2012 Forecast for the Economy; Cautiously optimistic

Jobs are up, and gas prices are down.  Cash registers are ringing, and house prices are back in line. But if politicians can’t get their act together, the whole show could stall out. After four years of recession and subpar growth, could 2012 be the year the U.S. economy finally snaps out of its funk?

What will 2012 bring for the housing market?

After 14 months of job gains, the economy is expected to continue its slow but determined recovery.  Here’s what else to expect in 2012 and what it means for agents and the real estate market; Delinquencies will go down, but foreclosures will go up. Fewer borrowers will fall behind on their payments next year, thanks
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Long & Foster Devon’s Sale Associate, KEVIN TOLL, Honored for November Sales

DEVON, PA – December, 2011—Janet Rubino, Vice President and Manager of Long & Foster’s Devon office is pleased to announce the top producers for the month of November.   The Top Overall Producer in sales volume is Kevin Toll. “Kevin had over $2 million dollars in sales during November”, said Rubino. “It’s a great testament to
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Multifamily Rental Units Boosts Construction

  In an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, they wrote that construction of multifamily housing units, primarily rental apartments has seen an increase in 23.5 percent, the largest increase in over 19 months. Permits, not starts, are the factor economists take to heart, because they are much better measured, are less affected by weather, and
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Relocating to Pennsylvania?

Some homeowners are saying goodbye to New Jersey and New York, to say hello to Pennsylvania.  If you are considering relocating; because of family, employment or other reasons; a few good reasons to consider Pennsylvania, especially the Main Line and counties surrounding Philadelphia include lower real estate  taxes and personal income tax. One couple who relocated to
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Philadelphia region has escaped the worst of the mortgage crisis

You might be wondering how does the Philadelphia area compare with other areas in the nation when it comes to the mortgage crisis.  Surprisingly, most of the region has escaped the worst, and is better off than the rest of the country. Currently, there are 10.7 million homeowners with mortgages,  and 22.1 percent nationwide owe
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‘Tis the season for more serious buyers

‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings, celebrations and sitting around the fireplace; but how can you make it the season to sell your home?  The right price, great online photos and staging your home are just a few… Are you interested in selling your home, but cautious about listing it during the holiday season?  Most
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Future Homebuyers; Where to begin?

To my Potential Homebuyers; Are you thinking of buying a home? Well, what are you waiting for? Let’s work together to start planning your future. I would like to help you do what I do best — find the perfect home for you and your family. Here are a couple of questions you should think
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Is your house being chased? Or chasing away buyers?

Is Your House Being “Chased”? Or Is Your House Doing The Chasing? The Market-What Matters Most: If the “market” is not “chasing” your house then it is OVERPRICED. Forget about the COMPS-if you want to sell your home in a certain time frame you must price accordingly. A house that is “Being Chased” means that
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