Posted on Mar 14, 2023
Located in the heart of Philadelphia is the historical, diverse neighborhood of Bella Vista. The name "Bella Vista" means "beautiful view" in Italian, and the neighborhood is known for its charming streets, vibrant community, and close proximity to some of the city's best attractions. If you'...
Posted on Mar 10, 2023
Are home prices dropping in 2023? It’s the question on a lot of homebuyer’s minds - and homesellers, too. Everyone is wondering how the shifting market is going to impact them. What we’re currently experiencing could be called a housing market correction. Here’s why we don’t expect home price...
Posted on Mar 03, 2023
Mortgage rates have been on a journey this year - and it’s the sort of journey that makes buyers very wary of entering the market. Many are waiting, hoping that rates will fall a point or two - allowing them to save $100 or more on their monthly mortgage payment as a result. But is this a good plan ...
Posted on Feb 07, 2023
List price and sale price are two different things - and that’s due in part to your initial offer on a home. Making an offer on a home is an important part of the homebuying process, but many homebuyers are in the dark as to how to determine this important number. And nailing this number can...
Posted on Jan 31, 2023
The extreme seller’s market left a deep impression on the housing market. For a brief period, sellers were able to ask for anything and everything - and plenty of buyers were willing to pay it, due to extremely low interest rates that made borrowing cheap. Now interest rates are back up, and ...
Posted on Jan 20, 2023
Home inspections are an integral part of the homebuying process. Hundreds of buyers opted out of the inspection contingency during the low-interest rate, hyper-competitive market of 2021 - and many have since regretted their decision due to pricey, undisclosed issues that arose. Ditching the home i...
Posted on Jan 18, 2023
A title is an important part of buying a home, but it’s not something that homebuyers (and even homeowners) completely understand. If you plan on becoming a homeowner, the title transfer (and associated insurance) will be a part of the home buying process. Here’s what you need to know....
Posted on Jan 10, 2023
If you know one thing about the 2022 real estate market, you know it was turbulent. Would-be home buyers are entering 2023 with a healthy dose of skepticism. They’re not going to buy a house sight unseen, and they’re not going to bid 20% over-asking and hope for the best. Experts are predicti...
Posted on Jan 04, 2023
According to a recent Bankrate survey, about 20% of millennials are unhappy with their home purchases due to the unexpected costs of buying a home (like maintenance and repairs). If it’s your first time buying, you might be surprised at just how many hidden fees there are. Research is key when it c...