Long & Foster's Oct 2011 Real Estate Statistics are out for Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, York and Philadelphia Counties. Cities are also listed. For more info visit our website: http://ping.fm/E0zoW

Great article on what to consider when deciding betweeen renting or buying a home in this market. http://ping.fm/gZmEd

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell below 4 percent for just the second time in history. Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate on the 30-year fixed loan fell to 3.99 percent, down from 4 percent last week. http://ping.fm/ysAwZ

Home Prices rise for 5th straight month: http://ping.fm/pl9IU

Effective Oct 1, 2011 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lowered their conforming loan limits back to 2008 levels. Find out what that means for Jumbo mortgages. http://ping.fm/Ve9xS

Why now is the time to buy. Two key measures now suggest it's an excellent time to buy a house, either to live in for the long term or for investment income (but not for a quick flip). First, the nation's ratio of house prices to yearly rents is nearly restored to its prebubble average. Second, when mortgage rates are taken into consideration, houses are the most affordable they have been in decades. http://ping.fm/D5TSg

Thinking of Buying a Home that is a Short Sale? Great article on exactly what they are and how long they typically take to close. http://ping.fm/9TvwG