According to Patch.com, Washington, DC is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. DC is a popular place to own a dog partially thanks to its walkability and accessibility to four-legged friends. There are also a ton of dog parks, ensuring that opportunities to let your pup off the leash ...
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Philadelphia has long been called the city of Brotherly Love, and it's easy to see why thousands of people are moving here every year. It's the sixth largest city (by population) in the U.S., yet a strong sense of community and neighborhood pride keeps Philadelphia feeling like a much more intimate ...
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The “silver tsunami” is officially here - the baby boomers have entered retirement, and they’re exploring what lifestyle and financial changes are necessary to continue living comfortably.
Housing is a big part of aging considerations. Not only are baby boomers figuring out whether they can (or wan...
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Not every city is a great match for home flippers. Cities where the average home price is high above the national average creates a barrier to entry for beginners - and cities with a shrinking population, or a chilly real estate market, can make it difficult for flippers to maintain a quick timeline...
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The great Recession in 2007, and subsequent housing crash, left people understandably leery of property investment. However, home prices have been increasing steadily since then, and many are now wondering: should I be investing in real estate?
Investment properties can be a sound strategy for wealt...
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Considering that over 90% of pet owners consider their pet part of their family, it’s no surprise that people keep their dog's needs prioritized when looking for new homes.
According to Patch.com, Baltimore doesn’t rank too highly on the list of dog-friendly cities in the US - which means it’s espe...
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About 38% of homebuyers are now millennials, making them the largest group of homebuyers. As more millennials opt to leave the rental market and own their own home, an interesting trend emerges.
Unlike their parents and grandparents, millennials are the least likely generation to get married. Not o...
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Every year, hundreds of families make the decision to relocate from the city of Philadelphia to the surrounding suburbs - or move afresh to the area from other cities. The Philadelphia suburbs are known for their family-friendly neighborhoods, lush greenery, and historical architecture. Montgomery C...
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February 1, 2021: Houwzer’s senior Economic Advisor, Dr. Kevin Gillen, has released his 2020 Q4 report for the Washington DC housing market. In it, he notes that the end of 2020 saw the regional housing market surge forward and even break several new records:
Summary
The lack of inventory and high ...
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