Help Your Good Neighbor Win $100

Do you know of a local community member who has gone above and beyond to make our neighborhood a friendly, safer, and more pleasant place? Nominate him or her for a chance to win $100 Visa gift card in EveryHome’s 2013 Good Neighbor Contest…and a chance to score a $20 Starbucks gift card for you!

  Send us a note to volkan.andic@everyhome.com with a brief description of your nominee’s good deeds, along with your name and contact information. We’ll announce the winner on Facebook on December 15th. Thanks for helping EveryHome make our community an even better place, and good luck!

  Details: Contest is open to all Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents. EveryHome agents and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter. Only one nomination per person, please. All entries must be received by midnight on December 11th, 2013.

Should You Buy New Construction?

With new construction popping up all over our area, buyers are often faced with the choice of buying a new or pre-existing home. Here's what we're lovin' about each:

  New Homes: Customization! Dreaming about that walk-in closet, finished basement, or upgraded fixture? Many builders will allow the buyer to personalize their new home. Plus, you’re unlikely to have to repair anything in the near future. Bonus points? New homes are often way more energy efficient. Helllooo lowered utility bills!

  Pre-Existing Homes: Speed! Price! Potential! You won’t have to wait for the builder to complete your home like you would with new construction, and you’re likely to pay a bit less overall (though its hard to compare). If you’re handy and in the mood for a project, you can buy a fixer-upper on the cheap! Bonus points? Pre-existing homes also tend to be located in better locations on bigger lots.

  Have a great homebuying story? We'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email volkan.andic@everyhome.com

4 Tips to Beat Out the Competition

With a lower inventory of homes for sale, we’ve seen many sellers receive multiple offers on their home. While these multiple-offers can be great for the sellers, they can lead to “bidding wars” and quite a bit of stress for the potential buyers involved! Here’s how to beat out the competition if you’re shopping for a well-priced home in a popular neighborhood:

  1. Get your financial ducks in a row. Before getting serious about any homes, be sure to secure a pre-approval letter from a qualified lender. You’ll need a pre-approval letter to submit an offer. Plus, getting pre-approved is easy—it just takes a few minutes over the phone. We know lots of great lenders, and we’re happy to refer you and stay with you every step of the way.

  2. Don’t wait to see a home! Instead of waiting for the open house, be sure to check new listings every single day. (We make this easy for you on our “New Today” section!) If you’re working with an agent, he or she will scour the new listings every market, too. The best homes will often sell before an open house, so time is of the essence! 

  3. “Cash is king” can be true…but not always! Unfortunately, buyers that are getting a mortgage can be beat out by all-cash offers, but there are ways to edge your cash competition. Consider shortening the loan and appraisal contingencies, and have your home inspection immediately. While we understand that it’s not ideal, you might want to consider paying a little extra if you know you’re up against a cash offer.

  4. Be sure to work with a highly communicative and accessible agent. You’ll want to trust that he or she is in contact with the seller’s representative and that he or she knows what other offers (if any) are already on the table. Your agent will be guiding you through the whole process, and he or she should be experienced in the local market and help give you an edge in the competitive environment.

source: everyhomerealtors.blogspot.com

Time for Trick or Treat!!!

Atilla The Ninja

Remzi Bat Wayne

The Big Fight

What does the Fox swipe?

Beauty and the Fox

Gretel lost in the woods

Monkey stole the baby

Family of odds

Guess what? I pay You, when you buy a house...

Many of you probably still do not know that at EveryHome Realtors we have a "Cash@Closing" policy.Yes I said it is a policy because Cash@Closing™ is money EveryHome gives back to YOU at Settlement. This money is a portion of EveryHome’s commission which is paid by the seller. 

Cash@Closing™ is NOT the amount of money you need to bring to closing, it’s the money you can leave with.

EveryHome, Realtors® does not spend money on corporate advertising because it does not help achieve our client’s goals. We help buyers purchase their dream home for the least amount of money and stress possible. Satisfied clients are all we need to gain new business. By focusing our efforts only on helping our clients, EveryHome can pass our savings on to you by paying you Cash@Closing™ when you buy a home.

It is actually decent amount of money. You can buy a new appliance or pay for your closing cost with our Thank You gift.

You can see the Cash@Closing™ ( or click here) amounts on our website right under the listing price of the house.

If you want to learn more about our Cash@Closing™ policy please click here.

Buyer's Agency Contract 101

If you’re in the home hunting process and working with an agent, you may have been asked to sign a Buyer Agency Contract (BAC). This contract essentially binds you to the agent you’re working with—that is, if you purchase a home during the term designated on the BAC, your agent is legally entitled to represent you.

  Every real estate agency is different. Some agencies may ask you to sign right away, while others wait until you’re comfortable with your agent (like us!). We like to recommend you wait until you trust your agent and ensure that he/she is who you’d really like to work with. After all, you can only enter a Buyer Agency Contract with one agent at a time! 

  So what happens if you've signed a Buyer's Agency Contract...but you don't wish to work with your agent anymore? If you're with an EveryHome agent, it's easy! We offer 7-day "easy out" contracts, because we understand that situations change. But if you're with a "big box" agency, it might be a little more difficult. The best thing to do would be to consult with your agent, or his or her broker. 

  If you have any further questions, we always like to suggest you consult an attorney. Happy Home Hunting!

Pumpkilicious...

Pumpkin dessert is a very easy-to-make popular and traditional recipe in Turkey. Turks do not celebrate Halloween but that does not stop us enjoying a good pumpkin.
 If you don't have a big company, you can use butternut squash in stead of pumpkin.

What you need for 6-7 people is;

• medium size pumpkin or 2 butternut squash
• sugar
• 4-5 cloves
• crushed walnuts

The ratio of pumpkin to sugar is 1 to 1/2. The ratio is really up to your taste buds.  I used 3 cups of pumpkin and 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Peel the pumpkin, cut it into big chunks, and put in a pot. Put sugar on and let it sit over night. It will release water, so you don't need to add water when you're cooking it. The next day, add 4-5 cloves into the pot and cook on medium until the pumpkin is soft, approximately 30 minutes. Let it cool and garnish with walnuts or pistachios or grated coconut.

Enjoy this yummy dessert.