Best Agent vs the Rest

Are you working with one of the best real estate agents in Greater Philly? Or… are you NOT working with one of the best? Obviously, this question matters because a high-quality real estate agent will help get more money for your home (and sell faster) while a low-quality real estate agent will do just the … Continued

Cost of Repairs and DIY Score

Does your house need some repairs? Well, as you probably guessed, repairing a home is either a good amount of work — if you do it yourself — or a good amount of money. But just how much? Well, at Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve worked in real estate in the Greater Philly Area for quite … Continued

Lower your Monthly HOA Payment

Want to lower your monthly HOA fees? Homeowner Association (HOA) fees vary drastically from house to house, but the average is usually somewhere between $100 and $1,000 per month. And while most people accept these fees at face value… There are some things that can be done to lower your monthly payments. How is it … Continued

Creating a Home Office

The events of the past couple of years have made it so a lot of people are now working from home. There are a lot of benefits, of course — you can work at your own pace and on your own schedule. But it also means you need a place to work… Somewhere that’s free … Continued

How to Remove a Tree

Want to remove a tree that’s on your property? While many trees are beautiful and even desirable, not all trees fall into that category — some fast-growing trees behave more like weeds, with invasive and aggressive roots capable of causing structural damage to your home. At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve been working in real estate … Continued

Should you Refinance your Mortgage?

Refinancing your mortgage is a great way to benefit from the equity you’ve built and lower your monthly payment. But there are also some drawbacks. At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve worked in real estate in the Philly Suburbs for quite some time. And we’ve learned a thing or two about buying, selling, and yes… even … Continued

How to Save on your Power Bill

For many homeowners in Philly, the electrical bill is a sizable portion of their monthly expenses. But with just a little bit of effort and forethought, anyone can reduce their power bill. At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve worked in real estate in the Greater Philly Area for quite some time. And we’ve learned a lot … Continued

Paperwork for Selling a House

If you’re selling a house for the first time (or heck… even for the second or third time), then you’re probably wondering what paperwork is required to sell your home. That’s a common question we get at Guardian Property Solutions, where we’ve worked for many years in the Greater Philly Area buying and selling real … Continued

Getting Approved for a Mortgage

Thinking of buying a new house but wondering if you can get approved for a mortgage payment? The good news is that there are a LOT of different types of home loans for many different types of homebuyers. And there will likely be something that works for you, too. Either way, we thought it might … Continued

Emotionally Prepare for Selling a Home

Selling your home? To most people — buyers and real estate agents, for instance — your home is just a commodity… it’s a “product” that can make them some money (real estate agent) or fulfill a need (buyers). For YOU, though, it’s probably something more. It’s your home — the place you’ve lived for quite … Continued

Showing your Home as FSBO

When you’re selling your home without a real estate agent… you are responsible for marketing your home, showing your home, and selling your home. And while all three of those things have challenges, we wanted to take a moment to talk about showing your home. At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve been buying and selling homes … Continued

Setting Sale Price as FSBO Seller

How do you determine the value of your home as a FSBO seller? More importantly, how do you set the sale price for your home to a value that is both appealing to the current market AND to you as the seller? At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve bought and sold a lot of properties in … Continued

Home Buying Process

Buying a home? That’s an exciting time! But it can also be a little overwhelming. At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve been working in real estate in the Greater Philly Area for quite some time and we thought it might be useful for us to share some of what we’ve learned over the years… …and give … Continued

Troubleshooting HVAC System

Something wrong with your HVAC system? Need help troubleshooting? At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve been buying, selling, and fixing properties for quite some time now in the Philly Suburbs. Over that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about troubleshooting HVAC systems. So, we thought we’d offer a bit of advice here. And just to … Continued