Feb 02
Home Ownership Rate Drops to 1997-Levels. The home ownership rate took another dip in the fourth quarter of 2011, falling for the seventh year in a row as fewer Americans own their homes. The home ownership rate now stands at 66 percent, a level that hasn’t been reached since 1997, the U.S. Census Bureau reported …
Feb 02
Home for Sale Delaware County, 716 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall PA 19008. Price: $249,000 -$10,900 on 11/02/11 Est. payment: $1,464/mo Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 partial Property type: Single-Family Home Size: 1,930 sqft Lot: 12,196 sqft Price/sqft: $129/sqft Year built: — Added on Trulia: 124 days ago Total views: 754 (as of 2/2/12) MLS/ID: …
Feb 01
NFL Stars Score With Super-Size Homes The NFL regular season is in the books. The AFC and NFC title games are done. Now it’s up to the New England Patriots and New York Giants to whip the country into a lather when these two Northeast teams head for the ultimate NFL showdown. Super Bowl XLVI …
Feb 01
Who Needs Super Bowl Tix When You’ve Got a Man Cave? It may sound like a football fan’s dream to attend a Super Bowl game live and in person. But really? Indianapolis? In February? Unless you are a rabid fan of the New York Giants or the New England Patriots — the conference champs who …
Jan 31
Home for Sale Delaware County, 23 Fairview Road, Broomall PA 19008. Price: $225,000 Est. payment: $1,323/mo Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Property type: Single-Family Home Size: 868 sqft Lot: 7,405 sqft Price/sqft: $259/sqft Year built: — Added on Trulia: 2 days ago MLS/ID: 5998215 Nearby School: Worrall Elementary School Zip: 19008 Single Family/Detached, Bungalow,Rancher Home for …
Jan 31
Obama Extends Foreclosure Prevention Program Aid, The Obama administration will be expanding eligibility requirements for its foreclosure prevention program, the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), to help more struggling home owners participate. The program will expand its eligibility requirements for those who may qualify for a loan modification, including how the debt ratio of mortgage …
Jan 31
Why Have Banks Really Tightened Lending Standards? Home ownership affordability is at a record high due to low home prices and all-time low mortgage rates. But housing experts have blamed banks’ tightened lending standards for keeping more buyers on the sidelines because they are unable to qualify for financing. Lending standards increased sharply after the …
Jan 30
Home for Sale Delaware County, 477 Lawrence Road, Broomall PA 19008. Price: $749,000 Est. payment: $4,404/mo Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.1 Property type: Single-Family Home Size: — Lot: — Price/sqft: $224/sqft Year built: — Added on Trulia: 180+ days ago Total views: 623 (as of 1/30/12) MLS/ID: 5655089 Zip: 19008 Owner Financing NOW Available. Elegance, Charm, …
Jan 27
First-Time Buyers More Willing to Compromise. When it comes to space and upgrades, first-time home buyers are more willing to compromise than repeat buyers, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2011 “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.” While they have big wish lists too, first-time buyers seem to be most driven by finding a …
Jan 27
Home for Sale Delaware County, 3605 San Rafael Court, Springfield PA 19064. Price: $175,000 Est. payment: $1,029/mo Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 partial Property type: Townhome Size: 1,456 sqft Lot: — Price/sqft: $120/sqft Year built: — Added on Trulia: 11 days ago Total views: 242 (as of 1/27/12) MLS/ID: 5992616 Nearby School: Loomis Elementary …
Jan 26
Fed Vows to Keep Rates Low Until 2014 The Federal Reserve announced that short-term interest rates will likely stay near zero for nearly three more years, a move that is expected to spillover to long-term mortgage rates for home buyers and home owners. In August, the Fed had made a rare move to say it …
Jan 26
Home for Sale Delaware County, 606 Dolores Drive, Broomall PA 19008. Price: $475,000 Est. payment: $2,793/mo Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 partial Property type: Single-Family Home Size: 3,068 sqft Lot: 17,859 sqft Price/sqft: $155/sqft Year built: — Added on Trulia: 72 days ago Total views: 326 (as of 1/26/12) MLS/ID: 5973026 Zip: 19008 Single …
