Relocating- Part IV

Relocating is a huge undertaking.  Not only are you moving, but you maybe moving thousands of miles, and will need to create a whole new life for yourself.  You could be living in Minnesota and moving to Maine, or Kansas to Arizona, location doesn’t matter, you still have the same needs.  Using a realtor, such
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International Buyers

International homebuyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S., for several reasons; including the strength of the dollar, the value and desirability of U.S. real estate, and the emerging economic recovery.  The U.S. is a top destination for international buyers from all over the world. Foreign buyers understand the value of owning a home
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Retiring doesn’t mean you stop living

The other day I was at a birthday party for a family friend and was engaged in an interesting conversation with a group of active older adults. Of course, wherever I go, the conversation always turns to real estate; once someone knows I’m an agent, they always want to pick my brain. Our conversation topic:
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Meeting clients at unexpected events

This past Friday I went to the Phish concert in Camden, NJ at the Susquehanna Center. I enjoy going to concerts, relaxing and having a good time.  I was ready for a night of not answering my phone and dealing with business.  Real estate was the farthest thing from my mind.  I should have known
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Seven Sins of Sellers

Pricing property correctly is only one of the keys to real estate success. Pricing higher than the competition. In a homogenous neighborhood, if a listing is priced higher than the competition, it will be the last to sell. Refusing reasonable offers early on. Houses are like bread – everyone wants them when they’re hot and
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Calling ALL Young Professionals in the Philadelphia Area!

Calling ALL Young Professionals in the Philadelphia Area! Are you looking to meet new people?  Are you interested in talking to people who can help you become more successful, advance your career or expending your business?   Wherever you are in your professional life, this is the event for you! On Wednesday, April 7th, at
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How to Green Up Your World

If you’re like me, you may have seen a home improvement show or two.  These shows are tailored to making your home better, whether by landscaping some new curb appeal, updating a kitchen or a bathroom or fixing a broken component like the hot water heater or the roof.  All of these things will give
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Green Improvements for Sellers

The Green Effect             Taking a few simple “green” steps to improve your home, is one way to make your property more marketable than other less eco-friendly homes.   Real estate practitioners recommend the following low-cost green improvements:             -plant native trees and plants             -replace air filters             -weather-strip and caulk all doors and windows
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Sellers: Don’t wait until it’s too late to list your home!

Are you interested in selling your home? Are you planning to wait until the spring to list your home?   Waiting until spring may seem like a smart idea, particularly if you’re waiting to see if the economy picks up, but some experts think that waiting until the spring to list the property could be a
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Easttown real estate taxes may increase 12.1 percent

The township’s Board of Supervisors voted for a preliminary 2010 budget that would result in a 12.1 percent increase of real estate tax. The average assessed property value in Easttown Township is $330,000. In 2009 an owner of a property with that assessed value would have paid $1,109 in real estate taxes. In 2010, if
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