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This is What $200,000 Will Buy You in the Phila Suburbs
This picturesque town of Kennett Square in southern Chester County offers plenty of modest, move-in ready two or three bedroom townhomes. The majority of single homes start around $300,000, but occasionally a fixer-upper will hit the market for a more affordable price – and they tend to be a great value! Pictured: 183 Cambridge Circle, Kennett Square …
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Spotlight On: Central Bucks School District
One of the most popular school districts in the region, Central Bucks is a large, award-winning district serving nearly 20,000 students! Central Bucks routinely scores in the top ten districts in the state for achievement-based test scores, and it’s powerhouse athletic program has even produced a number of professional athletes. The district serves the Doylestown…
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How Long Will it Take to Sell Your Home?
If you’re planning on selling your home in 2017, you might be wondering how long the process is expected to take. Currently, the average home across the nation is on the market for approximately 65 days before going under contract with a buyer, although this length of time can vary greatly! In general, homes sell quickly…
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Mortgage Rates Tick Slightly Higher
Lenders across the nation reported a slight increase in mortgage rates on Monday, January 17th. The average 30-year fixed rate loan jumped 4 basis points this week to 4.04%, while the average 15-year fixed rate loan climbed to 3.19%. Following November’s election, mortgage rates surged nearly half of a percent higher, but appear to have stabilized…
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Is Your Home or Neighborhood a “Seasonal Sale”?
Some homes have a good chance of selling any time of the year, whereas other homes sell more easily during the spring and summer months. As EveryHome agent and home-flipping guru Jen Kuznits explains, “If you buy a 4-bedroom home in a good school district, with higher taxes, you will typically have a much harder time selling it if…
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The Pros and Cons of New Construction Homes
Do you prefer the customizable, shiny “newness” of a brand new house? Or would you rather move into a character-filled and quaint pre-existing home? According to a survey by Trulia, approximately 41% of homebuyers prefer new construction if the costs were the same, whereas only 21% prefer an existing home, and 38% reported no preference….