Buying a Home

Oct. 21, 2026

Buying Your Next House Before You Sell This One in Delco

By Ben Hill, Premier Property Sales and Rentals

This is the call I get more than any other from people who already own a house in Delco. They've outgrown the twin in Ridley or the Cape in Drexel Hill, they've found the next place, and they're stuck on the …

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Oct. 8, 2026

The New Homeowner’s Guide to Homeowners Insurance

Guest post from John Fabry of John Fabry State Farm

Buying your first home is exciting. Understanding how to protect it doesn’t have to be complicated. Don’t do it alone. Use a trusted local partner to help you when you need it.

Homeowners insurance is about more than …

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Sept. 25, 2026

What Your Delaware County Home Inspection Report Isn't Telling You (About Electrical, Anyway)

Guest post from Joe Voci, owner of JDV Electric

The Bottom Line

Most of what turns up on an inspection report isn't a reason to panic, but it isn't a reason to ignore it either. It's a reason to get someone who actually knows electrical systems to look …

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Sept. 4, 2026

What to Expect at a Home Inspection: A Delaware County Buyer's Guide

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Sept. 4, 2026

Which School District Am I In? Morton, Secane, Havertown, Swarthmore & Media Explained

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Aug. 13, 2026

Waiting for 5% Mortgage Rates? That's a Bad Plan

I hear this a lot lately. Buyers tell me they're going to sit on the sidelines until rates drop back into the 5s, then they'll jump in. It sounds reasonable. Nobody wants to overpay on interest. But if that's the plan, I want to walk through why it probably doesn't …

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July 16, 2026

Summer 2026 Delco Housing Market: Busiest Month in a Year and a Half

Looking for the latest numbers? This post reflects the market as of summer 2026. For where things stand today, here's my current Delaware County housing market update »

 

Delco Just Had Its Busiest Month in a Year and a Half, Here's Why

In June, more Delaware …

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June 24, 2026

Co-ops vs. Condos: What You Actually Need to Know

Co-ops vs. Condos: What You Actually Need to Know

I'm helping a buyer navigate a co-op purchase in Philadelphia right now, and it's been a good reminder of how many myths float around these things. They're not the standard here, but they're showing up more, and most people have …

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June 9, 2026

Rose Tree Media School District PA: Top 5% in Pennsylvania and What Homes Actually Cost

Delaware County buyers who do their homework on school districts almost always end up with the same short list: Radnor Township at the top, Springfield and Haverford Township in the mix, and Rose Tree Media as the one that keeps surprising people. Top 5% of all Pennsylvania school districts. National-level …

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June 8, 2026

Haverford Township School District PA: Top 5% in Pennsylvania and What Homes Actually Cost

Haverford Township is one of the largest and most active real estate markets in Delaware County -- and its school district is a primary reason why. The School District of Haverford Township ranks in the top 5% of all Pennsylvania school districts, sits 19th out of 610 districts on SchoolDigger, …

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