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The pandemic has brought about significant shifts in the American housing landscape, with a new Zillow® report revealing a narrowed gap between Black and white renting families who could comfortably …
Pandemic Narrows Racial Gap in Homeownership Readiness, Yet Significant Disparities Persist Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) have jointly announced an increase in the 2024 threshold for …
Federal Agencies Announce Increase in 2024 Threshold for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans Read More
Despite mortgage rates reaching a 23-year peak and the usual seasonal slowdown, buyer demand remains robust due to low inventory levels, as revealed in Zillow’s recent market report. The report …
Buyer Demand Holds Steady Amid Rising Rates and Inventory Recovery, According to Zillow Report Read More
In a recent study, Zillow Research has revealed that millions of people, particularly Black families, are unable to become homeowners due to a lack of credit access. This forces them …
Zillow Research Highlights Credit Insecurity Barrier to Homeownership, Particularly for Black Families Read More
According to the Realtor.com® October Monthly Housing Trends Report, home prices remained relatively stable year over year despite the ongoing inventory crunch. The number of homes actively for sale decreased …
October Housing Trends Report: Inventory Rises Amid High Mortgage Rates, Home Prices Remain Stable Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry joined a coalition of 50 Attorneys General this week to announce a $10 million settlement with ACI Worldwide, a payment processor whose testing error in …
$2 Billion Unauthorized Withdrawals: ACI Worldwide Settles with Attorneys General in Landmark Payment Processor Error Case Read More
Home values across the United States saw a slight decline in September, according to the most recent market report from Zillow®. This comes as potential homebuyers grapple with the highest …
Home Values Take a Dip in September: Is This the Start of a New Trend? Read More
The cost of living in Chester County is almost 20% higher than the national average. From June 1, 2023, to October 11, 2023, the median home price in Chester County …
A Way to Make Buying a Home In Chester County Affordable for First Time Buyers Read More
ATTOM, a curator of property data, released its U.S. Home Affordability Report for the third quarter of 2023, revealing a concerning trend in housing affordability. The report shows that median-priced …
US Home Affordability Hits 16-Year Low, Report Shows Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — In a startling revelation from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage, home purchases fell through at the highest rate in nearly a year this past August. …
National Real Estate Market Sees Highest Rate of Failed Home Purchases in Nearly a Year: Implications for Chester County Read More