Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent signs that inflation is cooling, and the job market is slowing down. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, said: “They’re ready to […]

You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing. But here’s the thing you really need to know – expert advice from a trusted real estate agent is priceless, now more than ever. […]

Dear 2023, You’ve been a wild ride. And by wild, I mean Six Flags Kingda Ka 5 G-force please-get-me-off-of-this-thing-alive wild. When you should’ve slowed down by typical seasonal norms, you took off like a crazed banshee. When you should have been white-hot turbocharged by those same norms, you creaked to a cricket-chirping drip. So long, […]

The public (and most Realtors, for that matter) have always assumed that once the cashmere scarves and puffy down jackets come out, the real estate market goes into a bear-like hibernation until the spring thaw. A close look at the numbers, though, tells a very different story. In 2022, for example, although Philadelphia-area sales were […]

I won’t venture to guess where residential mortgage rates will be in 6, 9, or 12 months or beyond. Nor will I pretend to fully understand the tangled spiderweb of datapoints that factor into when or why mortgage rates change. What I will do, though, is offer a different perspective on today’s interest rate environment: […]

Philly has long been known for its rich history, fanatical sports fans (E-A-G-L-E-S!), and (of course) the iconic Philly cheesesteak. But to locals, Philly is also home to a treasure trove of culinary thrills. Here are 5 of my favorite East Passyunk must-visits: The Dutch Situated opposite the infamous Singing Fountain, The Dutch offers breakfast, […]