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All the Hoop-la for first time home buyers-What about first time home sellers? - 10/25/07 10:43 AM

I have recently been working with several first time home buyers. We offer all types of "training and information" and walk them carefully through the whole process in order to educate them in all of the details of contracts, inspections, offers etc. that are completely new to them.
Last evening, I … (8 comments)

Feeling alittle Sluggish lately? Better Check Your Prescriptions... - 10/21/07 11:12 AM

The past month has been a really chaotic, crazy one for me. Luckily, I've been very busy showing homes, taking classes, visiting local events, teaching children's gymnastics classes and trying to squeeze in grocery shopping and family time etc! Okay, anyone would feel alittle tired, right? Well, I've been on medication for an underactive … (6 comments)

Schuykill River Festival this Saturday on College Drive in Pottstown... - 10/10/07 09:08 AM

Looking for a fun day for the family? If you're in the neighborhood of College Drive in Pottstown be sure and stop by the Schuykill River Festival and see the many juried artists, enjoy the beautiful riverfront park along with music, sandbox treasures and face painting for the kids and … (1 comments)

Pottstown's Historic Advertising Murals (Final in a Series of 5) - 10/02/07 02:30 PM

The Luden's mural is located on the rear wall of 236 High Street. Luden's Candies originated in Reading PA in 1879 and was owned by William H. Luden. One of the first products was "moshe" a Pennsylvania Dutch treat made from brown sugar and molasses. Luden expanded his operation from … (7 comments)

Pottstown's Historic Advertising Murals Part 4 - 10/02/07 02:18 PM

The Coca-Cola advertisement is located at 113 High Street. Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, a Civil War Veteran and Atlanta pharmacist, while trying to develop a headache cure. Coke was first bottled in 1894 and today is recognized as the most popular soft drink found all over … (1 comments)

Pottstown's Historic Advertising Mural's Part 3 - 10/02/07 10:56 AM

The Garage-Dodge Agency, Ford Accessories advertisement is located at 14 South Hanover Street. The origin and intent of this mural remains unknown. It is possible that several messages are blended on the advertisement including car sales, car parts and/or car insurance sales. The building that houses this mural has actually been … (0 comments)

Pottstown's Historic Advertising Murals (Part 2) - 10/02/07 10:50 AM

The Wrigley's Spearmint Gum advertisement is located at 18 South Hanover Street. The Wrigley Company was founded in 1891 by William Wrigley Jr. Mr. Wrigley was a pioneer in the use of advertising to promote the sale of branded merchandise. He saw that the consumer's acceptance of Wrigley's Gum could be … (2 comments)

Pottstown's Historic Advertising Murals (Part 1) - 10/02/07 10:44 AM

I just returned from my stroll down memory lane in downtown Pottstown. For any of you who haven't done that in some time, you really should get down there. The 100-200 blocks of High Street have some very beautiful renovations; from the city hall promenade to all of the upgrades … (0 comments)

The Historic Advertising Murals of Downtown Pottstown - 10/01/07 03:39 PM

Have you ever seen or heard of the old types of "billboard advertising" that was painted on the sides of buildings? I'm sure some of you have seen the old faded remnants of Mail Pouch tobacco advertising paintings on the side of a barn somewhere? These were common practice in … (3 comments)

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