It’s no secret that the housing market continues to improve, and a recent report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that Americans are more optimistic than ever about the future of real estate. In fact, more than eight in ten Americans think that purchasing a home is a good financial decision! Additionally, 61% of renters…
This just might be the biggest real estate decision that you’ve never heard of. Even seasoned homebuyers can get confused by title insurance, and why their lender requires them to purchase it. In short, title insurance protects homeowners against any defects found in your title and acts as a “safety fence” around the biggest purchase…
The City of Brotherly Love is home to some great beer festivals in November! We’re especially excited for the Philly Beer Fest on November 21st, with over 100 brews available at the old FedEx building. The Philadelphia Museum of Art will be hosting an exceptional new exhibit, Audubon to Warhol: The Art of American Still…
Mortgage applications drop 3.5% this past week (including an adjustment made for Columbus Day) amidst fairly stable rates. The majority of these mortgage applications are buyers applying for a home loan, although a sizable portion of these applications are from homeowners looking to refinance. While higher rates are typically to blame for a decrease in mortgage…