Home prices across the nation climbed quicker than expected in the month of March, according to S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index as reported to CNB. The average home value rose at a 5.8% annualized rate last month, While the news comes as a welcome surprise to homeowners, industry experts warn that it could spell trouble for…
The EveryHome team is so excited to announce that the website will automatically be updating every fifteen minutes! With a direct feed from the region’s MLS (Multiple Listing Service), EveryHome strives to bring you the most accurate database of listings, and ensure that our clients are among the first to see brand new homes for sale. And…
If you’ve been anxiously checking for new listings everyday and are struggling to find a home you like, you’re not alone! February’s real estate stats are in, and home sales dropped 3.7% from the previous month. While the number of home sales have risen considerably in the past couple of years, they’ve recently stalled due to…
It’s no secret that spring is the busy season in real estate, but did you know that more homes are listed in April than any other month? In fact, April 1st was the most popular day of the year to list a home in 2016, according to recent data from the National Association of Realtors. April…
Despite the heavy snow blanketing much of Delaware Valley, the busy real estate selling season is heating up. Traditionally, the market picks up following Super Bowl weekend, and this year is no exception! More and more new homes are hitting the market each day, and loan applications have increased due to borrowers buying new homes…
Homes are selling quickly thus far in 2018, and the demand for homes continues to outpace the number of listings on the market. As a result, competition is expected to be fierce among buyers in most areas, but many homes are still taking 3 months or longer to find a buyer. Here are a few…
If you’re currently in the market to buy a new home, you probably know how important it for a listing to have clear, realistic, and well-lit photos. After all, 98% of all buyers begin shopping for a home online and first impressions matter. As one real estate agent said, picture appeal is the new curb…
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…
Whenever you purchase a home, we always recommend having a home inspection performed on the home prior to settlement. In the harsh winter weather, however, there are some unique challenges and even some benefits, when it comes to winter home inspections. Certified home inspectors are trained to complete thorough inspections, even in the wintertime. Sometimes,…
If you’re “underwater” or “upside-down” on your home, you owe more than it’s worth. For example, if you still owe $220,000 on your mortgage, and your home’s approximate value (as estimated by a licensed real estate agent or appraiser) is $210,000, then you’re about $10,000 underwater. For homeowners in this situation, it’s not a big deal…
The housing markets of 2015 and 2016 enjoyed record real estate sales, skyrocketing home values, and historically-low interest rates. Now that most economic indicators suggest that the real estate market has shifted back toward normal, experts are predicting that 2017 will be a year of modest, steady growth and rising interest rates. While first-time homebuyers were originally…
September’s data was recently released, and the nation’s average home value has now surpassed the peak of the housing bubble in 2006. The closely-watched S&P Case-Shiller 20-city Index reported an increase of 5.1% from September 2015 to September 2016, an upward tick resulting in home values that the nation hasn’t seen since before the Great Recession….
If you’re in the process of selling your home, you may be wondering if it’s appropriate to decorate for the holidays. Generally speaking, we think that it’s a great idea to add a few holiday touches to your home. A festive tree, a menorah in the window, or sparkly lights around the mantle can all transform your…
It’s no secret that professionally staged homes sell faster and for more money, but unfortunately this option isn’t accessible for the vast majority of homeowners. The price of rental furniture can add up, and the time-consuming suggestions by an interior designer aren’t feasible for many sellers. That’s where Haven comes in. The dream of owners Diane Quercetti…
It’s not uncommon for both buyers and sellers to be a little confused as to how real estate agents work, when they are representing them (called “procuring cause”) and even how they get paid. Ultimately, clients should work with just one real estate agent when they’re looking to buy a home. We highly recommend meeting a few…