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5 Things to Watch Out for When Buying a Mobile Home in Philly

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When you’re in the market to buy a mobile home, it takes more than just luck to invest your money wisely. Protecting your investment requires a step-by-step process to perform due diligence. Your planning strategy should educate yourself about the problems to avoid, which will help save your precious time, money, and unnecessary stress. You’ll … Continued

Buying a Mobile Home in Philly? 5 Tips for Savvy Investors

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Not typically considered for real estate portfolios, mobile homes provide a less competitive vehicle for investment diversification into specific market sectors. At the same time, the returns on investment properties or resales are lower, so too are the initial investments. Therefore, if you’re buying a mobile home in Philly, you will want to pay close … Continued

Working Remotely-Moving

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Due to the challenges of ongoing current events, more people than ever before are now working remotely — from home, at coffee shops, or in co-working spaces. Maybe YOU — for the first time ever — find yourself working remotely. And for many people, working remotely sparks a thought: “Well shoot… I can live anywhere … Continued

Who Pays for Property Damage – Renter or Landlord?

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Who pays for damages to a property? The renter or the homeowner/landlord? That’s a good question. We’ve been working in real estate in the Greater Philly Area for quite some time and we’ve seen a lot of disputes between renters and landlords about who should pay for damages to the property. The truth is that … Continued

Selling An Unsecured Promissory Note In Pennsylvania?

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If you’re in Pennsylvania (especially Philly), when it comes to unsecured promissory notes, there are two things to keep in mind: Its current value and its future value.  If you are considering selling an unsecured promissory note in Philly, the first thing you need to do is determine its current value or market value (that … Continued

Can I Sell A Private Mortgage In Pennsylvania?

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There has never been a better time to sell a Pennsylvania mortgage note or promissory note, so if you’re wondering “Can I sell a private mortgage in Philly Pennsylvania?” the answer is: you absolutely can! Interest rates are very attractive right now but that could change at any moment, and interest rates could start climbing … Continued

I Want To Sell My Real Estate Note In Philly Pennsylvania

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“I want to sell my real estate note in Philly Pennsylvania…Where do I start?” Holding a real estate note, private mortgage note, private promissory note or other paper real estate asset in Pennsylvania can sometimes be a challenging proposition: They don’t always offer the highest returns, you collect your cash over a period of time, … Continued

Due Diligence for Philly Real Estate Investors: 5 Things You Need to Check

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Experienced real estate investors know doing their homework pays, understanding that thoroughly checking off the list all of the details means avoiding nightmares that cost time and money. Moreover, these investors realize it all counts towards bringing the best possible return on their investment dollar.  Of course, skipping ahead to the ending of a book … Continued

Cracked Driveway

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How do you repair a cracked driveway? At Guardian Property Solutions, we’ve been working in real estate for quite some time and we’ve seen our fair share of cracked driveways — we’ve also FIXED our fair share of cracked driveways 😉 So… how do you do it? Fortunately, repairing a cracked driveway is probably something … Continued

Understanding How Land Loans Work for Property in Philly

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Often, buyers that start out seeking the perfect home determine that their best option is to build their own house and find themselves in the Philly land market. Other buyers are seeking land for commercial reasons that no existing property will suit. No matter what your purpose for the land, it’s crucial that you understand … Continued

Bathroom Remodel

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Thinking of remodeling your bathroom? That might be a good idea! Doing so can increase the value of your home and make the home easier to sell and more appealing to buyers. But we don’t recommend remodeling your bathroom only to sell easier and for more money — the average bathroom remodel costs about $20,000 … Continued