Category Archives: Reasons to Buy

New Listing Alert

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Sheila Salvitti

How gorgeous is this house? It gets even better in the kitchen and in the Laundry/Mud Room. But perhaps my favorite feature is this yard: You can read the full description and see even more photos on my Featured Properties … Continue reading →

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Pretty House of the Week

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Sheila Salvitti

The only good thing about all this rain is that everyone’s lawn looks like this which makes me and my photographer very happy when shooting new listings, like this one. Hitting the market soon in Maple Glen: Happy Friday!

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Are You Happy?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Sheila Salvitti

Last week Oprah did a show called, “Are You Happy?”  Goldie Hawn was a guest and so was this guy, Dan Buettner. You probably don’t know who Dan is.  And judging from this photo you might assume he’s a guy … Continue reading →

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Cramer: Decline in Home Values is “Over”

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sheila Salvitti

One of my clients (remember this house?) recently sent me an article on CNBC from Mad Money’s Jim Cramer. Last week, housing reports showed a sharp rise in December existing home sales AND a bump up in the 2010 median price over … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons To Buy Right Now

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Sheila Salvitti

OK people, listen up.    It’s 2011 now,    and the real estate market is heating up.  I’m talking single digit days on market, bidding wars, and a revolving door of showings heating up.  My last listing sold for 99% of asking price … Continue reading →

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New Listing Alert

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Sheila Salvitti

This practically new townhouse is an envy-inducing, game-changing,    parking-spot-loving gem in the heart of Manayunk.  Not only can you walk to Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and nightlife, but you’d have a garage and TWO additional parking spaces.  Plus, the house is gorgeous, has a killer … Continue reading →

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New Listing Alert

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Sheila Salvitti

It’s been years since one of these townhouses was on the market.  YEARS!  That’s how much people love living in the Birches of Whitemarsh in Lafayette Hill. This completely fantastic, Philomeno and Salamone built townhouse has stunning wooded views,  sparkling hardwood … Continue reading →

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To List or Not to List

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Sheila Salvitti

In the spirit of the 12 Days of Christmas, I give to you the 12 Reasons for Listing Your House Now Instead of Waiting Until the Spring.   (Catchy song title, no?)  1.  Winter prospects are more serious buyers.  2.  There … Continue reading →

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Money to Burn

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Sheila Salvitti

$84 million burning a hole in your pocket?  Maybe you should buy this 27,355 sq. ft. house in Palm Beach. It sits on Billionaire’s Row (naturally) and has a lakeside dining room that can seat over 20 people for Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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10% Jump

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Sheila Salvitti

According to the National Association of Realtors, “Existing home sales rose again in September.” NAR’s chief economist, Lawrence Yun, is attributing the 10% jump to “historically low mortgage interest rates and very favorable affordability conditions” on single family houses, townhouses, condos, … Continue reading →

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