Stacy Sanseverino, REALTOR

09/28/2026

Most of the country may be giving buyers more leverage right now, but parts of the Philadelphia region are telling a very different story.

In August, Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks Counties together were one of only five seller's markets among the 49 major U.S. markets analyzed by Redfin.

The area had roughly 7,300 buyers competing for about 5,800 sellers, reflecting demand that continues to outpace the available supply of homes. Meanwhile, Philadelphia and Delaware County combined had about 5,900 buyers and 8,900 sellers, putting that market on the buyer-friendly side.

That contrast is exactly why national housing headlines can only tell you so much. You can cross a county line and find a completely different balance between buyers and sellers.

If you're considering selling, I'd rather look at the competition and buyer activity around your home than tell you what “the market” is doing. Your neighborhood and price range are the numbers we should be paying attention to.

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09/25/2026

✨READY TO TRADE RENT FOR EQUITY?

📍3758 Genesee Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19154 | $315,000
Ready to stop renting and start building equity? This could be the place to do it. This home offers room, parking, outdoor space, and everyday convenience that make homeownership feel like a real upgrade.

- 3 beds & 2.5 baths + 2-car parking
- Central air + newly added ceiling fans & light fixtures
- Recently exposed wood floors
- Spacious recreation room for a home office, gym, playroom or entertaining space
- Large yard & patio space for dining al fresco or entertaining & relaxing

Check out the full listing and walk-through or contact me to schedule a private tour!

Stacy Sanseverino, KW Empower

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09/25/2026

“I messed up.” Funny how two words can make such a difference.

Real estate involves a lot of people working together, and occasionally someone is going to forget something or make a mistake. The same is true in a relationship.

What happens next tells you a lot about the person.

When someone owns the mistake instead of deflecting, blaming someone else, or reaching for an excuse, it becomes so much easier to solve the problem and move forward.

I've found that I can forgive a mistake pretty quickly when someone simply says, “I missed that. Let's fix it.” And vice versa is equally true, if not even more important, as the service provider.

Whether you're working through a real estate transaction or working through life with someone, accountability goes a long way.

Perfection was never the requirement. Owning your part should be.

09/24/2026

Decluttering before a move can feel completely different when you've lived in the same home for decades.

This story follows a family helping their 80-year-old dad prepare to downsize from a 2,000-square-foot house he'd lived in for 30 years to a 1,000-square-foot apartment. Suddenly, decisions about old furniture, unworn clothes and collectibles aren't simply decisions about “stuff.” There are memories attached to a lot of it.

I think there's an important lesson here for anyone helping a parent or loved one prepare for a move: start earlier than you think you need to. You don't have to clear 30 years of belongings in a weekend, and you certainly don't have to treat every sentimental possession like clutter.

Give yourself time to decide what comes with you, what can find a new home, and what you're genuinely ready to let go. If downsizing is part of your family's next chapter, I'm happy to help you think through the real estate side early so you can approach the move with a plan instead of a deadline.

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Here’s what he downsized after 30 years of living in his house.

09/24/2026

What happens when the appraisal comes in low?

Getting a buyer under contract at the price you wanted feels like a win. But if that buyer is financing the purchase, there's another opinion of value coming: the appraisal.

A low appraisal can suddenly put the deal and your proceeds in question. The buyer may not be able or willing to cover the difference, and now you're dealing with a new negotiation.

This is an area where selling on your own can get tricky. When I represent a seller, I don't simply wait for the appraisal and hope for the best. I provide the appraiser with relevant comparable sales and information that supports our price, and when appropriate, I'll meet the appraiser at the property.

If the value still comes in low, we look at the numbers, the contract terms, and our options before deciding how to respond. Getting the price you want in an offer is only the beginning. You still have to get that price to the closing table.

Thinking about selling your home yourself? Before you put up the sign, let's talk about what happens after you find the buyer.

Text me at 215-431-5431, visit stacysanseverino.com, or book a call with me here: bit.ly/BookACallWithStacy

09/23/2026

📊 Philadelphia Metro Market Update – Week Ending September 20, 2026

🍂 The fall market is here! Although showings were essentially flat this week, contracts jumped 28%, and the median time to contract dropped from 28 to 22 days. That’s a meaningful improvement from last week.

🏡 For Buyers
🏘️ Inventory continues to build, with 14,846 active listings — up 16.3% from a year ago.

💰 Median list price is $400,000, just 0.3% above last year and down 5.9% from last week.

⏳ Homes went under contract in a median of 22 days, six days faster than last week.

🏠 For Sellers
📈 New purchase contracts jumped 28% from last week, although they're still 3.1% below last year.

🎯 10.1% of active listings have had a price reduction, so buyers continue to have opportunities to negotiate.

👀 Showings were up just 0.6% from last week and remain 2.5% below last year.

💡 My Take
This is the first week in a while where I see a clear improvement in the pace of the market.

The most encouraging number is the 28% increase in purchase contracts, combined with homes going under contract six days faster. That suggests the post-Labor Day increase in buyer activity may finally be translating into actual sales.

At the same time, inventory remains elevated — nearly 14,850 active listings and 16.3% more than a year ago. So buyers still have choices.

For sellers, this is encouraging news, but the increased inventory means pricing still matters. The market moves faster when buyers see value, while overpriced homes compete against a much larger selection.

Overall: the fall market appears to be gaining momentum. The next few weeks will be important to see if the increase in contracts continues.

09/23/2026

Philadelphia has always had a pull for New Yorkers looking for a little more breathing room for their money. Now the rental searches are showing just how strong that connection is.

As of July, New York was the top out-of-town market searching for rentals in the Philadelphia area, with New Yorkers accounting for slightly more than 7% of Philly-area rental listing views. (Philadelphians, searching for rentals elsewhere, were also the top out-of-town market for New York rentals.) Overall, about two in five views of Philadelphia-area rentals came from outside the region.

I find the rental piece especially interesting because renting can be the first step someone takes when testing out a new city. Today's renter who falls in love with Philadelphia could become tomorrow's buyer.

For homeowners thinking about selling, your potential buyer pool may extend well beyond the people already living down the street. Understanding who is looking at your area, what they can get for their budget, and how to position your home for them can make a big difference.

If you're considering selling and want to know who is buying in your neighborhood right now, let's look at where the demand is coming from and what comparable homes are actually selling for.

Text me at 215-431-5431, visit stacysanseverino.com, or book a call with me here: bit.ly/BookACallWithStacy

As always, New York was the most popular out-of-town market looking to move to the Philly area. But the Philly metro was also New York's most popular out-of-town market, according to a Zillow study.

09/23/2026

Did you know Philadelphia was the 1st to open a Ronald McDonald House (1974)?

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09/22/2026

One of my favorite parts of real estate is getting to work with clients through different chapters.

I first helped this client purchase a property in 2005, and more than a decade later, they trusted me to help sell it.

A lot can change in real estate over that much time, but my approach hasn’t: be patient, explain things clearly, pay attention to the details, and stay steady when the process gets complicated.

I’m grateful to be the person clients come back to when it’s time for their next move.

If you’re buying or selling in Greater Philadelphia, feel free to reach out.

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09/21/2026

Philadelphia's housing growth is concentrating in a surprisingly small part of the city.

A new analysis found that Center City and the surrounding neighborhoods accounted for about 40% of Philadelphia's new housing supply during the 18 months beginning in January 2025. The report also estimates that Center City could support another 25,000 apartments over time.

For homeowners, I think the geography is the interesting part. Real estate conditions can look very different within a few miles, and new housing being added nearby can change the choices buyers and renters have when they're deciding where to live.

This is why I'm always hesitant to describe “the Philadelphia market” as though it's one market. If you're thinking about selling, the activity closest to your home tells us far more about your competition and potential buyer pool.

If a sale is on your radar, let's look at what's happening specifically around your property and how I'd position it against the homes buyers can choose from today.

Text me at 215-431-5431, visit stacysanseverino.com, or book a call with me here: bit.ly/BookACallWithStacy

A new report analyzes the impact of the greater Center City area on Philadelphia's rising housing market.