Lisa Bensel - Realtor

05/31/2026

Do you prefer open concept or more private spaces? Preferences seem to be shifting. Personally, I find dedicated spaces more cozy. I like my galley kitchen separate, not part of my living room.

Though open floor plans still have their place in the market, there is a growing segment of homeowners who are looking for more defined spaces. Here are five reasons why buyer preferences are shifting. https://bit.ly/4bs3C8W

04/28/2026

I didn't know 🤔 that Jen & Ben leased a condo in the Phoenix at 1600 Arch in Philly when they filmed Jersey Girl 2002-03. It just sold for under 3 million.

04/25/2026

The Grand Re-Opening! LPT Realty has arrived in Philly. 😃 You need an edge in this market. I've got that to help my sellers and buyers.

03/29/2026

Would you buy a haunted house?
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03/25/2026

REAL ESTATE QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Is it a good time to buy or sell real estate❓
Answer: ABSOLUTELY‼️

🤔 But mortgage interest rates went up. I keep seeing how much higher my payments would be now than if I had bought in February.
🧐 FACT: Yes, rates had dipped down and then popped back up from ~5.98%.
😀 BUT....
➡️Fixed mortgage interest rates one year ago (2025) were about ~6.7% to 7.0%
➡️Mortgage rates now (2026) are ~6.2% to 6.4%
😎 THEREFORE: Monthly payments are modestly DOWN OVER LAST YEAR, buying power is slightly BETTER.

Watching and waiting is not a strategy. It's lost opportunity. The time is now to get your ducks in order. I can help you with your ducks 🦆🦆🦆 DM's are always open. I am here to help as many people as I can to get owning. Let's schedule a call if this speaks to you. Sooner is ALWAYS better than regrets later.

01/23/2026

😁😁🤣

01/21/2026

Just another day on the job 😂

01/21/2026

I agree. January is a great time for buyers.

Mortgage rates hovering near 6% are pulling buyers back into the market, and January can give your clients a meaningful edge. Buyers who purchase a 1,500-square-foot home this month could save an average of $23,000 compared with buying in May, according to LendingTree.

"I've tracked markets for that past 15 years and my clients who get the best prices have purchased in December or January," Matt van Winkle, real estate agent with Compass, tells Realtor.com. "During those months, sellers who are still on the market are more motivated and usually there is less competition."

LendingTree analyzed 2024 home prices throughout all 12 months, and found that May was the priciest month for homebuyers—at a median of $194.20 per square foot. January’s median was 8% lower at $178.60, while February’s was 5.4% lower at $183.70.

Read: https://rltor.cm/Q7R3p1

01/21/2026

My Boppy's steps in the snow.

12/29/2025

Truth! Those who buy real estate in their 20's will be sitting on some nice equity in their 40's.

Your 20s are a great time to build a strong future. The choices you make when money is tight, when you’re just getting by but don’t have many responsibilities yet, can shape the rest of your life. Having parents who are smart with money is a HUGE advantage.