No matter where you live—Delaware or Pennsylvania—the upcoming spring season is often a busy time to buy a new home. The weather is ideal, you can take advantage of mortgage rates before they rise again, and and you can settle into your new property before the summer starts.
However, with moving also comes waves of excitement and nerves that can cause you to forget a few things along the way (more than just an extra box or two!). You can count on The Kat Geralis Home Team to make sure your moving process is as stress-free as possible— take the following five steps into consideration as you plan out your move to a new home in DE or PA this season:
Clean the carpets
You never know what kind of dust, dirt or pet dander has accumulated in your new home’s carpets over the years, so take the time to clean them thoroughly. You can rent a steam cleaner and do the work yourself or hire a professional and pay around $50 per room. It’s worth it to know you’rk ...

When buying your first home in Delaware or Pennsylvania, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of house hunting and dreaming of what memories you’ll make there. However, as fun as it is to begin the process of buying a home in Delaware or Pennsylvania, it’s also important to be realistic about what it takes and what you’ll find.
Too often, homebuyers are caught off guard once they enter the local real estate market, only to find their dreams may not always be achievable. As your local real estate experts in Delaware and Pennsylvania, it is our goal to help you manage expectations and find the perfect home as we head into the new year.
Below are some of the top DE and PA homebuyer myths to debunk in 2022:
Your Dream Home Will Have Everything on Your List
Having an open mind is key when buying a home in this busy market. While you may find a home that ticks nearly all of your must-have boxes, the chances of it not catching the eye of another buyer are sk ...

Thinking of Buying a NEW HOME?

If you’re thinking of buying your new home directly from a home builder – stop! Buying directly could leave you paying much more than necessary for your home. Worse, it can also leave you without recourse if something doesn’t go as planned! This is because a home-building contract is written one-sided – and it’s on the side of the builder!
 
Here are 12 important reasons why you need a Buyer’s Agent when you are buying a newly-built home, or having a new home constructed.



12 REASONS TO USE A BUYERS AGENT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION


1. Many Builders sales agents are employees of the Builder. These sales agents represent the Seller and are employed to show model homes, handle inquiries and write contracts. In DE Builder sales agents are NOT required to have a Real Estate license. Since they represent the Builder, they do NOT represent your interests.  

2. If the Builder does not employ its own s. ...