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Want to move now? Worried about selling your home during the holiday season? Selling your home at any time of the year takes some planning. During the holidays, you’ll find this is even more necessary as you’ll have additional obstacles to be aware of. These tips are to help you stick to the plan set by you and your Real Estate Professional, who you will definitely need with you on this journey!
Have a new home on your wish list this year? Don’t want to wait until the new year? For many home buyers, the home buying process feels even more daunting during the holiday season; however, in some cases the pros outweigh the cons. Here are some tips for those purchasing a home during the holiday season.
After all the holiday shopping, Now’s Your Chance To GIVE BACK! The Steve Ritter Team is connected to several different charities and causes who could use your support on this #GivingTuesday. Join us in helping them serve our communities!
Ready to find a tenant for your property? Nervous about the intake/screening process? Worried about setting boundaries for communicating with your tenants? This blog post is for you!
On the fence about selling your home? Nervous about the process? Unsure who to work with? Our proven home selling strategy could make all the difference between a quick, easy sell and sitting on the market for months! Learn more here.
Whether you’re purchasing your very first home or making a second (or third) move, buying a home is a milestone event. There’s a lot that goes into it, as we’ve shown in several of our blog posts over the course of this year. Having the right support from the beginning to end is essential. So, what do you need from a realtor when buying a home?
From the first half of the year, we saw a slow real estate market compared to the past few years (especially last year). The third quarter…kept with this trend. In all counties that we focused on, inventory and closed sales are down. While this resulted in higher sales prices, it’s not as significant of a jump as you’d expect…and for most counties. Learn which ones have higher selling homes than others by reading through the rest of this blog post.
Spooky Season is Here! But Those Selling Their Home Should Be Cautious With The Decorations. Make sure not to scare off potential buyers this Halloween season! There are a variety of things to keep in mind if you'd like to decorate a house you're trying to sell during and around Halloween. We’ll take you through a few in this blog post.
Don't get left out in the cold - prepare your home for winter now, so you don't have to worry about doing it when it's nothing but snow and ice out there! In this blog post, we share a non-exhaustive list of tips (divided between indoor & outdoor) to help you better prepare for the weather to come.
Our communities have been through a lot over the past couple of years. End 2021 on a high note by supporting our communities. Here are some ways you can get involved.
We have gone through a lot this year. Our communities have rallied together to support each other during these times. The best way to close out 2020 is to continue this local support. Here are some ways you can get involved.
Welcome to the charming quaint Blue Ribbon award winning school district of Prospect Park. This spacious lovingly cared for 3 story Victorian home with inviting covered front porch is perfect for sitting and relaxing. Walk thru the front door into the large living room with 9' ceilings and lots of natural lighting. A full remodeled bathroom (2019) with a 5' wide tile shower, built-in shelves, bench, trackless glass doors and a Bluetooth speaker exhaust fan, along with a marble top vanity, mirror with built-in lights. A floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Enter into the large eat-in kitchen with crown molding, original hardwood floors, electric cooking, dishwasher, and included refrigerator. It has lots of counter space and a huge peninsula with room for seating. The kitchen leads to the mud/laundry room and back door exit. The 2nd floor consists of 3 nice sized bedrooms and a full hallway bathroom with original door and crystal door knob. Charming original woodwork galore. The 3rd floor houses the 4th bedroom, large walk-in closet and full en-suite bathroom. Ceiling fans complete every room. Let the fun begin in the fully fenced in back yard with 3 tiered deck. Above ground 24' round swimming pool with basketball hoop. Lots of space for entertaining, gardening, kids, pets, and your every outdoor need as well as a detached 1 car garage with extra space for storage. The property is impeccably landscaped with mature shrubs and plants complete with a gorgeous pink dogwood tree in the front yard. Private driveway with 6 car parking. Only 1 block to train, minutes to I95 and close to public transportation. Located near specialty shops and the famous Traub's bakery with the best donuts.
Single family home with classic charm galore on a large lot in Drexel Hill. Walk into the beautiful porch/sunroom with carpeted floors, wood paneled ceiling and natural light galore. From there, enter the living room complete with wood burning fireplace and built in surround shelving. Walk through to the large dining room or side hallway with basement access and mud room. Through those is the charming country style eat in kitchen with back door leading to the large fenced in back yard. The yard has lots of space for playing & entertaining with its concrete patio, two sheds and LOTS of open grass space. High ceilings throughout the entire house. The basement has a laundry area, work room, , lots of space for storage, and is home to the gas hot water heater, and oil tank and heater. Upstairs consists of 4 bedrooms with lots of storage & natural lighting and a full hall bathroom with bathtub and private staircase access to the unfinished attic
This impeccably maintained 4/5 bedroom home has been lovingly updated while maintaining the original charm and character of the home. First impressions galore with the beautiful landscaping and charming wrap-around porch hinting to it's early 1900s roots. Enter the front door into the stunning foyer complete with a sitting area, gas fireplace, German crystal chandelier, 2 ton A/C unit that cools the entire first floor and grand wooden staircase leading to the second floor (complete with lots of storage underneath of it). Continue through to the living room with a stained glass light fixture & ceiling fan and a side entrance to the fenced-in yard.
Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath second floor condo in Valley Stream available for sale at $289,900! This unit includes a living room with a fireplace, a master bathroom, double hung windows in 3 bedrooms, newer carpet, countless recessed lights, exterior covered patio, and pull down stairs to the attic storage. Ask us to find out more or to schedule your showing!
Gorgeous completely renovated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in Ridley Park. Finished basement with custom dry bar, fenced in back yard, private driveway. Like new construction, almost everything in this house is BRAND NEW. Rent is $2000/month plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. ***Only available for FaceTime tours during this time due to COVID19 and the PA Governor's Instructions . SERIOUS inquiries only. *Seller is a PA Licensed Realtor
Now available! Renovated Twin with open concept living on the first floor with living room, dining room, new kitchen (featuring granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances). This home is priced to sell at $209,999. Schedule your showings today!
Here is your list of Holiday festivals, bazaars, parades, and other events to help you and yours get ready for the holiday season this December!
It might be getting cold out, but the fall season is not over yet! Check out these fun fall events. Charity events are also very popular this time of year, so see how you can get involved on the list below in both Delaware and Chester Counties.
Both are in Chester County - One is residential and the other is commercial/land. Find full details in this post along with a video preview at the end. Interested? Give our Co-Listing Agent a call: Vicki Samuelson (Cell: (609) 280-9572) for the residential property or give Steve Ritter a call (Cell: 610-639-2298) for the commercial/land opportunity. Don’t miss out!
We would like to introduce our newest team member and realtor, Vicki Samuelson. Vicki obtained her real estate license this year and decided to join The Steve Ritter Team! We are so happy to have her on our team and to share our knowledge and experiences with her. We want you to get to know Vicki so we had her answer some questions about herself and her experience. Take a look!
Below is a concise summary of the local market in both Chester and Delaware County. Do you have a specific township or neighborhood in mind? Contact us today (610-639-2298 or sritter@kw.com) and ask for our Market Snapshot of your desired area!
For our Halloween lovers, here is a list of fun, “spooky” events going on in Delaware and Chester Counties!
Looking for NEW CONSTRUCTION? This beautiful home at The Preserve at Weatherby, featuring 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large open concept living, dining and kitchen, and Energy Efficient HVAC, is in a brand new community with lots of amenities! Listed at $389,000 - Schedule your showing today before you miss out!
Now that the warm weather is upon us, we have been taking our dogs out as much as we can. Here are a few dog parks that are close to Delaware County.
Completing Use & Occupancy repairs is an important step when selling your property. As a homeowner, you can go on to your townships website to find out the requirements for your home. Check out our list of possible repairs that may be required.
This 2 bedroom, 2nd floor condo is in the sought after Wallingford-Swarthmore School District with an open floor plan, and laminate flooring. There is a deck off of the living room, a storage/basement with plenty of space, a full bathroom, and a separate laundry room. Enjoy carefree living in this community which includes a pool and clubhouse. It is listed at $124,900.
Mother’s day is quickly approaching (Sunday, May 12, 2019), and that means brunch reservations are going to start filling up! Have you made a reservation to take your mom out to brunch yet? Take a look at these great options that your mom will surely love!
This move-in ready, 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath, Jack Quindlen and Associates built home is only 4 years old! It has been maintained impeccably and is filled with many upgrades and high-end finishes. Located in the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, it sits on a .55 acre lot. If you are looking for new construction and don’t want to wait for it to be built, this is the home for you! It is listed for $829,900. Update: 4/22/19 Under Contract in just 3 days!
This well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, home is on a 1/2 acre lot in the heart of Secane. If you’re looking for a move-in ready property, this home is for you! Schedule a private showing to see for yourself. It is listed for $279,900. 6/11/19 - Under Contract
When you are ready to begin looking for a home, one of the things you will have to consider is if you want to live in a neighborhood that has a Home Owners Association (HOA). There are many benefits, as well as restrictions, in a HOA so be sure to read the documents provided to you.
Let’s talk about choosing a mortgage lender, where to start looking, when is the right time to talk to a mortgage lender, and what are the benefits of using an in-house lender.
Are you thinking about selling your home this spring? Start getting your house prepared now! It is important to prepare your house as if you were the buyer. How would you expect a house you visit to look? Here are a few tips to get your home ready to sell this spring:
Let’s talk about fixing credit scores. What credit score do I need to purchase a home? What should my debt-to-income ratio be? How are credit scores determined? What are some tips to increase my credit score?
Closing costs: What does the buyer typically pay for? What does the seller typically pay for?
Lets talk about loans. Deciding on what type of mortgage to get can seem overwhelming so we wanted to explain the different types. There are two big categories for mortgages: government and non-government (conventional) loans. The rules for government mortgages are dictated by the particular agency that is backing the loan, but conventional loans are not as cut and dry.
Lets talk about equity. What is it, why do I want it, and how can I build it quicker?
We have been receiving a lot of finance questions from our clients about purchasing a home. We want to make sure our clients receive the most accurate information, so we teamed up with Karen Jackson from First Priority Mortgage to answer the most common real estate finance questions. So let’s jump right in to the most asked questions that we get from someone who is trying to decide if purchasing a home is the right decision, or if they should continue to rent.
This expertly maintained and freshly painted, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, split level home is looking for a new family to love. It is located in the highly sought out Wallingford-Swarthmore school district and is listed for $349,000. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday: 1/27/19 1pm-4pm. Update: under contract.
Have a property or two that you need assistance with? Looking for help securing tenants? Worried about ensuring the property is up to code and stays that way? For some the solution is hiring a property management company. See how to find the right one and set up an effective relationship in this blog post.