Guest Blogger- Frank L. Defazio, Realtor & Attorney After years of representing buyers in Philadelphia I decided it was time to write a post that would give advice to anyone dipping their toe in the Philadelphia Real Estate market. The current economy has pros (low interest rates) and cons (high unemployment, shaky economy) like any other but I firmly believe that one thing holds true in any economy – the advantages of buying far outweigh renting for most people in most cities. Here is some advice that I can offer after a … [Read more...]
Title Insurance in a Stuggling Economy
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Title Insurance in a Struggling Economy Whether you’re a first time homebuyer or upgrading from your starter home in Philadelphia, closing escrow is an exciting time. In such a volatile real estate market, it’s especially important to protect your home with the proper title insurance policy underwritten by a reputable Philadelphia based title company. Although a thorough title search is part of the escrow process, there are several unforeseen problems that could crop up after closing especially in this economic climate. Over the … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Property Tax Overhaul Continues
Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessments (OPA) has mailed … [Read More...]