Mortgage rates recently reached their highest level since May 2017 according to Bankrate.com. The average 30-year fixed rate home loan is 4.20%, and it’s expected to continue climbing into the busy spring months. The 15-year fixed rate mortgage has already increased to 3.62%. Despite these higher rates, the total number of mortgage applications is increasing. …
The world’s foremost color authority, Pantone, recently announced the 2018 Color of the Year! This year’s hue is “Ultra Violet,” a bold and eye-catching shade of purple. As Pantone explains, the chosen color is “inventive and imaginative, Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come. As for the meaning of this purple hue,…
Characterized by sleek, clean lines, oversized windows, flat roofs, and open floorplans, contemporary homes are a popular choice for the artistic, modern buyer. We’ve narrowed the list of local contemporary homes to our very favorites in Montgomery County: This incredible contemporary masterpiece in scenic Salford is luxury treehouse living at its finest! And with over 5600…
Good news for Philadelphians who are sick of skyrocketing rental prices! The City of Brotherly Love was recently named the third best buyer’s market in the nation by Owners.com. The study’s researchers evaluated the nation’s largest markets to determine where buyers could expect to find affordable housing with less competition. Boston, New York, and Chicago…
One of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhoods, Pennsport is a thriving community on the Delaware River in South Philly. The area is known for it’s many bars and restaurants, and it’s also home of the Mummers! A few of our local favorites include Federal Donuts, Moonshine Philly, 2nd Street Brewhouse, and Grindcore House (the best –…
It’s no secret that selling your home can be stressful, but the process can be made easier with proper planning (and an amazing EveryHome agent!). In Greater Philadelphia, the busy spring market begins in early March, and the peak month for showings and offers tends to be April and early May. As a result, we…