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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

Have you heard of iBuyers before? It’s a relatively new thing in the real estate industry — massive companies like Zillow, Redfin, and Opendoor will make you a cash offer on your home and purchase it in very little time (closing usually happens within 7-60 days after you accept their offer). At first glance, this … Continued

Looking for a mortgage lender? When you’re buying a home — since this purchase is going to stick with you for quite some time — it’s worth spending a little extra effort to find a mortgage lender that offers good rates and will be easy to work with. Here are some tips… Check Your Credit … Continued

Have you been getting mail, calls, and/or text messages about selling your home? If you didn’t have any plans to sell your house, then this can be a little bit confusing — why are people contacting you about this? What is their motivation? Well, this is actually more common than you might think. Real estate … Continued

Want to move somewhere with a lower cost of living than Philadelphia? Who could blame you! If it’s possible to make the same — or close to the same — amount of money and have that money go much further in another city, then it makes sense to move. But the thought of ACTUALLY moving … Continued

Selling your home as FSBO (For-Sale-By-Owner) rather than through a real estate agent? The good news is that you stand to make more money this way since you won’t have to pay an agent 3% or so of the sales price as commission. The bad news is that you have to do all of your … Continued

Tired of living in a multi-family home? That’s understandable. It’s been a crazy couple of years and we could all probably use a little peace and quiet from the neighbors next door 😉 If you want to sell your place and move, feel free to give us a call at (267) 900-3307. We’ve been helping … Continued

Want to sell your home to a cash buyer? Well, at Vivid Properties, we’ve been buying and selling real estate for many years in Philadelphia. We can make you a fair cash offer, buy as-is, and close in as little as two weeks. We’ll even pay all closing costs! BUT… We know that our service … Continued