Fishtown Shows Strong Growth in Q2 2020 Fishtown Market Update 2020. Following previous trends, Fishtown continues to put up strong numbers in the housing market despite COVID scares. While many were worried that the market would suffer, buyers and sellers are still making moves. Inventory Remains Low As of today June15th, 2020, there are 188 single family houses for sale in the 19125 zip code. This zip encompasses some of East Kensington and Old Richmond but it’s important to look …
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Buyer’s Market vs Seller’s Market – Where are We and Where are we Going? Many have felt the effects of COVID-19 on the local real estate market. While no one is 100% sure where this all leads, there is some consensus among professionals. I’m here to share that information today but first it’s important to understand what a buyer’s market vs a seller’s market is. You’ve heard the terms before and most know them simply as favoring one versus the …
How Real Estate is Changing to Deal with COVID-19 There’s no denying that the COVID-19 virus is taking its toll on every industry right now, especially the travel and hospitality industries, but as a lot of household purchases have moved to online sales, is the market ready for the same to happen to purchasing a house? Virtual tours are gaining popularity right now and I think they are a great way to begin the process of house hunting in the …
Can you Save Money by Going Directly to the Listing Agent? Some buyers out there think that they can save a lot of money by not having their own representation and purchasing directly from the Listing Agent of a house that they are interested in. The thought is that they can get an edge on negotiations since the listing agent is doing “less work” and can thus reduce their commission. Does this work and can you save money? It sounds …
