Sellers Realizing Higher Sale Prices with Long & Foster

According to data obtained from TreND, Pennsylvania sellers who list their home with Long & Foster are getting a sale price closer to their actual list price than any other broker. “Year to date, our sale prices in Pennsylvania are averaging 99.8% of the actual list price versus 95.6% for all other brokers”, said Art
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Three Reasons to Buy a Home Now

• Desperate sellers: The market has a surplus of foreclosed and underwater properties that both home owners and lenders are eager to unload.  If you have the patience to complete the complex process you can save a bundle. • Little competition. Most people don’t have the skills to negotiate their way through short sales and
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Don’t be blue you missed out on the tax credit, you might see more green in return if you buy now!

Now that the frenzy of the recent tax credits has passed, you might be sitting around wondering how you can possibly afford to buy a home without help from Uncle Sam. In fact, as a buyer you are now living in what many economists feel is the best possible time to buy a home-without government
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NOW is the time to buy!

When we were at the peak of the frenzy this March—everyone was hustling to take advantage of the $8000 & $6500 Government Tax credits—mortgage rates were a bit higher—approximately 5.375%. Now, the rates have dropped almost a half point; close to 4.875% on the 30 year conventional loan. This rate adjustment can have a huge
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