Housing Issues to Watch in 2013

Is 2013 the year you will be buying a home? In 2012 there were marked gains and the housing experts are expecting the market to continue to gain momentum in the new year. Here are two housing issues that the Wall Street Journal recently said to watch out for in 2013: 1. Inventories to rise:
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County Tax Rates to increase in 2013

2013 Tax Rates for Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties Property owners in Chester and Delaware counties will see a slight increase in county property taxes this year, while Montgomery county taxes will remain the same in 2013. * Chester County – The 2013 budget will increase county property taxes by about 5%, which is the
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2012 Homebuyer Statistics

Did you know that in 2012… – 45% of the buyer is in 2012 were First Time Home Buyers. – The #1 reason someone Purchased a Home in 2012 was The Desire to Own a Home. Low Interest rates make this desire the most affordable in history. – 95% of all buyers use an agent
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Chester County Single Family Statistics for November 2012

Are you considering selling or buying real estate in Chester County? Here are the figures for Chester County from November 2012: Real estate sales are continuing to increase in Chester County. While inventory of single family homes was 17.8% fewer in November 2012 than in 2011, the total number of settled units was 39% higher
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Ever wonder where your school district ranks against others?

Search a particular school or school district to see how yours stacks up against the rest. You can even compare schools and check out the best 10 and worst 10 schools as well. This site can be pretty invaluable in searching for a new home, take a look and help yourself possibly narrow down your
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Chester County-Year-to-Date Market Snapshot

Year-to-Date Market Snapshot Through April 2012, Chester County has settled 1,271 units at an average price of $325,000.   Single-Family YTD Apr. ’11 Apr. ’12 Settled Units 1,073 1,271 Average Price $348,000 $325,000 Median Price $286,000 $279,000 Stl Price/Orig Price 90.5% 91.5%
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Chester County Market Trend Updates- April 2012

Market History 405 units settled in Chester County, PA  for April 2012, a 39.7% increase compared to April 2011.  532 units went pending, an increase of 34.7% over the same time frame. Single-Family Apr. ’11 Apr. ’12 Inventory 3,896 3,621 Settled Units 290 405 Median Price $279,000 $275,000 Stl Price/Orig Price 91.0% 92.6%
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Chester County Market Update: March 2012

Market History                                         : There was a 48% increase in Pending units in March 2012 versus March 2011 highlighted the month for Chester County. Settled units also reported an increase, nearly 11%, over the same time
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Chester County Chamber Foundation Spring Auction Gala

Where will you be on Friday, April 13th?  I, Kevin Toll,  from Long and Foster Real Estate, Devon, will be attending the Chester County Chamber Foundation Spring Auction Gala at the Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern (19355), PA. The annual Chester County Chamber Foundation Spring Auction Gala,  grows in popularity each year. It is
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Spring Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

The flowers have started blooming and you probably have a spring cleaning list…here are a few important aspects to remember for spring home maintenance. 1. Roofing repairs: The winter wasn’t as rough to the Main Line area as it usually is, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to inspect your roof for any winter damage.
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