New Kitchens are what home buyers want most New kitchens, in all white and some stainless are what the modern home owner is looking for. A home builder recently did a survey of new home buyers and white was fair and away the number one choice, followed by natural wood. The builder also asked …
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Jul 30
Young America Push Home ownership higher
Young America Push Home ownership higher The U.S. home ownership rate posted another increase, reaching 64.3 percent in the second quarter, up a tenth of a percentage point from the first quarter, the Commerce Department reported this week. The rate has increased 0.6 percentage points over the past year. Younger Americans, specifically those under the …
Jul 27
Sales May Be in Trouble
Sales May Be in Trouble Sales of newly built single-family homes plunged to an eight-month low last month at a time when sales should be at their highest points of the year. New single-family home sales dropped 5.3 percent month-over-month in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 631,000, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. …
Jul 25
‘Baby Boomer Sell-Off’ Ignite Housing Crisis
‘Baby Boomer Sell-Off’ Ignite Housing Crisis Downsizing baby boomers who are leaving home ownership behind may send shock waves throughout the real estate market, two new studies warn. “Home ownership demand from younger generations is insufficient to fill the void left by multitudes of departing older owners,” according to Fannie Mae’s Economic Strategic Research group. …
Jul 24
A new customer review from Jovelyn A. about Anthony DiDonato Real Estate Agent
from Jovelyn A. regarding 7 Andrien Rd. Glen Mills, PA 19342. “I really believe that without Anthony DiDonato, we would not be in the home we now live in, that we really love. He was so communicative and proactive in the initial home viewing and bidding process that we were able to view the house …
Jul 24
A new Review from Zachary Anthony S. about Anthony DiDonato Real Estate Agent
from Zachary Anthony S. regarding 513 S. Academy Ave. Glenolden, PA 19036. “My father in law has used Anthony for nearly two decades. I really had no expectations and Anthony treated us like his own family. He went above and beyond to make sure that the purchase of our first home went smooth. He truly …
Jul 23
Do you have Sufficient Insurance to Cover Disasters
Do you have Sufficient Insurance to Cover Disasters Do you have the coverage on your home that is needed when situations come up that will cause you to call on your insurance company for help? Be it fire, flood or accidents, now is the time to check and see if you have sufficient insurance …
Jul 20
Cities That Will Pay People to move in
Cities That Will Pay People to move in Some cities faced with sluggish population growth are making an enticing offer to consumers: They’ll pay new residents—up to $10,000 in some cases—to make the city their new home. Such incentives are growing more common, according to a new report from Livability. The various metros are hoping …
Jul 18
Paying Mortgage Points
Paying Mortgage Points When exploring mortgage options you’ll find quotes from lenders that include both loan rates as well as points. A point is a fee equal to 1% of the loan. A 30 year, $200,000 mortgage might have a rate of 7% but come with a charge of 1 point of $2000. There are …
Jul 17
Buyers Are Paying for a Mortgage
Buyers Are Paying for a Mortgage Higher mortgage rates and rising home prices are making housing more expensive for homeowners this year compared to last year. In San Jose, Calif., for example, the average homeowner is paying $500 more for monthly mortgage payments than a year ago, jumping from $4,100 to $4,600, according to a …
Jul 16
New-Home Construction
New-Home Construction The uptick in new-home construction in some parts of the country is creating a “bonanza” for thieves, CBS 13 in Sacramento, Calif., reports. In Sacramento alone, police have received 26 reports of thefts from new neighborhoods under construction. The thieves are reportedly stealing everything from tools to newly installed appliances inside the homes. …
