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Phightin Phils win it all!!

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:08:04 -0700

Absolutely awesome!

Thousands and thousands of people out in the streets!

Horns blaring! Fireworks blasting! People cheering!

2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!

Johnny Marz and John Vuk, tip a couple with St. Pete!

Pat Burrell, Congrats and Thanks! Mitch Williams, all is forgiven! Joe Carter, GOOD NIGHT!!!

Go Phils!

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:32:45 -0700

Apologies to all you haters but...

This is AWESOME!

Phils win and we are goin! What an exciting team and what a great thing for this entire region. This area has been so starved for a champion and to watch this young team come together over the last few years. It has been so much fun.

Bull, Bowa, Allen, Schmidt Callison, Roberts, Rojas, Doyle, Mitch Williams, Trillo, Carlton, "Hot Dog" Willie Monteaz, Samuel, Whitey, Harry, Dallas, Deron Johnson, Roger Freed, the "Vet", Tony Taylor, Daulton, and all the rest,.. this is for all of them. And all of the fans!

Some went. A few did it. MOST DIDN'T!!!!!

This is for for all my heroes growing up! Thanks!!!

Special Message to the Mayor. Don't put anything stupid on "Billy" Penn or the "Rocky" statue. Bad karma.

Another special message to Scott Rolen. We couldn't have done it....WITH YOU! Enjoy you're golf game!

Go Phightins! 4 more!

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ph

Ridley Township Single

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:35:45 -0700

Brian Ryan | Century 21 absolute Realty | 610-328-4300

568 Holmes Road, Morton, PA

Well maintained single family home in Ridley Township.

3BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $234,900

Year Built	1950
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	5,500 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Opportunity Knocks! Welcome to your new home. This beautiful Single, Colonial is one of the very best values in Ridley Township. The first floor features a living room and dining room with hardwood floors and a remodeled eat-in kitchen. The dining room has sliders that exit to a large back yard that is perfect for a summer barbecue. The second floor has 3 nice-sized bedrooms and a newer bathroom. The fenced-in backyard complete with a swing set has plenty of room for the fam to play. True pride in ownership with this home. Close to shopping, transportation and a short walk to the playgrounds and parks. Easy access to Interstate 95 makes for a short run into Center City. A one-year home warranty included in and accepted in an agreement of sale is offered to the buyer.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Hardwood floor
Tile floor	Living room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Basement	Washer
Dryer	Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Brian Ryan

Century 21 absolute Realty

610-328-4300

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 3, 2008, 12:07pm PDT

The simple things in life.

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:01:10 -0700

I have just finished up my first successful short sale. Yeah! Several before this have gone down in flames for many reasons outside of my control. Termites, Attorneys, Second Mortgages, etc. You get the picture. This one has taken awhile but what a pleasure to work on.

My client is a first time buyer who came to me through a community Improvement project we have here locally. Credit repaired, FHA approved with a mortgage approval in his hands. In addition to helping the buyer repair their credit this program will lend the buyer up to $5,000.00 towards their closing costs. These funds need not be repaid if the buyer owns their home for 5 years.

Let's call the buyer Chuck. Chuck is somewhat new to the country so at first we had some trouble with conversation but that left soon on. After a few "get to know" meetings he felt good enough to head on out and look for his new home. After several day trips out I said to Chuck that it was time to sit down and review what homes we had looked at. We did and narrowed the list down to three homes and set a date to pick his home. "Brian, Chuck said. Today we will pick a home". Chuck was true to his word. He found his perfect home.

Now the real work begins. Chuck chose the home that was subject to short sale approval. After cautioning Chuck about the uncertainty and extended timing of a short sale we wrote an agreement of sale that was accepted by the seller and submitted to the bank for approval. I would like to point out that listing agent was a complete pro throughout the transaction. Let's call him Calvin. Calvin and I rolled up our sleeves and worked to get our jobs done for our clients. Tick, tick, tick. The days passed and all the while we received phone call of frustration from our clients on why there was no answer. Cool heads and calm minds prevailed. I explained how the process worked and also explained to Chuck about the dynamics of what a short sale is and how it has affected the Mortgage lenders all around the country.

After months of waiting, Calvin called me with the good news of an approval. But with approval came even more challenges. The agreement of sale was written in such a way that home inspections would not be done until we received the bank's acceptance of the agreement of sale. Why spend my client's money on a home inspection for a home he might not get? Home inspection and pest inspection were ordered and a whole new set of obstacles arose from the home inspection. The credit repair program uses their own home inspectors that must be qualified for their program. Any repairs called for by the inspector MUST be done for the buyer at the seller's expense. If repairs are not completed the community improvement project will not lend the buyer the money they need for closing.

Well of course there were repairs needed. But this was a short sale. "The seller has no money to pay for repairs", Calvin said. With some restructuring of the terms of the agreement of sale we were able to free up some funds to allow for the repairs to be done. The home was re-inspected and we were off to settlement.

Chuck is now in his new home. Another first time buyer reached his goal. My first short sale completed. Smiles everywhere.

The simple things in life.

Lipstick on a Pig

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:49:40 -0700

I have not made a decision on who will be my next President or Vice President yet. I have to admit that I loved Governor Palin's comment about Hockey moms and pit bulls. The difference is the hockey mom wears Lipstick! I want something different and I think she has brought something dynamic to the republican ticket.

That being said. Senator Obama makes a comment about Pigs waring Lipstick. A day later. Unfortunate choice of words, right? A day or two after her big speech.

Of course, right?

I thought so too....Until the news media trotted out several clips of John McCain and others using the same choice of words. What!!!! How could he? How could they? Pigs!!

Wait a minute. How about keeping things in context. These clips were from past speeches that have nothing to do with the past few days. Did anyone look at the reaction of the people in the background when these comments were made? Mild Chuckles. When Senator Obama made his comment it was wild applause, Laughter and thumbs down. I know the speaking point at the time was about John McCain but it just smells. Does not sit right at all. Smells like a smear.

I try to listen to the words and look into the facts but...this one bothered me...and since my first few blogs have been somewhat anemic I thought I would trot it out there.

P.S. San Demus High School Football Rules! Hope I spelled it correctly. Never tried before. Only been yelling it since the 1980's.

Free Home Buyer's Main Event

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:41:52 -0700

I wanted to share a program that my office and fellow agents have been providing as a service to our clients and the general public. Several times a year we have a home buyers seminar that we offer to the anyone who may have questions about the home buying process. The agents in our office speak as well as several home inspectors, mortgage lenders and we also invite the directors of first time home buyer grant programs that we have in the area. We have 2 new seminars scheduled in October. These events have been very popular and a lot of good information is provided. Below is the flyer I use to promote the events. This is sent out to my database and the general public.

Springfield Colonial "Home on the Hill"

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:09:43 -0700

Brian Ryan | Century 21 absolute Realty | 610-328-4300

636 N. Bishop Ave., Springfield, PA

Beautiful Springfield Colonial

4BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $424,981

Year Built	1999
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	23,166 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Come see this fantastic home on the hill. This large center hall entrance, 9 year young colonial features a modern and easy flowing floor plan. On the first floor is the formal dining room, half bathroom, laundry room and the full sized eat-in kitchen complete with all the modern ammenities including the large kitchen island that is the perfect workspace for the gourmet of the house. The first floor is accented with beautiful dark hardwood floors. The second floor features a wonderful master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and its own full bathroom that is the perfect getaway after a long hard day. 3 more ample bedrooms and a second full bathroom complete the second floor. A one year home warranty included in and accepted in an agreement of sale is offered to the buyer.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Tile floor	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Stainless steel appliances
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Brian Ryan

Century 21 absolute Realty

610-328-4300

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 28, 2008, 10:08am PDT

Historic Ridley Park Twin

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:42:21 -0700

Brian Ryan | Century 21 Absolute Realty | 610-328-4300

315 Crumlynne Road, Ridley Park, PA

Large Victorian Twin within the Ridley Park Historical District

4BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $174,981

Year Built	1908
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	3
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	10,317 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Great value in Ridley Park. This very large twin first floor features are a Living Room, Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen and a Laundry/Mud Room. The second floor has 3 good-sized bedroom and a Full Bathroom. The third floor has fourth Bedroom and a Bonus room that could easily be used as a fifth bedroom or office. This house has easy access to all major forms of Transportation. You will be just a short walk away from Ridley Lake, the schools and the shops of Ridley Park

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Fireplace	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Tile floor
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Dining room
Dishwasher	Stove/Oven	Basement
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Brian Ryan

Century 21 Absolute Realty

610-328-4300

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 27, 2008, 8:40am PDT

Philadelphia Art Museum Condo

Brian Ryan (Century 21 Absolute Realty) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:50:51 -0700

Brian Ryan | Century 21 Absolute Realty | 610-328-4300

2601 Pennsylvania Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Art Museum Condo

2BR/1BA Condo

offered at $258,900

Year Built	1953
Sq Footage	935
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$551 per month

DESCRIPTION

Very nice 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo at the 2601 Parkway Building. Close to Fairmount Park, Ben Franklin Parkway, Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive and the Art Museum. This beautiful Art Deco building has a 24-hour doorman, Fitness center, Coffee shop, Business Center and shuttle service to center city. Entry to this unit has a large walk-in coat closet. There is a very nice sized living room that will be perfect for entertaining or relaxing with a good book. The kitchen area has plenty of room for the gourmet with a breakfast bar. Laundry closet in this unit has a stacked washer/dryer. 2 good-sized bedrooms and a full bathroom complete this exceptional center city condo. This building is pet friendly. The Condo Association has a $400 move-in fee and 3 month capital contribution fee.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Living room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Business center	Fitness center	Secured entry
Elevator

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Brian Ryan

Century 21 Absolute Realty

610-328-4300

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 27, 2008, 7:49am PDT