LOOKING FOR QUICK DELIVERY NEW HOMES? LOOK UP THESE AREA BUILDERS! - 08/31/07 06:01 PM
If you are relocating to Philadelphia Area and are interested in new construction, you can narrow your search by looking at web sites of area builders. But before you go to new construction please hire a Buyers Agent to represent you. The agent at the model homes represents the builder. You
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GREAT BUYS AT PULTE BUILT , DOYLESTOWN STATION CONDOS - 08/31/07 04:18 PM
Doylestown Station " offers townhouse style condominiums . They were built by Pulte Builders and vary in age from 2 to 10yrs. They are located close to Routes 611 and 202 and are easy commute to New Jersey. There is a bus that goes from Doylestown to Port Authority in New
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How Do you get the phone to Ring? - 08/31/07 10:40 AM
In recent times I have not received many calls from my classified advertisements in newspaper and ads in real estate magazines. When I advertise I always mention the price and some features and also a link to my web site for more information.I do get a lot of hits and I can
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NAR's REALTOR SAFETY WEEK Sept 9 to 15. Safety tips for Realtors. - 08/31/07 09:34 AM
Most of us who have been in the business for long have heard some scary stories and take precautions while going on appointments but the new agents might be so eager to show houses that they may not know of the risks involved. Here are some tips for newer agents going
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THANK YOU ACTIVE RAIN FOR ALL THE TIPS I LEARNED ON MY JOURNEY TO 50K POINTS. - 08/30/07 09:58 AM
I joined Active Rain on February 25th, 2007 and just posted my profile, because I read about it in Realtor magazine. I visited my parents in India for 5 weeks between March and April and when I returned the jet lag and home sickness caused me to be up at 5 am
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55+ COMMUNITY IN WARMINSTER., BUCKS COUNTY,Pa - 08/30/07 08:33 AM
Centennial Station is an active adult community located in Warminster, Bucks County, Pa. Some of the amenities it offers are an aquatic center with heated indoor pool, and whirlpool, activity center with craft room,billiards room, card room, and ballroom. There is a bank and hair salon on the premises. It is
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Moving To DOYLESTOWN ,BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. ? - 08/29/07 09:10 AM
If you are thinking of moving to Philadelphia area and would like my relocation package please contact me at gita01@aol.com. I have live in Bucks County for over 30 years and am within 10 minutes of bordering Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. Please read Relocating to Bucks County? Look up these resources at http://activerain.com/blogsview/261375/relocating-to-bucks-county If
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POST A DISCLAIMER WHEN YOU BLOG. - 08/28/07 07:30 PM
The August issue of Realtormagonline has some great tips for blogging. The one tip I decided to use right away was the one about having a disclaimer .When we post our blogs we are not offering legal advice and the real estate information we provide may not be applicable to all
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SIGNS OF REAL ESTATE MARKET IMPROVING IN BUCKS COUNTY - 08/28/07 07:28 PM
I usually have open houses on Sundays. The last 4 weekends have been good as far as turnout. I had 5 people each time. I do not have any transaction from these 20 buyers. But the future looks hopeful. there were 2 who loved the house but have a house to
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YOUR HOME IS UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE. IS IT TIME TO REMOVE THE LOCK BOX? - 08/24/07 07:29 AM
Sellers are usually uncomfortable with a lock box and are eager to have it removed as soon as the house is under contract. There will not be any showings once we have your home under contract, but many poeple will need access to your home. It will be more convenient for
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WHAT IS YOUR GQ? Read ,"Career Distinction,Stand Out By Building Your Brand," - 08/23/07 02:14 PM
I read an article by Lou Sessinger ,a columnist for the Intelligencer, in the newspaper dated August 19,2007, about a book by William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson. They are the world's leading brand consultants. . The book is "Career Distinction, Stand out By Building Your Brand."It prompted me to go to their
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WARWICK DAY 2007 on OCTOBER 6th from 11 am to 5 pm - 08/21/07 03:14 PM
The annual Warwick Day will be held at Warwick Park in Guinea Lane on October 6th from 11 am to 5 pm. It has always been a fun filled day, with something for every one. Warwick residents and their friends look forward to it every year. They have a variety of food
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AFFORDABLE HOMES IN BUCKS COUNTY, UNDER $100,000 - 08/21/07 10:03 AM
This is a Buyer's Market and there are some good buys if you look around no matter what your price range. There are internet sites like Realtor.com and Company sites like www.ReMax.com where you can find homes. I looked up the multiple listing this morning and found 34 listings in Bucks County
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CONSIDERING HOME IMPROVEMENTS? SEE IF IT QUALIFIES FOR TAX CREDITS! - 08/21/07 08:33 AM
Certain home improvements to your primary residence may qualify for tax credits if they are energy related and conserve energy and meet IRS guidelines. Go to IRS web site and also talk to a professional. This applies to qualified improvements made between January 1 , 2006 and Decemebr 31,2007. You need
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MY FEATURED BLOG AND OVER 50 GREAT TIPS FROM AR MEMBERS IF YOU ARE THINKING OF GETTING INTO REAL ESTATE - 08/20/07 09:48 AM
I was delighted to read a message from an AR member congratulating me on my featured post. I had no idea what it was. I signed into AR and looked up and there were over 40 comments on the blog I posted on Sunday before going to the office. All the
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Some Quotes that will make you chuckle - 08/18/07 02:55 PM
I read the Intelligencer/Record , our local newspaper which prints "Today's Chuckle " daily. I enjoyed these so I thought I would share the following with AR members. I do not know the dates they appeared in the newspaper. " Kids are so bad at geography now that most of them think the
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Real Estate Auctions on the rise. - 08/17/07 03:27 PM
I received an email today about a real estate auction in Bucks county. The licensed Auctioneer is also a Real Estate Broker. They have a 'Auctioneer -Realtor alliance program . I do not know how it works but I am going to look into it. I have seen many announcements of
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On line tech support and and computer repairs and tutorials at great rates. - 08/17/07 01:12 PM
PC magazine awarded the 'Editors choice award' for online tech support to ' Your Tech Online. ' You can go to their web site www.yourtechonline.com for info about this comapny. . They can fix your computer online and it will save you a trip to the repair shop. They use screen sharing technology and offer free
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WARWICK TOWNSHIP, MARKET REPORT FOR JUNE AND JULY 2007 - 08/13/07 10:08 AM
Based on information reported in our multiple listing service, here are the statistics for June and July 2007. in Warwick township, Bucks County, Pa.This does not include homes that were not listed in multiple listing , sale by owners and some new construction. This is deemed to be accurate but not
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TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE - 08/13/07 08:17 AM
You worked hard and saved to buy your dream home and sometimes because of circumstances beyond your control you may find that you can not make mortgage payments. 1. If you are in such a situation please contact your lender immediately . They may tell you what options you have or
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CERTIFIED NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST COURSE - 08/12/07 11:12 AM
I was reading the latest issue of RIS media's Real Estate magazine and read about a course being offered by RealtyU. It is a 8 hour course that fucuses on details of the neighborhood and upon completion it certifies an agent as Neighborhood Specialist. It involves classroom or online course and
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SELLERS GET READY FOR THE FALL MARKET NOW - 08/12/07 09:43 AM
If you are thinking of listing your house in the fall, now is a good time to start preparing your house for sale. It is true it is a Buyer's market, but houses in good condition and priced right are selling . You might want to decide whether you want to list with
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DO YOU WANT TO BE A LANDLORD? THIS IS THE TIME TO INVEST. - 08/10/07 07:25 AM
If you have considered investing in Real Estate, this might be a good time. It is a buyers market. Unfortunately, many first time buyers have been affected by sub prime lending problems. Many banks are not doing 100% financing. The result is more people have chosen to rent for another year.
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BUY A BLIZZARD TODAY AT DAIRY QUEEN , SUPPORT CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK - 08/09/07 06:34 AM
I just read an article that if you buy any Blizzard today, proceeds will help children at local Children's Miracle network hospitals. You can get more information at www.miracletreatday.com. In most parts of the country the emperature is in the 90s and while we are out showing houses , it might
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Why are fewer people going to open houses? - 08/08/07 06:28 AM
I usually do open houses on Sundays and take Buyers out on Saturdays. I used to get an average of 5 prospective buyers attend open houses last year .This year it is 2. I was wondering what kind of turnout agents get at open houses in other parts of the country.
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Single Homes in Warminster township, under $250,000 - 08/05/07 07:29 AM
It is a Buyers Market. There are 10 single homes in Warminster priced under $250,000. The least expensive is a 2 bedroom with a one car garage for $204,900. There are a few condos available. There is a one bedroom for $83,000. There are many 3 bedroom homes in $240s. At these prices
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ATTENTION PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS ! IT"S TIME TO RE-REGISTER ON DO NOT CALL LIST - 08/04/07 08:01 AM
If you registered to be on the DO NOT CALL LIST in 2002, when they first started the program, it is time to re-register. You must Re-register by September 15th to be included in the next list that goes out to telemarketers.You may mail a letter including your name, address and
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FIVE BIGGEST MISTAKES BUYERS MAKE WHEN LOOKING FOR HOUSES - 08/03/07 07:21 AM
1. Failing to get preapproved. Before you start your home search, please sit down with a loan officer and discuss your financing options. There may be some issues with your credit that you might not be aware of. It is a good idea to know how much you qualify for and
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