That 30% rule—you know, the one that says you shouldn’t spend more than a third of your income on housing—still gets tossed around like gospel. But in today’s market of higher rates, rising prices, climbing insurance premiums and escalating property taxes, it deserves a closer look. Here’s the truth: 30% isn’t a magic number. It’s …
Tag: Real Estate
Mar 03
Price Cuts Are Popping Up — Here’s Why That’s Good News for Buyers
The housing market is doing something we haven’t seen much of lately: cooling its jets. According to a recent report from National Association of REALTORS®, more homes across the country are seeing price reductions — and that shift is giving buyers something they’ve been missing for years: leverage. After a long stretch of bidding wars …
Mar 03
501 Flora Circle, Springfield, PA. 19064
Delco / Delaware County PA Home – 501 Flora Circle, Springfield, PA. 19064 Fresh Opportunity on Flora Circle – Comfortable Living in Rolling Green Welcome to 501 Flora Circle — a well-maintained ranch home set on a sunny corner lot in the desirable Rolling Green neighborhood of Springfield, Pennsylvania. Lovingly cared for by one family …
Mar 02
933 Greenbriar Lane, Springfield, PA. 19064
Delco / Delaware County PA – 933 Greenbriar Lane, Springfield, PA. 19064 Classic Charm Meets Everyday Comfort at 933 Greenbriar Lane If you’ve been searching for a home that feels warm, welcoming, and move-in ready, 933 Greenbriar Lane in Springfield might just be it. This brick Cape Cod packs serious charm into its 3 bedrooms …
Mar 02
Why So Many Americans Are Leaning on Their Homes to Retire
Retirement savings in America? Not exactly crushing it. The typical working adult has about $1,000 saved for retirement. Yes, really. And that number stretches across people in their 20s through their early 60s. Meanwhile, ask Americans how much they think they’ll need to retire comfortably and the answer often lands north of $1 million. That’s …
Feb 27
A Home Away From Home — The 2026 Version
In 2026, “home away from home” means more than a spare bedroom or vacation spot. It’s about belonging. It’s about creating spaces — and communities — where people feel safe, supported, and seen. That idea sits at the core of what members of the National Association of REALTORS® represent. Yes, real estate is about contracts, …
Feb 27
1299 Country Club Drive, Springfield, PA. 19064
Delco / Delaware County PA Home – 1299 Country Club Drive, Springfield, PA. 19064 Refined Comfort at 1299 Country Club Drive Tucked into the sought-after Golf View Estates community in Springfield, Pennsylvania, 1299 Country Club Drive offers the kind of lifestyle that feels both relaxed and refined. This beautifully maintained end-unit townhome delivers the ease …
Feb 26
838 West Ave, Springfield, PA. 19064
Delco / Delaware County PA. Home – 838 West Ave, Springfield, PA. 19064 Fresh on the Market: 838 West Ave, Springfield, PA If you’ve been waiting for the right home in Springfield, this could be it. Located in the highly regarded Springfield School District, 838 West Ave delivers space, updates, and everyday comfort — all …
Feb 26
What REALTORS® Are Fighting For in Washington in 2026
Every year, members of the National Association of REALTORS® head to Capitol Hill with one mission: protect property rights, expand opportunity, and keep housing strong for the communities they serve. In 2026, the message is focused, practical, and urgent. 1. Keep the Internet Fair and Competitive Real estate runs on digital access. Listings, virtual tours, …
Feb 25
The Gentrification Talk in 2026: Growth, Change, and Responsibility
Neighborhood change isn’t new — but in 2026, the gentrification conversation feels louder, faster, and more personal than ever. Across the country, communities are evolving. New cafés open. Old warehouses become apartments. Home values climb. Investment flows in. On the surface, it can look like progress — and in many ways, it is. Revitalization can …
Feb 25
2037 Woodside Lane, Broomall, PA. 19008
Delco / Delaware County PA. home – 2037 Woodside Lane, Broomall, PA. 19008 Fall in Love with 2037 Woodside Lane in Broomall Some homes simply check boxes. Others spark something the moment you walk in. 2037 Woodside Lane is the latter. Tucked into the sought-after Marple Gardens neighborhood, this Cape Cod–inspired beauty offers more than …
Feb 24
327 Netherington Drive, Broomall, PA. 19008
Delco / Delaware County PA. Home – 327 Netherington Drive, Broomall, PA. 19008 Classic Space, Strong Bones & Opportunity at 327 Netherington Drive, Broomall Welcome to 327 Netherington Drive in sought-after Broomall — a well-maintained split-level home offering space, functionality, and the chance to add your own modern vision. Located within the respected Marple Newtown …
