Monday, December 10, 2012

The Jumbo vs. Conforming Credit Spread

via Zillow Real Estate Research


With mortgage rates reaching another historic low, we were curious to see what the spread between the jumbo and the conforming rate was doing. As we explained in a previous post, the jumbo vs. conforming credit spread is the difference between the rates … Read the rest


Will The Government Push Home Values Over The “Fiscal Cliff”?

Limiting Mortgage Interest and Property Tax Deductions By now you have seen numerous new reports concerning the “fiscal cliff”. Many of these reports speculate that a change to the long-standing policy that allows homeowners to deduct mortgage interest payment from their income taxes could be part of the “fiscal cliff” deal. Additionally, without action, “The Mortgage Forgiveness … Read the rest


Sunday, December 9, 2012

Timothy Alexander: What is in a name?

I know this is a little off topic for my blog about Chester County Real Estate, but have you ever Goggled your name? What did you find out? I share my name, Timothy Alexander, with all these interesting gentlemen.


Timothy Alexander…



  • The former drummer for the rock band Primus

  • County

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Video: This Month in Real Estate (US) December 2012




This Month in Real Estate (US) December 2012

http://www.kw.com According to KW research, most sellers put their house on the market because of one or more of the following factors … A desire to move so they could upgrade or “move up” to a bigger house or a house in … Read the rest


8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®

REALTOR®Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here’s why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.



  1. Navigate a complicated

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Ignore the Man Behind the Curtain

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Please ignore this post. An analytics company I am using requires I post this code within my blog to prove ownership. There are less obvious ways, but this is how they do it.… Read the rest


Monday, December 3, 2012

Does Moving Up Make Sense?

Does Moving Up Make Sense?These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, it’s a sign that you may be ready to move.



  1. Have you built substantial equity in your current home? Look at

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