It’s only logical that better-looking houses sell for more—the better a house looks, the more interest it will get from potential home-buyers, and more attention means greater competition, which in turn means larger offers. Plus, a house that looks well-maintained will appear to need fewer repairs and less upkeep, therefore costing buyers less money in the long […]
The Top 5 Home Features That Save Time and Money
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 […]
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,” […]
Do open houses help the sellers or the buyers?
As spring makes its entrance, homeowners across the country will be opening their doors for visitors and participating in a century-old tradition – the open house. Turns out, scouring the latest home listings on a Saturday or Sunday serves as a benefit to all parties involved – from the buyer to the seller to the […]
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As an independent real estate brokerage, we serve the Erie community (and surrounding counties) by helping the citizens not only buy and sell real estate, but by contributing to community organizations, sponsoring events, serving on committees and boards, sharing our real estate knowledge to keep our community a thriving place to live and work. Great […]
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 […]
Grand Opening in Harborcreek
Growing in Harborcreek! The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the opening of the latest Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services office on Buffalo Road in Harborcreek. On-hand for the honors were (from left): Levi Marsh, REALTOR®; Harborcreek Township Supervisors, Tim May, Joe Peck, and Dean Pepicello; Marsha […]