In Pennsylvania, if you sell a house, a condominium unit or a building with up to four units, you must give the buyer a signed and dated Seller's Property Disclosure Statement before the agreement of sale is signed, unless your sale is exempt. The statement...
Philadelphia's realty transfer tax is 4.578% of the sale price, and Montgomery County's is 2%. The state's 1% is the same on both sides of the city line, so the whole difference is the local share: 3.578% in Philadelphia and 1% in a borough like...
By custom, the buyer and the seller each pay half of the realty transfer tax when a house sells in Pennsylvania. That split isn't set by law. It's a term in your agreement of sale, and the state holds both of you responsible for the...
Your sale price is not what you take home. When you sell a house in the Philadelphia suburbs, the realty transfer tax, real estate commission, your mortgage payoff, tax prorations, settlement charges and any credits you give the buyer all come out before you get...
When relocating to the Greater Philadelphia region, choosing the right real estate partner determines whether your move is smooth or stressful. A local Plus Realtors agent brings the market intelligence you need across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. This article shows how Plusrealtors'...
For Philadelphia-area accredited investors seeking to defer capital gains on appreciated residential or commercial holdings, executing a compliant 1031 exchange requires more than IRS rule knowledge-it demands trusted local coordination. This guide details how Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 timelines, Qualified Intermediary selection, and like-kind...
For Chester County homeowners looking to sell in today's competitive Greater Philadelphia market, curb appeal directly impacts both home value and days on market. Plusrealtors leverages deep local expertise and its network of Chester County inspectors, contractors, and mortgage lenders to help sellers prioritize high-impact...
For Philadelphia empty nesters ready to trade suburban square footage for the walkability of Rittenhouse Square, The Laurel Rittenhouse Square and similar Center City addresses offer a compelling next chapter. This guide breaks down local HOA costs, resale data, and lifestyle shifts unique to Philly's...
For first-time homebuyers in Delaware County, navigating local inventory, down payment requirements, and transfer taxes demands guidance rooted in the Greater Philadelphia market. This guide outlines how to leverage programs like the Homeownership First Program, connect with trusted local lenders, and understand Delaware County-specific closing...