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Residential markets in Philadelphia, PA and its surrounding suburbs tend to be more conservative. Our local market has seen its share of price increases over the past couple of years however, at a lower rate than other parts of the country. We are not insulated from downward market conditions, but a more controlled upswing often […]

People are often asked what town they live in. In the Philadelphia suburbs, this question is more difficult than it appears. How this question is answered can have a large impact on the appraisal of your home. Pennsylvania is divided into 67 counties. The role of the county includes services such as law enforcement, judicial […]

For this market overview I will get even more local. One of the key factors driving suburban residential real estate markets is the school district they are located in. I will examine the Colonial School District. Communities located in this district include: Plymouth Meeting, Conshohocken, Lafayette Hill, and portions of Flourtown and Fort Washington. The […]