Is Now the Time to Buy in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County Market Update By Jennifer Riner, Trulia While  home buyers across the U.S. feel priced out of some markets, some counties near big metro areas offer affordable options. Although inventory is dropping in the starter-home segment, not all markets are responding with rising prices. Take Montgomery County just north of Philadelphia. Within the starter-home segment, …

What Can You Afford As a ‘Middle-Class’ Buyer in Philadelphia?

Today's Wall Street Journal offers an interesting look at home affordability around the U.S. Not surprisingly, the most affordable cities are located in the Midwest and South, with Akron, Dayton and Toledo leading the list. The data are from a study conducted by Trulia.com. If living in a mid-size Midwest city doesn't excite you, Chicago …