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2024 Quotes in Print
Housing supply is up in the Philly region, but not enough to meet demand
At the end of July, the Philadelphia metropolitan area had just over two months’ worth of housing supply. That’s not much, but it was the highest level of supply since late 2020.
August 28, 2024 via The Philadelphia Inquirer
Upper Merion: 2nd Best Place to Live for Families
Upper Merion, a Montgomery County township, was recently named the second best place to live for families by Fortune.
The ranking came after Fortune evaluated over 2,000 cities, towns, suburbs, exurbs, villages and townships with 20,000 or more residents nationwide by reviewing data across five main categories: education, resources for aging adults, general wellness, financial health and livability.
August 26, 2024 via PAR JustListed Blog
‘Insatiable demand’: Main Line real estate remains strong, agent says
RADNOR — Despite high interest rates, local Realtors say the housing market on the Main Line is in good shape. Ken Enochs, member of Tri-County Suburban Realtors, said, “The Main Line itself has historically been a coveted area.”
August 26, 2024 via Main Line Times & Suburban
Backyard Features Buyers Want Most
Curb appeal is a time-tested way to improve your home’s value, but backyards hold major value, too. A recent Zillow report found certain backyard amenities help homes sell faster and for more money. From porches to patios to features like a TV or fire pit, backyards with trendy or aesthetic features can increase buyer appeal.
Before you make expensive upgrades and overhaul your backyard completely, consider these backyard features that appeal to buyers in different regions.
August 21, 2024 via US News
The Philly-area luxury housing market sees bidding wars, strong demand, and fast sales
Philadelphia-area zip codes were among the Mid-Atlantic housing markets with the most luxury and ultra-luxury home sales this spring, according to Bright MLS.
August 12, 2024 via The Philadelphia Inquirer
Homeowner’s insurance quotes are rising fast. Here are tips for buyers and owners to cope
Even if you can afford to buy a home these days, Americans must ask themselves if they can afford to insure it. Nearly 30% of American homeowners are nervous about rising home insurance rates, according to insurance comparison site Insurify.
May 23, 2024 via USA Today