In a long-running trend, single women continue to buy more
homes than single men. The latest data from the National Association of Realtors
(NAR) sh...
In welcome news for home buyers, the Federal Housing Finance
Agency (FHFA) has announced that the conforming loan limit for single-family
homes in P...
Experience Christmas as it was in the
early 20th century at historic Pennypacker Mills in Schwenksville. On
December 11, Pennypacker Mills will hold...
In welcome news for buyers, local home prices drifted
downward over the last few months. The average sale price for homes in Montgomery
County peake...
The thought of downsizing creates mixed emotions for many
homeowners. Though the time may be right, many people still have a hard time
leaving the p...
Home buyers have become used to rock-bottom mortgage rates,
but that could be changing. Rates have begun to rise, with the average 30-year
rate now ...
FEMA has announced a new rating system for its flood insurance
program, called Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action. The new system represents a
signif...
3D-printed homes typically use a concrete
layering process and can be built in a variety of styles. They take less time to
build than traditional ho...
At the beginning of this year, the
average number of days it took to sell a house in Montgomery County was 31. By July, the average had fallen to 18....
In good news for home buyers, rates for popular mortgages fell
this month. On July 22, the average 30-year fixed rate was 2.78%, down from
2.98% on ...
Another great reason to live in
Montgomery County is its ranking in the top 100 healthiest counties in the United
States, according to a new report ...
The local housing market has been brisk,
with homes selling quickly and for high prices. Low inventory and strong demand
have been fueling the price...
During the past several years, house flipping has been profitable for many savvy investors, capitalizing on strong buyer demand for updated and renova...
After rising in March, average mortgage
rates started to fall this month. As of
April 15, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.04%, accordi...
Home inspectors typically evaluate
many aspects of a home and can identify a range of concerns, from electrical problems
to missing roof shingles. H...
Mortgage rates have risen over the past few weeks but are still
lower than last Spring. As of February 25, 2021, the average rate for 30-year
mortga...
Last year was surprisingly good for
sellers but challenging for buyers. Demand for homes outstripped supply, prices
rose, and many buyers found them...
Montgomery County announced that it has
permanently preserved more than 10,000 acres of farmland on 177 farms through its
farmland preservation prog...
Birdwatching is a practice that
dates back to time immemorial, with descriptions of the practice (and of
beautiful birds) going back to the earliest...
The new year got off to a good start for home buyers looking
for a mortgage. As of January 7, the average rate for 30-year mortgages was
just 2.65%,...
Radon is a naturally occurring,
odorless, and invisible radioactive gas that can seep into homes from the ground.
Exposure to it can cause lung canc...
The new year promises to be a good one for home sellers,
continuing the trend that unfolded this year. 2020 ended with prices up, and many
sellers r...
Empty nesters often find themselves with rooms they no
longer use, especially second-floor bedrooms, and property they no longer want
to care for. M...
When the COVID-19 crisis hit in March, it caused new
listings to plunge, just when we would typically expect a large number of homes
to come onto th...
Home sellers have been enjoying
rising sale prices, reflecting historically low housing inventory and rock-bottom
mortgage rates. Third-quarter numb...
Freddie Mac reported that mortgage rates hit another record low
this month. As of October 15, the average rate for 30-year mortgages dropped to
2.81...
The
Philadelphia Business Journal has produced a list of the highest-paying jobs in the greater Philadelphia
area, using data from the Bureau of Lab...
Sellers in the Souderton School District have experienced a
great housing market during the last 60 days.
As we head into the Fall, buyer demand rem...
The last 60 days were stellar for
home sellers in the Perkiomen Valley School District. During that time, 116 homes
sold and settled. Most sales wer...
The Wissahickon School District comprises Lower Gwynedd Township,
Whitpain Township, and Ambler Borough in Montgomery County. Most homes in the
dist...
The last two months have been a
bright spot for sellers, as housing inventory has remained low and some sellers
have received multiple bids. During ...
After plunging in April, the number of new listings in
Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester Counties rebounded somewhat in May but remained
down significa...
Many buyers and sellers will be happy to know that Governor
Wolf announced today (Tuesday, May 19) that in-person real estate activities can
resume ...
Known for its beautiful homes set amid lovely surroundings, Lower
Gwynedd Township is located just north of Ambler and south of Lansdale in Montgomer...
New listings plunged in April in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery
Counties, as COVID-19 continued to affect the housing market. Not only were new listi...
Located in Eastern Montgomery County, Lansdale Borough is a
walkable town incorporated in 1872 that has retained its small-town feel. Businesses
and...
In Pennsylvania, home sellers are required to disclose any
material defects to prospective buyers before an agreement of sale is signed, though
ther...
During the past 90 days, 67 homes sold in the Methacton
school district, which comprises Worcester and Lower Providence Townships. This
is the numbe...
Located in beautiful Chester County, Phoenixville has
undergone a remarkable renaissance during the last fifteen years. A former
steel town, it is n...
Skippack Village is a quaint, small town in Montgomery
County, whose walkable main street, restaurants, and boutique shops make it a
popular destina...
When planning to list their home, sellers often ask how much
of their asking price they can expect. One
place to start is to look at statistics deta...
One of the more stressful aspects of buying or selling a
home is the inspection process. Buyers
typically receive a seller property disclosure state...
As people get closer to retirement age, many would like to
transition to one-level living or a home with at least a master bedroom and bath on the fi...
Over the last twenty years, many stucco homes have been built
in the Philadelphia suburbs. Some have stucco on all sides, others have stone or
brick...
Located in Western Montgomery County, PA, Collegeville is
home to Ursinus College and to Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical offices. Collegevi...
Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks counties have average countywide
house prices that vary less than might be expected, but prices within each
county va...
Montgomery County finished the year with a surprisingly
strong average housing price increase of 7.1%. Of our local counties, Chester
and Delaware C...