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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The U.S. real estate market is experiencing seismic shifts as monthly housing costs hit an all-time high, deterring would-be buyers. According to Redfin’s recent analysis, mortgage …
A Deep Dive into Record-High Housing Costs and Their Impact on Chester County Read More
The housing market’s expected end-of-summer slowdown arrived with a pleasant surprise for home shoppers. According to the latest market report from Zillow®, August saw an uptick in new listings, offering …
Zillow Analysis: Late-Summer Slowdown Brings More Options for Homebuyers Read More
When it comes to managing personal finances, the question often arises: “Should I pay off my mortgage early?” The idea of being free from monthly mortgage payments is undoubtedly attractive, …
The Great Debate: To Pay Off or Not? Exploring the Opportunity Cost of Early Mortgage Payment Read More
Although mortgage rates are inching down from their recent peak, housing affordability isn’t improving much, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. With the median …
Low Mortgage Applications, High Prices: A Tale of Demand and Supply Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The $18.4 million mortgage loan subsidy fund established by Philadelphia’s former top home mortgage lender, Trident Mortgage Company, as part of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s major …
PA Attorney General’s Redlining Settlement Kickstarts Mortgage Assistance Programs with Trident Mortgage Company Read More
A warmer-than-normal housing market is showing signs of a typical late-summer seasonal cooldown, according to the latest Zillow® market report.1 Competition is still strong, with inventory hitting new lows for this …
Housing Market: Summer Slowing Down, Buyers Gain Bargaining Power Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued an order against ACI Worldwide and one of its subsidiaries, ACI Payments, for improperly initiating approximately $2.3 billion in unlawful mortgage payment …
CFPB Slaps ACI Worldwide with $25M Penalty for Improper Mortgage Transactions Read More
Did know that nearly one in three people believe they have better chances of stumbling upon Bigfoot than saving enough to live comfortably in retirement? This surprising statistic comes from …
What’s More Realistic, Bigfoot or a Secure Retirement? Read More
Building a budget can be the key to achieving financial stability and balance. By creating a plan for your income and expenses, you can make confident decisions about how to …
How to Build a Budget that Works for You Read More
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently published for feedback a draft update to its requirements for insuring mortgages on single-family homes with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The proposal adds additional …
New FHA Proposal to Open Up Mortgage Options for Accessory Dwelling Units Read More