Home Flips Up; Profit Margin Drops
Flippers in commonwealth cities were very successful though. In Pittsburgh, flippers saw 154.2% return on investment, while in Philadelphia, flippers saw a 100% ROI.
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How Student Loan Debt Is Impacting Buyers
Twenty-nine percent of respondents with student loan debt reported it has impacted their ability to purchase a home, while 15% said it has limited their ability to rent alone or change their living circumstances.
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“Will I Ever Own?” Renters Express Fear About Never Being Able to Buy
Nearly 90% of Americans said they would rather own a home than rent, but 48% of renters said they are afraid they will never be able to take that step and buy.
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Exton Named One of the Best “Family-Friendly” Suburbs in the U.S.
“There are excellent biking, running and walking trails, beautiful parks of all sizes and styles, municipalities that are attentive to great activities of all types for residents and visitors, vibrant shopping, dining, services, good train service, access to major routes and, of course, a variety of wonderful housing. It’s a great place to be,” said Kathy McQuilkin, a past PAR president who works in the area.
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Share of First-Time Buyers Falls, Properties Still Moving Quickly
Despite a decrease in competition, homes are still seeing 4.5 offers on average, and properties are still moving quickly off of the market, they typically last 17 days, compared to 22 days a year ago.
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Appliances: Should You Fix or Replace?
Three-quarters of people would rather try to fix something themselves to save money, but that sometimes leads to failure, injury and even breakups.
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Now Is the Best Time to Buy, Experts Say
According to a realtor.com® analysis, the period between Sept. 12 and Oct. 17 is the best time to buy a home in the U.S.
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Triple Play Registration Open
The early bird registration rate is only $89 if you sign up online before Oct. 15.
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Pottsville Named the Most Affordable Metro in the U.S.
“Pottsville is a great place to live, as is all of Schuylkill County in general,” said Realtor® Erica Ramus. “Our affordable housing prices and proximity to so many large cities combine to make it a super bedroom community.”
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Smart Home Devices: Are They Worth It?
Nearly 70% of consumers said they use their smart home device more than they anticipated, with 59% using at least one particular feature more than they had expected. Overall, 71% said they found the smart home devices more beneficial than they had originally anticipated.
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