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Are you suspicious of criminal activity occurring in one of your properties? We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners … Continued

Trying to update your home so you can sell on the MLS? Awesome! But it can be hard to know what to fix, what to upgrade, and what to leave alone. After all, you don’t want to spend more money than you need to get your home ready for buyers. At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve … Continued

Are you tired of paying for maintenance on your home? Well… you’re not the only one. Aging is hard on properties — and homeowners can end up spending a lot of money fixing up a home that’s outdated or in ill repair. Unfortunately, it seems like after you fix one problem… another problem is just … Continued

Trying to get rid of asbestos? Before 1980, asbestos was commonly used in a lot of different home-building materials. This means, if you have an older home, it’s likely that the ceiling, wall plasters, wallboard, floor, and even ceiling have asbestos in them. On its own, this isn’t a problem. But it BECOMES a problem … Continued

Don’t like the area where you’re living? Neighborhoods are like living organisms — they change and adapt with time. Unfortunately, they don’t always change for the better… sometimes they become less desirable. At Guardian Property Solutions, for instance, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners who purchased a home in a great neighborhood… but then … Continued

Does your house have mold? At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners deal with a lot of different problems, including mold. And here are some of the steps we recommend….. Look For The Source of The Mold — Before you get help dealing with the mold, it’s useful to figure out where … Continued

Do you need to move because of a job change? While furthering your career or getting a new job can be exciting, the process of actually moving is sometimes stressful and overwhelming. You have to pack, market and sell your home, and coordinate everything with your new job. To make the process as simple as … Continued

Are contractors botching the work on your home? This happens way too often. Some contractors think that they can do poor quality work and get away with it. Unfortunately, they usually do get away with it… And sometimes the best thing you can do is fire them before they do more damage to your home. … Continued

Are you struggling through the probate process? Unfortunately, probate is often more complex and convoluted than it needs to be. But at Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve helped homeowners in almost every situation (including probate) to navigate challenges and sell their home. So we thought we’d share some information with you about the probate process so … Continued

Are you trying to sell your home at a bad time of year? You might not know this, but real estate markets fluctuate from season to season, month to month, and even year to year. And we’re not just talking about the nationwide market, but even just our market here in the Greater Philly area … Continued

Are you getting bad vibes from your real estate agent? When you’re trying to sell your home, the last thing you want is a pushy real estate agent who’s either not helping to sell your home at all… or trying to get you to accept every offer, no matter what it is. Sadly… some real … Continued

Are you trying to sell a home with structural damage? While you can try to make your house look pretty for potential buyers, most real estate agents are trained to spot the telltale signs of structural damage (sagging floors, uneven walls, cracks in the foundation, etc) and they will discourage their clients from following through … Continued

Trying to sell a house with bad electrical wiring? You might be surprised to learn that, in one survey, 20% of people listed this as the biggest challenge to owning a home. In some cases, the electrical wiring doesn’t allow for power to part of the home… in other cases, the wiring is downright dangerous. … Continued

Trying to sell a home with a torn-up yard? We get it… For better or worse, the first thing that buyers see — before they even walk in your house — is the lawn. And if that yard leaves a bad first impression, it can make potential buyers walk away without a second-glance. Fortunately, that’s … Continued

Are you dealing with a leaky roof? Well, you’re not the first. Believe it or not, we’ve worked with a TON of homeowners who have a leaky roof. And fortunately, it’s not the end of the world. Still, the longer you take to fix the problem, the more water damage it’s going to do… so … Continued