After his yard sign was defaced, a Georgia agent stayed positive and focused on turning the incident into a teachable moment for the industry. It was early September 2019 and I was in the midst of a normal, busy day in the office, surrounded by paperwork. I’m the only millennial that I know of to …
Tag: Real Estate
Jul 19
In Defense of Consumer Choice in the Settlement
NAR members and REALTOR® associations must implement the practice changes stemming from NAR’s proposed settlement agreement fully and in good faith. Consumer choice is paramount, particularly when it comes to determining the nature and cost of professional representation in a real estate transaction. As such, it is deeply concerning to see others take positions on …
Jul 18
299 Lovell Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 – Delco / Delaware County Home.
299 Lovell Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 $450,000 Est. Mortgage $2,987/mo*3 Beds2 Baths1422 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Nancy Cullen – BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square Description about this home for sale at 299 Lovell Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 Come see about me! I’m located in a great neighborhood and I have a newer approx 2020 roof and …
Jul 18
We’ve Got This
Despite big changes ahead, NAR’s president Kevin Sears is confident that members will adapt. A new day is approaching: Changes are coming to the way many of us do business. As of Aug. 17, we will be required to have written agreements with buyers before we tour a property with them, and offers of cooperative …
Jul 18
Dispelling 7 Myths About NAR’s Proposed Settlement
You can help correct the record about the association’s proposed settlement to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers. National Association of REALTORS® leaders have been talking to reporters and members full-time over the past month to correct the record about the association’s decision to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers. You can help …
Jul 17
35 Hillside Rd. Broomall, PA. 19008 – Delaware County / Delco Home.
35 Hillside Rd. Broomall, PA. 19008 $375,000 Est. Mortgage $2,503/mo*2 Beds2 Baths1158 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Bob Kline – BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon Description about this home for sale at 35 Hillside Rd. Broomall, PA. 19008 Not your typical Marple Gardens Ranch. 2 additions and a 1/2 bath have been added and the …
Jul 17
Fed Hints Mortgage Rates May Soon Rise
Interest rates are expected to soon rise, even as the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would keep its benchmark rate near zero. The Fed, however, warned that it was preparing to taper its emergency stimulus efforts from the pandemic, including winding down its bond purchases. That is expected to make mortgage rates rise, …
Jul 17
Mortgage Rates Average the good old days 2021
Mortgage rates barely budged this week, but that likely soon will change after the Federal Reserve’s bond tapering announcement this week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.88% for the week ending Sept. 23, Freddie Mac reports. Rates are largely predicted to rise on the heels of the Fed’s decision to reduce its bond purchases before …
Jul 16
7 Paxon Circle, Broomall, PA. 19008 – Delco / Delaware County PA. Home.
7 Paxon Circle, Broomall, PA. 19008 $895,000 Est. Mortgage $5,922/mo*4 Beds5 Baths4000 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Daniel Robins RE/MAX Direct and Hannah Mae Benedict RE/MAX Direct Description about this home for sale at 7 Paxon Circle, Broomall, PA. 19008 Welcome to 7 Paxon Circle, a stunning, contemporary -style home nestled on the end of …
Jul 16
COVID-19 Forbearance for Multifamily a look back in time …
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that mortgage financing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to offer forbearance indefinitely to qualifying multifamily property owners as part of their ongoing COVID-19 protection. This marks the fourth extension the FHFA has made to the programs. The latest were set to expire Sept. 30. “Given the …
Jul 15
125 Beechtree Drive, Broomall, PA. 19008 – Delco / Delaware County Home.
125 Beechtree Drive, Broomall, PA. 19008 $835,000 Est. Mortgage $5,507/mo*4 Beds4 Baths2986 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Sandy Mariani – RE/MAX Town & Country Description about this home for sale at 125 Beechtree Drive, Broomall, PA. 19008 Coming Soon!!! Beautifully Renovated Home in Marple Township Welcome to this professionally renovated, expanded, and lovingly maintained split-level …
Jul 15
Squeeze on Renters
U.S. needs to put attention on rental, first-time buyer markets. Just as the for-sale market is starting to moderate, the rental market is heating up, which will put added pressure on people trying to save for their first home. Rental listings are attracting multiple offers, and apartment vacancy rates are approaching record lows. Consequently, rents …
