10 Reasons to buy a home now!

Why is now a great time to buy? Here are 10 reasons: 1. You can get a good deal. Prices are down 30% on average. They’re at a level that makes sense for people’s income. 2. Mortgages are cheap. At 4.3% on average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, your costs to own are down by
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Free Family Fun at The Franklin Institute

Free Family fun at the FRANKLIN INSTITUTE! http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/events/community-events.php The Franklin Institute is pleased to introduce Target Community Nights at The Franklin Institute, a FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganza sponsored by Target! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, and experience The Franklin Institute’s exhibitions, special programs, and themed activities. (See schedule below.) Activities
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Family Fun: Please Touch Museum for FREE

Looking for an inexpensive way to spend family time together?  Stop by your local Philadelphia library to pick up a Please Touch Museum Play Pass. A Library Play Pass will provide free admission for up to 4 people. Play Passes can be checked out from the following libraries with a library card: Parkway Central Library 1901
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Making Networking Meetings Work For You

Last night at Tavern 17 in Philadelphia I hosted Shakers and Stirrers Networking Event for Professionals.  It was a great event, and many professionals from the area showed up.  I meet a couple of potential leads last night and today it is very important that I begin to follow up; sending cards, emails and making
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Networking; one of the most important business builders

Networking is so important in growing your business.  Everyone that you meet may become a potential client or reference.  So, attending networking events to grow your personal network is critical to your success.  That is why I attended morning business meetings, participate in Chamber of Commerce events, and Young Professionals meetings. If you are looking to grow your network, on Wednesday, September
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Help Sellers Rethink Proper Price

With home prices unsettled in many markets, it’s hard for sellers to know the sweet spot at which to list their home. Sellers tend to think their homes are more valuable and more desirable than other homes for sale in their area.  This can lead to unrealistically high asking prices. Give your sellers these two
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Philadelphia Housing Market Sees Faster Selling Houses, Some Rising Prices

  The greater Philadelphia real estate market has continued to experience some positive trends compared to July of last year, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute™ reports. Though the pull-forward phenomenon of the homebuyer tax incentives continued to impact sales across the region in July, the Philadelphia region has continued to experienced an
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Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley Housing Market Indicates Increasing Prices, Stabilitzing Inventory

The real estate market in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region of New Jersey has continued to experience a number of positive trends compared to July of last year, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute™ reports. Though the pull-forward phenomenon of the homebuyer tax incentives continued to impact sales across the region in July,
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Looking to Network with other Young Professionals?

Networking For Professionals presents PHILADELPHIA SHAKERS AND STIRRERS BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER Wednesday 15th September 2010 Hosted by Kevin Toll Where?  Tavern 17, 220 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 When? 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday 15th September 2010 Cost: In Advance Online: Members: $10, Non-Members $15, At the door: $20 everyone, cash only. Event Description: *
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5 Reasons Homeownership Beats Renting

All the bad press about the housing market has some people discouraged about purchasing a home.  However, the truth is the advantages of homeownership have very little to do with investment gains, and a lot more to do with personal comfort and satisfaction. Here are five of the best reasons to own a home: Be
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