One of my favorite website applications ever has to be Picnik.com. I probably use it every single day at least once, and would be one of the sites I'd choose if asked, "Kim, if you only had five websites to take with your on a desert island, what would they be?"
Did I mention Picnik is free? (I have their upgraded/pro version - but they offer quite a bit with their free version as well.)
Sure, I have Adobe Photoshop and I also use that quite a bit when I need to. But for most of my jobs now - I'm a picnik gal.
Some quick and easy things you can do:
Resize photos
Crop photos
Add text, stickers on top of photos (lots of fun fonts)
Add frames
Add effects - like some blurring, neon, black and white, tinting, and more
Just upload your photo via computer file or Flickr and have some fun !!!
Some of my recent history.....
No... I don't get anything for talking about them - it's fun to share what makes your life easier day-to-day :)
Announcing to you Real Estate Bar Camp in Philadelphia ! Wednesday, May 27th
What the heck is Bar Camp you ask? Well, if you've been around ActiveRain for long enough - you probably have run across someone's post here and there - but to sum it up:
"RE Bar Camp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees."
At the time of this post - we are already half full. A fun time will be offered with lots of learning that you'll be able to select based on the sessions you chose to attend.
Yes, it's *FREE*. Yes, you'll even get a t-shirt ! Check out further information on The Official Philadelphia Real Estate Bar Camp website - which includes information on our select hotel, the Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing who offered an awesome lodging rate.
Beer with Bloggers on Tuesday night is open to all registrants/participants at Finnigan's Wake in Philly. Hope to see you there ! (If you aren't convinced yet - you can snoop at the list on the site - you'll recognize some names, I'm sure. We are lucky to have some of the most influencial national speakers attending REBCPHL - you should be there too! )
I saw the sign on Pennsylvania Avenue near the gazebo, "Volunteers needed for Downingtown's Sesquicentennial Celebration. Call 610-269-0344." I'd seen it for a couple of days, and finally decided this was something I needed to be involved in.
I was born in West Chester, PA and lived in Downingtown until I was eight years old. Downingtown held many memories for me- and after living around the world (Air Force brat) - it was the only real place to call "home".What a great opportunity to give back to the community !
It has been fun to be a part of the planning - to come together with other people who care about the town and want to make the celebration event a hit with the community. The memories of the town have been so fun to learn - and I don't consider myself a real history buff.
If you'd like more information about the events including a parade and celebration day in May & a market day in October - you can visit the site I'm working on at Downingtown 150.
I had the lucky pleasure of attending Real Estate Bar Camp in Fredericksburg, VA this week. It's not only because I liked spending 4 hours there and 4 hours back with John Lauber in the car.... but I respect so many of the people at the Virginia Association of Realtors (Ben! Jovan! ) and Real Estate friends that work in the general area (I know better than to start shout outs here - hugs y'all).
If you know me ... you know I usually have my camera in hand. I have sad news to report.... my camera broke on Day 1. So I don't have a whole lot of pictures, but there are about 35 in my Flickr REBCVA set.
Here is a good recap picture for you.....
If you don't know the first picture - find out - he's a sort of a big deal, Tina & Kim; Craig & Kim; Kim & Ann; Natalie & Marie; Jason Kim & Mike; Jay & Monika; Kim & Jeff; Sarah & Monika; Kim & Sarah; and the center... Kim, Drew & Sarah. (Not pictured.... so many!!!! Broken cameras really suck - jussayin. At least I have a friend who said I can stalk her pictures.)
Isn't it fun when you learn different "fun" things about people?
Here is a photo I'm using with permission from the self-photographer...... any guesses at who this might be ?
Here are some hints of what I learned about this friend ...... He is a determined running REALTOR(R) who didn't let the forgetfulness hold him back from getting his 5K run in. He was even awarded the "Emergency Runner Fashion Award". And of course............ who would take a picture, share with friends and be reminded for eternity about "those black shoes and black socks with shorts".
(If you were there - or saw the other revealing source - shhhhh let some others play.)
PS. I didn't get my run/walk in that day. *Pie in my Face*
If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I enjoy connecting with people both IRL (in real life) and in the Social Media realm. Akoha Playing it Forward game is a way to connect "real life" connections (even quick ones) to an "online" one. Andy Kaufman, East Bay Foreclosure Agent in CA, played a card with my friend Sarah while we were in New York for a Real Estate conference. He explained the game and gave SarahWV a card along with a Chocolate Bar.. what could be better than that ?
The playing mission card gets logged on the Akoha website, with short notes that explain who gave the card to whom. The purpose is then that the card gets played again... so Sarah would buy someone chocolate and give them the card.... for the rest of the story visit WestofPhillyBurbs.com
Compare the Market Statistics for Chester County Real Estate over the past 12 months. This information is taken from the information provided by TReND and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For a personalized report of the Real Estate Activity for your area, email Kim for a copy via email. Previously posted on WestofPhillyBurbs.com.
The number of Listings decreased by 282 units when you compare January 2008 to January 2009. This could be for a number of reasons - including that many sellers who are selling now want to sell their home. They are not testing the real estate market. The amount of homes that sold relative to the number listed did not vary too much from 2008-2009. Neither did the Days on Market (DOM).
Real Estate Report of Monthly Statistics
Date
Units Listed
Listed Volume
Listed Average
Pend-
ed
Units Sold
Sold Volume
Sold Average
Avg
DOM
Jan 2009
626
233,511,105
373,020
231
195
64,782,508
332,217
90
Dec 2008
361
137,723,577
381,505
222
262
89,386,664
341,170
85
Nov 2008
477
172,303,109
361,222
226
289
93,346,278
322,997
87
Oct 2008
649
243,373,774
374,998
276
318
106,135,079
333,758
77
Sep 2008
818
308,389,108
377,003
333
391
135,360,031
346,189
73
Aug 2008
654
245,224,358
374,960
352
493
181,688,600
368,536
76
July 2008
817
313,289,732
383,463
456
519
183,314,055
353,206
67
June 2008
856
320,197,725
374,062
433
543
204,059,610
375,800
64
May 2008
1037
403,217,620
388,830
487
436
149,931,673
343,879
77
Apr 2008
1092
431,469,363
395,118
518
420
145,161,433
345,622
78
Mar 2008
1051
406,125,135
386,417
454
336
113,063,114
336,497
95
Feb 2008
804
302,371,231
376,083
388
287
94,536,450
329,395
92
Jan 2008
908
359,781,352
396,234
368
253
86,749,218
342,882
83
Totals:
10150
3,876,977,189
381,968
4744
4742
1,647,514,713
347,430
78
Criteria searched was $100,000 - $1,000,000. All Residential Real Estate in Chester County Statistics.
Chester County PA includes the following areas: Atglen, Avondale, Birmingham, Caln, Charlestown, Coatesville, Downingtown, E Bradford, E Brandywine, E Caln, E Coventry, E Fallowfield, E Goshen, E Marlborough, E Nantmeal, E Nottingham, E Pikeland, E Vincent, E Whiteland, Easttown, Elk, Elverson, Franklin, Highland, Honeybrook, Kennett Square, L Oxford, London Britain, London Grove, Londonderry, Malvern, Modena, N Coventry, New Garden, New London, Newlin, Oxford, Parkesburg, Penn, Pennsbury, Phoenixville, Pocopson, S Coatesville, S Coventry, Sadsbury, Schuylkill, Spring City, Thornbury, Tredyffrin, U Oxford, U Uwchlan, Uwchlan, Valley, W Bradford, W Brandywine, W Caln, W Chester, W Fallowfield, W Goshen, W Grove, W Marlborough, W Nantmeal, W Nottingham, W Pikeland, W Sadsbury, W Vincent, W Whiteland, Wallace, Warwick, Westtown, and Willistown.
Chester County, PA is compromised of 12 Public School Districts. They are spread out around Chester County and include many schools in each district. You can find the school calendars, school football schedules, school basketball schedules, school sports schedules, and other important information by visiting the district websites as listed below.
You can check many places for information on school statistics... one of my favorite is http://GreatSchools.net (the only bad side is there are lots of ads).
There are many things to consider when remodeling or purchasing an older home. Homes built before 1980 have the strong likelihood of containing asbestos. Due to a steady progression of technology and green sustainable methods, there are many ways to ensure your home or property is asbestos free. If you are interested in saving money, remodeling and improving your carbon footprint, here is some information to get you on the right track.
Used in millions of homes throughout the last quarter of the 20th century, asbestos insulation can become a real dilemma for homeowners due to causing a variety of health problems, including Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Malignant Mesothelioma. These types of cancer take the lives of thousands each year.
Non-regulated asbestos material can be legally performed by homeowners, regular contractors, or licensed asbestos abatement contractors as long as the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) are not violated. Asbestos removal in public facilities, homes and workplaces must be undertaken by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. Once the removal is complete, green insulation options should be given serious consideration, such as: Cellulose, Cotton Fiber and Lcynene.
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC), in a study conducted in 2003, estimated a savings of $50-$65 per square foot for well-constructed green buildings in the U.S. (see table below) during that year. The numbers continue to improve as more eco-friendly options become available, and those kinds of figures have finally begun to attract those who thought eco-friendly construction was just a bunch of hogwash.
Sometimes.... it just takes words to bring you back to some fun memories:
When Harry Met Sally
Breakfast on the Roof?
Museums we pass
Flask
NYPD has words with someone in our party
Newlyweds at The Paramount
#A Group Tattoo
Glove Swapping
An extra subway stop
Penn Station Tears
Chocolate & Cards
Sugarcane
Broadway at 4am - all linked up
On the corner, "You're sexy"
Street Peddler walked side-by-side cause someone was "sweet to talk to everyone"
Black Bean Ice Cream
Daily Mug Shot Fan
Scavenger Hunting
Tastykakes
NYPD in action - cameras in hand - even possibly in a precarious spot
"My tongue is on FIRE"
Red Robe fashion
Pepsi bottle surprise
I want my $2.00 back!
Waking up with Pizza in her bed?
One stall = Three Girls
Jay's still thinking about it...
Tongue in cheek - I mean ear
#weirddesserts
Curly Hair in another pic? Where?
We didn't see Wall Street and we were right there?
Pool "Entertainment"
Girls in the Men's Room?
I'm sure I've missed a lot..... feel free to carry on.... :) THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Y'ALL !! For those friendships bonded closer, for those I got to hug for the first time, for those I just connected with ..... yay!
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Posted by Kim Wood on 01/13/2009 11:53 AM
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