Posts in category 'Tips Advice'

Preparing your home for sale doesn't need to cost a fortune. At Lewith & Freeman Real Estate, we've been helping homeowners sell their properties across Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) for over 100 years. Our Realtors® knows how to guide you through the process so you get top value for your home without overspending.

Here are our top five budget-friendly tips to get your house market-ready:

1. Start Packing and Decluttering Early
If you're planning to move, there's no reason to wait so start packing now! Removing personal items like family photos, decor, books, and even countertop appliances instantly makes rooms feel bigger and more inviting. Buyers can more easily imagine themselves living in the space w...

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When you apply for a mortgage, your personal information becomes part of the public record. This means that you may start receiving unsolicited calls, emails, texts, and mailings from mortgage lenders and insurance companies offering you credit and insurance options. While it's understandable that these offers may seem convenient at first glance, they can quickly become overwhelming and intrusive.

The good news is, you have the power to take control of your privacy and opt out of these prescreened offers of credit and insurance. Here's how:

Option 1: Op...

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When getting ready to buy a home, especially for the first time, there are many questions that come along with it. One of these questions usually is, "where do I start?" Because we like to make things as smooth as possible at Lewith & Freeman, here is our home buying checklist to help get you started on your journey!

1. Make sure your finances are in order 
It is important that you understand what your lending institution expects from you before and during the home buying process. You will have questions… don't be afraid to ask them. Our preferred lender...

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Home maintenance is key to help keep your property clean, safe and in its best condition. And as each season in Northeastern Pennsylvania brings us different weather conditions, we want our homes to be well-prepared to face the impending seasonal changes without any damage or destruction. As we get ready for fall and continue into winter, and to help homeowners from falling behind, we've accumulated the most important interior and exterior tasks to check off your Fall home maintenance list!

▢ Check Doors and Windows for Gaps

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"Be Prepared to Move Quickly" is the best advice a serious buyer can receive in this challenging real estate market.  The current market is extremely competitive because there are so many more buyers than there are sellers offering homes available for purchase.  So, yes, it is important to be fully pre-approved for mortgage loan financing and securing a pre-approval letter should be the first step of the buying process.  In fact, in today's market, we find that many sellers expect submission of a pre-approval letter or proof of funds before even allowing a potential buyer to enter and preview their property.    

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