Amy Myers's (amysmyers) Blog

It is fun to look at older homes and see all the character. Buyers enjoy seeing the original woodwork, pocket doors, stain glass windows, and more. It is truly a step back in time. I am not talking about when bathrooms did not have toilets because they were in the basement or strange shower set u...

I have been extremely busy with buyers. Buyers are getting ready to purchase something knowing that they only have a limited time to take advantage of the tax credit opportunity. Due to this activity, I, of course, get to see a ton of homes - more than the norm. The more homes you see the more st...

Wonderful New Listing! Make your appointment today! * Four Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths Brick Colonial * Almost 2 Acres * Private Country Dead End Drive * Tiered Decks in Rear Fenced Yard * Heat Pump, New Roof * Finished Basement with Huge Game room and walk out to patio * Large Laundry and Possible 5th...

This week mortgage rates have fallen. Get ready to pick that house out that you have been eying up. Now this the time to lock in a rate. "Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages fell to 5.14 percent for the week ended July 16, down from 5.20 percent a week before and 6.26 percent a year earlier, Freddie...

If you are a First Time Home Buyer time is running out. If you desire to take advantage of the First Time Home Buyer tax credit your property must close by December 1, 2009. Buyers should have a signed purchase contract with the seller signed by early October to have plenty of time to close. For ...

Well, today I went to out check on my garden and quench its thirst. My daughter and I were tickled pink to see how things have progressed. We notice a large number of cucumbers and they appear to have doubled in size in a few short days. Being a first time gardener and also too busy to read helpf...

I must say I see some strange things when I show homes. Take a look at this shower from a Penn Hills, PA home that I showed recently. Many times you can see where flippers just did not go the whole way to make it nice - some do and some don't. I really laughed when I saw this bathroom shower. The...

Interest rates are still great but rising. If you are on the fence for buying, now is the time to take a serious look and get out there and get moving. Take advantage of this great market of inventory, rates, and tax credit benefits. I was looking through the home stats yesterday to send a client...

Lawmakers are hoping for an expansion of the tax credit helping first-time home buyers and current home buyers that have a home to sell. First time home buyers make up about 40% of the current home purchases. This statistic, lawmakers feel, is not stimulating the housing industry enough. Here are...

Not everyone thinks about how you should leave your home when headed off for summer vacation. Sometimes it is just added details while packing up. Here are some things to consider before leaving: 1) Clean your home as much as you can, get the clutter piles gone. Make sure dishes are washed and fo...