• Why You Might Need Enhanced Title Insurance

    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…

  • November Events in Philadelphia

    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…

  • Why Did Mortgage Applications Drop 3.5%?

    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…

  • Top 3 Reasons to Love A Mid-Century Ranch

    Mid-century ranch homes are more popular than ever, and it’s no surprise why! Popularized in the 1950s and 1960s in California by architect Joseph Eichler, mid-century ranch homes are influenced by Scandinavian style and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.  These homes are often relatively affordable, tucked away in beautiful wooded areas, and feature stunning…

  • Easy & Fun DIY Chandelier with Stephanie Newcomb

    Stephanie Newcomb is EveryHome’s expert of all things creative, so it’s no surprise that she managed to take an old chandelier from drab to fab in a couple of easy steps. If you don’t have one of these brass chandeliers in your basement or your parents’ attic, be sure to head to your local thrift…

  • The Top Trends in New Home Construction

    New home construction is hot, hot, hot! Builders across the country are reporting higher levels of home sales and we can expect to see even more new communities in the spring of 2016.  Here’s what we’ll likely see: Brand new homes are actually getting (slightly) smaller. This one seems hard to believe, but the average new single-family…