The 2009 Real Estate Survival Guide
The 2009 Real Estate Survival Guide
THE NUMBERS: Philadelphia Neighborhoods
THE NUMBERS: Main Line and Select Zip Codes
THE NUMBERS: Montgomery County
THE NUMBERS: Burlington County
THE NUMBERS: Gloucester County
So no, the Philly housing market isn’t as bleak as it could be — R.I.P., Miami — and for that, we are grateful. But relativism only goes so far when the reality is that median house prices continued to decline in 2008, and will decline, says Moody’s Economy.com senior economist Ryan Sweet, “as rising joblessness and reduction in the availability of credit hurts sales.” But, he says, there is light at the end of the tunnel (even if it won’t begin to shine until sometime in 2010) — and we’ve got ways to weather the storm until we get there. Here, your guide to navigating a treacherous market, and even a few tips for making the most of the morass.