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The dream of owning a home in America has become significantly more expensive. Since 2020, income levels needed to comfortably afford a home have surged by 80%, outpacing the median …
Soaring Home Prices Outpace Income Growth, Redefining Affordability Read More
DOYLESTOWN, PA — As the calendar flipped to 2024, an ominous cloud loomed over the real estate market. With interest rates touching a two-decade high and inflation reaching a peak …
2024 Real Estate Market: Navigating the Stormy Seas Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) just fired a shot across the bow of companies operating comparison-shopping tools. Often accused of manipulating consumer choices, these corporations are …
Unmasking Digital Deception: CFPB Targets Unfair Practices Among Comparison-Shopping Tools Read More
In a new twist in the real estate market, listings have surged 10% year over year in the four weeks ending February 18, marking the most significant increase in two …
New Listings Surge Amid High Prices, But Buyers Hesitate as Mortgage Rates Soar Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued a statement of principles aimed at addressing potential discrimination and bias in residential property valuation practices. This move …
FFIEC Issues Principles to Address Valuation Discrimination and Bias in Residential Lending Read More
Borrowing money is often a necessary but fraught endeavor. It can be the much-needed financial lifeline or the quicksand dragging you further into a pit of debt. In rare and …
Dealing with Unreasonable Loan Conditions: A Borrower’s Guide Read More
The specter of the past can linger, casting an uneasy hue on the present. Similar to the housing market events leading up to the 2007-2008 financial crisis, the US is …
Foreclosure Surges: Is the US Housing Market on the Brink Again? Read More
Foreclosure filings in the United States have increased, demonstrating an unanticipated rise in distressed properties across the country. Property data provider ATTOM reported a 5% year-over-year and 10% month-to-month increase …
U.S. Foreclosure Filings Surge Amid Market Uncertainties Read More
As you know, interest rates have risen considerably over the past couple of years. But what does this mean to you, as a consumer and as an investor?
How Will Higher Rates Affect You? Read More Pennsylvania home sellers experience first profit decrease since 2011, despite modest price increases. ATTOM’s recent report shows a nationwide 56.5% ROI in 2023, signaling a significant shift in the market trend.
Keystone State Real Estate: Profits Slide in Home Sales After a Decade of Gains Read More