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I have four entry level rowhome listings coming up where the respective current owners would prefer to sell to a first time homebuyer than to an investor, but haven't been able to find out how to get these opportunities in front of housing counselors who could let first time homebuyers know of them. One in W Philly (Haddington/Cathedral Park) 2 in Strawberry Mansion, one in East Oak Lane/Upper Olney. Prices range from $129,900 to $229,900. Various private seller, not flippers, but the owners have prepared the homes to be move in ready (well, 3 of 4, the 4th needs some cosmetic love). We need more realtors in Philadelphia who will educate home sellers of entry level homes to take the extra steps and care, and have a bit more patience to sell to homebuyers, not investors...it's more work and time but actually yields a higher home sale price, while helping to stabilize neighborhoods, provide more entry level homeownership opportunities, and stabilize housing costs for the new homeowners.

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Have you received this predatory pitch to sell your house? Today I got this for the umpteenth time, and homes in my neighborhood are selling for 5% to 20% over asking price-what a scam! Read the linked article; their business model is to get a house for no more than 70% of its current value, while the cost for a homeowner to sell a house conventionally, including realtor commission, transfer tax, minor repairs or prepping for showings, is typically 10% of the home's value. So, folks who call these predatory "we buy homes for cash" companies are handing over 20% of the value of their home. If your home is worth $250,000, you're essentially handing them $50,000 of your money to not sell your home for its highest and best value through a realtor. Don't do that! Contact me, or any realtor, not these predatory corporations! https://homeopenly.com/Reviews/HomeVestors

With one of these small apartments you can shop til you drop, and then just go upstairs to drop. https://www.considerable.com/money/deals/americas-oldest-shopping-mall-converted-micro-apartments/?fbclid=IwAR0yN2ZZ37iKI8dJiX9eCV3GTEX5erJShEQYpOGnLoo9jPDZ-Mz1imW-HKs

The oldest mall in America now features dozens of micro-apartments | Considerable The mall’s top two floors were converted into 48 micro-loft apartments, which range in size from 225 to 800 square feet,

The Economist looks at the impact of remote work on housing cost for employees at different income levels

Remote workers spend more on housing than those who commute “Work from home” is onerous on the poor who struggle to pay for the extra space

What a lovely idea of designing a tiny house as a "granny flat"-with a lovely enclosed veranda alongside the house. You just have to get past the Australian accents.

Tiny House Designed To Be Elderly / Disability / Mobility Friendly Growing older is a gift. Unfortunately that gift also comes with it’s own burdens, often meaning a lack of mobility and thus a loss of independence. This spe...

The City of Philadelphia is looking for small contractors across several trades to work on the Basic System Home Repair program. Now the program is receiving adequate funding, the need for contractors has expanded. This is also a great way for small, neighborhood based contractors, esp. BIPOC companies to get a steady flow of work with payment assured:

How to be a BSRP or AMP Contractor – MAKING PHILADELPHIA BETTER BLOCK BY BLOCK How to be a BSRP or AMP Contractor PHDC’s Home Improvement Programs use small contractors to make home repairs for Philadelphia residents. All contractors must meet PHDC’s requirements. Home improvement contractors may also be interested in PHDC Construction RFPs. RFQ for Home Improvement Progra...

Hi, Folks! I'm offering a one hour class on homebuying next Tuesday, Oct 13, at 7:00 pm, through a platform that a colleague of mine, Gari Weilbacher has set up for a wide range of one hour mini-courses. Here is the link to sign up; there is a modest $10 fee to support the platform:

BUYING A HOUSE IN THESE TIMES with David Feldman, Realtor — Crowdsourcing Delight Tue 10/13 @ 7:00 pm There are 2 types of homebuyers, the first time buyer and those moving from a home they currently own. We will discuss the steps and mindset for both + review the different housing markets homebuyers are facing in 2020.David brings his experience as a realtor & a registered arch...