Nov 28
‘Tis the Season to Stay Connected With Clients The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a challenging time for real estate agents, as families focus their attention on traveling, entertaining, and other family activities. But that doesn’t mean property deals grind to halt. Sending out newsletters or holiday greeting cards, e-mailing clients the newest …
Nov 27
First-Time Home Buyers Being Shut Out? First-time home buyers are a shrinking pool, making up less of the housing market. Typically, they represent about 40 percent of buyers, but today their numbers have dropped to about 31 percent of buyers, according to housing data by the National Association of REALTORS®. First-time home buyers are the …
Nov 27
Home Prices what’s really driving them? The Wall Street Journal recently cited five significant factors behind the rise in home prices, as numerous markets see significant year-over-year gains. The big price drives are: 1. The rise in housing affordability – which is drawing more buyers out into the market who are looking to cash in …
Nov 20
6624 Jackson Street, Philadelphia PA 19135 home for sale. Price: $95,000 Est. payment: $425/mo Bedrooms: Ask agent Bathrooms: Ask agent Property type: Multi-Family Home Size: Ask agent Lot: 2,178 sqft Price/sqft: Ask agent Year built: 1931 MLS/ID: 6136684 Neighborhood: Tacony/ Wissinoming, 19135 Duplex,Single home for sale at 6624 Jackson Street, Philadelphia PA 19135 Awesome opportunity …
Nov 20
1 Lawrence Road #K1A, Broomall PA 19008 condo for sale. Price: $114,900 Est. payment: $514/mo Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Property type: Condo Size: 985 sqft Lot: Ask agent Price/sqft: $117/sqft Year built: 1962 MLS/ID: 6135428 Zip: 19008 1-Story,Condo,Unit/Flat, Colonial condo for sale at 1 Lawrence Road #K1A, Broomall PA 19008 Welcome to a great 1st …
Nov 19
Real Estate Agent Bonuses Offered on Freddie Mac REO Sales. Freddie Mac announced that it is offering $1,000 bonuses to real estate agents representing buyers of one of its HomeSteps REO properties. Listing agents may be eligible for $500. The agent bonus program applies to 20 states. To receive the bonus, offers must be received …
Nov 19
Mortgage Rates Fall into Record-Breaking Territory Mortgage Rates Fall to new all-time lows this week, pushing homebuyer affordability even higher for those who can qualify. “The Fixed Mortgage Rates Fall to record lows on indicators of higher consumer confidence and wholesale prices,” Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac’s chief economist says. The following are the national averages of the Mortgage …
Nov 16
Federal Housing Administration may require bailout money. Will the Federal Housing Administration Need a Bailout? The Federal Housing Administration may require bailout money from the federal government to stay afloat, media outlets are reporting. The FHA insures mortgage lenders against losses. A high number of mortgage delinquencies is at blame, according to sources. “The Federal Housing Administration …
Nov 16
Where Do Home Buyers Look the Most on the Web? Today’s Home Buyers are no stranger to using the Internet when home shopping. In fact, most Home Buyers find the house they eventually buy first by searching on the Internet, according to buyer surveys. So where do they turn most frequently for their information? Home …
Nov 15
123 Bortondale Road, Media PA 19063 home for sale in Delaware County. Price: $259,900 Est. payment: $1,164/mo Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 partial Property type: Single-Family Home Size: 1,400 sqft Lot: 7,405 sqft Price/sqft: $186/sqft Year built: 1942 MLS/ID: 6133676 Zip: 19063 2-Story,Detached, Colonial home for sale at 123 Bortondale Road, Media PA 19063 …
Nov 15
112 Dam View Road, Media PA 19063 home for sale in Delaware County. Price: $674,500 Est. payment: $3,022/mo Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 partial Property type: Single-Family Home Size: Ask agent Lot: 1 acre Price/sqft: Ask agent Year built: 1975 MLS/ID: 6133113 Zip: 19063 Detached, Colonial home for sale at 112 Dam View Road, …
Nov 14
Fannie and Freddie what’s in store for them? There were more questions raised than answers provided about the future of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie and Freddie and their continued role in the secondary mortgage market at the Regulatory Issues Forum Friday during the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Orlando. Today, the GSEs have too much market …
