vandekar team: Treehouses and childhood dreams, fantasies and treehouses... - 06/16/08 06:24 PM
To me, childhood dreams, fantasies and treehouses are directly linked.
As a child I always dreamed of owning a tree house, a big one, one where elves could live nearby, high up so that it is all hidden in the leafy branches away from our parents spying eyes. My brother did … (4 comments)
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vandekar team: So how good is your Real Estate Agent? - 05/20/08 03:44 PM
When choosing an agent to represent you what should you be looking for? Professionalism, integrity, skill yes they should exhibit all of these but what else?
Is your agent working at this full-time? Do they know the market and the price bracket you are budgeting? What I mean by this is that … (3 comments)
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vandekar team: Devon PA Builders Competition 2008 - 05/12/08 05:28 PM
For the second year running John McClintick a local painter in the Berwyn Area organized a builders competition giving several local builders a chance to contribute to the Hurricane Relief in Louisiana. Last year three teams particiapated and this year that increased allowing more homes to be framed and sent down … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: T/E and Radnor market - 04/30/08 07:38 AM
As usual for Tuesday we went on our broker's open tour yesterday, we saw several homes and had added to this having been out on Sunday as well since we have sold all our listings. Yes, the market is strong in our area, but prices have become more realistic or so … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Yard signs - how big should they be? - 04/27/08 07:48 AM
I was on my way to the local mall a few days ago and cut down a street I normally take and was amazed at an enormous FOR SALE sign in the front yard of a home in our neighborhood. We live just outside Philadelphia in Berwyn and our house prices … (5 comments)
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vandekar team: A growing number of real estate signs! - 04/27/08 07:32 AM
Recently I have noticed that our local code enforcement officers have been pretty relaxed about directional for sale and open house signs. In the past this has been the case till someone in the township complains when an overzealous real estate agent has plastered them everywhere and not removed them even weeks after … (4 comments)
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vandekar team: Chesterbrook, PA is it Wayne or Chesterbrook? - 04/23/08 08:14 AM
Chesterbrook is a 28 year old development that is well liked in our area, for more information go to Homes in Chesterbrook on our website for information about developments, shops, restaurants, the Valley Forge Suites Hotel and offices that all make up Chesterbrook.
Chesterbrook has for a while tried to obtain it's own … (2 comments)
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vandekar team: Just a few more days.... - 04/14/08 12:27 PM
As many of you know our son Jeremy is currently serving in Iraq, you can read his emails and see his photos at Iraq Diaries. This was his second tour and although the area he was in is much quieter than when he was there before the stress as a parent was … (4 comments)
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vandekar team: A few questions to ask a 1031 Exchange Facilitator before you entrust him with your transaction. - 04/14/08 10:38 AM
I was reading an entry on Realty Times this morning that related to a topic that came up in a seminar we hosted a couple of weeks ago on 1031 exchanges. I found the title interesting "What to look for in a 1031 Exchange Facilitator but the content lacking or unclear.
So … (2 comments)
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vandekar team: Trudy Vandekar awarded Accredited Home-Staging Specialist (AHS) designation - 03/31/08 12:00 PM
Trudy Vandekar of Long & Foster in Devon PA completes "Giving Sellers The Power Of Staging" course which focuses on providing real estate professionals with a basis and solid overview of all key aspects about home staging. The course was created by professional home stager and interior designer Andy Capelluto, and … (2 comments)
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vandekar team: Avoiding ID Theft - 02/23/08 01:36 PM
When buying a home or an automobile your credit rating is very important. So protecting your identity is one of those things you should make an issue about in your daily plans. There are several common ways that ID theft is carried out, these include Dumpster Diving; Skimming, Phishing, Change your … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Open House Sunday February 24th 1-3 PM Chesterbrook. - 02/21/08 06:42 PM
This is a great home for someone looking for a home which has new windows and hardwood floors but is willing to do a spot of painting and some other decorative fixes and upgrades. Because this home is an end unit it is bright and airy, with a great wrap around … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Easttown market Statistics - 01/16/08 04:30 PM
Real Estate is Local!
As much as you read and hear in the media about the crashing real estate market you must always remember real estate is local. As we do not have a national weather forecast so the real estate market varies from area to area. What is happening in Boston, … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Tredyffrin Real Estate market - 01/15/08 06:32 PM
Real Estate is Local!
As much as you read and hear in the media about the crashing real estate market you must always remember real estate is local. As we do not have a national weather forecast so the real estate market varies from area to area. What is happening in Boston, … (2 comments)
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vandekar team: What one thing can you do for your client today? - 12/29/07 11:49 AM
I have been listening and reading material by different people over the past two months, such as Jim Rohn, Jeffrey Gittomer, Dan Kennedy etc. Today as I was working out I was thinking "What one thing can I do for my customers today?"
My thinking was triggered by reading something about giving … (5 comments)
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vandekar team: Berwyn Paoli Little League Baseball sign up - 12/20/07 10:37 AM
It may be winter but this is the season when Little League Registration begins. We have some great players locally, some great coaches at every level and some great fileds as you can see above. So don't miss the opportunity to register for next season.
Berwyn-Paoli Little League Registration Online registration now … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Saying Thank you without words. - 12/19/07 12:19 PM
Have you ever wanted to thank someone, but didn't because you felt awkward or did not have the time to stop and say Thank you. A friend just sent me this great link about a sign you can give. It has been primarily designed to say Thank you to our Servicemen and … (6 comments)
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vandekar team: Why use a buyer's agent? - 12/17/07 11:20 AM
That's right, money, your money. a buyer's agent saves you money. Their job is to represent you and protect you. Their fiduciary responsibility is to YOU. I love the word agent, because if people fully understand what an agent is they can grasp that having an agent represent them is the … (4 comments)
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vandekar team: 12 Days of Christmas from Iraq from a US Marine's point of view - 12/16/07 12:09 PM
As many of you know Jeremy our son is currently in Iraq. His emails and photos are posted at Iraq Diaries. But he also loves to make movies and although he cannot post many of these till he returns from Iraq because of security issues he has been inspired to post … (6 comments)
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vandekar team: An Explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 9 - The End - 12/11/07 03:33 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 9
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Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
The three paragraphs that start this page are all important to understand as they impact the agreement, its breach and any damages the seller can recoup.
Paragraph 28 deals with Representations. How I usually … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: An Explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 8 - 12/09/07 07:03 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 8
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Part 3
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Part 6
Part 7
Part 9
Paragraph 21 deals with Maintenance and Risk of Loss. I have actually blogged on this and a good example of this is Why you need to keep your home insured until settlement. There are … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: New listing coming in the Shand Tract Open Sunday December 9, 1-3 PM - 12/04/07 03:29 PM
We have a new listing coming this week which will be Open Sunday 1-3 PM. More details will follow soon. Keep an eye on our web site for photos and information www.VandekarTeam.com this week. … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Is it worth doing? - 12/04/07 03:16 PM
This month Realtor Magazine releases its report on Cost vs Value for the nation and identifies what remodelling projects are worth doing. It covers upscale and mid range projects and discusses the actual cost and the return on the investment when selling. What comes out at the top of the list … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Valley Forge National Park - 12/02/07 06:36 AM
Today we see rolling hills open spaces and some wooded areas, the Park itself is much larger than many realize. The following web site is the official Park site: http://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm, go here to find out news of special events, directions, hours of opening and news about construction being carried out in … (3 comments)
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vandekar team: Open House Sunday December 2nd in Chesterbrook at 3 Treaty Drive 2-4 PM and also December 16th...if it hasn't sold! - 12/02/07 06:32 AM
The smell of brownies wafts through the house from the eat in kitchen through the dining room to the living room with its wood burning fireplace. You can see designated Open Space from the patio off the living room. A few steps from the front door and you are on … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Main Line Antiques Show Opening - 11/30/07 10:12 PM
The Main Line Antiques Show opened this evening, November 30th. As one of the sponsors of the show I shot some video footage on a new flip video camera Trudy, my wife gave me for my recent birthday. I hope you enjoy. The show is being held at Valley Forge Military … (1 comments)
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vandekar team: PA Homeowners urged to apply for Property tax and rent rebates - 11/30/07 03:53 PM
I blogged about this earlier this year but just wanted to make you aware of the December 31st deadline.
The deadline to apply for a Property Tax/Rent Rebate program offering rebates to qualified seniors and residents this year is December 31st. The income limit for homeowners has more than doubled for the … (5 comments)
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vandekar team: An Explanation of the Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 6 - 11/30/07 03:46 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 6
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
We are nearing the end, I promise. Sorry this has taken so long to post in its entirety, let me know if this helps. Sometimes trying to explain it is as wordy as what … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Prayer before combat... - 11/26/07 06:27 PM
I posted this photo in our blog Iraq Diaries which are emails from our son who is currently in Iraq, but as it is buried in one of the comments I just wanted to repost just this photo as it speaks volumes about the young men who are serving in Iraq.
Jeremy, Malachi … (7 comments)
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vandekar team: Aviator sun glasses needed - 11/26/07 03:36 PM
REPUTATION IN my line of work is a huge issue and plays a large role in your successes and position in your platoon/team. For example, if you go to a school to train and cry, complain, or give up then the people who see it remember. Your reputation … (10 comments)
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vandekar team: Soccer is a common language - 11/18/07 12:29 PM
As many of you know our son Jeremy is in Iraq. you can read his emails at Iraq Diaries. They see a lot of kids as you may have noticed from his photos. Recently Iraq did really well in an Asian soccer competition and for a brief moment it united the … (9 comments)
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vandekar team: An explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 5 - 11/16/07 05:52 PM
PA Agreement of Sale part 5
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Page 5 of the Agreement of Sale is quite simple. I always find that pages 1 thru 4 take the longest to complete, after that it moves much faster.
Paragraph 12 handles Wood Infestation inspection … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: The Main Line Antiques Show - 11/11/07 09:47 PM
Mark your Calendar!
The Main Line Antiques Show returns to Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne, PA on December 1st and 2nd! Admission is $6. The show features top quality dealers and, due to demand, has expanded in size this year. The show benefits Surrey Services for … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Open House Sunday 11/11/2007 3 Treaty Drive 2-4 PM - 11/11/07 08:07 AM
After attending a Veteran's Day ceremony in our local town of Berwyn we will be having an Open House at 3 Treaty Drive in Chesterbrook between 2 and 4 PM this afternoon. This is a great home in a wonderful location close to everything. For more information go to http://3TreatyDrive.VandekarTeam.com where … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: New Show at the Valley Forge Convention Center - 11/10/07 03:03 PM
I got an invitation to a new show to be held at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia today. It is going to held November 30 thru December 2nd. titled WinterFest at Valley Forge, A Holiday Celebration it is aimed at all those who want to warm their … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: An Explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 4 - 11/08/07 02:11 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 4
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Part 3
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Paragraph 10 headed Inspection Contingency Options is the controlling paragraph for the 4 following paragraphs. It describes the 2 options available between the buyer and seller and the possible results under these options.
Option … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: An explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 3 - 11/01/07 09:14 AM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 3
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Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
A short post today to complete Page 3.
Page continues with Paragraph 7 revised in September 2005 which is a warning about meeting deadlines. If the agreement is contingent upon inspections and/or repairs, insurability, environmental conditions … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: An Explanation of the Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 2 - 10/30/07 05:42 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 2
Continuing with our explanation of the PA Agreement of Sale (AOS) we will start at the top of page 2. If you want to read other parts of this explanation
Part 1
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Paragraph 4 A deals with Fixtures … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: An explanation of The PA Agreement of Sale Part 1 - 10/29/07 03:40 PM
The PA Agreement of Sale (AOS) is 10 pages long, 11 if you include the Lead-based paint hazards disclosure and inspection contingency addendum and consists of 34 paragraphs and 622 lines excluding Notices on the back of the pre-printed pages, which can take it to 17 pages. It is continually being … (1 comments)
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vandekar team: 3 Treaty Drive, Chesterbrook - New listing - 10/23/07 05:38 PM
When looking for a town home location is everything. 3 Treaty Drive is one of those locations. Very private and NOT near the turnpike. Updated bathrooms, new carpets on the second floor, hardwood floors on first floor 2003, appliances new in 2003, very spacious loft with closet. Can easily be used as … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Home InspectionProcess - 10/19/07 07:33 AM
Part of the process of selling or buying a home is the home inspection. However, many people do not understand the purpose of the home inspection. So let's look at what it is not and what it should be whether you are a seller, a buyer or simply a homeowner.
As a … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: 1031 Exchange Update - 10/16/07 10:49 AM
October 2008 Information supplied by David Gorenberg of LandAmerica
1031 Exchange Update
§1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges to Undergo ScrutinyOn September 17, 2007, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued a report regarding taxpayer compliance in the context of IRC §1031exchanges (the "Report"). The Report was prompted in part by the fact that from … (1 comments)
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vandekar team: Trend MLS refuses to allow virtual tour upload! - 10/16/07 07:51 AM
I have been a member of Trend since I became a Realtor. I have heard other Realtors and Agents gripe about Trend before but recently I have found my own reason to gripe. Other than the "NEW" upgrade to Blue which actually has some benefits but seems to make everything take … (5 comments)
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vandekar team: 1031 Exchanges - 10/15/07 06:33 AM
This week at our office meeting I attended an excellent seminar given by LandAmerica about 1031 exchanges. David Gorenberg of LandAmerica 1031 is a Certified Exchange Specialist® and has the experience to not only handle the exchange smoothly but explain it succinctly and humorously as well. He managed in a short … (0 comments)
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vandekar team: Iraq diaries - 10/09/07 04:35 PM
Our middle son Jeremy left for Iraq last week, we had the opportunity to see him off. as promised he has written several emails which I offered to share with you here. Getting promoted to Sargent.
With his older brother and Dad. By the way he has a temperature of 101 whilst … (104 comments)
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vandekar team: Market Statistics on the Main Line, PA - 08/29/07 05:27 PM
I was looking at some market statistics yesterday and realized that whilst everyone is all doom and gloom the picture is not so bad. Yes, there are certainly more homes on the market now than last year. Actually it has nearly doubled in every county I looked at, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery.
But, … (2 comments)
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vandekar team: Open House traffic for Sunday July 15 - 07/16/07 10:24 AM
We had two homes open to the public yesterday. Both were open from 2-4 PM. I was sitting a home in Devon, PA that we have have had listed for about 90 days, originally priced at $455,000 it is now priced at $415,000. I had four groups of people through in the … (0 comments)
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