New Home Construction is Expected to Climb in 2011

According to an article in REALTOR Magazine, David Crowe, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders, projected single-family housing starts to rise by 21 percent in 2011, reaching 575,000 units.  Location of new construction will vary throughout the region based upon demand.   This estimate assumes job growth, increasing U.S. population, as well
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Is your agent marketing your home using the best strategies?

Making your home stand out from the immense inventory is a difficult task.  When there are multiple homes for sale in your neighborhood or even on your block, making your home stand out, is essential to draw attraction and potential buyers.  Marketing your home is your agent’s primary job; the agent doesn’t determine the price,
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Projected Mortgage Rates in 2011

Mortgage rates  in the Philadelphia area are starting to increase, however this may actually create a great opportunity to buy a home. The mortgage rates in 2010: 5.25% – 1/1/2010 4.25% – 11/30/2010 5.25% – 12/15/2010 4.75% – 12/31/2010 4.875% – Today So a $300,000.00 mortgage has ranged from $1,650.00 down to $1,471.00 last year. That
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Networking for Professionals, Philadelphia Shakers & Stirrers

Networking For Professionals presents PHILADELPHIA SHAKERS AND STIRRERS BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 Hosted by Kevin Toll Where?  Tavern 17, 220 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 When? 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 Cost: In Advance Online: Members: $10, Non-Members $15, At the door: $20 everyone, cash only. Event Description: * Make
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10 home sale marketing tips

The couple next door has listed their home with a local agent. They’ve been on the market for 90 days and haven’t sold. The question is: What’s keeping their house from selling? When a property comes on the market right next door to yours, most owners are watching to see how much their neighbors will

5 things to do to sell your home in 2011

1. Reality check yourself…ask yourself a few vital questions about the goals you have about selling your home.  Why do you need or want to sell? What would it take to make selling make sense? Next, look at your mortgage statement and find out what you owe and how much the payoff amount would be.  Then
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Guidelines for Anticipated FHA Repairs

Guidelines for Anticipated FHA Repairs Repair/Inspection Requirements FHA permits only “as-is” appraisals on existing properties. FHA appraisers will limit their repair requirements to only those items that pose a threat to the security/safety of an occupant and/or jeopardize the soundness and/or structural integrity of the property. Examples that may represent a risk include, but are
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Go green to save green!

Expanded Recovery Act Tax Credits Help Homeowners Winterize their Homes, Save Energy; Check Tax Credit Certification Before You Buy, IRS Advises Washington- People can now weatherize their homes and be rewarded for their efforts. According to the Internal Revenue Service, homeowners making energy-saving improvements this fall can cut their winter heating bills and lower their
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If the Bush Tax Cuts expire in 2010

The Bush tax cuts and credits are set to expire at the end of 2010. If they do expire, a lot of folks will experience a significant adjustment to their tax situation.  The “Bush tax cuts” refers to legislation enacted in 2001 and 2003. The cuts lowered tax rates on income, dividends, and capital gains; eliminated the
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Shakers and Stirrers, Wednesday November 17th!

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