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Interest rates for mortgages recently hit record lows again! The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped all the way to a measly 2.86%. And while there’s been a very slight uptick since then — to 3.09% — interest rates are still stifling low. Of course, it’s hard to know how long that … Continued

Are you dealing with a leaky roof? Well, you’re not the first. Believe it or not, we’ve worked with a TON of homeowners who have a leaky roof. And fortunately, it’s not the end of the world. Still, the longer you take to fix the problem, the more water damage it’s going to do… so … Continued

Did you just inherit a home? Well, paying taxes on an inherited property can be a little bit tricky. For example, do you still get up to a $250,000 tax credit? Can a capital loss be deducted if the home sells for less than market value? It’s probably a little overwhelming. But not to worry, … Continued

Unsure of what to do after inheriting a house? We get it. While you’re grateful to be on the person’s will, inheriting a home comes with a lot of unexpected responsibilities. For example, you’ll now be responsible for taxes, insurance, and any leftover debt. Fortunately, at , we’ve worked with a lot of people in … Continued

Want to sell your home in Philadelphia without using a real estate agent? Well, we don’t blame you. The standard commission for a real estate agent is 6% of the sale price of your home. That might not sound like much, but on a $250,000, that’s $15,000! Unfortunately, using a real estate agent can really … Continued

Has your house listing expired? We know… it’s frustrating. You put a lot of effort into listing your house with an agent and getting everything ready for selling… but crickets. And now you’re back at square one. 🙁 But not all is lost… here are 4 things you can do with a home that won’t … Continued

Has your home been damaged by a storm? Maybe it happened recently or maybe it happened years ago… and you’re just now realizing that you can’t afford to hold onto the home. We get it… it’s a tough situation. If you really don’t want to sell, then you might consider repairing damages and even rebuilding … Continued

Does your house have mold? Not only can mold damage your house… it can also make the people living there sick if it’s not taken care of. At the same time, finding the mold and getting rid of it can be tedious and expensive. At Vivid Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners deal with … Continued

How can someone sell a home if it’s got a lien on it? Here are a few thoughts… Start a Repayment Plan — Most creditors just want their money back and they would be more than happy to offer some sort of payment plan to homeowners. It might take a while to get back to … Continued

Are you suspicious of criminal activity occurring in one of your properties? We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at Vivid Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners get … Continued