Nov 01
Realize your dream of home ownership Thinking about upsizing or downsizing? With the help of myself and John Coneys of RoundPoint Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) we can explore homebuying options to help you meet your goals. #RealEstate #Realtor #HomePurchase #BuyersMarket #PlymouthMeetingRP
Oct 27
Markets Where Home Prices Are Surging Most Housing demand has been on fire amid the pandemic, and home prices have skyrocketed in response. Many markets have seen double-digit percentage price growth since the pandemic began. For example, in Rochester, N.Y., where home prices have been particularly volatile, the median sales price has surged by …
Oct 26
Permits for New Construction Are Surging Home building has ramped up over the last decade and notably accelerated sharply in 2020 during the pandemic, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Builders applied for 134% more single-family permits in 2020 compared to 2011. Permits are used as a gauge to measure future construction. …
Oct 26
Bidding Wars Hit Lowest Level of 2021 Homes are still selling at a quick pace, but the number of bidding wars for individual listings is on the decline this fall. Only 58.9% of home offers faced competition in September, the lowest level for 2021 so far, according to a market index produced by Redfin …
Oct 26
Home Inspections Repair requests after a home inspection often are the last major hurdle to clear on the way to settlement for home sellers. Sometimes the inspection report can leave buyers uncertain about what inspection repairs truly need to be fixed and what’s up for negotiation. Many buyers over the last few months had been …
Oct 25
White Brick: Yes or No? It’s trendy to paint a brick house white. Some homeowners are jumping on the bandwagon painting their more dated red brick, for example, a more contemporary white. But others have strong views that you should never paint over original brick. Painting a house can offer a modern update to the …
Oct 25
Housing in Infrastructure Bill Leaders from the National Association of REALTORS® and other housing groups went to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to preserve the affordable housing provisions in the infrastructure bill Congress is debating. Lawmakers are whittling down the package—which invests in various programs such as health care, paid family leave, …
Oct 25
Thinking about up-sizing or downsizing Thinking about upsizing or downsizing? With the help of myself and John Coneys of RoundPoint Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) we can explore homebuying options to help you meet your goals. #RealEstate #Realtor #HomePurchase #BuyersMarket #PlymouthMeetingRP
Oct 20
Fannie, Freddie Believe Housing Will Continue to Soar The housing market will likely remain hot, even as mortgage rates and home prices continue to rise, say economists at the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, who remain bullish on housing’s outlook. The GSEs predict continued high levels of homebuyer demand and growth in purchase …
Oct 20
Check out these five credit tips when applying for a mortgage! With the help of myself and John Coneys of RoundPoint Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) we can explore homebuying options to help you meet your goals. #RealEstate #Realtor #HomePurchase #BuyersMarket #PlymouthMeetingRP Tips when applying for Credit
Oct 19
Best Places to Live in 2021 Millions of people are reevaluating where they want to live as remote work options grow and the pandemic prompts lifestyle changes. Livability.com analyzed more than 1,000 small to mid-sized cities while factoring in safety, affordability, economic stability, outdoor recreation, accessibility, community engagement, and more. The cities that topped this …
Oct 19
Gas Bills to Surge This Winter Nearly half of U.S. households who heat their homes with natural gas can expect higher bills this winter—an average of 30% higher compared to last year, the Energy Information Administration warns. It could be even higher: If the winter is 10% colder than average, homeowners can expect heating bills …
