First-Time Home Buyers

Plain-language guides for buying your first home in Philadelphia, Delaware County and the surrounding suburbs.

Planning Your First Home Purchase?

Articles can answer individual questions, but your purchase still needs an organized plan. Explore Tom Fior’s first-time home buyer guidance for Philadelphia, Delaware County and the surrounding suburbs.

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First-Time Home Buyers

What to Look for When Touring a House

A practical checklist for looking past finishes and evaluating the whole property during a showing.

September 11, 20269 min read

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First-time home buyer guidance for Philadelphia and Delaware County Pennsylvania

First-Time Home Buyers

First-Time Home Buyer in Philadelphia or Delaware County: Where Do I Start?

Not sure how to start buying your first home? Here's the short version of where to start in Philadelphia and Delaware County.

September 7, 20267 min read

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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House in Delaware County, PA?

Down payment is only part of the equation. Here's what first-time buyers should actually plan for before they start looking.

August 31, 20268 min read

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