Pottstown's Homeownership Initiative loans get a boost to $10,000 for New Buyers! - 06/29/08 09:55 AM
The Homeownership Initiative Program in Pottstown just got a healthy jolt--IT DOUBLED! This time it's in your favor, Mr. (and Miss-don't want to leave anyone out!) and Mrs. Homebuyer in Pottstown!  Usually, we're dreading gas prices, taxes, food prices etc. doubling and we all know what it feels like when those prices are doubling by leaps and bounds these days. But this time you're receiving - not giving!
 This program began several years ago with money that was received through the Montgomery County Revitalization Fund.  It's purpose is to provide forgiveable loans to new homebuyers in Pottstown to make improvements to their homes.  … (5 comments)

Part IV Selling Your Home? Things You Really Must Consider... - 06/11/08 09:33 AM
Flashback three years ago.... if you had a home to sell that was clean and in good condition, you could pretty much bank on it selling pretty quickly.  As a matter of fact, in many neighborhoods, buyers had to have the speed of light on their side to get an offer placed in time before that average home was snatched up right before their eyes.  Buyers were overlooking the little things that they otherwise might be focusing on in a home and going with the idea that they can make those little fixer-upper changes on their own. 
  Flashforward (is that a … (4 comments)

Part IV in Selling Your Home? Things You Really MUST Consider... - 06/11/08 09:31 AM
 
   Flashback three years ago.... if you had a home to sell that was clean and in good condition, you could pretty much bank on it selling pretty quickly.  As a matter of fact, in many neighborhoods, buyers had to have the speed of light on their side to get an offer placed in time before that average home was snatched up right before their eyes.  Buyers were overlooking the little things that they otherwise might be focusing on in a home and going with the idea that they can make those little fixer-upper changes on their own. 
  Flashforward (is that … (0 comments)

Part 3 in Selling Your Home? Things you Really Must Consider...If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say, Don't Say Anything At All.. - 06/08/08 09:09 AM
How many times when you were a child did you hear that one? This one was my grandmother's mantra.  If you really think about it; how often were you in a situation uncomfortably sitting with your foot neatly jammed in your mouth...truly wishing you could take back what you just said?  If only you'd have exercised that favorite saying...
If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say Don't Say Anything At All!
Well, Nan--I'm here to tell you that in Real Estate I have to disagree with you on this one.  At least from a listing presentation's perspective.  Let's try these scenarios … (3 comments)

Part 3 in Selling your House? Things You Must Consider...If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say, Don't Say Anything At All... - 06/08/08 09:06 AM
How many times when you were a child did you hear that one? This one was my grandmother's mantra.  If you really think about it; how often were you in a situation uncomfortably sitting with your foot neatly jammed in your mouth...truly wishing you could take back what you just said?  If only you'd have exercised that favorite saying...
If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say Don't Say Anything At All!
Well, Nan--I'm here to tell you that in Real Estate I have to disagree with you on this one.  At least from a listing presentation's perspective.  Let's try these scenarios … (0 comments)

Part II of Selling your Home? Things You Really MUST Consider...Location Location Location--Is Everything! Well..not Quite - 06/06/08 06:10 AM
As sellers have heard for years, it's the location of your property that counts most.  Well, if your home is located next to a garbage dump with garbage trucks coming and going past your driveway all day long-I'd say location is going to be a pretty big deal...in this case getting that home sold brings the other most important factor in selling a home  into play-Pricing your home correctly from the start!
   Many homeowners see no problem at all starting high and they will accept offers. The big problem with this philosophy as well as the "I'm not in a hurry … (0 comments)

Part II of Selling your Home? Things to Consider...Location-Location-Location-Is Everything...Well Not Quite! - 06/06/08 06:09 AM
As sellers have heard for years, it's the location of your property that counts most.  Well, if your home is located next to a garbage dump with garbage trucks coming and going past your driveway all day long-I'd say location is going to be a pretty big deal...in this case getting that home sold brings the other most important factor in selling a home  into play-Pricing your home correctly from the start!
   Many homeowners see no problem at all starting high and they will accept offers. The big problem with this philosophy as well as the "I'm not in a hurry … (0 comments)

First in a 5 Part Series: Thinking of Selling your Home? Things You Really Need to Consider... - 06/05/08 07:19 AM
    When I was a little girl; I was convinced that my grandmother had to be the smartest lady on earth.  Today- I'm even more certain of it.  While she didn't have a college education by any stretch of the imagination; she had what many people lack today--common sense and a true and sincere empathy and consideration for others.  She and my grandfather also LOVED their sayings and I have to tell you; when you give these some real thought-they should be put into "law" and this world would truly be a better place!  Let's take one of my favorites and … (2 comments)

First in a 5 Part Series: Thinking of Selling your Home? Things You Really Need to Consider... - 06/05/08 06:04 AM
    When I was a little girl; I was convinced that my grandmother had to be the smartest lady on earth.  Today- I'm even more certain of it.  While she didn't have a college education by any stretch of the imagination; she had what many people lack today--common sense and a true and sincere empathy and consideration for others.  She and my grandfather also LOVED their sayings and I have to tell you; when you give these some real thought-they should be put into "law" and this world would truly be a better place!  Let's take one of my favorites and … (0 comments)