Philadelphia Housing Market

  PHILADELPHIA HOUSING MARKET SEES INCREASED SALES IN NOVEMBER CHANTILLY, Va., Dec. 20, 2011— The greater Philadelphia real estate market, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, experienced some positive trends compared to November of last year, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute® reports. Units sold increased throughout the greater Philadelphia region
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The need to be accessible

As a Realtor for Keller Williams,  I find one of the most important aspects of my job to be accessibility.  Being available to my clients at all times and in all locations is essential to having happy clients and could make the difference between landing a deal or losing a clients dream home. On my
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Several Mid-West Housing Markets Head for Appreciation in 2012

A boom in farm prices has caused many Midwest cities to emerge as leaders for some of the strongest predictions for housing appreciation in 2012. Kansas City, Kan., came in the top spot in HousingPredictor’s annual survey, forecasting an appreciation of 5.8 percent for this year. “The recovery is starting in housing with these cities and
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2012 Forecast for the Economy; Cautiously optimistic

Jobs are up, and gas prices are down.  Cash registers are ringing, and house prices are back in line. But if politicians can’t get their act together, the whole show could stall out. After four years of recession and subpar growth, could 2012 be the year the U.S. economy finally snaps out of its funk?

What will 2012 bring for the housing market?

After 14 months of job gains, the economy is expected to continue its slow but determined recovery.  Here’s what else to expect in 2012 and what it means for agents and the real estate market; Delinquencies will go down, but foreclosures will go up. Fewer borrowers will fall behind on their payments next year, thanks
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Long & Foster Devon’s Sale Associate, KEVIN TOLL, Honored for November Sales

DEVON, PA – December, 2011—Janet Rubino, Vice President and Manager of Long & Foster’s Devon office is pleased to announce the top producers for the month of November.   The Top Overall Producer in sales volume is Kevin Toll. “Kevin had over $2 million dollars in sales during November”, said Rubino. “It’s a great testament to
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Multifamily Rental Units Boosts Construction

  In an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, they wrote that construction of multifamily housing units, primarily rental apartments has seen an increase in 23.5 percent, the largest increase in over 19 months. Permits, not starts, are the factor economists take to heart, because they are much better measured, are less affected by weather, and
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Relocating to Pennsylvania?

Some homeowners are saying goodbye to New Jersey and New York, to say hello to Pennsylvania.  If you are considering relocating; because of family, employment or other reasons; a few good reasons to consider Pennsylvania, especially the Main Line and counties surrounding Philadelphia include lower real estate  taxes and personal income tax. One couple who relocated to
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Philadelphia region has escaped the worst of the mortgage crisis

You might be wondering how does the Philadelphia area compare with other areas in the nation when it comes to the mortgage crisis.  Surprisingly, most of the region has escaped the worst, and is better off than the rest of the country. Currently, there are 10.7 million homeowners with mortgages,  and 22.1 percent nationwide owe
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‘Tis the season for more serious buyers

‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings, celebrations and sitting around the fireplace; but how can you make it the season to sell your home?  The right price, great online photos and staging your home are just a few… Are you interested in selling your home, but cautious about listing it during the holiday season?  Most
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