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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal banking and consumer protection agencies on Monday announced updated dollar thresholds that will change how certain mortgage loans and consumer credit transactions are regulated in 2026, …
Mortgage Appraisal Rules Shift in 2026 as Federal Agencies Raise Loan Thresholds Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Homebuyers across Chester County are spending months searching for the right house, only to risk overpaying for it by taking the first mortgage offer they receive. …
One Rate Quote Could Cost Chester County Buyers Thousands—and Fewer Homes Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market remained resilient in November 2025, showing steady prices and fast sales even as national trends highlight a growing financial barrier preventing homeowners …
Chester County Housing Holds Firm as Mortgage Lock-In Keeps Supply Tight Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market continued to defy national cooling trends in October 2025, posting rising prices, faster sales, and a sharp jump in inventory even as …
Why Chester County Homes Keep Surging as America’s Housing Market Takes a Wild Turn Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new analysis shows that Veterans using a 0% down VA home loan can purchase a home 4.4 years sooner than buyers relying on a traditional 12% …
Veterans Unlock Homeownership Years Faster With Powerful 0% Down VA Loan Advantage Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — While homeowner equity slipped slightly nationwide in the third quarter of 2025, Chester County’s housing market remains one of the strongest in Pennsylvania, buoyed by rising …
Chester County Homeowners Hold Firm as U.S. Equity Levels Ease in 2025 Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s real estate market showed continued strength in September 2025, outpacing national trends and signaling a competitive fall season for both buyers and sellers. Closed …
Chester County Defies the Slowdown: Why Homes Are Selling Faster Than Ever Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market in 2025 is being defined by one clear trend: the dominance of cash buyers. From equity-rich homeowners and investors to second-home purchasers, …
Cash Buyers Reshape Chester County’s 2025 Housing Market Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it has guaranteed its 29 millionth home loan since the program’s creation in 1944, highlighting continued demand and growth in …
VA Marks 29 Millionth Home Loan Guarantee Since 1944 Read More
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union has formally introduced its Home Help Program, offering up to $18,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible homebuyers in majority-Black and …
ICYMI: Citadel Credit Union Launches $6 Million Homeownership Assistance Program in Philadelphia Read More