Gellman Real Estate News: February 2025

Happy New Year! As we head into the spring market, both buyers and sellers face the challenge of elevated mortgage rates, with the current 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.87%—its lowest since December but still historically high. Sellers may need to price competitively and enhance their home’s appeal

Greater Philadelphia Real Estate Market Update: January 2025

  What’s going on in the Philadelphia market? Philadelphia Metro Area: Philadelphia's real estate market is experiencing notable activity this winter. The city has been ranked as the fifth-hottest housing market in the U.S. for 2025, according to Zillow's recent forecast (PhillyVoice). This ranking

Gellman Real Estate News: January 2025

A little about me Happy New Year! Most of you have been receiving my emails for a while, but I’ve never formally introduced myself, especially to those I haven’t had the pleasure of working with yet. I’m Brad, a real estate agent with a background as a professional photographer for nearly 20 years.

Reflections on 2024 and what’s to come in 2025

Reflections on 2024: Challenges, Wins, and Lessons As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting on what has been both one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my real estate career. With shifting laws and market changes, 2024 saw some of the fewest transactions nationwide since