Author: abigailv

Is your home jam-packed with projects that need to get done? We know what that’s like. The floor needs repaired, windows need replaced, there’s water damage in the bathroom, and the grass is turning more and more grey every year. When falling behind on projects… things can get overwhelming. And then where does one even … Continued

Got bad tenants? You purchased the rental as a source of additional income, to build some free equity… to invest in the future. But bad tenants ruin all of that. They can decrease the value of the property (by destroying it) and make paying the mortgage a real challenge (by paying late). It sounded like … Continued

Want a beautiful lawn this year? But sick of the WORK required to keep a beautiful lawn? Here are some helpful hacks! Don’t Mow Wet Grass — It’s human nature to just want to go outside and get it done, but wait until the rain stops and give it some time to dry up. Mowing … Continued

Concerned about the security of your home? Well — it’s always better to be safe than sorry! At Vivid Properties, we are quite good at securing our own properties in Philadelphia and we thought we’d drop by with some quick tips. Here you go! Befriend The Neighbors — Getting acquainted with the surrounding neighbors is … Continued

Want to refinance your mortgage? Great idea! There are a lot of benefits to doing so: reducing that monthly payment, tapping into equity, paying off the loan faster, getting rid of private mortgage insurance, or switching from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate. But… How does one go about it? Here are the steps! … Continued

Trying to find a job in another state? Lots of people move locations for work — sometimes, though, they change jobs to be able to move somewhere else where they want to live. Either way… We thought we’d drop by and offer some advice for finding a job in another state if you’re looking to … Continued

Want to hire a property management company to manage one or several of your properties? At Vivid Properties, we’ve been working in real estate for many years in Philadelphia and we’ve worked with quite a few property management companies. And it can be a great experience! Or a horrible experience… And so we thought we’d … Continued

Does your home use well water? If so, it’s important to understand how to periodically treat and test the water you’re using. At Vivid Properties, we’ve bought and sold many properties that use well water in the more rural parts of Philadelphia and there are a few things that people should be aware of. Here’s … Continued

Want to install some carpet in your home? Awesome! But what type of carpet is the best to install? What are some of the main qualities to consider? We thought we’d stop by with some advice to help. 🙂 Here are four terms that are important to understand when selecting carpet… Density — This refers … Continued

Want to increase the value of your home WITHOUT breaking the bank? At Vivid Properties, we’ve bought and sold real estate for a long time in Philadelphia. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned… It’s that perception is everything. Feel free to use the following low-cost strategies to make any home more appealing to potential … Continued

Need to relocate for a job? Then it’s probably a good idea to do some negotiating with your new employer to make the process as seamless and affordable as possible. After all, they want to hire you… so they should be willing to help you move. Here are things to consider negotiating… Full-Service Moving — … Continued