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!0 Ways to Save Money and Time When Searching for a BRAND NEW Home - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/27/11 03:17 PM
Throughout Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania, there are some excellent buys on new construction. We work with a number of builders and can save you moneyif you've decided that you want new.
Contact me at jroosevelt@kw.com to discuss your options. Not only can you building from the gorund up at some great pricing, but there are also "quick deliveries,"you may not know about. Use the experience of an expert negotiator on the purchase of your next home. Call 610-764-3062 or email jroosevelt@kw.com It costs you nothing to hire a buyer's agent but saves you at least 5-10% o price.
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Aquí está su "robo"- Here is your house "steal! Kennett Square, PA Janice Roosevelt, PA & DE - 04/26/11 01:03 PM
3 RECAMARAS, 1 BAÑO EN
Los compradores o los inversionistas en casa principiantes, aquí está su "robo." Salvo asfixía con gas dinero andando al Cuadrado de Kennett, "uno de pequeños pueblos más frescos de América." Adorable 3 recámaras, 1 gemelo de baño - con frente y atrás donde una ofertas grandes de roble dan sombra. Viene con su propio parche de la tierra verde en la frente y atrás donde una ofertas grandes de roble dan sombra. Dos espacios de aparcamiento.
Situado enfrente de Mary D. Lang la Escuela de enseñanza primaria de … (3 comments)
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New First-Time Home Buyer and Investor Alert! Kennett Square boro - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/21/11 03:41 PM
Flyers available in Spanish - Great offer only $130,000 - USDA Loan eligible - NO Money Down! NO Mortigage Insurance - LOW interest Rates. Great 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin within walking distance to Kennett Square, one of America's coolest small towns. Visit web site. 400CenterSt.info
Call Janice for a property tour 610-764-3062 or jroosevelt@kw.com
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Why selling a home or investment property could make sense NOW! Janice Roosevelt- Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/21/11 02:37 PM
Recently, an investor asked me if it was too late in the "Spring House Buying Season" to put their twin on the market. Conventional wisdom among realtors in our region in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware dictated that you wait til AFTER Super Bowl (especially if the Eagles were playing) til you listed.
That notion, along with many others about how the real estate market works, has been thrown out the window. Here's why.
Buyers are out early, especially GEN X, those between 31-45, and they are ready to pounce. (see previous blog post)
Buyers are ready for the right … (2 comments)
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Design matters both to GEN Xers and Baby Boomers when it comes to buying homes - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE - 04/21/11 10:22 AM
Who will "right size" the housing recovery? Gen X, those between 31 and 45 say a report for the National ASsociatio of Home Builders (www.nahb.org). They currently represent 32% of the potential home buying market. Not only do GEN Xers think it's a good time to leap off the fence, they want particular design features.
This contrasts Baby Boomers, many of whom are waiting things out a few more years, waiting to retire and are looking to downsize. Yet, they too, are particular about what they want in design.
I can personally attest to that as I am working with two … (2 comments)
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Consider USDA financing - no money down, no mortgage insurance - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE - 04/21/11 08:33 AM
With mortgage insurance just now increasing on FHA loans, which account for 50% of the loans in America today, it is a could time to consider USDA loans which DO NOT require money down or private mortgage insurance.
If you haven't seen the new increases on FHA financing note hte information below
New FHA Annual (monthly) MIP Increases (These changes were effective April 18, 2011 (for case numbers assigned on or after this date)
The Upfront Mortgage Insurance remains at 1.00%.The Annual Insurance Premium will increase from .90% to 1.15% for LTV's greater than 95% on 30 yr loans.
The Annual … (4 comments)
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What Consumers Really Want? Do you make them Feel Special? - 04/18/11 11:11 AM
What a great reminder David posted today. Part of the whole shift in business is coming back to this basic value of expressing appreciation. Can't wait to read this book. We all want to know that we matter - that our decisions, purchases, work, relationships have meaning.
Via Boca Raton Florida Homes for Sale David Serle (RE/MAX Services):
Despite what many people think, consumers do not want the best priced product. Consumers do not just shop for price. Did you know that price is not consumers first prioirty? The first priority is customer service.
I do not know how many people have read "The Thank … (4 comments)
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Love yoga? NOW IS YOUR TIME at Empowered Yoga - Monday - April 18th via Living Social.com Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/17/11 09:09 PM
Empowered Yoga is featured as the Wilmington deal of the day
Monday, April 18th only Living Social (livingsocial.com).
Current students can take advantage as well as those new to Empowered Yoga:
$40 for One Month of Unlimited Yoga at Empowered Yoga
Redemption locations:
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 208, Wilmington, DE 19806 302-654-9642 230 East Main Street, Unit 329, (Newark Shopping Center), Newark, DE 19711 302-738-9642 Little details:
Limit 1 per person, up to 2 additional as gifts
· Limit 1 per person per visit
· Class space subject to availability
· All classes must be redeemed by same customer; cannot be … (7 comments)
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Spring blooms along the Brandywine Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/16/11 05:15 PM
I love native Spring flora in the Brandywine Valley - more subtle than showy, they last longer than daffodils or crocus,
Spring starts with Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), Buds bloom into white, star-like flowers which open only on sunny days (so don't go looking for them along side a country road today).
The roots contain an orange-red sap, once used as an insect repellent, sore throat remedy, cough syrup and red dye.
Right now, the Marsh Marigolds are spreading alongside river banks and roads. They grow in clumps and spread like a carpet of green and gold.
In April and into May, the Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia … (12 comments)
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"Tween" Yoginis at play! Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/16/11 04:48 PM
The poularity of yoga continues to grow and friend and yoga teacher Disha Mattive has found a creative way tt introduce the 5000 year old welneess practice to "tween girls."
Using the theme of Girl's Night Out, she is drawing sell-out crowds to the different yoga centers where she teaches in Chester county.
Parents seem to love this healthy activity for their daughters as it teaches them about taking care of body , mind and spirit, collectively and individually.
Beginning practice in a "Sangha" (Community) circle, to center and warm up the body, Disha Mattive's program moves through a series of … (2 comments)
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Chadds Ford photographer Julie Dixon featured at art show Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/16/11 03:55 PM
Friday, April 15, 2011, 5 - 9 PM: Free - Open to the public(Reception with artists, complimentary refreshments, & silent auction)
Saturday, April 16, 2011: 10 AM - 2 PM: Free - Open to the public(Refreshments available for purchase)
More than 80 professional and local artists and a broad variety of media (oil, watercolor, printmaking, jewelry, pottery, glass, and more!). Includes a silent auction of works donated by participating artists!
I attended the preview last night to admire the work of Julie Dixon, neighbor and client. Julie Dixon's photographs will be in their own exhibition next weekend in Wilmington. Pictured here with faince … (2 comments)
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Area Easter Egg Hunts! Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams PA & DE - 04/14/11 02:11 PM
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 23rd 10:00 AM St. John's Presbyterian Church, 217 Berkley Road, Devon, Pa (just west of Waterloo Road)
All children through 5th grade welcome.In addition to the egg hunt there will be a read aloud story and an arts and crafts project. Lots of fun! Call the church office at 610-688-5222 for more information and to let us know you can join the fun. All are welcome.For more information: 610-688-5222
West Laurel Hill Cemetery Easter Egg Hunt
Hosted by Zitner's Fine Confections and West Laurel Hill Cemetery Sat., April 16th 10:00am West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 215 Belmont Ave. … (3 comments)
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What is the best day of the month to close on a house purchase, and other questions answered? Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/11/11 09:41 AM
The answer, generally, is later in the month if you are getting a mortgage. The lender begins charging you interest from the day they release funds to you. So, the later in the month, the fewer the days. that can be a good thing!
This is why title companies and real estate attorneys are often so busy at the end of the month.
Other questions I get, include; What is a closing date in a real estate purchase?
This is the projected target date when ownership will transfer, agreed upon in writing in the contract, by both buyer and seller.
It can … (6 comments)
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"And the lion shall lie down with the lamb" - - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/08/11 07:26 AM
Like the often quoted Biblical phrase, "and the lion shall like down with the lamp," my ferocious Papillon Indie a.k.a. Indiana Jones or Bones, appears to rest peacefully next to my Siamese cat "Miss Chi."
I've learned that the quote is really misquoted. In the King James verion, it is the wolf that dwells with the lamb (which makes sense to me) .
In this photo the story is not all it seems.
Indie is Chi's constant tormentor and here, he has just stopped licking her ears, a precursor to chewing on her back. poor Chi has resorted to living … (13 comments)
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Brush & Palette to close in Kennett Square; art and framing business for sale - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate - PA & DE - 04/08/11 06:00 AM
Kennett Square's iconic Brush & Palette, originally an art supply store and frame shop, will close after a 25 -year run as a mainstay on State Street. The business is for sale.
Wanda Kevis and Bert Proscino developed a remarkable showcase for local artists who offer work as diverse as hand-crafted jewelry, sculpture, and mixed media. Renowned for design, craftsmanship and commited to conservation, Brush & Palette has been a major contributor to the revitalization of Kennett Square, Pa., voted "one of America's coolest small towns."
Kevis, who attended the Moore College of Art and has taught hundreds of artists over the … (6 comments)
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Eat Your Sweet Potatoes! Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/07/11 08:05 AM
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... And YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research … (17 comments)
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Delaware Marathon Running Festival 2011 - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, DE & PA - 04/07/11 06:58 AM
8th AnnualChristiana Care Health SystemDelaware MarathonTM Running FestivalMarathon, Half Marathon, 4 Person Team RelaySunday, May 15, 2011Tubman Garrett Riverfront ParkWilmington, DelawarePresented by New Balance DelawareDelaware Half Marathon and Relay SOLD OUT!Fuel Up Relay Marathon Contest
Don't miss this great event! Even if you are not a runner, get out and support one.
Jroosevelt@kw.com
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GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT - AGENTS HAVE TO FIGHT THE "Z" FACTOR WITH FACTS AND HARD NUMBERS. - 04/05/11 09:22 AM
Lenn pulls no punches here in what Zillow's strengths and weaknesses are. It is importnat to consider as I don't meet a client who is NOT aware of Zillow's presence. As noted in my comments, I counsel sellers to be aware of Zillow's numbers because so many potential buyers see them, but seeing is not always believing jroosevelt@kw.com
Via Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Virginia & Maryland (Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate):
Inspired by a thoughtful article by J. Philip Faranda about Zillow, The Ultimate Answer to the Zillow Zestimate, my experience with "the Z factor" is quite … (0 comments)
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Don’t Settle For The Leftovers - 04/05/11 09:15 AM
If you haven't discovered the daily wisdom of Lou Ludwig, here's a reblof of his message today about not settling for left overs. Importantly for me today, it's about not letting others ideas stop me from achieving my dreams. jroosevelt@kw.com
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
Motivational Power Quote
Don't Settle For The Leftovers
"The first man gets the oyster,
the second man gets the shell."
Andrew Carnegie, Business entrepreneur
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Don't settle for the leftovers
The leftovers go to those … (2 comments)
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Feeling stupid? You won't after reading these quips! Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/04/11 04:50 PM
Not to make fun of any one individual, because we have all made blunders like this, but just to laugh at ourselves as human beings :)
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I'd love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff."--Mariah Carey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life,"-- Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for federal anti-smoking campaign,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "I've never had major knee surgery on any other part of my … (9 comments)
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Understanding debt health and your credit scores - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams PA & DE - 04/04/11 10:09 AM
Realtors talking to mortgage experts often hear the words "back end ratio," and "front-end ratio," which is critical to understand when determing how much house you can afford. Much is posted about credit scores, repairing them, what is needed to afford a loan, etc. but the DTI ratios don't seem to get nearly as much attention .
Credit scores actually don't consider income. They indicate how likely you are to continue to make payments based on your current level of debt and history of past payments.
Credit scores are not an indicator of how much debt you can afford to pay back based on your income. To calculate that,different metrics … (6 comments)
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Never Doubt Yourself - 04/04/11 09:08 AM
Trusting your inner voice is not something that comes naturally to me. It's taken patience and some back and forth the last few years. But it is important to listen and trust, rather than doubt. Doubt your doubts as Lou Ludwig would say today.
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
Motivational Power Quote
Never Doubt Yourself
"Doubt yourself and you doubt everything you see.
Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere.
But if you listen to the sound of your own voice,
you can rise above doubt and judgment,
and you can see … (3 comments)
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Good – Better – Best - 04/03/11 08:13 AM
These are funny words and I am reminded of the adage "good is the enemy of best," but there are words, we need to keep focused on becoming the best we can be as human beings - not just realtors or moms or dayds, sons or daughters, just one personal helping another. Lou's blogs are not to be missed if new AR peeps don't know about them.
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
Motivational Power Quote
Good - Better - Best
"Good, better, best, never let it rest
till your good is better
and your … (9 comments)
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Long live the QUEEN (Theater) Wilmington's hottest new music venue Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 04/03/11 07:48 AM
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, Sen. Tom Carper and other dignitaries for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Queen Theater in Wilmington, De. After standing vacant for 50 years, the former movie house is now a music venue called World Cafe Live at the Queen.
It has 50,000 square feet of space and includes restaurants, lounges, two live music venues, banquet facilities and studio space for regional public radio station WXPN.
Musicians who perform during the venue's opening month included Sonny Landreth, Ingrid Michaelson, Aimee Mann and Toad the Wet Sprocket.
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Spring Festival Season is here! Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA& DE - 04/01/11 12:48 PM
Spring Festivals & Garden Tours Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura SundaySunday, April 10th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pmHorticulture Center, Fairmount ParkMontgomery Drive & Belmont Avenue (I-76 Exit 341), PhiladelphiaAdults $5/Children (14 & under) Free Join us in Fairmount Park for a spring celebration in the Japanese tradition of revelry beneath over 1,000 blossoming cherry trees. As the centerpiece event of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday will feature a variety of live music and dance performances, marital arts, cultural demonstrations, crafts, and much, much more. Bring the family, bring the neighbors, and bring your pets! Enjoy the festivities and stop … (6 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday - I'm Sorry. You Have Probably All Seen One of These But..... - 04/01/11 07:27 AM
This is just priceless and I couldn't resist rebloggin. These guys are SO well-behaved wtih extraordinary table manners. Enjoy - get your giggle on! Have a terrifice weekend and thank you Jane Peters for posting this.
Via Jane Peters - Los Angeles Real Estate (310-473-6919) (Power Brokers International, Inc.):
There are a ton of these going around, but honestly, I couldn't resist. This one had me on the floor: Jane Peters, connecting you to the L.A. real estate scene
Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles can be an overwhelming process. Contact Jane Peters, Los Angeles realtor specializing in absentee owners, out … (10 comments)
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