Real Estate Ramblings

We're supposed to be headed out of the great recession right? The worst of the housing market is behind us right? That's the general story coming from the media lately, and to a large extent I agree. Foreclosure rates are gradually creeping down in most areas as banks streamline their systems for...

According to this article in today's Philadelphia Inquirer, there is some Miami/Vegas style drama going down with yet another Philadelphia condo building. This time the financial distress involves the highly visible, newly constructed 10 Rittenhouse Square building that's still receiving finishin...

Powelton Village and Northern Liberties are two neighborhoods that are very popular with many buyers in Philadelphia, especially first-time buyers and those looking for a real sense of community within the city. This weekend is a great time to get to know either neighborhood and hear some great m...

According to this article purchase-money (as opposed to refinance) mortgage applications last week were at their lowest level since December of 1996. If you just woke up from a five year nap and read that you might think interest rates had soared up to the double-digits, but surprise, interest ra...