Mike Dixon's Blog

Posted on 08/02/2020

What Your Real Estate Agent Should Do for You

Photo by Benjaminrobyn Jespersen on Unsplash Real estate agents sell homes -- but the agent you choose should offer you a comprehensive lineup of services and assistance. If your agent is just a "set it and forget it" seller, you're missing out on the level of service you deserve. Ask any prospective agent about what they have to...

Buying A Home

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 07/26/2020

How Many Home Showings Should You Schedule?

A home showing is a valuable opportunity for a property buyer. In certain instances, buyers will set up dozens of showings to review a wide range of residences. Meanwhile, a buyer sometimes finds the perfect residence during his or her first home showing. Ultimately, there is no set number of showings that you will need to attend before you...

Showing

Buying A Home

Posted on 07/19/2020

When Should You Sell Your House?

There is no right or wrong time to sell a home. However, it is important to remember that selling a home is a life-changing decision. And as such, the decision to sell a home should not be taken lightly. If you are unsure about whether now is the right time to add your house to the real estate market,...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 07/12/2020

Key Considerations About Millennial Homebuyers

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Millennials enter 2020 as the second-largest home-buying demographic and are expected to hold sway over the residential real estate market. Although Millennials trail Baby Boomers in total population — 71 million to 74.1 million — they have aged into the prime starter and second home years. Millennials are largely considered to be...

Posted on 07/07/2020

Craving Small Town Life? Check out These Up-and-Coming Communities

Photo by Christian Heitz via Pexels Sometimes, small town life is just what you crave. If you’re considering a move and want a community with that feel, there are several in the East Coast that deliver it beautifully. From New York to Pennsylvania, here are some of the top small towns that you need to see for yourself....

Travel

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Posted on 07/03/2020

Another Property Sold - 124 Davis Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Posted on 06/28/2020

Real Estate Investing: Setting Goals

Photo by F. Muhammad via Pixabay Whether you're about to sign on your first rental property or already possess a portfolio full of properties that are cash-flowing like crazy, you need this. Time to reframe your mindset, step above the minutiae, and get a panoramic view of the path you're choosing. Why Set Goals? It's easy to get...

Posted on 06/21/2020

Think Outside the Box When Building a Potting Bench

Photo by Andy via Pixabay A potting bench can provide you with a place to work on your garden, from starting seeds to grafting and transplanting. Ideally, your bench should be at a comfortable height for you to work at, be sturdy enough to support plants and tools and enhance the look of your yard. You have several...

Posted on 06/14/2020

Pasta e Fagioli (Traditional Italian Macaroni Soup)

Image by Valter Cirillo from Pixabay In Italy, it's long been a cherished tradition to harvest beans, place the pods over the ground under the autumn sun, then store the sun-dried beans for wintertime. On brisk days, beans would be cooked up with a medley of vegetables and pasta. When the cook tossed dry pasta tossed into the...

Recipes

Cooking

Posted on 06/07/2020

Use Aging In Place Design to Boost Home Value

Image by Jonathan Petersson from Pixabay Home improvement to accommodate residents of all ages and physical abilities not only add convenience and safety to the home, but also make good economic sense. "Aging in place" guidelines have been formulated to assure that housing of the future is designed to meet changing needs. Open floor plans are not only...

Posted on 06/02/2020

Video Tour - 100 Apel Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075

**This is an OPPORTUNITY not to be missed** 5-min drive to the PA Turnpike and Route 309 interchange - Office space for under $200K in Montgomery County on a busy corner lot ~~Available immediately! There are many zoning uses at this charming, open-concept office space located at the corner of Pennsylvania Ave & Apel Ave. Nearby access to Septa Bus Route #95 and the Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail train line. Start or move your business to a 1-level, stone, professional building on a manicured lot in Oreland. 5 miles from the Historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, PA. Available uses are: Retail sale of goods /...

Posted on 06/02/2020

100 Apel Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075 is now new to the market!

**This is an OPPORTUNITY not to be missed** 5-min drive to the PA Turnpike and Route 309 interchange - Office space for under $200K in Montgomery County on a busy corner lot ~~Available immediately! There are many zoning uses at this charming, open-concept office space located at the corner of Pennsylvania Ave & Apel Ave. Nearby access to Septa Bus Route #95 and the Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail train line. Start or move your business to a 1-level, stone, professional building on a manicured lot in Oreland. 5 miles from the Historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, PA. Available uses are: Retail sale of goods /...