Gone In One Day - 10/31/10 11:12 PM
Gone In One DayHigh winds took no time to shake the leaves from our trees.

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SELLERS BE CAREFUL...If you list TOO HIGH, YOU may end up with TOO LITTLE - 10/31/10 11:01 PM
If you are thinking of selling your house, PLEASE read this post and listen to the guidance of your chosen REALTOR.  Thanks to KATE she spells out the scenerio of what happens when a house is listed to high from the get go.
Thank you Kate!
Via Kathleen "Kate" Elim LAKE ANNA, VA Real Estate (DOCKSIDE REALTY):
Sellers be careful...If you list too high, you may end up with too little.  Yes, that can happen and often does.  Why?  That's a question I will address but you should talk with your agent to see if this is true in your market area.  It … (1 comments)

What are 529 Plans? (Help With College Tuition) - 10/31/10 10:33 PM
Do you have children that are college bound? Or know of people who have children that are college bound? Then this is a post that might helpful in the fiancing of their education.  Please take a moment to check it out.
Thank you Darrell for this great information!

Via W. Darrell Walters - Integrity Mortgage Funding:
College-savings accounts have improved, and now more states offer a deduction for contributing to one. Watch as Jane Clark, Associate Editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine explains what a 529 plan is and the advantages of 529 college savings plans. The advantages include federal and state tax … (0 comments)

Birdhouse - 10/30/10 04:34 PM
Purple Martin birdhouse full of activity during the heat of the summer.
(Filmed by Gloria)
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Welcome Back Juncos! - 10/30/10 03:10 PM
Today I saw my first Junco of the season!  As a bird lover, I take notice to some details of comings and goings of birds and today was a treat to see my first Junco in my back yard!  I truly enjoy the fact that they choose to hang out at my place for the winter after a long migration from the north. 
Their arrival also offers a deeper connection to the changing of the seasons that only a migratory bird can offer.  Over the winter there will be a group of them that hang out and feed together. Then in … (5 comments)

Tyler Arboretum Two Hour Nature Walk For Adults With Naturalist - Fall 2010 - 10/28/10 08:51 PM
Tyler Arboretum Two Hour Nature Walk For Adults With Naturalist - Fall 2010Saturday November 13, 2010 10 AM to 12 Noon - "Critter Hunt For Grown-Ups"If you are a curious adult and want to get closer to the wondrous world of insects and plants, treat yourself to a few hours on Saturday November 13th from 10 AM to 12 Noon.  During these two hours you can hike the trails of Tyler Arboretum with local ecologist and naturalist Steve Tessler and other curious adults to find the hidden treasures in the world of nature.  Often these creatures and plants can be over looked if one does not … (2 comments)

Tree Lighting Ceremony For The Festival of Lights in Rose Tree Park - 2010 - 10/28/10 08:31 PM
Tree Lighting Ceremony For The Festival of Lights in Rose Tree Park - 2010
Saturday December 4, 2010 5:30 PM - Media, Pennsylvania
The Christmas Season offers opportunities to gather with people who want to embrace the season in joyous ways.  Rose Tree Park offers such an opportunity that is outdoors and begins with a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 PM Saturday December 4th. The ceremony includes singers singing seasonal songs, the arrival of Santa Claus and the wonderful moment when all the lights are lit displaying the dressed up trees in the mall area of Rose Tree Park. 
It you plan … (0 comments)

Brookhaven Town Watch Arts and Crafts Fair 2010 - 10/28/10 05:49 PM
November 27, 2010   Brookhaven, Delaware County, PennsylvaniaThanksgiving is just around the corner and that holiday weekend will be the time many people begin to think of shopping for those on their Christmas list.  Take a few steps away from buying store bought gifts and consider buying handmade items from local crafters and artisans at Brookhaven's Town Watch Annual Arts and Crafts Fair.This annual event raises money for the local Town Watch as well as providing a place for local artisans and crafters to sell their fine creations in time for the holiday season.   I plan on being there with my woven … (0 comments)

Penncrest High School Band Holiday Craft Show 2010 - 10/28/10 05:28 PM
November 20, 2010 in Media, Delaware County, PennsylvaniaMark your calendars for Saturday November 20th10 AM - 4 PM for Penncrest High School Band's 15th Annual Holiday Craft Show!  This is a great event to do shopping for those on your Christmas list and a great way to support this fine band as well as local crafters. There will be a wide range of crafts for sale made by local artisans and crafters like handmade jewelry, quilts, pocketbooks, wooden toys, candles, clothing, woven items, you name it, you will find it there.  Last year there were over 120 participants!  Many clubs from the high school … (0 comments)

Finding the Home is the EASY Part - 10/28/10 10:25 AM
Now is a great time to buy real estate.  Interest rates are at an all time low and there are many houses on the market that might fit your budget. 
So contact your local/preferred REALTOR and start your search today.  And know that your choosen agent will be there for you through the thick and thin as Michelle Gibson has described in her great post below.
Thanks Michelle.

Via Michelle Gibson REALTOR® Wellington Florida Real Estate (Hansen Real Estate Group Inc.):
Finding the Home is the EASY Part I absolutely love looking at homes, which is the fun and easy part of my … (0 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - 10/27/10 10:55 PM
Are you tired of the doom and gloom about the real estate market?  Well don't believe everything you read or hear.  This photo below created by Alan May is right on! 
Thanks Alan!

Via Alan May, Coldwell Banker Evanston Realtor, Evanston Real Estate (Evanston Condos, Evanston Homes, North Shore Homes):
ALAN MAY, Realtor® Specializing in Evanston Real Estate and North Shore Real Estate ------------------------------- Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, 2929 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201 847.425.3779      Cell: 847.924.3313      Email: Almay@aol.com
Evanston Real Estate & North Shore Real Estate
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The Tricks And Treats Of Staging Your Home - 10/27/10 10:46 PM
Selling your home?  Well here is a Halloween post/video about Staging your home to sell.  Staging is a great way to help potential Buyers visualize your home becoming their home!
Happy Halloween!
Thanks Lizette for this great post!
Via Lizette Fitzpatrick - Principal Broker Kentucky Homes - Horse Farms (Lizette Realty - Lexington KY - Richmond KY):
Lovely to see a staging video that takes a bite out of the learning curve for novices. At Lizette Realty we do our share of getting houses ready for the market and October is a big month for us. Despite of the slow market in other … (0 comments)

I Was A Tree, Now I Am A Lover Of Trees - 10/27/10 10:15 PM
I Was A Tree, Now I Am A Lover Of Trees

Morton, Pennsylvania
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Halls of History — What have you done to beautify the world? - 10/26/10 09:00 PM
Ever drive down a highway in the summertime and see a patch of red poppies with daisies and many other wildflowers?  Well if you are curious about how they got there please read the post below. 
Thanks Russel!

Via Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector (Russel Ray, Property Consultant):

What have you done to beautify the world?
On this day in 1965 — I was just ten years old and living in Brigham City, Utah — President Lyndon Johnson signed the Highway Beautification Act. I didn't pay much attention to it at that time because ten-year-olds don't do a … (0 comments)

The Place To Buy Your Halloween Costume In Delaware County PA - 10/21/10 11:08 PM
The Place To Buy Your Halloween Costume In Delaware County PASo you are invited to a Halloween Party and you need a costume....Well have you ever heard of Davis' Trading Post in Norwood?  If not, I highly recommend that you make a trip to this place for you will not come up empty handed. Davis' Trading Post is a very unique place, it is a convenience store and also a year round costume store.   Masks, wigs and costumes hang from the ceiling and are on shelves along with the other non-costume related items.  No space is wasted in this corner store.
Even … (5 comments)

I'm going to wait for the market to hit bottom before I buy. - 10/21/10 10:06 PM
Take a moment if you are waiting for prices to go even lower, you may want to think twice.  Interest rates are at an all time low and there are so many houses out there.
Thanks Tish for this great post.  And the comments that follow are good too!
 
Via Tish Lloyd Real Estate Agent Wrightsville Beach, NC (Prudential Laney Real Estate 910.547.1446):
"I'm going to wait for the market to hit bottom before I buy."
Are you now?  And when exactly will that be?  Are you the one who hijacked my crystal ball?  Hope that thing's working better for you than it did … (0 comments)

When it Comes Time to Put Your Home on the Market Should You Go it Alone or Hire a Realtor? - 10/19/10 09:59 PM
If you are considering selling your home without a Realtor please take a moment to read the article provide below by Craig, the Real Estate Man, in Raleigh, NC. 
Thanks Craig! 
Via Craig Rutman North Carolina (Raleigh Area) Realtor (Home Buyer and Seller Specialist):
When it Comes Time to Put Your Home on the Market Should You
Go it Alone or Hire a Realtor?

You've finally decided to make the move. Now comes the hard part: Getting your home sold.
Should you go the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route? Or should you list your home with a Realtor?
It's a … (7 comments)

Taking Care of Each Other! - 10/19/10 08:47 PM
Please take a moment to read this post put forth by Joeann and pass on the info so more people can sign the petition.  It is for a worthy cause.
Thanks Joeann.
Via Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach (Advantage Solutions Group):
“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead
Think about this....
"Coma…a medically induced coma…  Pat was in a coma… Put yourself in Pat’s Place… You are Pat.
You fall.  You are paralyzed, lying on the floor all night  until being found by your … (0 comments)

Are you oversharing online? You may just be asking to get robbed. - 10/18/10 09:23 PM
Here is a great post by Anna about using social media.  Revealing your comings and goings can potentially put you at risk.  Please take a moment and read this post.
Thanks Anna!
Via Anna 'Banana' Kruchten, Phoenix Property Shoppe 602-380-4886:
Are you oversharing online? You may just be asking to get robbed.
I recently heard a story about a woman who befriended her neighbor she barely knew on Facebook. She lived next to this man for 15 years, so she thought it wouldn't be such a bad thing accepting his friend request or visa versa. Until one day, she put as her … (0 comments)

10 Tips to Build a Social Media Game Plan - 10/18/10 09:01 AM
Following our dreams is so important because they are the things that give us life and the much needed spark to continue onward.  If you need inspiration, please take the time to read this great post by Pam.
Thanks Pam.
 
Via Pam Moore -Social Media Coach, Speaker & CEO (FruitZoom, Inc. ):
Today my kids have a half day off of school.  My oldest already has his entire day planned. From what he wants to eat for lunch when I pick him up to who will be the team captain for their kid run and managed lacrosse game this afternoon.  As … (3 comments)

Multi-Tasking, A Way To Get It All Done Including Keeping The Cat Happy! - 10/17/10 11:17 PM
Multi-Tasking, A Way To Get It All Done Including Keeping The Cat Happy!Multi-tasking, it is how we get things done in our busy lives.  We do many things at once, juggling time and activities in order to make deadlines and keep up with the many demands of our lives.If you are in real estate you have to be a master at multi-tasking.  Each client you work with has their own special rhythm and if you are productive and working with many clients at once, this means that time can be precious. To be efficient one must look for the opportunities to do … (3 comments)

Proof that I can blog about anything (aka: Proof that I can run a CONTEST about anything) - 10/16/10 11:37 PM
If you have writter's block and want a challenge to get you going, then read on.  I happened upon this thanks to Teral in Texas and I invite you to take up the challenge and earn some more points.
Thanks Charles for pulling this contest/challenge together.  What fun!
Via Charles Buell, Seattle, WA, Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com):
     People have often commented on my posts, “You can blog about anything!”  I think I got a comment like that once when I blogged about my favorite coffee cup.   When I get these comments I am never sure whether that is a compliment … (4 comments)

Marple Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 07:19 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Marple Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $1,069,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $130,000.The average sold price was $337,862.The average amount of days on the market was 68.
81 residential houses sold in Marple Township in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $565,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $100,000.The average sold price was $315,362.The average amount of … (4 comments)

Eddystone, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 06:31 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Eddystone, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $255,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $65,000.The average sold price was $136,316.The average amount of days on the market was 81.
6 residential houses sold in Eddystone in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $132,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $72,500.The average sold price was $108,375.The average amount of days on … (0 comments)

Chester County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 06:09 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Chester County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $2,700,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $10,200.The average sold price was $348,316.The average amount of days on the market was 81.
1594 residential houses sold in Chester County in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $4,100,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $24,500.The average sold price was $388,147.The average amount of days on … (0 comments)

Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 06:04 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $1,199,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $91,000.The average sold price was $329,343.The average amount of days on the market was 55.
88 residential houses sold in Upper Merion in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $1,350,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $83,500.The average sold price was $329,405.The average amount of … (0 comments)

Concord Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 05:56 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Concord Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $850,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $102,500.The average sold price was $356,618.The average amount of days on the market was 131.
44 residential houses sold in Concord Township in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $904,500. The minimum sold price for a house was $118,500.The average sold price was $441,756.The average amount of days … (0 comments)

Rose Valley, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 05:47 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Rose Valley, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $692,500. The minimum sold price for a house was $390,000.The average sold price was $578,750.The average amount of days on the market was 72.
4 residential houses sold in Rose Valley in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)There were no houses sold in Rose Valley in the Third Quarter of 2010.4 houses are actively listed with an average price of $494,750.
(Information from Trend MLS)
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Upper Providence, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 05:38 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Upper Providence, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $670,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $178,000.The average sold price was $380,178.The average amount of days on the market was 111.
32 residential houses sold in Upper Providence in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $860,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $249,900.The average sold price was $473,300.The average amount of days … (0 comments)

Nether Providence, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 05:28 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Nether Providence, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $810,328. The minimum sold price for a house was $66,900.The average sold price was $344,336.The average amount of days on the market was 118.
47 residential houses sold in Nether Providence in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $680,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $44,200.The average sold price was $338,717.The average amount of days … (1 comments)

Middletown Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 05:23 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Middletown Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $1,045,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $84,000.The average sold price was $371,564.The average amount of days on the market was 79.
34 residential houses sold in Middletown Township in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $743,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $230,000.The average sold price was $342,851.The average amount of days on … (0 comments)

Swarthmore, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 05:16 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Swarthmore, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $837,500. The minimum sold price for a house was $93,500.The average sold price was $345,264.The average amount of days on the market was 106.
17 residential houses sold in Swarthmore in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $857,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $129,000.The average sold price was $393,750.The average amount of days on the … (0 comments)

Chester, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 05:02 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Chester, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $191,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $3,900.The average sold price was $61,616.The average amount of days on the market was 121.30 residential houses sold in Chester in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $100,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $5,600.The average sold price was $34,822.The average amount of days on the market … (0 comments)

Parkside, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 04:56 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Parkside, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $172,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $65,100.The average sold price was $122,555.The average amount of days on the market was 54.9 residential houses sold in Parkside in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $134,900. The minimum sold price for a house was $55,000.The average sold price was $105,633.The average amount of days on the market … (2 comments)

Brookhaven, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 04:47 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Brookhaven, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $280,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $66,500.The average sold price was $169,256.The average amount of days on the market was 54.43 residentail houses sold in Brookhaven in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $322,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $79,000.The average sold price was $193,679.The average amount of days on the market … (0 comments)

Bridgeport, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 04:37 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Bridgeport, Montgomery County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $303,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $100,000.The average sold price was $201,864.The average amount of days on the market was 92.17 residential houses sold in Bridgeport in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $219,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $90,000.The average sold price was $157,542.The average amount of days on the market … (0 comments)

GO PHILLIES!! - 10/16/10 02:22 PM
GO PHILLIES!!
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Aston, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 02:15 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Aston, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $357,500. The minimum sold price for a house was $80,000.The average sold price was $217,737.The average amount of days on the market was 68.55 residential houses sold in Aston in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $370,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $85,000.The average sold price was $200,020.The average amount of days on the … (0 comments)

Media, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 02:07 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Media, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $385,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $75,000.The average sold price was $220,587.The average amount of days on the market was 129.18 residential houses sold in Media in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $495,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $126,500.The average sold price was $286,171.The average amount of days on the … (0 comments)

Springfield, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 02:01 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Springfield, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $460,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $120,001.The average sold price was $286,671.The average amount of days on the market was 95.78 residential houses sold in Springfield in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $439,900. The minimum sold price for a house was $169,000.The average sold price was $273,384.The average amount of days on the … (0 comments)

Montgomery County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 01:53 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Montgomery County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $4,660,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $20,000.The average sold price was $319,978.The average amount of days on the market was 79.2649 residential houses sold in Montgomery County in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $5,375,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $15,000.The average sold price was $331,759.The average amount of days on the market … (0 comments)

Conshohocken, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 01:19 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Conshohocken, Montgomery County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $402,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $139,900.The average sold price was $267,742.The average amount of days on the market was 33.44 residential houses sold in Conshohocken in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $410,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $118,000.The average sold price was $248,757.The average amount of days on the market was … (1 comments)

Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold September 2010 - 10/16/10 01:04 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010.The maximum sold price for a house was $550,000.   The minimum sold price for a house was $249,900.The average sold price was $407,475.The average amount of days on the market was 76.4 residential houses sold in Upper Providence Township in September 2010.(Information from Trend MLS)
Real Estate Posts for Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania:2008 2009 A Comparison Houses SoldJanuary 2010 Houses Sold February 2010 Houses SoldMarch and First Quarter 2010 Houses SoldApril 2010 Upper Providence Houses SoldMay 2010 Upper Providence Houses SoldJune 2010 … (0 comments)

Nether Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold September 2010 - 10/16/10 12:57 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Nether Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010.The maximum sold price for a house was $405,000.   The minimum sold price for a house was $112,000.The average sold price was $294,285.The average amount of days on the market was 28.7 residential houses sold in Nether Providence in September 2010.(Information from Trend MLS)  
Other Real Estate Info about Nether Providence:2008 2009 A Comparison Houses SoldJanuary 2010 Houses SoldFebruary 2010 Houses SoldMarch and First Quarter 2010April 2010 Nether Providence Houses SoldMay 2010 Nether ProvidenceJune 2010 Nether Providence, PAJuly Nether Providece Pa 2010August 2010 Nether Providence PA
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Eddystone Boro, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate 19022 - Houses Sold - September 2010 - 10/16/10 12:53 PM
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Aston Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 19014 Real Estate - Houses Sold - September 2010 - 10/16/10 12:48 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Aston Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 19014 for the month of September 2010. The maximum sold price for a house was $370,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $145,000.The average sold price was $244,090.The average amount of days on the market was 87.10 residential houses sold in Aston Township in September 2010.
(Information from Trend MLS)

Real Estate Reports About Houses Sold In Aston Township, PA2008 2009 ComparisonJanuary Houses Sold in Aston Township, PAFebruary Houses Sold in Aston Township, PAMarch and First Quarter 2010 Houses Sold in Aston Township, PAApril 2010 Houses Sold Aston Township, PAMay … (0 comments)

Bucks County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second and Third Quarters 2010 - 10/16/10 12:43 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Bucks County Pennsylvania for the Second and Third Quarters of 2010.Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June) The maximum sold price for a house was $3,400,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $6,500.The average sold price was $327,135.The average amount of days on the market was 785.1811 residential houses sold in Bucks County in the Second Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $2,727,765. The minimum sold price for a house was $52,500.The average sold price was $358,746.The average amount of days on the … (0 comments)

The Results of Complete Trust, Strength and Hard Work - 10/16/10 12:12 PM
The Results of Complete Trust, Strength and Hard WorkWhen one is focused and determined to reach a particular end result, the rewards can be as beautiful as a choreographed ballet.
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Credit Card Fraud! Are You Prepared? - 10/16/10 11:11 AM
Be alert and guard your credit cards from potential thieves.  Do not do things that put your credit and identity at risk.  We live in hard times so be conscious of your actions. 
Read Carra's post below, hear her story. 
Thanks Carra.
Via Carra Riley CRB, CRS, GRI (Author, Speaker, Consultant, Second Homes AZ LLC):
Credit Card Fraud!  Are you prepared? I really do not like to be chicken little shouting "the sky is falling" but I have too many friends and family who who have been touched with some type of credit card fraud recently and I thought I would share some … (0 comments)

When Two Cultures Collide - 10/15/10 09:08 PM

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Saying Goodbye To Your Family's Home - Closure before the Closing - 10/14/10 09:46 PM
Saying Goodbye To Your Family's Home - Closure before the ClosingSelling a house is a big deal and if you are selling a house that was part of your family for many years, I highly recommend you reserve time to say good-bye to your family's home before settlement day. Houses are silent members of a family; they are part of the history of a family. And because of this there is a great sadness, a grieving that grips many sellers as the day of settlement approaches. 
I experienced this myself when my siblings and I sold our parents' home after my dad … (22 comments)

Swarthmore Boro, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate 19081 - Houses Sold September 2010 - 10/13/10 10:59 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Swarthmore Boro, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010.The maximum sold price for a house was $722,000.   The minimum sold price for a house was $257,500.The average sold price was $443,625.The average amount of days on the market was 180.4 residential houses sold in Swarthmore Boro in September 2010.(Real Estate Information from Trend MLS)  Other Swarthmore Boro PostsEPA Green Power CommunityJanuary 2010 Houses Sold February 2010 Houses SoldMarch and First Quarter Houses SoldSwarthmore, PA     April 2010 Swarthmore Houses SoldMay 2010 Swarthmore Houses SoldJune 2010 Swarthmore PA Houses SoldJuly 2010 Swarthmore PAAugust 2010 Swarthmore PA
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Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate 19013 - Houses Sold September 2010 - 10/13/10 10:54 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010.The maximum sold price for a house was $82,500.   The minimum sold price for a house was $10,200.The average sold price was $34,522.The average amount of days on the market was 80.9 residential houses sold in Chester in September 2010.
(Information from Trend MLS)  
Related Real Estate Posts for Chester, Pennsylvania 19013Houses Sold January 2010Houses Sold February 2010Houses Sold March and First Quarter 2010April 2010 Houses Sold Chester, PAMay 2010 Houses Sold Chester, PAJune 2010 Sold Chester PAJuly 2010 Chester PAAugust 2010 Chester Pa
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Brookhaven, Pennsylvania Delaware County Real Estate 19015 - Houses Sold - September 2010 - 10/13/10 10:50 PM
 
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Parkside, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - September 2010 - 10/13/10 10:43 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Parkside, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010.Only one house sold in Parkside in September for $134,900.  It was on the market for 59 days.
(Information from Trend MLS)
Reports for Parkside, Pennsylvania Real EstateComparison 2008 2009 Houses SoldJanuary 2010 Houses Sold Parkside, PennsylvaniaFebruary 2010 Houses Sold Parkside, PennsylvaniaMarch and First Quarter 2010 Houses SoldApril 2010 Houses Sold Parkside PAMay 2010 Houses Sold Parkside PAJune 2010 Parkside PaJuly 2010 Parkside PAAugust 2010 Parkside, PA

 
 
 

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Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - September 2010 - 10/13/10 10:32 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010. The maximum sold price for a house was $410,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $118,000.The average sold price was $266,416.The average amount of days on the market was 50.12 residential houses sold in Conshohocken in September 2010.
(Information from Trend MLS)
More info for Conshohocken, Pennsylvania:March and First Quarter 2010 Houses SoldApril 2010 Houses Sold Conshohocken PAMay 2010 Houses Sold Conshohocken, PAJune 2010 Sold in Conshohocken PaJuly 2010 Conshohocken PAAugust 2010 Conshohocken PA
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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold September 2010 - 10/13/10 10:27 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010.The maximum sold price for a house was $2,388,000.   The minimum sold price for a house was $27,000.The average sold price was $322,504.The average amount of days on the market was 86.511 residential houses sold in Montgomery County in September 2010.(Information from Trend MLS)                                      
Other Real Estate Reports for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania:January 2010 Houses SoldFebruary 2010 Houses SoldMarch and First Quarter 2010 Houses SoldApril 2010 Houses Sold Montgomery County PAMay 2010 Houses Sold Montgomery County PAJune 2010 Montgomery County PAJuly 2010 Montgomery County PAAugust 2010 Montgomery County … (0 comments)

Chester County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - September 2010 - 10/13/10 10:20 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Chester County, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010. The maximum sold price for a house was $4,100,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $24,500.The average sold price was $385,707.The average amount of days on the market was 87.338 residential houses sold in Chester County in September 2010.
(Information from Trend MLS)
Previous Posts for Real Estate in Chester County, Pennsylvania:February 2010 Houses Sold Chester County PAMarch and First Quarter 2010April 2010 Houses Sold Chester County PAMay 2010 Houses Sold Chester County PAJune 2010 Sold in Chester County PAJuly 2010 Chester County PAAugust 2010 Chester … (0 comments)

Media Boro, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate 19063 - Houses Sold September 2010 - 10/12/10 09:08 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Media Boro, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010.The maximum sold price for a house was $476,250.   The minimum sold price for a house was $245,280.The average sold price was $316,757.The average amount of days on the market was 128.4 residential houses sold in Media Boro in September 2010.(Real Estate Information from Trend MLS)   Other Reports about Media Boro, Pennsylvania2008 2009 A ComparisonJanuary 2010 Houses Sold Media, PAFebruary 2010 Houses Sold Media, PAMarch and First Quarter 2010 Media, PAApril 2010 Houses Sold Media, PAMay 2010 Houses Sold Media, PaJune 2010 Media, PA SoldJuly 2010 Media … (3 comments)

Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 19064 Real Estate- Houses Sold - September 2010 - 10/12/10 08:58 PM
 
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Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Third Quarter 2010 - 10/12/10 08:52 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the Third Quarter of 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 (July, August, September)The maximum sold price for a house was $2,700,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $5,600.The average sold price was $290,683.The average amount of days on the market was 73.940 residential houses sold in Delaware County in the Third Quarter 2010.(Information from Trend MLS)
Previous Reports for Delaware County, PennsylvaniaFirst Quarter Houses Sold Delaware County PA 2010Second Quarter Delaware County PA 2010
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Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - Second Quarter 2010 - 10/12/10 08:47 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the Second Quarter of 2010.
Second Quarter 2010 (April, May, June)The maximum sold price for a house was $3,700,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $3,900.The average sold price was $255,415.The average amount of days on the market was 81.1756 residential houses sold in Delaware County in the Second Quarter 2010.(Information from Trend MLS)
Previous Reports for Delaware County, PennsylvaniaFirst Quarter Houses Sold Delaware County PA 2010
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Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Houses Sold - September 2010 - 10/12/10 08:39 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the month of September 2010. The maximum sold price for a house was $2,500,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $10,200.The average sold price was $265,783.The average amount of days on the market was 80.289 residential houses sold in Delaware County in September 2010.
(Information from Trend MLS)

More Reports About Houses Sold In Delaware County, PAJanuary Houses Sold in Delaware County, PAFebruary Houses Sold in Delaware County, PAMarch and First Quarter 2010 Houses Sold in Delaware County, PAApril Houses Sold in Delaware County, PAMay Houses Sold Delaware County, … (0 comments)

It's the biggest one I've ever seen! - 10/10/10 09:10 PM
Halloween is just around the corner and Russel was able to indentify one of the creatures that appears this time of year.  Yes they appear in this part of the country too, not just in warm climates like San Diego.
Thanks Russel!
 
Via Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector (Russel Ray, Property Consultant):

It's the biggest one I've ever seen!
Long-time friends know that my wise old grandmother instilled in me a love for all things created by Mother and Father Nature, so if I can't catch it and keep it as a pet for a day or so, I'll always … (2 comments)

Why You Need to Stop Blogging and Get Outside! - 10/10/10 08:46 PM
Working too much?  Feeling sluggish?  Maybe you need to get outdoors and give yourself what you need to recharge yourself.  Please take a moment and read this post by Scott and Lisa, very interesting stuff.
Thanks Lisa and Scott!
 
Via The Scott Loper Team Lansdale & Harleysville PA Homes (RE/MAX Realty Group):
In June 2010, the Journal of Environmental Psychology published the findings of a series of studies that were conducted to understand the effect that being in nature had on humans.  The findings support that being outside for just 20 minutes per day significantly increases a person's vitality, mood and outlook.  … (4 comments)

Riding With The Sun - 10/10/10 06:30 PM
Riding With The Sun

Yesterday was a perfect day to ride.  Hardly a cloud in the sky and the sun to keep you warm.Photo taken as we traveled on a back road in Lancaster County. 
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Waiting For The Mail - 10/08/10 03:17 PM
Waiting For The Mail

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Real Estate Agents Are Not Just Door Openers - What A Buyer's Agent Really Does - 10/08/10 03:12 PM
If you are seriously thinking of buying a house, please take a moment to read this post written by Amy and Dan.  It explains so much of what a Buyer's Agent will do for you and at no cost to you.  Help yourself by educating yourself and this is a great place to begin.
Thanks Amy and Dan.
 
Via Dan and Amy Schuman,e-Pro,ASP (Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland):
Real Estate Agents Are Not Just Door Openers- What A Buyer's Agent Really Does



 
 


There are a lot of home buyers out there that think real estate agents … (1 comments)

I'm Tired of Reading About All the Doom and Gloom! So I Took Matters Into My Own Hands... - 10/08/10 11:59 AM
You just gotta love this guy down in Raleigh NC, Craig Rutman.  He is so right about the doom and gloom in the media.  No wonder the economy has stalled, everyone is afraid to do anything. 
Thanks Craig!!
Via Craig Rutman North Carolina (Raleigh Area) Realtor (Home Buyer and Seller Specialist):
I'm Tired of Reading About All the Doom and Gloom!
So I Took Matters Into My Own Hands...With all the doom and gloom we're constantly being bombarded with these days, I thought I'd take the matters into my own hands and create some happy news for a change.

So, with a … (3 comments)

Insider Secrets & Tips For Mainers: Improving Your FICO Credit Score - 10/08/10 11:23 AM
Do you want to improve your credit score?  Well take a few minutes and listen to the video provided by Kristen Wheatley.  There are a few really good tips on how to improve your credit score and how to avoid hurting your credit score.
Thank you Kristen!
Via Kristen Wheatley | South Central Maine Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine-Lewiston/Auburn Maine):
Insider secrets and tips for improving your FICO Credit Score.
We have all seen the advertisements from companies that claim they can drastically improve a poor credit rating.  Just send $$$ now and they will work their magic.  The old … (0 comments)

Egress Windows - ABC'S OF REAL ESTATE (A-Z/E) - 10/07/10 10:50 PM
Egress Windows - ABC'S OF REAL ESTATE (A-Z/E)Egress windows are windows that allow a person to exit a house through a window that is designed to act more like a door.  The window is usually a basement window and offers room on the outside of the window for an adult to easily exit and stand to fully vacate a house.  These windows look like regular windows but open like a door.  They serve the purpose of a window and when installed actually end up letting more light in because of their larger size. The main advantage of egress windows is that they … (3 comments)

Urban Stink Bugs! Another Reason to Make Your Home Green - 10/07/10 08:00 PM
Stink bugs are here and you can take action to keep them out of your house.  Please read this post by Pat about her experience and great advice on how to keep these unwanted critters out of your house.
Thanks Pat!
Via Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors):
Tuesday I was previewing a $3.5 million dollar home in one of the District's most elegant neighborhoods when I heard a shriek from a colleague who pointed out an extended family of stink bugs congregating on the screens of the extremely well-appointed master bedroom. 
I knew stink bugs had invaded out far suburbs - one … (2 comments)

Pointing The Way - 10/06/10 09:16 PM
Earlier this evening while driving in Morton, I caught this rainbow pointing the way to my office in Springfield.

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FREE File Convertor for Images, Docs, Sound Files and Videos - 10/06/10 10:53 AM
If you have ever been stuck, like I have, when wanting to upload something on to your blog or website and you just hit a roadblock, well read this great post below and maybe that roadblock will not be a problem down the road.
Thanks Brad!!
 
Via Brad Andersohn (Zillow.com):
Have you ever had a picture that was in the wrong format for uploading to a website or Blog?  Let's say your camera takes photos in a .TIFF or .GIF format and the site you want to upload it to only uses .BMP or .JPG.  This can be frustrating and even … (0 comments)

Taylor Memorial Arboretum, 10 Ridley Drive, Wallingford, Pennsylvania 19086 - 10/06/10 10:34 AM
Taylor Arboretum, not to be confused with Tyler Arboretum, is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.  It is located on 30 acres of land along Ridley Creek and is a peaceful setting for visitors to explore nature either by personal walks or by educational opportunities. This land was part of a thousand acre land grant sold to John Sharpless by William Penn in 1682. In 1914 Joshua and Anne Taylor purchased this 30 acre tract as a retreat from their hectic lives in the city.  Anne died in 1930 and John dedicated these grounds to a Memorial Arboretum in her memory.Many of the … (0 comments)

PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER - A Check List - 10/05/10 11:26 AM
Fall is here and winter is sure to follow. In many parts of the country, like here in South Eastern Pennsylvania, winters can be quite cold.  As homeowners, we found that a checklist can be a helpful reminder of things that need to be done before the freeze of winter sets in.
Here is a checklist that may be of help to you as the colder weather approaches.  Please customize the list to your specific needs. 
FALL/WINTER CHECK LIST
__Put summer furniture away
__Plant bulbs before the ground freezes
__Caulk cracks and holes on outside of house
__Clean gutters
__Empty garden … (1 comments)

San Diego Home Inspections — How do septic systems work? (part two) - 10/03/10 08:11 PM
Here is another great post by Russel Ray about septic systems.  If you have one in your yard or are considering purchasing a home that has this instead of a public system, then this is a must read.
Thanks Russel!

Via Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector (Russel Ray, Property Consultant):

How do septic systems work?(part two)
Part one is right here
Perhaps the most critical part of your septic system is the septic tank.
Back in the mid-1970s when I was building and repairing tanks in Texas, the septic tank was a large concrete box built below ground … (0 comments)

 

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