Author: abigailv

When you’re buying a home, how can you tell if you got a good deal or not? Real estate agents might say it’s a good deal… The seller might say it’s a good deal… But is there a way that you can run the numbers for yourself? Well, at Vivid Properties, we’ve been buying and … Continued

Due to the challenges of ongoing current events, more people than ever before are now working remotely — from home, at coffee shops, or in co-working spaces. Maybe YOU — for the first time ever — find yourself working remotely. And for many people, working remotely sparks a thought: “Well shoot… I can live anywhere … Continued

Love gardening and wondering if there’s a way to use your green thumb to increase the value of your home? Well, there might be! Some buyers on the market today love seeing a well-kept garden when they view a home — it’s not just an amenity of its own, it’s also a sign that the … Continued

Thinking of installing solar panels on your roof to cut your energy bill? In just 2019, there were 2 million solar panel installations in the U.S., according to PV Magazine. But is it a good idea to install solar panels on YOUR home in Philadelphia? We’ve worked in real estate for quite some time in … Continued

Unhappy with how much your real estate agent’s commission is? Good news! You can ALWAYS negotiate that number. (If they tell you that it’s non-negotiable, it’s probably a good idea to find a different real estate agent to work with.) At Vivid Properties, we’ve been buying and selling real estate for quite some time in … Continued

Having to choose between paying for your kid’s college and home repairs? It seems that there are more places in the budget for money to go than there is money most days, doesn’t it?  Sometimes it’s hard to choose because everything is important – we understand!  Especially when it comes to a college education.  Currently, … Continued

Selling your home in Philadelphia? Naturally, you want to get as much money as possible for your property! But real estate agents know that… and some will take advantage of that by simply telling you that they’ll be able to sell your house for more than other agents — and they’ll give you a listing … Continued

Thinking of moving so you can change school districts? We get it. There are a lot of reasons that parents might want to change school districts — so their children can attend a school with better education, to get their children out of a bad environment, to make the commute easier, for sports, or just … Continued

Considering moving closer to family? At Vivid Properties, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners in Philadelphia who sought to relocate in order to be closer to family. And we get it. Family is important. There are a lot of reasons someone might want to move closer to family — help with raising kids, health … Continued

Ever wondered what the difference is between foreclosure and a short sale on a home? Well, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Philadelphia for quite some time now. We’ve helped many sellers out of sticky situations (foreclosure, job relocation, bad tenants, divorce… you name it). And if you’re interested, we can make you … Continued