Expect an Unseasonably Hot Winter for Home Sales This winter is expected to be unseasonably hot for the housing market. “Compared to other past winter seasons, this winter season’s sales activity will be stronger,” says Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of REALTORS®. “This winter, there will be more sales compared to pre-pandemic …
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Nov 30
Perform a ‘Home Inspection’ While Hanging Holiday Lights
Perform a ‘Home Inspection’ While Hanging Holiday Lights Holiday decorating is in full swing, and as homeowners deck their halls, they may want to also use the festivities as an excuse to inspect several out-of-sight ares of their home. Groundworks, a basement and foundations firm, offers up tips to spot needed repairs in the …
Nov 29
Broomall PA / Delco Home – 2632 Sunset Blvd Broomall, PA 19008
Broomall PA / Delco Home – 2632 Sunset Blvd Broomall, PA 19008 $399,000 Est. Mortgage $2,085/mo* 3 Beds 2 Baths 1117 Sq. Ft. Description This is a must see, renovated cape cod in Broomall. Redone from basement to the detached two car garage. The present owner worked with a local builder to renovate the entire …
Nov 29
Glass, Window Shortages Delay Homebuilding
Glass, Window Shortages Delay Homebuilding Glass is joining the list of building materials in short supply. A range of industries, including shower door manufacturers and window installers, are reporting glass shortages. Nearly two-thirds of home builders said that windows are their biggest material shortage, according to a recent survey from John Burns Real Estate Consulting. …
Nov 29
Investors on Record Buying Spree
Investors on Record Buying Spree Taking notice of the increased appetite for U.S. real estate, investors are building up their portfolios of properties looking to cash in on the higher housing and rental prices. Investors purchased a record $64 billion of homes in the third quarter. Single-family homes comprised nearly three-quarters of investor purchases in …
Nov 23
Havertown PA / Delaware County Home – 100 Wilson Ave Havertown, PA 19083
Havertown PA / Delaware County Home – 100 Wilson Ave Havertown, PA 19083 $399,900 Est. Mortgage $2,077/mo* 4 beds 1 Bath 1555 SQ. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 100 Wilson Ave Havertown, PA 19083 Fresh, newly renovated 4-bedroom twin home in desirable Havertown location featuring excellent natural light, open floor plan, brand …
Nov 23
Improved Manufactured Housing
Improved Manufactured Housing With surging home prices, more home buyers are showing an interest in manufactured housing. Even buyers who aren’t specifically looking for manufactured homes may discover that some listings they are interested in feature them, since they more closely resemble site-built homes nowadays. The manufactured housing segment has long contended with a reputation …
Nov 23
Remodeling Projects to Boost Resale Value
Remodeling Projects to Boost Resale Value House hunters will likely wonder about the age and upkeep of certain big-ticket features in a home like the roof and HVAC system. But they will also likely be interested in just how move-in ready the home is. Sellers can take on some prep work to get their …
Nov 23
Credit Scores Reach All-Time High
Credit Scores Reach All-Time High Since the beginning of the pandemic, the average FICO credit score has increased by eight points to reach 716, according to Fair Isaac Corp. Pandemic-related relief programs and a decrease in consumer spending early in the pandemic may have helped Americans improve their credit histories by paying existing debts and …
Nov 22
Broomall PA / Delco Home – 2417 W Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008
Broomall PA / Delco Home – 2417 W Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008 $499,000 Est. Mortgage $2,566/mo* 3 Beds 2 Baths 1792 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 2417 W Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008 OPEN SUNDAY NOV 20TH FROM 1PM TO 3PM. First showings start at Open House so do not …
Nov 22
15 Hottest Housing Markets Right Now
15 Hottest Housing Markets Right Now As home buyers continue their searches in an active and competitive fall season, the nation’s top-performing markets in October are all affordable alternatives to their nearby big-city counterparts. Topping realtor.com®’s October list was Manchester, N.H., about an hour northwest of Boston. Homes in Manchester are selling in under 24 …
Nov 22
Build Back Better Plan Goes to Senate
Build Back Better Plan Goes to Senate The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s signature Build Back Better plan early Friday by a vote of 220-213. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. The roughly $1.75 trillion bill spares real estate investment from the most-feared taxes and includes key NAR priorities …
