Absorption Rate: What it is, and Why you Should Know it - 04/29/07 09:12 PM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert, Realtors
Before I began my career in Real Estate, I had often heard the terms "sellers market" and "buyers market" but I had never stopped to think at all about what these terms really meant.
Now that I am engaged in this career, and am being looked to … (60 comments)
Marketing on a Budget -- Active Rain can Play a Big Part - 04/29/07 05:44 PM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors I was pleasantly surprised yesterday by an email from a fellow REALTOR and Active Rain member, Nick Vandekar congratulating me on getting a mention in the May issue of REALTOR Magazine. I remember having been interviewed, but I was not aware of when the piece was going … (95 comments)
Delaware County Community Transit - Best of Both Worlds - 04/24/07 09:39 AM
By Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors If you are buying a home in Delaware County, (or the surrounding counties -- Montgomery, Philadelphia or Chester Counties), you will be pleased to know that you will have access to one of the nation's finest transportation services. It has been said that Delaware County doesn't take … (2 comments)
Tree Planting in Ridley -- Volunteers needed - 04/20/07 08:37 AM
Volunteers are needed to help supervise the planting of 150 trees at Ridley High School, the Ridley Township Municipal Marina, Pickets Square Park (site of the old Smiley's topless club) and other sites in the community. No physical labor will be required. Holes for the trees will be dug mechanically. Anyone … (3 comments)
Advance Your Business, Your Industry and Your Association!Take an active role in advancing the industry, the public policy agenda and your association by attending the National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, DC.VIEW UP-TO-THE MINUTE SCHEDULETRADE EXPOAdmission to this exciting show is FREE to all REALTORS®! … (3 comments)
Jim Says..."More Good News for the Market" - 04/17/07 08:53 PM
Jim Weichert, the founder of Weichert Realtors, recently sent to all of his associates a report of his confidence level, and I thought it would be valuable to discuss here. He writes, "My confidence in the market continues to be confirmed, most recently by the success of U.S. stock futures, which rose … (8 comments)
Weichert, Realtors® announced that it was the recipient of two national awards for excellence in its online real estate training courses. This marks the second year in a row that Weichert, Realtors was recognized … (10 comments)
Residential Real Estate Market Analysis: Sadsbury Township - 04/12/07 11:32 AM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors A recent review of residential sales in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania revealed some interesting trends. 2005: 132 Units Listed$37,061,231 Listed Volume$280,766 Listed Average (County-wide average = $421,581)81 Units Sold$20,640,668 Sold Volume$254,823 Sold Average (County-wide average = $358,553)40 Average DOM (County-wide Average = 45) 2006: 98 Units Listed$27,440,003 Listed Volume$280,000 Listed Average (County-wide … (1 comments)
Digging Deeper Into Slavery - 04/11/07 04:12 PM
By John Haigis, Darby Historical Commission The significance of the archeological dig going on near the site of the President's House at Sixth and Market Streets in Philadelphia goes well beyond artifacts and place. It can be considered a major milestone in coming to grips with the inconvenient and uncomfortable truths of … (8 comments)
Attention all Weichert Agents - 04/11/07 12:22 PM
After our sales meeting this morning, I logged on to WeichertOne, which has a totally new look, and new content. Another agent and I were looking it over together, at two different computers, and we each looked at our "profile." Mine was accurate, but hers had the wrong contact information -- … (9 comments)
Meet Eagles Fullback Thomas Tapeh #38 - 04/10/07 04:27 PM
This Saturday, April 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there is a Free Wellness Fair at the YWCA at 7th & Sproul in Downtown Chester, Delaware County, PA. Featuring: A personal appearance by Philadelphia Eagles Full Back #38 Thomas Tapeh All sorts of fun and games for the kids (I will … (0 comments)
Does it Have to be REAL to be Real Estate? - 04/09/07 05:08 PM
Recently, I read an article in Realtor Magazine, FRONT LINES: Real and Unreal Estate -- The New Land Rush It talked about something I had never even considered a possibility: Making money selling virtual real estate. If you have never heard of Second Life, you would be amazed at what they are … (6 comments)
Super Sunday -- April 22 - 04/08/07 08:52 PM
The annual "Super Sunday" event in Media is rapidly approaching. April 22, 2007 will see a plethora of vendors on State Street in Media as well as around Veteran's Square.This open air shopping experience is scheduled for 9am to 5pm, and the rain date is set for April 29th. Expect to find great sales … (5 comments)
ActiveRain vs Zillow: Dueling Q&A - 04/07/07 08:53 AM
Realtor Magazine recently ran an article: Zillow Search Site Adds Home Q&A, Profile Page Active Rain has had their Ask a Real Estate Professional feature up and running for some time now. The two features are both designed for consumers ot ask questions and get responses directly form professionals which I think is … (6 comments)
WEICHERT REFERRAL ASSOCIATES REACHES NEW MILESTONE - 04/06/07 09:10 PM
(Excerpted from a recent Weichert press release) Weichert Referral Associates Co, Inc. recently announced that its network now includes more than 10,000 referral associates. In their role, Weichert referral associates quite simply and literally pass along real estate leads to active sales associates for follow-up. Once that referral is successfully converted into … (1 comments)
Commercial Revitalization: "If you build it, they will come." - 04/06/07 04:40 PM
Chester Commercial Real Estate Market: A Field of Dreamsby Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors There has been much written about how well the commercial sector of the real estate market has been doing, in a time when the residential sector was experiencing a drawback from its 2004 peak. Here are some prime examples: Press … (3 comments)
Linvilla Orchards - 04/06/07 04:19 PM
One of the many fine features that Delaware County has to offer its residents, is one of the last working farms in the Delaware Valley, Linvilla Orchards. Operated by the same Linvill family since 1914, this 300 acre farm serves as an agricultural, educational, and recreational destination for residents of Delaware County. Located … (4 comments)
My 1st Experience with the new Emergency Department at Crozer Chester Medical Center - 04/03/07 02:32 PM
I wanted to give you all an update on my son's condition. This morning, Chuckie climbed in bed with us around 5:30 a.m. His coughing had kept him (and us) up most of the night, and his twin brother Joey had joined us in bed about 3 hours earlier, presumably to get … (13 comments)
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