Everyone wants to save money on energy bills every month. But did you know that having today’s popular energy-efficient features in your home can also save you time and stress when you sell your home? More and more first-time home buyers are searching for homes in the area, so there is more of a demand for move-in ready […]
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Is Renting Truly Cheaper Than Buying a Home?
Owning a home is a dream for many people. You have the opportunity to invest in a place of your own and build equity, not to mention carve out a space that reflects who you are and what you love. However, worries about down payments, property taxes, maintenance, and insurance (and student loans) can make buying a […]
The Advantages of Using a Mortgage Broker
When buying a home, one of the most important factors in deciding your overall costs in the process is finding the right mortgage—one with terms and rates you can afford. You have two basic options when choosing your mortgage; you can deal directly with lenders, or you can use a mortgage broker to help you navigate […]
7 Best Strategies for House Hunting
Spring is almost here! The warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and longer days are perfect for viewing homes in person, and it’s no wonder that the spring season is a popular time for home buyers to start looking at homes and neighborhoods. But before you start driving around and visiting open houses, you should follow these important house hunting […]
Why you should own your own building
BY HILARY DANINHIRSCH, Erie Times News If you have a business, owning real estate for your business is just plain good sense. Whether you are in a service industry or have tangible products to sell, a brick and mortar structure provides advantages to owners. “When you look at Erie’s real estate market, it’s extremely reasonable,” […]
Elections 2016: Americans Call for a Change to Real Estate
It’s election year, and Americans are calling for their elected officials to make changes — particularly in housing. Last year, 2015, was the best year for real estate in nearly a decade, thanks to sustained job growth, improving inventory conditions, and a pent-up demand for housing, a trend which is only expected to increase in […]
10 Easy Spring Cleaning Ideas
The month of March brings spring, and with spring comes bright budding flowers, longer days, warmer weather, and spring cleaning. There is no better way to shake off the dreariness of winter than a freshly cleaned home ready to welcome the season. Here are 10 easy ways you can clean your home for spring. 1. […]
Congratulations to our Agents
Each year we gather all of our agents for a Team Kick Off Meeting (AKA: Huddle) to see how our brokerage succeeded in beating our goals for the previous year, declare our goals for the new year, and gett our agents ready for another successful year in Erie real estate. Say congratulations to our 2015 award winning […]
Are You Taking Advantage of These Homeowner Tax Breaks?
There are many benefits to owning a home: A home is an investment that can earn equity, is often cheaper to buy than to rent, and is your own place that you can fill with wonderful memories. But another great benefit about owning a home is the financial benefits that you can take advantage of during tax season. Major Tax Breaks for Homeowners […]
Marsha Marsh Named 2016 Chair of the Erie Regional Chamber And Growth Partnership
Marsha Marsh, owner of Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services, was recently named chairperson of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP) for 2016. As chair of the 34 member organization, Marsh will oversee all faucets off the Chamber of Commerce including new membership, sales, engagement and retention. She will continue to support the organization’s […]