Nestled along the Delaware River in gorgeous Bucks County, New Hope is a charming, trendy, and walkable borough with lots to see and do! In addition to plenty of restaurants (we especially love The Landing, Karla’s, Marsha Brown’s, and Cafe Blue Moose), New Hope is a popular spot for art and theatre lovers. The borough…
May is a wonderful month at the South Jersey Shore. Time to open up the windows and let the sea breezes “drift” in. There are more pre-season options for dining and shopping as Mother’s Day weekend approaches. Seasonal beach tags are available for pick-up. The weather is great for bike riding, beach strolling, board walking…
While many buyers are eager to obtain a home inspection, we’re occasionally asked if it’s required. This is especially true when buyers are purchasing new construction homes or properties that appear to be in great shape. The short answer is that home inspections aren’t required (unless you’re receiving an FHA loan, in which a very…
The real estate market is hot in Greater Philadelphia, and competition is fierce among buyers in many suburban neighborhoods. It’s especially tough for buyers who have a home to sell, as many sellers are less likely to accept offers with a home sale contingency. However, there are options for these buyers, and one of them is…
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…
It’s official: Homes are selling at their fastest pace since Redfin began tracking sales seven years ago. And due to the fierce competition among buyers for homes, prices have also increased by 7.5% since this time last year. In such a competitive market, how can a buyer get ahead? Escalation clauses just might be a home…
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…
EveryHome is pleased to be offering a number of home buying seminars aimed especially for first time buyers. Along with our preferred lenders, we’ll be covering topics including mortgage pre-approvals, meeting with agents and scheduling home tours, and submitting offers. EveryHome co-founder and co-owner Katie Kennedy and Tom Howell of Marathon Mortgage will be offering a First…
If you’re planning to tour a few homes this weekend, you just may want to bring along your checkbook. Homes are selling faster than they have in nearly a decade, which is largely due to the number of homes for sale being at their lowest level in nearly twenty years. In fact, a number of…
It’s open house season! The busy time of year for real estate is well underway as we enter the warmer spring months, and chances are there will be plenty of opportunities to tour new listings at open houses. In addition to learning about the home, attending an open house is also a great time to meet with…
Making an offer on a home is a personal decision that considers a variety of factors, including budget, perceived value of the home, and competition from other buyers. Of course, there’s no “right answer” when it comes to understanding the best offer price, but it’s important to consider the current market situations to determine what may…
U.S. News and World Report ranks the nation’s top high schools each year, and a number of Philadelphia-area schools were ranked among the nation’s and state’s best. The trusted ranking and analysis company evaluated data including graduation rates, academic excellence, and preparedness for college and careers. The Julia R. Masterman School in Philadelphia was recognized as…
If you’ve purchased multiple homes or have experience in the real estate industry, you might be familiar with the conventional wisdom that suggests buyers will save money if they settle at the end of the month. However, it’s not that simple – and many buyers may actually benefit more from closing earlier in the month….
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…