Real Estate Blog | Houwzer (6)

Bella Vista Neighborhood Guide

Posted on Mar 14, 2023

Located in the heart of Philadelphia is the historical, diverse neighborhood of Bella Vista. The name "Bella Vista" means "beautiful view" in...
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Should I Wait to Buy a House? What a Higher Mortgage Rate Means

Posted on Mar 03, 2023

Mortgage rates have been on a journey this year - and it’s the sort of journey that makes buyers very wary of entering the market. Many are waiting,...
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How Much to Offer on a House (and the problems with low balling)

Posted on Feb 07, 2023

List price and sale price are two different things - and that’s due in part to your initial offer on a home.
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What Do Home Inspectors Look For? Expert Realtors Weigh In

Posted on Jan 20, 2023

Home inspections are an integral part of the homebuying process. Hundreds of buyers opted out of the inspection contingency during the low-interest...
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What is a House Title? (how you know you really own your house)

Posted on Jan 18, 2023

A title is an important part of buying a home, but it’s not something that homebuyers (and even homeowners) completely understand.
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9 Hidden Costs to Buying a Home (and what you'll pay)

Posted on Jan 04, 2023

According to a recent Bankrate survey, about 20% of millennials are unhappy with their home purchases due to the unexpected costs of buying a home...
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Is the Housing Market Going to Crash in 2023? Don't Hold Your Breath: Here's Why

Posted on Dec 20, 2022

Is it time to swoop in and gobble up properties after they drop in value? The question of whether or not the housing market is going to crash in 2023...
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Houwzer's Mortgage Guide: All the Basics, Explained

Posted on Dec 16, 2022

For homebuyers who can’t afford to buy their home in cash, a mortgage is a necessity. Yet despite a mortgage being one of the most important...
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Buying a House in NJ: Everything You Need to Know