Furry Problems
Saturday, 12 January 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
I was showing a house today in Media, PA, Delaware County, to two different clients. One was looking at single-family homes that had 3 or 4 bedrooms. They wanted to stay close to their family and keep their children in the Rose Tree Media school district. The other buyer was an investor and landlord. We
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List It. Smart.
Friday, 11 January 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
Are you considering selling your home soon? Make sure you read this major deterrent and make sure your real estate agent is professional and is working hard for you. Before I show clients any home, I always research the homes first to ensure it actually meets their criteria and I don’t waste their time or
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Screws, screws, screws
Thursday, 10 January 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
As you know from my previous “Morning Business..” blog, I am on a mission to fix the missing screws from the door knobs in my house. So, I set off to complete the job, anticipating it would take one trip to one hardware store, little did I know this wouldn’t be as easy as I
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Debunking the Elusive “Foreclosure”
Wednesday, 09 January 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
Currently I am working with my client who is an investor; he purchases properties and then rents them out for income. He recently contacted me about a property in Havertown that is listed as a foreclosure. Foreclosures can be good deals. But, here are a few things to remember about foreclosures: a. It depends on
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Morning Business inspires Project #1
Tuesday, 08 January 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
Resolutions are easy to give up if you start too hard. If you resolve to run a marathon, you shouldn’t just go out and run 10 miles if you can’t even run for 10 minutes; you need to start off with small steps and increase the distance gradually. So I decided to start off easy.
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New Years Day-No time to Rest
Monday, 07 January 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
On New Years Days most people rest, relax and resolve…to exercise more, eat healthier, spend more time with loved ones, or to simply be happy. What did I do on New Years Day 2013 you might ask? I woke up and spent the day showing houses to potential homebuyers. Couples who are resolving to purchase
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Resolution for 2013
Sunday, 06 January 2013
by The Kevin Toll Group
By profession, I am a Realtor, but I am also a Home-owner of an older stone home and understand how daunting a endless list of to-do projects can be and feel. I have made it my resolution for 2013 to complete all of the projects around my house I have been staring at. I stare
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Housing Issues to Watch in 2013
Friday, 28 December 2012
by The Kevin Toll Group
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
Friday, 21 December 2012
by The Kevin Toll Group
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
Thursday, 20 December 2012
by The Kevin Toll Group
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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