Posted on Apr 17, 2020
As interest rates drop to historic lows and the economy remains uncertain, many homeowners are strengthening their finances by refinancing their mortgage. When used strategically, refinancing can help homeowners get access to cash quickly, lower their monthly expenses, or save money in the long term...
Posted on Apr 02, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic has created enormous uncertainty throughout the world. The health concern is growing, the global markets remain volatile, and millions of people are facing unemployment. This is uncharted territory. And as you can imagine, we have received a lot of questions from clients...
Posted on Mar 13, 2020
Dear Clients and Friends of Houwzer: The Coronavirus and public market volatility have created an unprecedented level of uncertainty. As many organizations have already communicated, we encourage you to follow the best practices of thoughtful social distancing to flatten the curve and prioritize the...
Posted on Feb 17, 2020
Selling your home without a plan will end up costing you emotionally and financially. Our homes are filled with memories. Over time, we learn to love their quirks (or at least view them as “character”). So when it comes time to sell your home, this emotional attachment can really get the best of you...
Posted on Jul 15, 2019
This is the first in a series of blogs that Houwzer CEO & Co-Founder Mike Maher will be publishing monthly moving forward. Although this piece is focusing on the NAR lawsuit, many of our future topics are teased throughout. In case you haven’t heard, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) wa...
Posted on Mar 04, 2019
A lot of things in life are too good to be true. As hundreds of our customer reviews show, Houwzer is not one of them. Understandably, our potential clients frequently ask us "how does Houwzer make money?" Answering this question starts with explaining how the commission in real estate works. In mos...
Posted on Dec 21, 2018
“A list of our top homes from the year? That won’t be too hard.” Famous last words. It turns out, taking a collection of roughly 500 homes and whittling it down to the “very best ones” is basically torture. Finding amazing homes was not difficult, but limiting the number to a dozen and ranking them ...
Posted on Dec 07, 2018
Houwzer’s Senior Economic Advisor, Dr. Kevin Gillen, has released his Q3 housing market report for the Greater Philadelphia region. Here’s what the third quarter looked like in terms of inventory, sales activity, and housing prices. For the last three quarters, the region has been locked in a “selle...
Posted on Oct 09, 2018
“Should I rent or buy a home?” It’s a seemingly simple question without a cut-and-dry answer. Everyone’s finances, goals, and life plans look different. Here are five better questions to ask when deciding whether to rent or buy a home. 1. Can you afford to buy a home? The first question you should a...