Fed Plans to Keep Interest Rates Low The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it plans to keep interest rates low as long as the unemployment rate is above 6.5 percent. This was the first time that the Fed has ever identified an exact unemployment rate to be reached before it plans to raise interest rates. …
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Dec 14
The Best Buyers’ Market Is …
The Best Buyers’ Market Is … Chicago is the top housing market for home shoppers, according to recent rankings of 30 of the largest U.S. metro areas released by Zillow. This is the second year in a row the Second City has nabbed the top spot. To arrive at its rankings, Zillow analyzed selling prices …
Dec 13
670 Berry Ln Media, PA 19063 home for sale
670 Berry Ln Media, PA 19063 home for sale in Delaware County, 5 bed , 4.5 bath, 5,787 sqft, Single-Family Home. Secluded and elegant, ‘Cliff House’ home for sale at 670 Berry Ln Media, PA 19063, offers a serene view through the lush landscaping that surrounds it. Constructed in 1934 of the finest building …
Dec 13
Blogging Mistakes to Avoid for Real Estate Agents
Blogging Mistakes to Avoid for Real Estate Agents Many real estate professionals have blogs to help them reach out to new customers and establish credibility and expertise. But if you’re not careful, blogging could hurt your brand — not help it. Forbes recently highlighted some of the following common blogging mistakes to avoid: Not posting …
Dec 12
356 Redhill Dr Broomall, PA 19008 home for sale
356 Redhill Dr Broomall, PA 19008 home for sale in Delaware County, 3 bed , 2 bath 1,520 sqft Single-Family Home. Single Family/Detached, Colonial home for sale at 356 Redhill Dr Broomall, PA 19008 **Lawrence Park** Split Level home for sale at 356 Redhill Dr Broomall, PA 19008 nestled on large level fenced in yard. …
Dec 12
Freddie: Great Expectations for Housing in 2013
Freddie: Great Expectations for Housing in 2013 The housing market is expected to continue its rise in the New Year, according to Freddie Mac’s U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for December. Continuing to keep home affordability low, mortgage rates will likely remain near their record lows in the first half of 2013, Freddie Mac …
Dec 11
108 Dauphin Media, PA 19063 home for sale
108 Dauphin Media, PA 19063 home for sale in Delaware County. Elegant 3 BR 2.5 Bath Carriage home for sale at 108 Dauphin Media, PA 19063 w/over 3000′ of living space in Ravenscliffe is available for immediate possession! Unit has a picturesque setting w/woods, stream, gorgeous stone walls & open space! Grand 2-sty entry, …
Dec 11
350 Kent Rd Broomall, PA 19008 Home for sale
350 Kent Rd Broomall, PA 19008 Home for sale in Delaware County. Single Family/Detached, Ranche – home for sale at 350 Kent Rd Broomall, PA 19008 Wonderful opportunity to add your personal touch to this lovingly maintained Ranch style home for sale at 350 Kent Rd Broomall, PA 19008 on a private 1.6 acre, culdesac …
Dec 10
Number of Improving Housing Markets Soars
Number of Improving Housing Markets Soars The number of improving housing markets grew by 76 in December to a total of 201, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Market Index. The index identifies U.S. metro areas that have shown improvement in home sales, employment, and housing values for at least the …
Dec 07
Short Sales Surge Before Potential Tax Hike
Short Sales Surge Before Potential Tax Hike Real estate professionals are rushing to get short sales completed before the end of the year. That’s when a tax break expires that could leave borrowers responsible for paying any unpaid mortgage debt. Short sales from borrowers behind on their payments jumped 22 percent over last year for …
Dec 07
Home Prices Post Another Big Gain
Home Prices Post Another Big Gain More housing surveys are showing a rise in home prices, and the latest coming from CoreLogic this week shows values soared to their largest annual increase in more than six years. CoreLogic says the Home Prices index jumped 6.3 percent in October compared to a year ago, marking the eighth-consecutive …
Dec 05
Luxury Home builder Sees Profits Surge
Luxury Home builder Sees Profits Surge Luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. is being considered one of the top performers in the home-building sector, reports The Wall Street Journal. The home builder saw its quarterly profits surge, with its home building rising across all regions. The Northeast makes up 60 percent of Toll Brothers’ business …