Christine W. Perry, Realtor

East Norriton community Day - right now!

House of Christine (doll house my dad made when I was little)

It's happy hour here at Norristown First Friday! Cheers

Today marks my official 20th anniversary of being a licensed real estate agent. Wow, I can't believe it! I still love my job!

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Christine Perry | For Creative Real Estate Solutions I've been licensed in PA since 2004, servicing buyers and sellers of residential homes in the Philly area. I previously worked as an admin for a marketing and advertising firm, and recently I obtained a Specialty Certificate in Marketing and Management. I've learned the importance of and many tips f...

Here's another, shorter take on the trend. I like this graph 😄

Mortgage Rates Decline to 6.35%, Lowest in 16 Months The Freddie Mac rate for a 30-year mortgage declined slightly by 0.03 percentage points to 6.46% this week as the financial market is waiting for Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on the central bank’s upcoming monetary policy on Friday.

Mortgage rates are coming down! Great article explaining the cost of purchasing a home with a mortgage at current rates. It's a long read, but accurate and well-written. Contact me with questions!

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased for the second week in a row and remains at its lowest level in more than a year, good news for prospective homebuyers facing home prices near all-time highs. The rate fell to 6.35% from 6.46% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ag...

Yesterday's Adopt-a-Road litter pick-up was a great success! thank you to all the volunteers. We collected 6 bags of trash on the 6 blocks of Stanbridge st, Norristown. If you would like to take part in future events, please contact me!

Ready to welcome you to the Springer Realty booth! Stop by Bridgeport River Market (in front of Frosty Falls) Sunday 8/11, 10am to noon. Free Caricatures! Annamarie from Financial Access with be on hand. Fun contest to win $50 Home Depot card and more!

Today's rate sheet from my brokerage's affiliated lender, Foxtrot Mortgage. Looking good! Also, buyers, if you are concerned about cash on hand for closing costs, which now may include your agent's fee, talk to me about 100% financing options!

Mortgage rates plunges yesterday! Common buyers, let's go! More drops expected next month.

Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in over a year Mortgage rates dropped below 6.5%, Freddie Mac reported Thursday, marking the lowest average rate on a 30-year loan in more than a year.

Good article from Realtor.com comparing the cost of buying a house to cost of having and raising a child, and commenting on the greater ability of D***S (dual income no kids) couples to buy a home, but their greater reluctance to, compared to families with kids.

The Cost of Raising Kids vs. Buying a Home: Why the American Dream Isn't Just for D***s While many Americans dream of buying a home where they can raise a family, some may wonder: Can I actually afford both a house and kids?

I just adopted 5 blocks of Stanbridge St in Norristown, PA and the sign went up today! As a homeowner, active community member, and Realtor, I care about this town. Next litter pick-up is August 24th. All are invited to join Christine's Clean-up Team. Would you like to be contacted about helping out? (No need to press No.)

Hey Businesswomen in and around Norristown, come join me tomorrow at 6pm for informal networking and socializing at the exciting new venue in Norristown called El Jefe (The Boss). Free. Rsvp using link. El Jefe is a Mexican restaurant and bar with arcade games, axe throwing and music. Sponsored by Montco Media

WomenConnecting After-Five Networking Event Come join us for an evening of networking and connecting with amazing women after work hours on July 24th!

Another productive litter clean up in downtown Norristown yesterday with my fellow members of Rotaract Norristown This one was E. Main St btw Dekalb and Walnut (3 blocks). About 5 trash bags later, we were pretty proud of ourselves.

KEEP NORRISTOWN BEAUTIFUL Adopt-a-Road program Street cleanup on Main Street yesterday, sponsored by Rotaract Norristown

If you are considering a move to Florida, you may be making a smart decision price-wise, but can you stand the heat and other weather threats? Prices are actually dropping in cities like Tampa and other FL cities. Worst places to buy? no surprise, California and good old NYC.

America's 10 Best (and Worst) Cities for First-Time Homebuyers: Prepare To Be Surprised WalletHub compiled a list of the best cities for first-time homebuyers—as well as the cities they will likely want to avoid.

If you own a building in the center of the Municipality of Norristown that needs a facelift, you may be able to get some $$$ to help with the renovations!

Norristown has allocated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Plan (SLFRF) funds for grants to upgrade and preserve the façade of historic structures.

The primary target location is in the area bound by Markley Street in the west, Walnut Street in the east, Marshall Street in the north and the Schuylkill River on the south and/or be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Grants of up to $10,000.00 will be awarded on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

If interested in this program, you can contact the Planning & Municipal Development by:
Calling 610-270-0450
In person: Municipal Hall (2nd Floor) 235 E. Airy St. Norristown, PA 19401
Online: www.norristown.org (Choose Departments, select Planning & Municipal Development, select Programs, and lastly select the Historic Façade Improvement Program)

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