Design and Décor: What’s Trending
The pandemic has caused everyone to cast a critical eye on how well their home functions and looks. Recent research by Houzz illustrates trending designs and how people may be investing their home upgrade dollars. It compared searches on Houzz from April to June of 2021 to the same period last year and found a dramatic […]
Millennials Compromise on Home Must-haves, Possibly Making Selling Your Home Less Stressful
Not long ago, the perception was that Millennial buyers wanted move-in-ready houses. That placed a burden on sellers who felt like they had to invest considerable time and money to sell their homes. New research by Real Estate Witch (https://www.realestatewitch.com/2022-millennial-home-buyer-report/) suggests that Millennials, facing inventory shortages and stiff competition for homes, are compromising on their […]
Kitchen Design: What’s Out?
Who doesn’t like those what’s in and what’s out lists? They’re especially helpful when you’re making home renovation decisions or tweaking your design in anticipation of selling your home. Forbes talked with home industry experts, including interior designers, a real estate broker, and an HGTV personality, to identify 12 kitchen design trends on the way out […]
Top Investment Mistakes to Avoid
If inflation and a chilly stock market are making you nervous about the viability of your long-term financial plan, you’re not alone. Even millionaires say they’re feeling pinched, and some no longer feel confident that they’re prepared for retirement, according to “The Million Dollar Question,” a global survey by Natixis Investment Managers. Some millionaires, 35% […]
Hot Home Trend: Colorful Appliances
It’s another way to spice up an all-white kitchen without paint. Stainless steel still dominates in kitchen appliances, but manufacturers are daring to dream in different colors. Your choices are growing, from colorful refrigerators and cooktops to coffee makers and mixers. KitchenAid offers oven ranges in colors like Yellow Pepper, Misty Blue, Scorched Orange, and […]
Flexible Financing: The Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages in Today’s Economy
Understanding the nuances of various mortgage options is crucial for prospective homeowners and investors alike. Among these options, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) stand out as a flexible financing tool that aligns with the dynamic nature of today’s economy. This article delves into the intricate world of ARMs, shedding light on their growing popularity, particularly for those […]
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Not Only Is Philly Affordable — It’s Also Trendy
East Passyunk Avenue, South Philly’s main drag for shopping and dining, is just one of the places that make Philadelphia one of the “10 Trendiest Cities in the Country Where You Can Still Afford to Buy a Home.” | Photo: K. Kelly for Visit PhiladelphiaEven as some observers of the Philly real estate market worry […]
Overbrook Neighborhood
When you watch The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and hear Will Smith sing “West Philadelphia, born and raised,” you can thank the Overbrook neighborhood for inspiring the oft-repeated line. Overbrook anchors an end of the Main Line, an old commuter railroad corridor that gave rise to distinguished suburban communities in the early 20th century. “The […]
Harrowgate Neighborhood
Composing a small section of Philadelphia’s River Wards, Harowgate is an old, densely packed city neighborhood poised for a comeback. While the neighborhood suffered from decades of deindustrialization and abandonment, the affordable housing prices and rents started attracting recent college graduates and young people about 10 years ago. Michael Cohen, a Philadelphia native and real […]
