May 25, 2011
Philadelphia Real Estate Sales Slip In April Existing-home sales dipped 0.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.05 million in April and down 12.9% from the 5.8 million pace one year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. NAR said home sales were elevated in late spring of late spring of last year because of the expiring home […]
May 20, 2011
According to a Philly.com article 600 N. Broad will host new Stephen Starr, Marc Vetri and Joe Volpe Restaurants: With about five months until the projected opening, here’s an update on the mega-dining project coming to 600 N. Broad St., former home of Wilkie Buick, as part of Eric Blumenfeld’s $43 million commercial-residential redevelopment. The venture will include Stephen Starr, Marc […]
May 17, 2011
Hunting For Philadelphia Real Estate – What to Do Before You Start House Hunting Now is a great time to consider buying a home in the Philadelphia region. Whether you’re relocating, purchasing a vacation house or looking to become a homeowner for the first time, there are certain things you need to do before you even begin to look for […]
May 17, 2011
Philadelphia Real Estate Outperforming Last Year By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors According to the NAR chief economist, Lawrence Yun Home sales are on track to outperform last year, even though the market doesn’t have the benefit of the home buyer tax credit. He said this is thanks to sustained economic growth, the slowly recovering jobs picture, and […]
May 14, 2011
Philadelphia Real Estate Home Buyer and Seller Report Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors 83 Percent of Home Buyers Value Agent Services; Role of Internet Increases for Home Buyers and Sellers, According to PF & R Survey Prudential Fox & Roach home buyer and seller profile offers insights to consumer behavior in the Greater Philadelphia Area While the internet […]
April 25, 2011
Kevin Gillen Philadelphia Real Estate Q1 2011 Commentary Philadelphia’s Decline in House Values Slows Significantly in Q1. House prices decline 1.3% in 2011 Q1. April 25, 2011: Following several consecutive quarters of sharp price declines, the Philadelphia housing market appeared to have tapped the brakes this past winter. The typical Philadelphia home fell in value by an average of 1.3% […]
April 21, 2011
Buying Philadelphia Foreclosures and Philadelphia REO The economy is improving overall and, as a result, some bright sports are showing up in the real-estate market. However, the foreclosure spike, which began around the same time the recession did, isn’t a distant memory just yet. In many areas, foreclosures have even encroached into some key cities that were formerly thought to […]
April 21, 2011
Philadelphia Real Estate Home Value – How to Raise your Home’s Value Given today’s buyer’s market, it’s important for sellers to be aware of certain market trends in order to pique the interest of buyers. In conjunction, it’s equally as important for sellers to be cognizant of their own home’s market value, a concern for many current sellers. Whether planning […]
April 21, 2011
What to Consider When Making an Offer on Philadelphia Real Estate By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors When buying a home, buyers want to avoid paying more than they have to, but may need to juggle some numbers in order to reach an amount that seems fair to both parties. Deciding what to offer a seller for their […]