Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2025, a new year filled with possibilities. As we look forward to what’s to come, it’s important to remember where we’ve come from. So, to start the year, I’m taking a look back at all the articles I’ve posted in Jon’s Corner. Read on and check out my content catalog!
Evergreen Industry Insights
These articles cover topics that remain relevant in today’s real estate market, regardless of when they were written. Check out my library of insights from an industry professional to learn more about the real estate process.
NAR Commission Lawsuit Settlement: Headline Myths
The first article in a series investigating the Setzer-Burnette Lawsuit Settlement. This article identifies and debunks several clickbait headlines that helped fuel the media frenzy around this lawsuit.
NAR Settlement: What it Means for Buyers
The second article in a series investigating the Setzer-Burnette Lawsuit Settlement. This article hones in on how the settlement impacts Buyers in their search for real estate.
NAR Settlement: Seller’s Concerns
The second article in a series investigating the Setzer-Burnette Lawsuit Settlement. This article outlines how the settlement impacts Sellers in today’s real estate market.
So, Just What Is an ADU?
The first article in a series about ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units. This fast-growing element of real estate is a popular solution for multigenerational living, aging in place, and so much more.
The How-To's of ADUs
The second article in a series about ADUs. Popular as they are, each municipality has its own take on ADUs. This article highlights some of the challenges to obtaining ADUs and identifies potential solutions.
Case Study: Malvern Garage Conversion
The third article in a series about ADUs. This article takes a high level overview of the process of preparing to create a specific type of ADU in a specific location as a means of highlighting the complexities and challenges involved in such a process.
Bringing it All Home: Wrapping Up Our ADU Adventure
The final article in the series about ADUs. This article focuses on what it takes to go from “approved” to “has an ADU.”
Land Fraud Alert
This article brings awareness to a resurgence in the trend of title fraud attempts across our area. In addition to providing insight into the current trends around land fraud attempts, it identifies county-provided means of protecting against such activities.
Real Estate Title Insurance
This article talks about Real Estate Title Insurance, a valuable means of protecting yourself and your property from prior fraudulent title activities.
Encroachment in Real Estate
This article discusses an often-prickly subject in neighborhoods: encroachment and property line disputes. The article defines encroachment and provides a few tips for preventing and resolving encroachment disputes.
Adverse Possession
This article discusses the drastic result of excess unaddressed encroachment: adverse possession. Scary as the idea is, homeowners have little to fear with a few simple precautions.
5 Actionable Steps for Entering Chester County's Thriving Spring Real Estate Market
This article covers my top 5 tips for entering any real estate market.
Timelines in the Agreement of Sale of Real Estate in Pennsylvania
This article discusses the role of timelines, how they should be applied, and some consequences for missing them in a real estate transaction.
9 Myths About Real Estate Seller Disclosures
This article goes over several common misconceptions about seller property disclosures in real estate. Know your obligations as a seller before you put your property on the market.
Buyer Due Diligence and Inspections
This article highlights the responsibilities and powers of buyers during the due diligence period in a real estate transaction.
Price Escalation Addendum to the Agreement of Sale
This article explains a powerful tool for buyers in a competitive market: the price escalation addendum. By demonstrating willingness and ability to outbid competitive offers without bidding against yourself, this extra form to the Agreement of Sale is a great way to stand out in a crowded bidding war.
Appraisal Contingency Addendum to the Agreement of Sale
This article skims a more nuanced addendum to the agreement of sale that’s valuable for buyers using a mortgage who don’t believe a property will appraise for the offered price.
Referral How-To's
Referrals are the lifeblood of most professions, and real estate is no different. Here are my tips for performing a referral, whatever situation you find yourself in.
Timely Industry Insights
This collection of my timely tips for buyers and sellers across Chester County helps show where our market has been, though may be less relevant as conditions change.
What does the FED rate cut mean for you? - 9/26/24
Take the Reins of Your Destiny - 8/15/24
New Year: New Opportunity - 1/11/24
The Seasonal Advantage - 12/14/23
How Do Buyers Get Financing in Today's Market? - 11/10/23
Is Your Home's True Value Protected? - 6/22/23
Watching the Market Too Closely - 2/23/23
Two Steps Forward, One-Half Step Back - 1/26/23
Local Happenings
The festivals, events, and community activities across Chester County are a huge part of what makes it such a great place to live. Though I’m not a social calendar, I do like to highlight some of our region’s best offerings each season.
Thanksgiving Greetings 2024 - 11/26/24
Chester County Food Bank: Serving more than just food - 10/31/24
Autumnal Activities in Chester County - 10/4/24
Chester County Events - 8/28/24
4th of July Celebration - 6/27/24
Recycling: It's Good for the Wallet - 1/25/24
Bayard Rustin: Hometown Hero - 8/17/23
Turk's Head Music Festival - 6/8/23
Fostering Community Character: The Power of Supporting Local Businesses - 5/11/23
Invasive Species in Chester County - 4/26/23
Outside in Chester County - 3/9/23
Chester County Takes Steps to Improve Community Mental Health - 1/12/23
Winterland in Chester County - 12/1/22
Conserving Chester County's Natural Beauty - 10/3/22
Tips
What blog would be complete without lists of tips? As a real estate agent, my top tips focus on your home and our great area.
10 Tips Before you go on Summer Vacation
6 Tips for Summerizing your Home
5 More Tips for Autumn Enjoyment
End-of-Year Homeowner Paperwork Checklist
Market Reports
Each month, I put out a market report based on school districts in our county. These focused snapshots help bring our local real estate market into focus.
Avon Grove Real Estate Market Report 2024
Real Estate Market Report: Great Valley School District
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District Real Estate Market Report
Real Estate Market Report: Downingtown Area School District
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Real Estate Market Report
Real Estate Market Report: West Chester Area School District
Market Report: Spring-Ford Area School District and Twin Valley School District
May Market Report: Octorara Area and Oxford Area School Districts
April School District Market Report
Market Report: Owen J. Roberts School District
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District Real Estate Market Report
Market Report: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Market Report: Phoenixville Area School District
Great Valley School District Market Report
Downingtown Area School District Market Report
Coatesville Area School District Market Report
West Chester Area School District Market Report
Glossary of Terms: Market Report
What real estate topic would you like to get my take of? Call or email me today and your topic could be in one of my next articles!
