Linda Walters's (sagehomes) Blog

 I have been told to stay away from homes that have pure electric heat-do you know what the problem is with that type of heating system?   T. Acadia, Paoli, PA I am guessing the advice came from someone who was aware that the electric rates for our area are scheduled to increase as of January 1, ...

For the 30 days ending August 25, 2010 in the 3 nearest townships, there were 51 single family and twin homes that settled at an average price of $660,740. This is an improvement again this month in total homes sold since the previous month, somewhat surprising given the fact that the tax credit ...

Just heard about 2 attorneys who saw a house they liked so they called the agent on the sign and had her write an offer for them.  They also listed thier current home with her. The thinking, apparently, was that she would be incented to sell their home in order to fcailitate the purchase where sh...

For the 30 days ending July 21, 2010 in the 3 nearest townships, there were 47 single family and twin homes that settled at an average price of $567,165. This is a good improvement again this month in total homes sold since the previous month.  The average discount off the original asking price r...

Q. We are shopping for a new home and want to do it the right way.  So we always ask to see the "Seller's Disclosure" for the home before we go to see it.  Sometimes they do not have one or if they do, it is not filled out very completely.  Isn't there a law that requires this for every home?   D...

For the 30 days ending May 10, 2010 in the 3 nearest townships, there were 29 single family and twin homes that settled at an average price of $561,550. This is an improvement in total homes sold since the month before but not terribly surprising with the expiration of the first-time home buyer c...

For the 30 days ending April 4, 2010 in the 3 nearest townships, there were 22 single family and twin homes that settled at an average price of $510,806. This is an improvement in total homes sold since the month before but not surprising as the Spring market always picks up.  The average discoun...

For the 30 days ending March 4, 2010 in the 3 nearest townships, there were 17 single family and twin homes that settled at an average price of $616,179. This is a disappointing total number even for the historically slow time of year.  The average discount off the original asking price also slip...

HOW A BUYERS AGENT LOOKS AT A HOUSE, OR "KICKING THE TIRES" If you hire a buyer's agent, particularly if he or she is an exclusive buyer's agent, you expect a certain level of attention to the things that matter when you buy a house.  What may get overlooked in the process is how the agent can he...

Latest Market Statistics for Radnor, Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships* For the 30 days ending March 9, 2009 in the 3 nearest townships, there were 21 single family and twin homes that settled at an average price of $694,293.   The average discount off the original asking price dropped to below 9...