New Years Day-No time to Rest
Monday, 07 January 2013
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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Housing Issues to Watch in 2013
Friday, 28 December 2012
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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2012 Homebuyer Statistics
Thursday, 20 December 2012
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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Ever wonder where your school district ranks against others?
Monday, 24 September 2012
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 Market Update: March 2012
Tuesday, 17 April 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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Factors to consider when you want to buy your first home
Friday, 06 April 2012
Are you thinking about buying your first home? Have you narrowed down where you want to live and your reasons to live there? On my drive home from Pittsburgh; I went out to see the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on opening day, I had a very good conversation with my friend about buying his
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Winter 2012 Market Update
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
The market is actually improving and has done better in November and December than the previous year. January is off to a better start than last year. Inventories are the lowest they’ve been in almost 5 ½ years. Bank owned properties still make up about 1% of the market and short sales are about 5%,
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307 Glenwood Cir, Collingdale, PA 19023 (MLS #6010354)
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
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410 Lemonte Street, Philadelphia (Roxborough), PA, 19128 (MLS 6011754)
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
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Meeting potential clients at unexpected moments and places
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Today, while in a Wayne business office, I unexpectedly ran into a mutual acquiescent from the past. We got to talking, saying our how-do-you-do’s and filling each other in on our current life situations. I told her I was a Realtor for Keller Williams, based out of Devon, PA. As luck would have it, she was in
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