Inventory Uptick Signals More Confident Sellers More homes are gradually coming onto the market in a hopeful sign that homeowners may finally be warming up to the idea of selling, according to data from realtor.com®’s latest Weekly Housing Report. An incremental uptick in available inventory is welcome news to home buyers struggling to find a …
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Oct 19
16 Million People Have Moved During the Pandemic
16 Million People Have Moved During the Pandemic The pandemic has sparked Americans to relocate in large numbers. From February through July, more than 15.9 million people filed change-of-address requests with the United States Postal Service. Twenty-eight percent of nearly 10,000 adults recently surveyed by the Pew Research Center said the most important reason they …
Oct 19
Places to Retire in 2020
Places to Retire in 2020 Florida dominates this year’s “Best Places to Retire in 2020” from U.S. News & World Report “in a way that we haven’t seen in years before,” says Emily Brandon, U.S. News & World Report’s senior editor for retirement. Brandon says Florida is drawing more retirees due to the state’s affordable …
Oct 15
Pet Peeves Drive Bathroom Renovations
Pet Peeves Drive Bathroom Renovations A top pet peeve of homeowners: an old or outdated space in the owner’s suite bathroom. It has sparked a wave of renovations of the space, according to the 2020 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study, reflecting nearly 1,600 homeowners in the midst of or planning a remodeling project for an …
Oct 14
We’re with you for every step of the Home Buying Process.
We’re with you for every step of the Home Buying Process. Follow these five steps to help guide you along your homebuying journey. With the help of myself and John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) we can explore homebuying options to help you meet your goals. #RealEstate #Realtor #HomePurchase #BuyersMarket #FreedomFast #PlymouthMeetingFM
Oct 13
10 Cities for First-Time Buyers in 2020
10 Cities for First-Time Buyers in 2020 Millennials are reportedly accelerating their homebuying timelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by realtor.com® and HarrisX of 2,000 buyers. Low mortgage rates and more available savings for a down payment, accumulated during stay-at-home periods earlier this year to fight the pandemic, have unleashed …
Oct 12
Best Places to Live in 2020
Best Places to Live in 2020 Fort Collins, Colo., is the best place to live in 2020, according to new rankings from Livability.com. Each year, Livability.com ranks the 100 best places to live in America based on an analysis of more than 1,000 small to midsized cities on characteristics such as affordability, safety, economic stability, …
Oct 12
Home Prices Continue Beyond Summer Peak
Home Prices Continue Beyond Summer Peak Home prices have hit a record-high growth of 12.9% over the last year. Yet the higher prices aren’t scaring buyers. Homes are still selling quickly—nearly two weeks faster than they did last year. The U.S. median home price remained near its summer peak of $350,000 during the first week of …
Oct 08
Lot Sizes Down to the Smallest on Record
Lot Sizes Down to the Smallest on Record New homes are being built on smaller lots. The median lot size for single-family homes that sold in 2019 dropped to 0.188 of an acre (or 8,177 square feet)—the smallest on record, according to Census Bureau data recently analyzed by the National Association of Home Builders. Regional …
Oct 07
A smooth Mortgage Experience and What to expect
A smooth Mortgage Experience and What to expect To ensure you have a smooth mortgage experience follow these specific tips! With the help of myself and John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) we can explore homebuying options to help you meet your goals. #RealEstate #Realtor #HomePurchase #BuyersMarket #FreedomFast #PlymouthMeetingFM
Oct 07
Don’t Count Out a Big-City Comeback, Americans Say
Don’t Count Out a Big-City Comeback, Americans Say Seventy percent of Americans say they are optimistic that major cities will bounce back post-COVID-19, according to findings from a new survey of 1,000 adults nationwide from AceableAgent.com, an online real estate education program. “Today, the new work-from-home culture is shifting real estate markets, with states …
Oct 07
‘Disinfection Rooms’ Become Trending Luxury Amenity
‘Disinfection Rooms’ Become Trending Luxury Amenity A sanitizing butler and UV robots are helping to take cleanliness to a new level in the home. Mudrooms are being rebranded as “disinfection rooms,” Forbes.com reports. Homeowners and their guests are using these newly defined spaces to help remove the spread of germs inside their homes. What does …
