a Short Sale?,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    An increase in foreclosure rates will inevitably bring with it an increase in short sales. But what is a short sale? A short sale happens when you sell your house for less than your remaining mortgage balance, the proceeds of which go to the lender and in return the lender forgives the remaining bal

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