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4 Tips on Building a Solid Credit History to qualify for a Pa Mortgage    Establishing a good credit history has never been as important as it is today.It’s not just that you& ...
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In a tough economy borrowers worry about foreclosure and bankruptcy, and the effects such issues can have on the ability to borrow. One big topic these days regarding FHA loans invol ...
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Getting a commercial loan isn't easy, but you can start the process off by reading thru these top tips.   1)  Have a business plan, with forecasts, projections, financial records and stat ...
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FHA loans are the new most popular mortgage loan. During the housing boom, subprime mortgages were all the rage. But as the housing market fell apart, lending standards tightened and the benefits of F ...
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One of the most important factors today in getting a Pennsylvania mortgage is knowing your credit score and history.  Your credit is going to determine a lot of things, whether you can get ...
Funds for closing when you’re buying a home Whenever you are buying a home utilizing a mortgage, your lender is going to need to know where your funds that will be used for the down p ...
A condominium offers man advantages of home ownership with fewer of the hassles, unless you are talking about getting a mortgage for one.   Mortgages for condominiums have special rules that do ...
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Middletown residents Mike and Jill Kohler, owners of Net Equity Financial Mortgage of Langhorne, recently were recognized as the top real estate sales producers in 2016 ...
After the downturn in the housing market several years ago, a lot of homeowners struggled to make their mortgage payments. Many eventually lost their home to foreclosure, walked away or were forced ...
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I am often asked this question during a refinance from homeowners.   Your mortgage payment is paid in arrears.   For example, your February payment is paying January’s intere ...
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May all the good things in life be yours in abundance throughout the coming year.  We hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving! ...
Americans looking to buy newly built homes evidently brushed off concerns about the government shutdown in October, pushing up sales to their highest level in fourth months on the lure of lower prices ...
Existing home sales rose strongly in July 2013  marking the 17th straight month of higher prices according to the (NAR)  National Association of Realtors. In the Northeast, the median price ...
A major cause of the housing crash in 2006 and 2007 were poorly documented mortgages and very loose lending standards that contributed to the 4.9 million defaults that ended up in foreclosure, costing ...
The amount of outstanding student debt is nearly $1 trillion. And a recent report from the New York Federal Reserve shows that debt is having a negative impact on the U.S. economy. The housing market ...
A new bill will attempt to eliminate all upfront fees and appraisal costs for refinances, prohibit second-lien holders from unreasonably hindering refinances, and penalize mortgage insurers who refuse ...
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Qualifying for Conventional mortgage after Bankruptcy:  With Chapter 7 bankruptcy you need to wait for 4 years before which you can qualify for a conventional mortgage. With Chapter 13 bankrupt ...
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Beginning on 3/1/13 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are allowing many homeowners (even if they’ve been making on-time mortgage payments) to apply for a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.  Until just r ...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has adopted a new rule that lenders must provide free copies of the appraisal of your home or of the home you want to purchase prior to the closing.  The ...
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The median down payment for all homebuyers in 2012 was 9%.  Down payments have many benefits, they reduce the principal owed and they lower the interest paid over the life of the loan.  It a ...
Before you decide to buy a house and get a mortgage, think of these tips.  Make sure you make your payments on time in the months preceding your initial mortgage application.  Make sure you ...
One of the most important factors in determining if you can qualify for a mortgage is your credit score.  Lenders typically use the “middle” score when qualifying your loan.  The ...
Getting a pre-approval before you begin the home buying process is almost a prerequisite.  First it helps you know you much you are able to offer.  Your real estate agent won’t be conc ...
When an appraisal comes in low when applying for a Pennsylvania mortgage, here are a few things to consider. First check the report for accuracy in the details. Make sure the rooms are calculated corr ...
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Congress has extended the ability for homeowners to deduct mortgage insurance thru 2013.  With the passing of the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012, homes with private mortgage insurance, FHA ...
Freddie Mac published their national average mortgage rates and they are virtually unchanged. The average interest rate fell to 3.38% from 3.40% on a 30 year fixed loan. As long as the Fed keeps buyin ...
Mike and Jill Kohler of Middletown were recently designated by the Franklin American Mortgage Co. as accredited Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency mortgage lenders. The Kohlers are co-owners of Net E ...
Mortgage rates in Pennsylvania have held steady into 2013 as the new year begins.  Pa Refinance rates currently are in the 3.5 to 3.875 range on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage for well q ...
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Do’s 1)     Make sure you can afford to take on the costs of an investment property.  Anticipate the months you may have to make the mortgage payment or fix things in the house.  2)     Make sure y ...
A home has 60 seconds to make an impression, so you need to make a great impression quickly. About 40% of the actual buying decision is based on curb appeal, then the next 20% of the buying decision ...
When people start shopping for a house, the first thing they want to see when they walk into the home is they want to envision themselves living in it.  Most people can’t see past old, dated décor, ...
Buying or selling is a big financial decision in your life. Try and find a real estate agent that specializes in your area of need.  Single family condos, townhouses, specific neighborhoods.  Look at ...
    Before Buying a home or applying for a Pa mortgage loan, Do Not make Major Purchases of any kind or take on any unnecessary debt if you can avoid it. Reason being that bills ...
Here is our latest Real Estate Newsletter. Pennsylvania Schools are a hot topic these days. Check out latest stories. Get info here ...
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Here are Bucks County Real Estate Market Statistics Q4. The 2011 Median Sale Price was $255,000, which is approximately 90% of original listing price. The average sales price was $303.921.  The Averag ...
To put it plain and simple, rarely does a strike affect property values favorably for two reasons.  The first is that prospective homebuyers tend to treat homes for sale in these markets as "distresse ...
The Bucks County Pa real estate market overall is hanging in better than the other areas across Pennsylvania. Last year in Bucks County, we had a record number of sales transactions as compared to the ...
Century 21 Real Estate, the largest residential real estate sales organization, celebrates 40 years of providing assistance to help people mke one of life's largest financial decisions- buying or sell ...
Hire a buyer’s agent to save you time and money This should be an important consideration if you are considering buying a home. For starters, since the seller usually pays the whole commission (i ...
There are many practical reasons to own a home or trade up (or down) to your next home. Paying rent isn't likely to get you rich.  Sure, there are reasons to rent, but if you're starting or have a you ...
One of the most important tips in purchasing a home, that homebuyer's often overlook, is the financing.  Most people forget the fact that they should get their mortgage loan pre approved before they s ...
If you're on the fence going into summer deciding whether you're going to try and sell in this market,You'll want to present your home in it's best light as inexpensively as possible. Here's 10 cheap ...
This weeks rate drop produced a spike in real estate related activity.  I've talked to a number of people searching our website for the right home. One of the biggest concerns we're hearing right now ...
 “   Is now the right time to sell our house?”       said the nervous woman I spoke with on the phone.   “Hmmnn….well, I answer, the straight answer is…that depends”.   “On w ...
As we remember our fallen hero's, Memorial Day weekend is also a great time to take a breather from the busy schedules we all have. Whether you're visiting distant relatives, going on vacation, or sim ...
It's not time yet. There are far too many great Bucks county properties on the real estate market looking for a new owner.  You wouldn't want to go without accomplishing that dream of homeownership so ...
Get our updated Spring Market Report on Pennsylvania real estate for sale by county. Our report is packed full of market by market information that can help you answer questions and make decisions whe ...
Search our free database of new listings from Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, Long and Foster, Weichert, Weidel and many other Pennsylvania real estate agencies in Bucks County.  Lists i ...
With the housing prices still extremely low, and interest rates at an all time low, today's buyers are finding great deals in the spring real estate market!  If you are considering moving now's a grea ...
Along with temperatures, the Bucks County Pa real estate market is beginning to heat up.  If you have your eye on a property and need a buyers agent to assist you, or you are looking for the perfect l ...
We're hoping it is. But either way, this weekend is a great time while stuck inside to start that search for your perfect home.  Interest rates are still low and you can get a FHA mortgage with 3.5% d ...
Finally, you can feel Spring in the air in Pennsylvania. The real estate market is beginning to heat up as buyers and sellers consider their housing options. There is a good supply of homes on the mar ...

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~ 2022

Michael is very genuine & honest . He goes the extra mile & always has your best interest in mind . If i have any additional lending or Realtor needs , Michael will be my first choice !

 

~ M. Jones, Morrisville Pa

Jill was very knowledgeable and helpful during my first home buying. She answered any questions or concerns I had. She was able to walk me through the process from beginning to end and he never rushed or pressured me to make a decision on the house. I would highly recommend using Jill as a real estate agent

 

~ Denise L, Bensalem Pa

Jill Kohler is remarkable. Not only did she do her job she went above and beyond to help us with refinancing our home and that in itself was a huge project. Unlike many others she stuck with us and helped us every step of the way to refinance our home. SHE IS DEFINITELY TOP NOTCH IN OUR BOOK! We really can't thank her and her associates enough

 

~ Jen Biddle, Levittown Pa

Mike assisted me with financing the purchase of a condo. From beginning to end he was very responsive to my needs, extremely knowledgeable and helpful about the real estate market and just a pleasure to work with in general. He anticipated and communicated each step in the process of mortgage financing and made it easy for me to understand and qualify for a mortgage. I would work with him again in a heart beat and strongly recommend them to anyone shopping for real estate or a mortgage. Thanks Mike!

 

~ Bob M, Yardley Pa

Jill is a great person to work with. We refinanced our mortgage and Jill was very persistent on getting everything done. The entire process took about 5 weeks from beginning to end. She knows her stuff and answered any questions we had. I would highly recommend working with her.

 

~ Dawn S, Fairless Hills, Pa

Jill was awesome to work with. She told us what we needed up front things went as smooth as possible. Jill would always keep us in the loop never a guessing game. Thank you so much.

 

~ Frank B, Langhorne Pa

Mike and Jill Kohler are the ultimate professionals in the real estate world. Mike and Jill guided us through the entire home-buying process from beginning our search, to understanding our price range (based on credit and income), to finding houses for us, to scheduling walk-throughs and taking us to the houses (sometimes 6 or 7 in a night), to evaluating the properties (to ensure it is worth what they were asking), to making the offer, to finding the best mortgage rate and walking us through the mounds of paperwork, and helping us through all the inspections and requirements that lead to settlement. Buying a house is not an easy process and Mike and Jill Kohler made it as simple and pain-free as anybody could and we could not have asked for a better team!!

 

~ Jim & Wendy, Bensalem Pa

Mike is a very personable, trustworthy professional. I have worked with him in several capacities over the past 20 years and have appreciated his professionalism, confidence and overall good nature.

 

~ Bill D, Langhorne Pa

I have talk to Mike several time for advise and he was honest and very knowledgeable on my situations. I would recommend him because he walks you through without making you feel confused.

 

~ M Deon, Yardley Pa

I was a first time buyer and Jill made it as easy as can be. It was overwhelming but she guided us through to the best of her abilities. Her honesty was key and made me feel very comfortable. The process of buying a home was all brand new to me and without her guidance I would have been lost. She was very professional and new all about the information I had questions with. I would recommend her to anybody when buying a home.

 

~ Anthony B, Levittown Pa

I have worked with Mike on several occasions. Both with helping to finance my primary residence, but also to seek advice on refinancing, and the possibility of purchasing other properties. I have always enjoyed working with Mike and he has become a trusted advisor. I highly recommend him!

 

~ John K, Upper Makefield, Pa

The entire process of buying a house, even when you've done your research as I had done, can be unavoidably frustrating and nerve wracking. Jill was there to walk us through every stage, from the agreement of sale, to building inspection, repair requests, to final walk-through, to settlement day. Being a person who does everything in advance, Jill was there to calm me down when I was frustrated by sellers who were, in my eyes, slow to respond. She was continuously an integral part of the process, always pushing the sellers and their agent for the information we needed. Having met 3 other real estate agents in the past, I can say undoubtedly that if you want to find a house that meets your needs, that Jill Kohler is the best person for the job. She's more concerned about your needs as a buyer, than trying to pressure you into buying something you don't quite want.

 

~ Jimmy Mac, Levittown Pa

Jill, I cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work. You listened to what I wanted. We worked out a plan and were able to accomplish my goals. You made the process simplier than I could have imagined. And the communication was amazing. I will definitely refer you to my friends and family. Thank you for everything.

 

~ Wendy W, Langhorne, Pa

Jill was truly a godsend! She helped us sell my elderly in-law's home, which wasn't easy since we live an hour from the property. No task was too big or small to help us sell in a timely manner. Jill had a strong grasp of local real estate markets, and helped us price and market the property quickly. She also kept an eye on the house in our absence, and kept us informed every step of the way. We simply can't recommend Jill more highly!

 

~ S Fiorentino, Langhorne Pa

Jill and her husband helped me through a very tough time selling my mother's home. Being a good real estate agent is a great thing and they both were but it is even better when they really support you through it as well. I would highly recommend them.

 

~ Chris S, Langhorne Pa

We were lucky to find Jill. We had a house floundering on the market (as plenty were at the time) and decided to change realtors. We gave Jill a call. She gave us great advice on staging and even provided us with some of her own things to help with the staging process. She took great photos of our home and we had the house sold a short time later. My husband calls both Jill and Mike with questions about real estate and they are very knowledgeable and always available to us and we really appreciate it! I would recommend Jill Kohler to anyone looking to buy/sell a property.

 

~ Joann O, Levittown Pa

Jill did a great job understanding exactly what I was looking for. She arranged a full day to see numerous properties that met my requirements. We found the perfect property the first day that we started looking.

 

~ Tim K, Yardley Pa

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