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What are mortgage points and how do they work?

Mortgage discount points are portions of a borrower’s mortgage interest that they elect to pay upfront. By paying points upfront, borrowers are able to lower their interest rate for the term of their loan. Purchasing a house is the most expensive purchase most of us will ever make, so anything that can reduce the cost […]
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Buy or Sell? Bela’s 5 Reasons You May Need to Reconsider!

Are you tempted to sell your home? Has a new house caught your eye? Make sure you check out these tips on when you shouldn’t buy or sell a home! All realtors don’t always encourage people to buy or sell their homes. Click below to watch my YouTube video Buy or Sell? Need trustworthy advice? Contact […]
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What is a Homeowners Association – What are the benefits?

HOA stands for Homeowners Association. An HOA is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers and a governing body that makes and enforces rules for a subdivision of homes, condominium complex, or planned unit development. The HOA strives to protect and improve property values for those living in the community. They do this by enforcing […]
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Why staging your home is so important. Especially if you want to get top dollar

Staging is not interior design. I believe in it so much, I pay for professional stagers on all my Listings. Learn more about how I help my Sellers get top dollar for their home -Watch my video below to learn more about staging your home If you have any questions about this topic or anything […]

Bela's Blog What are mortgage points and how do they work? Mortgage discount points are portions of a borrower’s mortgage interest that they elect to pay upfront. By paying points upfront, borrowers are able to lower their interest rate for the term of their loan. Purchasing a house is the most expensive purchase most of us will ever make, so anything that can reduce the cost […]

Bela's Blog Buy or Sell? Bela’s 5 Reasons You May Need to Reconsider! Are you tempted to sell your home? Has a new house caught your eye? Make sure you check out these tips on when you shouldn’t buy or sell a home! All realtors don’t always encourage people to buy or sell their homes. Click below to watch my YouTube video Buy or Sell? Need trustworthy advice? Contact […]

Bela's Blog What is a Homeowners Association – What are the benefits? HOA stands for Homeowners Association. An HOA is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers and a governing body that makes and enforces rules for a subdivision of homes, condominium complex, or planned unit development. The HOA strives to protect and improve property values for those living in the community. They do this by enforcing […]

Bela's Blog Why staging your home is so important. Especially if you want to get top dollar Staging is not interior design. I believe in it so much, I pay for professional stagers on all my Listings. Learn more about how I help my Sellers get top dollar for their home -Watch my video below to learn more about staging your home If you have any questions about this topic or anything […]

Bela's Blog How To Enhance The Value Of Your Home Hey, Bela. How can I enhance the value of my home? This is a great question that I am frequently asked. Well, the value of your home is determined by three factors. The first is location, the second is condition, and the third is the market trend. Listen in as I break these down for […]

Bela's Blog 10 Ways to Save Energy and Lower Utility Bills Fall is here, and as temperatures starts to drop, the price of electricity, natural gas and oil are set to rise, experts say. With the higher prices and the winter months ahead, here are some tips to help reduce the energy you use and cut down your bill! 1/ Turn Down Your Water Heater Your […]

Bela's Blog Fun Fall things to do in the Chester County area Eagleview Town Center- Exton Craft & Mercantile Fall Market – Friday, October 21, 5-8PM. https://eagleviewtowncenter.com/events2022/2022/5/20/craft-amp-mercantile-spring-market-zsjxp-lgze3 United Sports- Downingtown Fall Fun Fest– Sunday, October 23, 1-5pm https://unitedsports.net/events-rentals/community-events/ Peddlers Village- Lahaska Octoberfest Festival- Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 15, 1-5PM https://peddlersvillage.com/event/octoberfeast/ West Chester Railroad- West Chester Halloween Special Fall Train Ride– October, 22, 23, […]

Bela's Blog Property Tax Assessment Appeals in Chester County The property tax is used as a revenue source by county government, 14 school districts and most of the 73 municipalities in Chester County. It is the responsibility of the County Assessment Office to place a value on each parcel of land and any improvements (structures) thereon. Assessments are derived by assessors who are state […]

Bela's Blog Top 5 Walking Trails in Chester County Chester County is truly a beautiful place to live, work and play. We are spoiled for choices when it comes to walking trails, Chester County has an abundance of trials to choose from. Whether you like to run, walk, bike or walk your dog, there is lots of science trails to choose from while you […]

Bela's Blog For Sale- 111 Neyland Ct, Exton, PA 19341 An opportunity to buy in Rhondda, a popular neighborhood in the highly sought after award winning Downingtown schools. This is the community with low HOA fees and low taxes – perfect to call home, or…to add to your portfolio of investment properties. The main level has a large open Kitchen with an adjoining Dining area. […]

Bela's Blog Increase Your Home’s Value How to Increase Your Home’s Value There is really only one reason to try to increase the value of your home: if you’re trying to sell it. If you’re not, deliberately increasing your home’s value most likely will increase your tax bill as well. There are ways to increase your home’s value for resale that […]

Bela's Blog Crosskeys Reserve Community Crosskeys Reserve by D.R. Horton is a new construction community in Montgomery County. The community is located on 3919 Nico Ln.in Collegeville, PA 19426. The homes are two story luxury townhomes. Currently available for quick delivery is the Crofton model. The builder is including a finished basement and deck in some of these quick delivery […]

Bela's Blog Happy First-Time Homebuyers: Testimonial Some thoughts from these First Time Homebuyers – 1. Helps you every step of the way 2. Prioritizes your real estate wants/needs 3. Guides you through the offer process 4. Provides you weekly updates 5. Treats you like family The Reviews are in and these first-time homebuyers are happy! Looking for a Chester County, […]

Bela's Blog Just Listed-60 New Village Greene Dr, Honey Brook, PA 19344 Welcome to the beautiful 5 year old end unit home, featuring 9 foot first floor ceilings, an open floorplan and large windows that let in lots of natural light. The home is ideal for entertaining, with ambient lighting in the updated gourmet kitchen, a separate dining area and the largest deck in the neighborhood! The no maintenance deck (24×24 ft), made of […]

Bela's Blog Just Listed- 2 Woods Ln, Parkesburg, PA 19365 Calling nature lovers to this charming rancher which is the perfect mix of character and modern amenities. The home, surrounded extensively with lush greenery, sits on a parcel that is 1 acre and includes the adjoining parcel of .68 acres. Enjoy awesome views of the sunset and corn fields, as you sip your evening beverage […]

Bela's Blog Just Listed – 348 Vista Dr, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Welcome to the highly desirable community of Rivers Bend in Upper Providence Township. One of the larger models in the community, with a large sunroom and a lovely backyard patio on almost 1 acre, this home was specially designed for entertaining. The grand 2 story foyer entrance with a brand new front door and lovely […]

Bela's Blog Things to do in Chester County Eagleview Town Center- Summer Events Eagelview Town Center is home to a variety of events years round. Summer Events start from June-August 2022 with a variety of Summer Concert Series, Movie nights and more… Click on the link for more info https://eagleviewtowncenter.com/events Gay Street Open-Air Market The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2022 . The […]

Bela's Blog Eagleview Town Center- Summer Events Eagelview Town Center is home to a variety of events years round. Summer Events start from June-August 2022 with a variety of Summer Concert Series, Movie nights and more… 6/7 Summer Concert Series– Jim Boggia with special guest Kuf & Christine 7-9pm 6/13 Movie Night – Disneys & Pixar’s Luca 7-9pm 6/17 Craft & Mercantile […]

Bela's Blog Gay Street Open-Air Market The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2022 . The Open-Air Market will run every weekend (Friday morning through Monday morning) from Friday, June 3rd until Monday, September 5th The Open-Air Market is an outdoor walking mall spanning four blocks in the heart of West Chester. The market if located from Gay Street between […]

Bela's Blog Home Inspections Home Inspections Atop the long list of items to do when buying or selling a house is the home inspection. But what is involved? How much does it cost? Why is it done in the first place? It’s important to understand what a home inspection entails and how it affects the sale of your home […]