Rate Pressures Home buyers may feel even more of a rush to lock in mortgage rates trying to get ahead of any further increases. Over the last month, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has moved above its sub-3% ultra-low averages to jumping this week to a 3.17% average. “During the course of the pandemic, ‘home’ has …
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Mar 30
Demand for Pools, Hot Tubs Surging Due to COVID-19
Demand for Pools, Hot Tubs Surging Due to COVID-19 New in-ground residential pools saw a 21% uptick in 2020 compared to 2019. States like Arizona, Texas, and Florida saw permits rise by up to 30%, Janay Rickwalder, a spokesperson for the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, an industry research group, told The Escape Home. …
Mar 29
Broomall PA, Delco, Delaware County Home 2208 Cambridge Rd Broomall, PA 19008
Broomall PA, Delco, Delaware County Home 2208 Cambridge Rd Broomall, PA 19008 4 Beds 4 Baths 2,049 sqft $515,000 Est. Mortgage $2,696/mo* Description about this home for sale at 2208 Cambridge Rd Broomall, PA 19008 Come and visit this beautiful split level home to find a warm welcoming with plenty of light from all angles. …
Mar 29
Service Members Prefer Real Estate Pros With Military Expertise
Service Members Prefer Real Estate Pros With Military Expertise Buyers and sellers in the military have unique needs, and that may be why they prefer to work with a real estate professional who is more familiar with the issues service members face as they make housing decisions. Ninety-seven percent of active-duty service members and …
Mar 29
First-Time Buyers Persevere in Hot Market
First-Time Buyers Persevere in Hot Market Between rising home prices and shortages of homes for sale, the market has been difficult for buyers, with those trying to buy for the first time particularly feeling the effects. A don’t-give-up mindset may be key for first-time home buyers. Forty-three percent of more than 800 prospective home buyers …
Mar 26
Broomall PA, Delco Home 2611 Kirk Ave Broomall, PA 19008
Broomall PA, Delco Home 2611 Kirk Ave Broomall, PA 19008 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,982 sqft $425,000 Est. Mortgage $2,238/mo* Description about this home for sale at 2611 Kirk Ave Broomall, PA 19008 Beautiful, Classic Single-Family Home situated in a sought after Broomall neighborhood is ready for you to drop your bags! This spacious, nearly …
Mar 24
Is it time for a mortgage check up?
Is it time for a mortgage check up? Is it time you had a mortgage checkup? Find out if your mortgage is contributing to your financial health by contacting John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) and me, for a no-obligation mortgage review. Together we can discover if buying, selling or refinancing …
Mar 24
How Much Home Is Too Much
How Much Home Is Too Much Home buyers have been seeking more space since the pandemic, but in the luxury market, there still appears to be limits on how big buyers are willing to go. Homes in the top 1% by price that are between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet were the fastest-selling in the …
Mar 24
Golf Properties Are Once Again in High Demand
The pandemic is renewing interest in living on a golf course, according to Sotheby’s International Realty 2021 Luxury Outlook report. After five years of closures around the country, golf courses are once again gaining popularity, with Sotheby’s reporting a 26% increase in golf property searches globally from January 2020 to February 2021 compared to 2019. …
Mar 23
Broomall PA, Delaware County Home 103 Clef Ter Broomall, PA 19008
Broomall PA, Delaware County Home 103 Clef Ter Broomall, PA 19008 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,519 sqft $399,900 Est. Mortgage $2,102/mo* Description about this home for sale at 103 Clef Ter Broomall, PA 19008 Showings start Sunday March 21st. Single situated on prime cul de sac and in walking distance to both Elementary and High …
Mar 23
Google Bets Big on a Return to the Office
Google Bets Big on a Return to the Office Some tech companies are still betting big on the return to the office once the pandemic fades. Google’s Alphabet Inc. is the latest, with a commitment to spend $7 billion this year on expanding its offices and data centers across the U.S. The company also …
Mar 23
Mortgage Rates Continue to Climb
Mortgage Rates Continue to Climb Sub-3% mortgages are slowly fading into the rearview mirror as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to inch up. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.09% this week, Freddie Mac reports. Economists continue to remind consumers that mortgage rates are still near historical lows and are hovering around 3%. “Even though mortgage …
