Buying Pre- Construction in Philadelphia

Buying Pre- Construction in Philadelphia

You’ve found your dream home. It’s amazing, has everything you want, within your budget and so much more. The thing is…it's not built yet; it only exists on paper. So now what? Here’s how to navigate the intricacies of buying a home pre-construction, aka before it’s built, and sometimes before the ground is even broken.

Expert Advice: ALL ABOUT PHILADELPHIA’S HOMEBUYING PROGRAMS

Expert Advice: ALL ABOUT PHILADELPHIA’S HOMEBUYING PROGRAMS

Saving money for a downpayment and closing costs is the # 1 reason people are holding off on purchasing a home. PHG agent Rachel Shaw came up with a trusty list of some of her favorite homebuyer assistance grants and loan programs. With a little help, your dream of owning a home may not be as far off as you thought!

Expert Advice: Financial Planning for Idealists, Dreamers, and Skeptics

Expert Advice: Financial Planning for Idealists, Dreamers, and Skeptics

When we heard about this local, women-owned, socially conscious business, we had to meet them. Livelihood is a Philly based financial services firm that bills itself as financial planners offering advice for idealists, dreamers, and skeptics.

Expert Advice | Inheriting a Home

Expert Advice | Inheriting a Home

What do you do when you’ve inherited a house? How do you sell a home from a loved one’s estate? What will happen with your home after you pass away? These are common questions we get in this industry. To help answer them, we sat down with Steven Zelinger, an attorney that specializes in estate planning and probate.

Buy A Home Anywhere With PHG

Buy A Home Anywhere With PHG

Almost all of our business comes from referrals. This means our clients are so happy with our service that they refer us to their friends, family, and colleagues. While many are local to the Philly area, we can also assist in introducing agents who work in a similar style to ours and align with our values, anywhere across the county and around the world.

Understanding Capital Gains Tax and Selling Your Property

Understanding Capital Gains Tax and Selling Your Property

There are three times you need to be aware of the possibility of getting hit with capital gains tax. When you sell your primary residence for a large profit, when you are considering converting your primary residence into an investment property, and when you are building your investment portfolio.

Expert Advice: Should You Stage Before You Sell?

Expert Advice: Should You Stage Before You Sell?

“Should I stage my home before listing?” is one that we hear often at Philly Home Girls. The term “staging” encompasses everything from a simple clean out of your crammed closet, to a full renovation. Our friend and staging expert, Tiffany Fasone from Voila Design Home, joins the conversation to stage or not to stage.

Expert Advice: Preparing Your Home To Sell

Expert Advice: Preparing Your Home To Sell

For those who have never sold a home or need a refresher, we’ve got a few tips to help you prepare. While half of the factors in determining your home’s list price are out of your control, location and market, there are two factors that you do have control over, condition and motivation.