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Staggering Changes For the 1900 Block of N. Orianna

V2 Properties has taken the lead on yet another previously untouched street in Philadelphia and as is always the case, other developers have followed. Now, it’s difficult to navigate this street, either walking or driving as there is so much new construction underway!

2019 Philadelphia Inquirer's Developer of the Year - V2 Properties, LLC - Unprecedented 2nd Year in a Row!!!

We Did It Again!!! Philadelphia Inquirer's Choice: Influencers of Real Estate

2018 Philadelphia Inquirer's Developer of the Year - V2 Properties LLC - Influencers of Real Estate

Developer of the Year...V2 Properties, Vince Viney

Behind the Boom: V2 Properties The Next Wave of Philly Developers

Philadelphia’s skyline isn’t the only thing changing. Meet nine under-the-radar developers who are remaking our neighborhoods in big ways.

Philadelphia Magazine - V2 Properties LLC - Featured in Hard Hat Tour

V2 Properties is transforming & creating new communities and new beginnings

V2 Properties #8 Largest Builder in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Areas

V2 Properties continues to expand and move up the rankings

V2 Properties Breaks into The Top 10 Local Leaders

Local Housing Data for Philadelphia/Camden/Wilmington, Pa./N.J./Del./Md. ›

V2 Properties - Philly's Hottest Builder

See what sets V2 Properties apart from the competition

V2 Properties Making Another Big Bet In Little Pocket of North Philly

The V2 approach typically entails buying a number of non-contiguous properties in an underserved section of the city and producing a market for new homes on those properties by creating a pocket of development.

V2 Properties - Top Billing Profile

For the newest edition of Top Billing, we are putting the spotlight on one of our longtime clients, Vince Viney of V2 Properties. If you live in the area, it is hard to miss Vince and his team.

Mortgage rates set yet another record low, but applications fall

Mortgage rates continue to fall which isn’t exactly breaking news, but it is GOOD NEWS.

We’ve Entered a Historic Seller’s Market. Now Agents Just Need Houses to Sell.

The median length of time from “Just Listed” to “Sold” has shrunk to two weeks, the lowest it’s been in recent memory.

Two South Jersey towns' real estate value up more than any other

Philly is not the only HOT real estate market in the area, another one of our primary areas for development is Ocean City and that market is doing extremely well also!

Here’s The Latest Housing Market News From Realtor.com

August real estate market results across the country look good and Philadelphia is leading the way – once again!

Mortgage demand from homebuyers is now 28% higher than last year

There is still a high demand for mortgages as rates continue to drop.

Up close with the spires of St. Laurentius, the Fishtown steeples slated for demolition

After a bitter battle, it looks like twin steeples at a historic church in Fishtown are coming down.

Philly developers propose thousands of new apartments in a rush to beat the tax abatement change

Over the last half-century, the hopscotch board of empty lots along Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties has come to feel like a permanent feature of the Philadelphia landscape

3 Reasons People Are Buying Real Estate In The Middle Of A Pandemic

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, but especially for those who found themselves sheltering in place in a too-tiny home, or stuck in a city that completely shut down due to COVID-19.

Real Estate Booming in Ocean City

As more and more people want to escape the big cities amid COVID-19, and many are working remotely, that dream home in Ocean City has become a tangible reality.

Realtor.com Sees Record-Breaking Traffic As Buyer Demand Grows

It may be the lazy days of summer, but it feels like spring in the housing market — and not a moment too soon — as median home prices are surging.

Consumers, especially renters, are feeling much better about buying a home

After plunging to nearly the lowest level in its history in April, an index measuring consumer sentiment in the housing market bounced back significantly in June. Renters were especially optimistic about homebuying.

Are New Construction Homes the Way of the Future?

Not only might the COVID-19 pandemic lead to the demise of the open floor plan, it may also cause many of us to look at new-construction homes with high-tech amenities with renewed interest.

Mortgage demand from homebuyers amazes again, now up 13% annually despite rising rates

The real estate market is making a very strong recovery. The number of people applying mortgage applications is up and this is great news for the entire industry!

5 expert tips for first-time home buyers in Philadelphia

Looking for a home in Philly? See attached article for some helpful tips

As Stay-At-Home Orders Ease, Homebuyers Are Getting Back In The Game

Social distancing orders are being loosened across the country, and it seems homebuyers are taking full advantage.

Mortgage applications from buyers jump 11%, signaling the spring housing market may not be a total loss

As some states reopen from the nationwide coronavirus shutdown and open houses reemerge, buyers are coming back to the housing market much faster than expected.

Builders Offer Incentives to Draw Out Buyers

Homebuilders want to turn buyers on to new-home construction, and they’re willing to sweeten the pot to do so.

4 Things You Can Do To Get Your Home Ready To Hit The Market After Coronavirus

While the spring market would typically be in full force right now, coronavirus has put a temporary halt to most real estate activity.

Mortgage Rates Are Near Record Lows, but Home Buyers May Face an Uphill Battle in Securing Them

Mortgage rates largely remained unchanged over the past week, but their ups and downs since the beginning of the year have created challenges for those looking to get a loan to buy a home.

Trying to Buy or Sell a House in Philly Right Now? Here’s What to Expect

If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, there’s no reason to sit on the sidelines, several local agents say.

Why Staging Matters

In its early years, staging was occasionally used in vacant and hard-to-sell homes. Nowadays, more listings are staged than ever

Philly L&I can’t fill open building and code inspector jobs. It’s not alone.

City Councilmember Bobby Henon sponsored a resolution last year calling for 800 more inspectors in Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections, a “ridiculous” figure by his own admission.

As The Coronavirus Spreads, It’s Not Business As Usual For Real Estate Agents

Traditional real estate practices have become a tough tightrope to walk in the age of the new coronavirus as agents try to balance job responsibilities with common-sense measures to protect buyers and sellers, and even themselves.

Study: Borrowers Save Big by Shopping for Mortgages

You are here Home News and Commentary Daily News Study: Borrowers Save Big by Shopping for Mortgages Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Print February 11, 2020 As interest rates move lower, borrowers can unlock some serious savings by gathering more than one quote from a mortgage lender.

Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year Low; Housing Inventory Bottoms Out

Mortgage rates continued their downward slide this week, hitting their lowest point in three years.

UPS expansion to bring 1,700 new jobs to Pennsylvania, including Philly

United Parcel Service will invest at least $1.4 billion in a Pennsylvania expansion that is expected to bring 1,700 new full-time jobs to the state, officials said Wednesday.

2019’s Big Takeaways for Real Estate

The most noteworthy industry news stories that are likely to influence how the business unfolds in 2020

Mortgage Rates Drop As Housing Inventory Hits Two-Year Low

Mortgage rates dropped to a 13-week low as we entered 2020, but despite the increase in demand it might cause, a huge jump in sales probably isn’t on the horizon.

How will the economy, home prices, and the new tax abatement affect Philly in 2020? Experts weigh in.

Well, Philadelphia, the real estate market had quite the year in 2019.

Real Estate And Architecture Year In Review And A Preview of 2020

Concerns ease over a U.S. recession

Mortgage Rates Could Trend Upward Through 2020

A humming economy and a halt to Federal Reserve interest rate hikes

Here Come The Changes To The 10-Year Tax Abatement

The 10-year tax abatement has been one of the most hotly debated policies in Philly for years now, and at least one incoming member of the Philadelphia City Council campaigned on repealing it.

5 Ways to Get Started With Smart-Home Technology

There is a plethora of smart-home products on the market, and often the biggest obstacle for homeowners looking into this technology is deciding where to begin.

Seven Things To Know When Buying Land To Build A Home

Looking to buy land to build your dream home? Land is the most simple asset class in real estate — after all, it is simply dirt.

Four Reasons Now Is The Time To Invest In Rental Property Ownership

Market conditions are set up perfectly for investing rental properties. The time to act is now!

How Much Public Transit Adds to Home Values

When we acquire properties in the city, an important consideration is how close the property is to public transportation.

Philadelphia Is Experiencing An Influx Of New York Investors Fleeing Rent Control Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/philadelphia/news/capital-markets/new-york-investors-philadelphia-multifamily-market-101227?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser

The past few months we have included several articles regarding the booming multi-family market in Philadelphia, now investors from around the country are taking notice.

Philadelphia Is Experiencing An Influx Of New York Investors Fleeing Rent Control

As a renters’ revolt caused New York politicians to rewrite the rules for landlords, many investors threatened to take their business elsewhere.

Fall housing shifts quickly to a buyer’s market

There has been a shift over the past few months in the real estate market from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market. That’s great news for V2 Properties, we beat the competition by offering a superior product at a very fair price!

Home prices are rising again as mortgage rates remain low

Perfect timing. The fall real estate selling season is upon us and mortgage rates are looking good!

Philly's Multifamily Market Can't Stop, Won't Stop

There are more and more multifamily projects popping up all over the city.

Bursting Bubble Or Booming Market: Real Estate In 2019

In a recent survey conducted by Deloitte, 97% of global investors expressed their intention to increase investments in real estate within the coming 18 months.

Housing sentiment hits record high, as bidding wars vanish

Falling mortgage rates and strong employment drove consumer confidence in housing to a record high in July, according to a monthly index from Fannie Mae. At the same time, bidding wars eased thanks to lower demand in some of the hottest markets.

278-unit project is latest in Kensington’s development boom

The project brings four buildings to the site

Housing Market Check-In: 6 Expert Predictions For The Second Half Of 2019

The year has so far been a promising one for would-be home buyers.

Build-to-rent housing market explodes as investors rush in

During the foreclosure crisis nearly a decade ago, investors plowed into the housing market, buying millions of distressed homes and turning some of them into lucrative rentals.

Investors Are Buying More of the U.S. Housing Market Than Ever Before

The share of investor purchases of U.S. homes have climbed to an all-time high, a sign that rising home prices have done little to dampen demand for flipping homes or turning them into single-family rentals.

Stronger home sales boost builder confidence in May

The nation’s homebuilders are reporting a rebound in sales, and that’s making them more optimistic about the housing market. Builder confidence in the newly built, si

Got $800,000? You can buy Nick Foles’ South Jersey house

Have you ever wanted to live in the home of a Super Bowl MVP? Now’s your chance.

Several Jewelers Row tenants receive eviction notices, even as Toll Brothers’ Philly high-rise plans remain unclear

There has been a lot of new development across the City of Philadelphia in recent years, one of the areas targeted now for change is a very a very high profile area known as jewelers row.

EXCLUSIVE: Quarters, 'The WeWork Of Co-Living,' Details First Philadelphia Location

The fastest-growing co-living company is coming to one of Philadelphia's hottest development spots.

Audit finds flaws in OPA’s methods for conducting property assessments

Council members are calling for an OPA reform

The rise of the architect-developer

In New Orleans, architect Jonathan Tate served as his own developer in order to build an experimental multifamily residential infill project.