Posted on Jan 12, 2018
What a wild year it has been! We've grown rapidly (now over 50 employees!) and we've learned so much. As excited as we are for what lies ahead, we think it's important to take a second and reflect on what our team has accomplished so far. So, how did we do this year? Here's a look back at our journe...
Posted on Jan 02, 2018
Buying a house may cost more than you think. When creating a budget for buying a home, it's incredibly important that you understand closing costs so you don't fall in love with a dream home beyond your reach. Many home buyers focus on and crunch numbers around the big expenses like the down payme...
Posted on Dec 20, 2017
The GOP's new tax reform bill just passed - and it will drastically reduce the amount of state and local taxes (SALT) that can be deducted from federal income taxes. The natural question many Americans are asking is "how will this new tax bill impact me financially?" Houwzer's Senior Economic Adviso...
Posted on Nov 30, 2017
How did the Greater Philadelphia real estate market do in the 3rd quarter? Our Senior Economic Advisor, Kevin Gillen, analyzed the data to answer that question in his latest regional housing report. Dr. Gillen’s full commentary and slide deck are included below, but here are the key takeaways from ...
Posted on Nov 28, 2017
Many families contemplate moving to the suburbs for the schools, but with higher achievement comes higher prices. But is this the only move that makes financial sense? We knew that Dr. Kevin Gillen, noted economist and Houwzer’s Chief Economic Advisor, would have the answer. What we found was that h...
Posted on Nov 15, 2017
If you're wondering which up-and-coming areas are the next best neighborhoods in Philadelphia, you aren't alone. That's why Houwzer tapped the city's real estate influencers including journalists, researchers, and data analysts to weigh in on the burning question: "What are the Soon to Be Best Neigh...
Posted on Oct 12, 2017
Welcome to Brewerytown! Named for the numerous breweries that called this region home in the early 20th century, Brewerytown is an up-and-coming neighborhood that has seen a spike in growth and investment in the past few years. Brewerytown Houses Nestled between the Schuylkill River and 25th stree...
Posted on Sep 18, 2017
Houwzer Co-Founder and CEO Celebrated at Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards. We’re excited to announce that Mike Maher has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce! Each year, the prestigious Excellence Awards recognize the people and companies th...
Posted on Sep 05, 2017
GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA Glenside is small suburb in Montgomery County, PA. Straddling Cheltenham and Abington townships, Glenside is quaint and compact at just 1.3 square miles. GLENSIDE NEIGHBORS With a population of ~7,900, Glenside is a close knit as a community gets. According to one Glenside fa...