February 8, 2011, Networking for Professionals Presents Shakers & Stirrers

Networking For Professionals presents PHILADELPHIA SHAKERS AND STIRRERS BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER Tuesday, 8 February 2011 Hosted by Kevin Toll Where? Tavern 17, 220 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 When? 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Tuesday 8th February 2011 Cost: In Advance Online: Members: $10, Non-Members $15, At the door: $20 everyone, cash only. Event Description: *
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Low Credit Score? A Mortgage isn’t out of reach

If you have a low FICO score, qualifying for an FHA loan just got easier.  Prosperity Mortgage, in Devon, PA,  is softening FHA credit overlays on purchase transactions. Individuals with a FICO score as low as 500 may qualify for an FHA loan; most lenders place overlays on top of the minimum FHA score and
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2011 Tax Credits for High Efficiency Comfort Systems

Tax Credits for Homeowners Part of the tax extender bill passed by Congress in December 2010 made significant changes to tax incentives for federal taxpayers who install qualified energy efficient retrofits in their home, including higher efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in their primary residences. An eligible taxpayer may claim up to $500
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Why invest in Real Estate?

Why Invest in Real Estate  Everyone likes real estate, whether it’s your home or an investment. Real estate is tangible. Unlike stocks and bonds, real estate can be touched, handled and improved. Real estate provides “psychic revenue.” There is a pride of ownership that comes with real property that doesn’t come with other property.  Financial

Happy Client Recommendation

“Kevin Toll, as a Realtor, is peerless. His attention to detail and prompt follow up began well before we chose him as our Realtor. His frank counsel and commitment to our real estate goals helped us stay on track while he handled the details. I have, and will continue to, recommend him to anyone in need of
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2011 Market Outlook

2011 Market Update from Eric May at Prosperity Mortgage in Devon, PA The beginning of the year always produces a flood of opinion on what the next 12 months will bring. Much of the opinion is simply an extrapolation on what was occurring in the closing months of the old year. Nevertheless, some of the
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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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