• 19 Fall Festivals in Philly and the ‘Burbs This Weekend

    Fall Festivals Autumn is officially here, and there is no shortage of things to do in Philadelphia this weekend! The area is celebrating 19 fall festivals and events this weekend. Here are the three that we’ll definitely be checking out: Ambler will be home to the Ambler Oktoberfest this Saturday, complete with a beer garden,…

  • New Home Sales Hit 7-Year High

    The August stats are in, and new home sales have risen considerably! Americans purchased 552,000 single family homes last month, which is 6% higher than the month prior. The popularity of new construction is also evident in Greater Philadelphia, as an abundance of custom single-family homes and private subdivisions have sprung up all around the…

  • Rental Prices Continue to Outpace Home Prices

    Thinking about becoming an investor? That’s probably not such a bad idea, according to some of the most recent real estate data. The most recent month reported, August, shows rental prices continue to outpace home prices. Home values climbed 3.3% year-over-year in the month of August, while rental prices jumped 3.8%. While 0.5% may not…

  • Philly Named Among Top Cities for Beer Lovers!

    Beer lovers, rejoice! Philadelphia was named one of the nation’s top cities for beer lovers by Travel & Leisure Magazine — and for good reason! The City of Brotherly Love is home to many prominent breweries, popular beer gardens, and seasonal Oktoberfests. Image via visitphilly.com Plus, did you know that Cory McDonald of 5 O’clock Brew Company…

  • School Districts : Best Bang for Your Buck

    Unfortunately, it’s no secret that you often have to shell out a pretty penny to live in one of the state’s top-performing districts. But did you know that there are quite a few local school districts that consistently rank among the top in the state and offer affordable home prices? It’s true! Here are our favorite…

  • Mortgage Rates Stabilize After Fed Decision

    Mortgage rates have stabilized, after rates dipped last week following the Federal Reserve’s decision to defer a rate hike. While the Fed cannot directly affect the private mortgage market, it is a large indicator of mortgage rate movement. Without the Federal Reserve increasing the interest rate, mortgage rates are expected to remain largely stable for…