Real Estate Blog | Annette Nelson

Single Women More Likely to Buy Homes Than Single Men

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: December 28, 2021

In a long-running trend, single women continue to ...

Loan Limits Rise to Reflect Higher Housing Prices

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: December 20, 2021

In welcome news for home buyers, the Federal Housi...

Victorian Christmas Open House at Pennypacker Mills

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: December 08, 2021

Experience Christmas as it was in the early 20th ...

Local Home Buyers See Some Relief

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: November 18, 2021

In welcome news for buyers, local home prices drif...

Downsizing Made Easy

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: November 02, 2021

The thought of downsizing creates mixed emotions f...

Spotlight on Lansdale, PA

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 26, 2021

Are you looking for a walkable town with parks, re...

Higher Rates, Less Purchasing Power for Buyers

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 15, 2021

Home buyers have become used to rock-bottom mortga...

What New Flood Insurance Rates Mean for PA Residents

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 07, 2021

FEMA has announced a new rating system for its flo...

Why Worcester Township is a Great Place to Live

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: September 30, 2021

Located in central Montgomery County, Worcester To...

Could a 3D-Printed Home Be in Your Future?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: September 16, 2021

3D-printed homes typically use a concrete layerin...

Local Economy Looks Bright

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 30, 2021

In good news for the housing market, Pennsylvania&...

How Fast Will Your Home Sell?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 13, 2021

At the beginning of this year, the average number...

Philadelphia Named One of the World's 100 Greatest Destinations

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 10, 2021

Time Magazine has named Philadelphia one of the wo...

Surprise Drop in Mortgage Rates Good News for Buyers

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: July 26, 2021

In good news for home buyers, rates for popular mo...

5 Steps to Avoid Buyer's Remorse

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: July 22, 2021

You may have read about home buyers who pulled out...

10 Tips to Tackle Clutter

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: July 15, 2021

During the height of the COVID pandemic, many of ...

Montgomery County Among Top 100 Healthiest in the US

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: July 08, 2021

Another great reason to live in Montgomery County...

Big Price Increases Driven by Low Housing Inventory

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: June 21, 2021

The local housing market has been brisk, with hom...

Dear Seller, We LOVE Your Home!

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: June 10, 2021

Let’s say you’re competing with sever...

Support Our Food Drive and Help Feed the Hungry

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: June 02, 2021

Help us support our local food pantry! Coldwell B...

Yes, Home Prices Really Did Rise that Much

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 20, 2021

Real estate has featured prominently in the news&...

Remodeling Projects with the Highest Payoff

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 13, 2021

Which remodeling projects provide the highest ret...

Spotlight on Skippack, PA

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 06, 2021

Skippack Township in Montgomery County has much to...

Will House Flipping Remain Popular?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 29, 2021

During the past several years, house flipping has ...

Are You Thinking of Selling Your Home?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 19, 2021

If you’re thinking of selling your home, co...

Mortgage Rates Fall This Month in Welcome News for Buyers

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 16, 2021

After rising in March, average mortgage rates sta...

Own Your Dream Home in Beautiful Clover Meadows

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 08, 2021

Don’t miss the chance to own your dream hom...

What's Really Happening in Montgomery County's Housing Market

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 07, 2021

In Montco, a tight housing market is putting the ...

What Items Are Included When You Buy a House?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 26, 2021

When you find a place you’d like to buy, how...

Why Buying Before Selling Can Make Sense

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 18, 2021

In today’s fast-paced market, homeowners wh...

Home Inspection Headaches

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 10, 2021

Home inspectors typically evaluate many aspects o...

Mortgage Rates Inch Up

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 02, 2021

Mortgage rates have risen over the past few weeks ...

Spotlight on Collegeville, PA

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 24, 2021

Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Colleg...

Homeowners Staying Put Longer

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 17, 2021

Recent statistics back up what local agents have n...

Buying in Today's Market

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 12, 2021

Last year was surprisingly good for sellers but c...

Montgomery County Preserves 10,000 Acres of Farmland

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 01, 2021

Montgomery County announced that it has permanent...

How to Bring Birds to Your Yard

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: January 29, 2021

Birdwatching is a practice that dates back to tim...

Smart-Home Technology Powers Forward

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: January 20, 2021

Smart- home devices can now be found in many homes...

Mortgage Rates Drop Even Further

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: January 11, 2021

The new year got off to a good start for home buye...

Why You Should Do a Radon Test

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: January 06, 2021

Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, and inv...

Housing Market Poised for a Great 2021!

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: December 31, 2020

The new year promises to be a good one for home se...

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: December 22, 2020

It’s no secret that sellers whose homes sho...

Conforming Home Loan Limit Rises for 2021

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: December 11, 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issu...

Are You Thinking of Becoming a Landlord?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: December 04, 2020

If you’re considering investment property to...

Demand For 55+ Homes Remains Strong

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: December 01, 2020

Empty nesters often find themselves with rooms the...

Take a Trip Back in Time at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: November 19, 2020

Are you looking for a fun family outing? Consider...

Where Are All the Houses For Sale?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: November 10, 2020

When the COVID-19 crisis hit in March, it caused n...

Don't Forget About Property Taxes When Searching for a Home

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: November 03, 2020

When searching for a home, don’t forget to ...

Waiving Inspections in a Seller's Market

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 30, 2020

In a balanced market—where buyer demand is i...

Third-Quarter Housing Report Shows Impressive Local Price Gains

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 27, 2020

Home sellers have been enjoying rising sale price...

Mortgage Rates Hit a New Low

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 19, 2020

Freddie Mac reported that mortgage rates hit anoth...

Top-Paying Jobs in the Philadelphia Region

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 15, 2020

The Philadelphia Business Journal has produced a ...

Local Economic Roundup

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 12, 2020

The stock market has rallied since its COVID-induc...

Check Out Chester County's Guide to Local Farm Products

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: October 08, 2020

As we’ve been spending more time close to h...

Montgomery County Ranked in Top 5% of Healthiest Counties in the US

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: September 28, 2020

Montgomery County has been ranked in the top five...

What's the Difference Between Market Value and Appraised Value?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: September 23, 2020

Market value and appraised value are common terms...

Fantastic Market for Sellers in the Souderton School District

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: September 18, 2020

Sellers in the Souderton School District have expe...

Seller's Market in the Phoenixville School District

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: September 14, 2020

The recent seller’s market in the Phoenixvil...

High Prices for Sellers in the Methacton School District

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: September 09, 2020

Homes continue to sell quickly in the Methacton Sc...

Great Market for Sellers in the Perkiomen Valley School District

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: September 01, 2020

The last 60 days were stellar for home sellers in...

Biking on Montgomery County Trails

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 31, 2020

For outdoor exercise, it’s hard to beat biki...

What's Selling in the Wissahickon District?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 27, 2020

The Wissahickon School District comprises Lower Gw...

North Penn Area Homes Selling Quickly

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 25, 2020

The last two months have been a bright spot for s...

Escalation Clauses Make a Comeback, But Offer No Guarantees

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 20, 2020

In today’s heated real estate market, some s...

Professional Office for Sale in Exton Commons, Chester County

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 10, 2020

If you’re looking to purchase a professiona...

Low Housing Inventory Sparks Bidding Wars

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: August 03, 2020

In today’s market, low housing inventory is ...

New Guide to Bucks County Farmer's Markets

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: July 22, 2020

One of the amenities of living in Bucks County is ...

Why Some Houses Sit On The Market

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: July 16, 2020

Have you seen a house sitting on the market and wo...

June Housing Market: Optimism and Uncertainty

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: July 09, 2020

New Listings Rise In Bucks, Montgomery, and Che...

If Only This House Was In That Location

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: July 07, 2020

I can’t count the number of times I’ve...

May Prices Mostly Up As Inventory Remains Low

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: June 19, 2020

After plunging in April, the number of new listing...

Common Issues Flagged By Home Inspectors

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 28, 2020

Home inspectors typically evaluate many aspects of...

Real Estate Is Back In Business

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 19, 2020

Many buyers and sellers will be happy to know that...

Mortgage Rates Hit An All-Time Low

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 19, 2020

Buyers in today’s housing market continue to...

Spotlight on Lower Gwynedd

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 14, 2020

Known for its beautiful homes set amid lovely surr...

Buying Your First Home

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 11, 2020

Let’s say you want to buy a home but don...

Local High Schools Among Top in PA

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 07, 2020

Thirteen Philadelphia and suburban high schools ra...

A Housing Market Unlike Any Other

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: May 01, 2020

New listings plunged in April in Bucks, Chester, a...

When— And Why—to Order a Survey

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 29, 2020

As many home buyers learn, it’s not always c...

What Items Are Included In A Home Sale?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 27, 2020

When you’re ready to make an offer on a home...

Can You Have An Appraisal If You're Paying Cash?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 22, 2020

Many buyers are aware that if they’re gettin...

First-Quarter Prices Rose But Home Inventory Fell Dramatically

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 17, 2020

Local Home Prices Rise Bucks, Montgomery, and C...

Spotlight on Lansdale

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 16, 2020

Located in Eastern Montgomery County, Lansdale Bor...

Buying and Selling in Communities with a Condo or Homeowner's Association

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 14, 2020

When buying a home in a condo or homeowner’s...

April 6 Update: COVID-19's Effect on the PA Housing Market

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 07, 2020

Since my last COVID-19 post on March 29, we’...

Seller's Property Disclosure: One Of the Most Useful Real Estate Documents

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 06, 2020

In Pennsylvania, home sellers are required to disc...

The Use and Occupancy Inspection: A Hidden Headache For Sellers?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: April 02, 2020

Many municipalities require a use and occupancy in...

How COVID-19 is Affecting the Housing Market

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 29, 2020

Concerns about COVID-19 and Governor Wolf’s ...

Spotlight on Worcester

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 26, 2020

Located in central Montgomery County, Worcester To...

Demystifying Buyer Closing Costs

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 23, 2020

It’s no secret that buying a home usually co...

67 Homes Sold In the Methacton District During the Last 90 Days

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 19, 2020

During the past 90 days, 67 homes sold in the Meth...

Office Update During the Health Crisis

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 18, 2020

To prioritize the health and well-being of clients...

Spotlight on Phoenixville

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 16, 2020

Located in beautiful Chester County, Phoenixville ...

Boost Your Sale Price with These Simple Improvements

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 12, 2020

In today’s real estate market, updated, well...

Should You Buy Or Sell First?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 09, 2020

One of the most important decisions to make if you...

Spotlight On Skippack

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 05, 2020

Skippack Village is a quaint, small town in Montgo...

How Much Of Your Asking Price Can You Expect?

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: March 02, 2020

When planning to list their home, sellers often as...

What to Expect with Inspections

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 26, 2020

One of the more stressful aspects of buying or sel...

The Popularity of 55+ Communities

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 26, 2020

As people get closer to retirement age, many would...

The Stucco Quandary

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 19, 2020

Over the last twenty years, many stucco homes have...

Spotlight on Collegeville

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 17, 2020

Located in Western Montgomery County, PA, Collegev...

How An Appraisal Contingency Protects Your Interests

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 14, 2020

What happens if you’re in the process of pur...

Prices in Three Counties and Selected Zip Codes

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 14, 2020

Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks counties have avera...

Pros and Cons of New Construction

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 14, 2020

Many buyers would choose new construction if price...

What to Expect When Downsizing

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 14, 2020

The thought of downsizing creates mixed emotions f...

How to Lower the Chance Your Sale Will Fall Through

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 14, 2020

In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in t...

Renovation Projects That Offer the Highest Return

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 14, 2020

Homeowners often want to know which renovation pro...

Montgomery County Prices Rise Higher Than Expected

By: Annette Nelson
Posted: February 14, 2020

Montgomery County finished the year with a surpris...