Philadelphia Real Estate One Liners July 28, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate One Liners July 28, 2011

  • National Association of Realtors reports an increase in cancellations of pending home sale contracts.  The normal rate is 4% and currently there is a 16% rate of cancellation.  (CNBC Realty Check)
  • Case-Shiller reported May home price declines in both its 10 (3.6%) and 20 (4.5%) city index.  Home prices however increased slightly for the second straight month.  (CNN Money)
  • NAR reports June Pending home sales increased 2.4% from May 2011.
  • Vinny Chase’s Entourage House in Encino, California sold for $4,200,000. (Curbed.com) (Guess this explains why the writers burned it down in the Season 8 premier)
  • The Goldtex Building located at 315 N. 12th street has received zoning approval for 163 luxury units with parking.  The property was purchased for $4,500,000 recently and I can’t figure out how the developers will make substantial money on this project. (NakedPhilly)
  • ILLUMINARE, the Italian restaurant located at 2321 Fairmount Ave in the Art Musuem Area might be closed for good. (NakedPhilly)
  • The debt ceiling debate could seriously affect homeowners if the mortgage interest deduction for personal or investment properties is reduced or discarded all together.  (Philly.com)

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Frank L. DeFazio, Esquire
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