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📊 Philadelphia Metro Housing Market Update — January 2026 🏡
The new year is already showing a clear theme: strong price growth + limited inventory across the Philadelphia region.
Despite mortgage rates dropping to their lowest level since September 2022, buyer activity remains softer than last year:
• Closed sales: 3,621 — down 8.6% YoY
• New pending sales: lower than last year
• Active listings: up 8.4% YoY, now just over 10,000
• Inventory: still about half of pre‑pandemic levels
• Median days on market: up to 26 days, giving buyers a bit more breathing room
• Median sale price: $380,000, up 6.4% YoY — proof that constrained supply continues to fuel price strength
Even with shifting conditions, this remains a seller‑leaning market in much of the Philadelphia metro. Buyers have more time and negotiating space, but well‑priced homes are still moving.
If you're planning a move in 2026 — buying, selling, or just exploring your options — I’m here to guide you with data‑driven strategy and local expertise.
📞 Michael Borichewski, Realtor® RE/MAX
Call or text: 215‑767‑3551

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🏡 Gen Z & the Homeownership Hurdle 🏡
Why is buying a home harder than ever for Gen Z?

📉 58% of Gen Z renters have saved less than $10,000 for a down payment.
💸 With the average home price in Montgomery County, PA at $450,000, a traditional 20% down payment means coming up with $90,000—a steep climb for first-time buyers juggling rent and student loans.

But here's the good news...
✨ You don’t need $90,000 to buy a home. You don’t even need $9,000.
✅ I specialize in helping new homebuyers purchase with NO MONEY DOWN.
📲 Text me at 215-767-3551 to schedule your appointment.
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📊 Market Update ✨ The latest data shows steady improvement across key indicators:

📝 New purchase contracts are rising compared to last year

👀 Showings remain modestly higher

💲 Price growth continues to slow

🏡 Overall, the market is demonstrating resilience and stability heading into mid‑November, with buyers benefiting from more balanced pricing trends