Chester County Pa Real Estate Agent Judy Peterson

Home Buyer Tax Credit Done When Obama Signs

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:18:21 -0600

Expanded Home Buyers Tax Credit Voted Up By Senate and House Today

Just today the United States House of Representatives voted 403-12 to extend and expand the Home Buyers Tax Credit.

The National Association of Realtors has provided this helpful document summarizing the details of the new Home Buyers Tax Credit.

Following the 48-0 vote by the United States Senate yesterday, and remembering our civics lessons, the Home Buyer Tax Credit will become law effective on the date that President Obama signs the bill.

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension – Highlights of Changes:

*First Time Buyer Tax Credit is $8000 ($4000 if married/filing separately)

*+Tax Credit For Current Homeowner of $6500 ($3250 married/filing

Visit Main Line Pa Today for the details of the expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit:

Home Buyer Tax Credit Done When Obama Signs

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Cliff Hanger

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:48:56 -0500

First Time Home Buyer Credit Cliff Hanger . . . To Be Continued!

The Senate is working on approving The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension. Part of the proposal is to Expand The Home Buyers Credit for existing home sellers/home buyers but so far there is no Senate Vote. Possibly next week there may be a vote ready to go to the House and from there who knows?

From Soap Operas like Days of Our Lives (”tune in tomorrow for the next exciting episode”), to Dallas, we’re drawn to cliff hangers. Who didn’t tune in to find out, Who Shot JR?

Remembering Saturday afternoon at the movies…return on deposit money pennies were saved from collecting empty Coke bottles, and then spent on Saturday afternoon movie adventures. We were transported by the story, as only children can be, until these words popped onto the screen …”To Be Continued”. They were delicious seconds of anticipation. But even before I could read, I’d cover my ears from the hoots and hollers, catapulting me back to reality as the lights came up.

See Main Line Pa Today for more discussion about the First Time Home Buyers Extension:

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Cliff Hanger

Tredyffrin Third Quarter Real Estate Absorption

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:52:54 -0500

Mops, Sponges and The Months Supply of Inventory

The Third Quarter Tredyffrin Real Estate Absorption Rate is looking more like a normal real estate market instead of one drowning in inventory.

Some months I have felt like I needed a huge mop to soak up the excess inventory. And in some markets that’s still the image that resonates.

But here in Tredyffrin Township for the Third Quarter Real Estate Market, we’re showing signs of recovery. The months supply of inventory is down to 5.6 months.

See Main Line Pa Today to read more about the Absorption Rate and Months Supply of Inventory in Tredyffrin Township Third Quarter 2009:

Tredyffrin Third Quarter Real Estate Absorption

Tredyffrin Real Estate September 09 Market Report

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:29:40 -0500

Good New For The Tredyffrin Real Estate Market? Should I take my Listing off the market for the holidays?

As the Market Dynamics for Tredyffrin Township show, all of the Median Price indicators are down for September 2009 as compared to September 2008 and September 2007.

While it’s painful to write that all of the Median Price indicators are down, we could view these statistics as a positive indicator.

See Main Line Pa Today for information about Tredyffrin Township third quarter September 2009 Market:

Tredyffrin Real Estate September 09 Market Report

Blog Action Day 2009 Global Climate Change Think Small

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:47:59 -0500

Blog Action Day

2009 l Climate Change

Today is Blog Action Day 2009 l Global Climate Change is the topic that Bloggers around the world have agreed to write about with the goal of raising awareness on one critical issue that impacts each of us. Climate Change and Climate Control are big issues! Big enough to be overwhelming. But we need to resist the temptation to do nothing. We each need to accept responsibility for the future our planet in big and small ways.

I’m a proud Mom who’s often inspired by my two children and 3 precious grand children. As a real estate agent I spend my professional life helping families. And so it’s no surprise to me that our children and young people are the hope of our future. We need to educate ourselves as well as support and follow the efforts of our Children For Climate Change.

Visity Main Line Pa Today to learn more about Global Climate Change and how you can help in your own small but significant way:

Blog Action Day 2009 Global Climate Change Think Small

iPhone 15 Must Have Apps For Real Estate Agents

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:19:39 -0500

Judy Peterson’s 15 Must Have iPhone Apps For Real Estate

So here I am now 4 months into in-tech love with my iPhone. I keep rewriting this post about how wonderful the iPhone is for Real Estate Agents. And the reason for the constant editing is that it seems that every day I find another great App that comes onto the market that’s helpful to Realtors® in the daily practice of real estate.

See Main Line Pa Today for more iPhone Apps for real estate and for how to do an iPhone screen capture:

iPhone 15 Must Have Apps For Real Estate Agents

Tredyffrin Real Estate August 2009 Report

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:09:40 -0500

There are no shortage of opinions about our current real estate market. Just about everyone has become a real estate prognosticator.

I will say that I’ve never seen anything quite like this market in my 18 years as a Realtor. More than usual, the Buyers and Sellers appear to be marching to the beat of a different drummer. This is apparent in the disconnect between the August increase in the Median For Sale Price and the drop in the Median Sold Price and Under Contract Price.

From the 5% median For Sale price increase of $439,900 over the August 2007 Median For Sale Price of $419,500 to the 6% Median Sold price drop ($435,000) in August 2009 as compared to August 2007 Median Sold Price ($462,450), it appears that, at least here in Tredyffrin Township, Buyers and Sellers perceive the market direction very differently.

See Main Line Pa Today for more August 2009 Tredyffrin Real Estate Market info:

Tredyffrin Real Estate August 2009 Report

1st Annual Paoli Blues Fest Street Fair REACT

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:02:54 -0500

The 1st Annual Paoli Blues Fest and Street Fair Saturday 10/3/09

Bring Canned Goods For REACT

The Deb Callahan Band Plus 15 other Bands will be performing in Paoli with a FREE Concert at the location of the Paoli Village Shoppes across from the Paoli Train Station and in other Paoli area locations such as Malvern Federal, Ace Paoli Hardware (my fav for kids toys and fix it help!), CVS in Paoli Plaza and the Paoli Design Center all sponsors of the event.

Bring some non-perishable food donations to support the REACT Food Closet. Valley Forge REACT, needs your help. REACT, together with assistance from the community and members of the Tredyffrin-Easttown Fire and Police force assists area families in need every day and through the holidays.

Have fun and do good! A winning combination.

Saturday 10/3/09 12 Noon to 6pm RAIN OR SHINE!

Tredyffrin 5th Annual House Tour Historic Preservation Trust

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:09:32 -0500

Saturday September 19th between 12 noon and 5pm (rain or shine). Mark your calendars for the annual tour of historic homes in Tredyffrin Township. The 5th Annual Historic House Tour Ticket Order Form can be used if you like to mail your check or you can order your Tour Tickets online at the Tredyffrin History website.

Highlights for The Tredyffrin 5th Annual Historic House Tour will

Read more about th Tredyffrin Historic House Tour at Main Line Pa Today:

Tredyffrin 5th Annual House Tour Historic Preservation Trust

11 Fun Things To Do Labor Day 2009 Chester County Pa

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:34:56 -0500

11 Fun Things To Do Labor Day In Chester County Main Line Pa Area

I took Daisy for a walk early this morning and felt that invigorating zip in the morning air that I just love. Heat and humidity are not my fav. Now the A/C is off and PECO is on their own for awhile.

Getting ready to celebrate Labor Day, September 7th 2009? Here’s a few fun ideas for you and your family to do to help savor the last weekend of Summer:

The Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair Labor Day Weekend September 5, 6 and 7 is an annual Family Tradition. $7 for Adults and $3 for Children makes this event a winner for families.

Visit Main Line Pa Today for 10 more fun places to go over Labor Day Weekend:

11 Fun Things To Do Labor Day 2009 Chester County Pa

Regulation Z Revised TILA Disclosure

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:07:00 -0500

The Truth In Lending Act of 1968 (TILA 1968), also known as Regulation Z was designed to protect consumers by requiring full disclosure of all lending fees to a potential buyer prior to purchase and settlement.

How Will Amended Regulation Z Changes Affect Buyers and Sellers?

Regulation Z has recently been amended, and will apply to loan applications filed on or after July 30, 2009. It’s a law and a fairly complex one at that. I included the full amended link here.The tiny print just reminds me to get my eyes checked.

“Say What?” is a fairly common response to the question of, “How are you preparing to respond to the new provisions of Reg Z?

For more about how to advise Buyers and Selllers about the new lending provisons of Regulation Z in the Truth In Lending Law see MainLinePaToday

Regulation Z Revised TILA Disclosure

Home Owners Green Tax Incentives

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:04:37 -0500

Home Owners “Green” Tax Benefits Offer Savings Ideas Tucked Away in The First Time Home Buyers American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

You all know about the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer tax credit that’s chasing down the November 30th 2009 deadline, right?

But did you know that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has a nice little tax benefit and some bright ideas for current home owners if you improve your home’s energy efficiency on items like skylights (who has a skylight that doesn’t need improving?) doors, windows, and some metal and asphalt roofs. Could be as much as 30% of the cost of the project up to $1,500.

And the “green” tax credit also covers installation costs for

See MainLinePaToday for additional information about Green Tax Credits and how Pennsylvania is using their Recovery Funds:

Home Owners Green Tax Incentives

Chester County Real Estate July Market Report

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:21:06 -0500

Chester County Real Estate Market Activity-July 31, 2009*

Our July 2009 Real Estate Market Statistical Report compares the Chester County Real Estate Market Activity for July 2007 to July 2009 for Chester County Homes Sold, Chester County Homes For Sale, Median Sold, Chester County Median For Sale and Median Under Contract Real Estate Pricing.

The National Association of Realtors® reports in the NAR National Existing Home Sales Report, that for the first time in 5 years

Come visit MainLinePaToday for more Chester Coounty Real Estate Markt Activity information for July 2009:

Chester County Real Estate July Market Report

Chesterbrook TownHome Tredyffrin Market Update

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:36:05 -0500

First Time Condo Home Buyers/Investors Find Good Choices

Town Homes and Condos offer some good choices for First Time Home Buyers, Seniors downsizing and Investors because of the attractive lifestyle. The Community of Chesterbrook in Wayne 19087 Tredyffrin Township PA is one of Chester County’s most popular Town home and Condo locations.

New Condo Townhome Buyer Tips and Tricks

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Chesterbrook TownHome Tredyffrin Market Update

766 Hedges Ln Wayne Pa Sunday Open House

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:28:53 -0500

766 Hedges Lane Sunday Open House 8/16/2009 2-4pm

766 Hedges Lane in Wayne Tredyffrin Township, PA 19087. This a wonderful neighborhood, quiet cul-de-sac location just minutes to the R5 Strafford Train with easy access to Philadelphia, all major corporate centers such as Great Valley, King of Prussia and Chesterbrook.

766 Hedges Lane is a very spacious home featuring 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a first floor Master Bedroom Suite. There are 3 bedrooms plus 2.5 baths on the first floor providing the potential for either an in-law or au pair suite. A formal dining room and formal living room with fireplace and picture window views to a large slate stone patio plus a paneled family room comprises the overall generous square footage.

Two additional spacious bedrooms are located on

See MainLinePaToday for more information about 766 Hedges Lane in Wayne Pa:

766 Hedges Ln Wayne Pa Sunday Open House

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009 Update

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:20:44 -0500

Still Sitting On The Fence With Your Home Ownership Dreams?

If you’ve been puzzled and sitting on the fence when it comes to your home ownership dreams all I can say is ouch! Now is the time to get off of the fence and take advantage of this opportunity for your potential First Time Home Buyers $8,000 Tax Credit*.

We all crave our own space, good neighbors to share a back yard barbecue with, a place for the kids, some flowers and a few tomato plants. Many of my first time home buyers can’t wait to say goodbye to “broker beige” and decorate in their favorite colors to express their personal style.

Check out my 7 Point First Time Home Buyers Quick Summary at Main Line Pa Today:

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009 Update

Chesterbrook Wilson Farm Park Summer Concerts

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:26:19 -0500

Tredyffrin Summer Concert Series at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook

This FREE Concert series held in Wilson Farm Park in Tredyffrin Township 500 Lee Road in Chesterbrook Pa , promises to be fabulous.

Cliff hanger economic events make this series even more special since it was uncertain IF there would even be a Tredyffrin Easttown Concert Series at Wilson Farm Park this year. Budget constraints plague all of our Townships (Townships depend heavily on real estate transactions and transfer tax revenues . . . us too :-).

See MainLinePaToday or the following link for more dates and times for the Summer Concerts in Wilson Farm Park, Chesterbrook Wayne Pa:

Chesterbrook Wilson Farm Park Summer Concerts

July 4th 2009 Fireworks Chester County Main Line Pa

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:06:18 -0500

July 4th 2009 Fireworks, Parades and Fun in the Chester County Main Line Pa Area

The 4th of July is the traditional start of Summer, in Philadelphia and the Western Suburbs of Chester County, Montgomery County and Delaware County.

There will be many back yard picnics a few parades and some spectacular Fireworks displays for you to enjoy. I’ll be taking my best ever “secret recipe” deviled eggs to a party. Actually, I just make them the way my Mother did with a little pinch of this and that (except for the hot sauce and curry). But they really are the best ever!

Everyone likes to call their Fireworks the best ever. What do you think? Do you have a family fav?

*Philly 4th Fun, Fireworks and Parade – Philadelphia offers a week long celebration beginning June 25th with The July 4th Parade taking place this year in Historic Philadelphia starting at 11am. Fireworks can be viewed from the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway starting at 10:30pm

*Wilson Farm Park 4th Annual Tredyffrin/Easttown Concert and Fireworks Display at 500 Lee Road in Chesterbrook, features Ben Mauger’s Vintage Jazz Band in a FREE concert starting at 7pm with a grand finale Fireworks Display about dusk, or 9pm.

Visit MainLinePaToday.com for more Fireworks in Chester County and the Main Line Area:

July 4th 2009 Fireworks Chester County Main Line Pa

6 Tips For Real Estate iPhone Love

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:08:25 -0500

6 Tasty Tips+8 Tempting Apps For Real Estate iPhone Love

My Apple iPhone 3GS adventure actually began more than a few years ago with a couple of Palm Pilots. I thought they were great until now!

Even though I’m an Apple newbie, I already love my iPhone3Gs. The new iPhone was a Birthday present.

The launch date fell exactly 30 days after my real birthday, so I was counting the days along with the rest of the world and just barely resisted the temptation to stand in line in the predawn hours at the Apple Store in the King of Prussia Mall on June 19th.

6 Tips + iPhone 3Gs Fav Real Estate Apps

Tip #1 – Be sure to download the latest version of iTunes before you try to sync your new iPhone for the first time. It’s a “must have” and a big file.

See MainLinePaToday.com for more iPhone Tips and Real Estate Apps:

6 Tips For Real Estate iPhone Love

1901 Parker Hill Lane Chester Springs Sunday Open

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:35:28 -0500

Sunday Open House 6/7/2009 2-4pm Parkerhill Lane in Chester Springs Pa

1901 Parker Hill Lane Pa in Chester Springs, West Pikeland, Pa 19425

You’re invited to our Open House, Sunday 6/7/2009 from 2-4pm

Come visit the first Sunday Open House on June 7, 2009 from 2-4pm to preview this spectacular Custom Designed Home. Experience the joy of the true Chester County Main Line Pa lifestyle in this convenient Chester Springs location.

Come to MainLinePaToday to see a slide show of this Featured Listing:

Memorial Day Fun Main Line Chester County Pa

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Sun, 24 May 2009 05:56:06 -0500

emorial Day Fun For May 2009 will include many back yard picnics throughout the areas of the Philadelphia Main Line and Western Suburbs of Chester County, Delaware County and Montgomery County.

As a youngster, I recall going to Woolworth’s Five and Dime Store to buy some flags (2 for a nickel) to line the path to our front door. Flags were intertwined with some beloved rose bushes that made our Philadelphia Twin Style home look very grand!

*Monday 5/25/2009 Radnor Memorial Day Parade begins at 9:45am “Rain or Shine” at 150 N Radnor Chester Road and proceeds West on Lancaster Avenue with a Memorial Day Ceremony at the corner of Aberdeen and South Wayne following the Parade.

See MainLinePaToday.com for more fun things to do:

Memorial Day Fun Main Line Chester County Pa

1901 Parkerhill Lane Chester Springs Pa 19425

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Sat, 23 May 2009 09:08:56 -0500

1901 Parkerhill Lane in Chester Springs Pa 19425

1901 Parkerhill Lane, Chester Springs Pa, 19425, a new Featured Listing and home for sale, is a stunning Country French Style Manor Home that combines the elegance of Philadelphia Main Line Style with an eye for Chester County Charm and quality details. This is the ideal country retreat home for you and your family, away from the hustle and bustle while just minutes to your favorite restaurants in the Philadelphia Main Line and Chester County Pa. Enjoy the following slide show or click on Virtual Tours above for more photographs of this unique property.

See MainLinePaToday.com to read more about Chester Springs:

1901 Parkerhill Lane Chester Springs Pa 19425

Gallop On Over To Devon Pa-Devon Horse Show

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Sat, 23 May 2009 08:51:30 -0500

Even if you’ve never ridden a horse or you don’t even have any intention of riding a horse you must gallop on over to the Annual Devon Horse Show And Country Fair in Devon, Chester County, Pa 19333 for a rollicking good time. Special equestrian events and Country Fair Events offer something for everyone.

There are so many fun things to do at the Devon Horse Show in Devon, Pa, that you won’t be sorry that you took my advice. Bring or borrow your favorite child to make the day all the merrier! Here are some of my photos from last year when I visited with my precious Granddaughter and her Mom and Dad.

See MainLinePaToday.com for a Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Slide show:

Gallop On Over To Devon Pa-Devon Horse Show

1901 Parkerhill Lane Chester Springs Pa 19425

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:14:09 -0500

1901 Parkerhill Lane in Chester Springs Pa 19425

See MainLinePaToday.com for a photo slide show of the home at 1901 Parkerhill Lane in Chester Springs:

1901 Parkerhill Lane Chester Springs Pa 19425

766 Hedges Ln Wayne Pa 19087 Open 5/3/09

Judy Peterson (Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors Devon ) — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:37:12 -0500

You’re Invited To 766 Hedges Lane, Wayne Pa 19087 Sunday Open House 5/3/2009 2-4pm

Directions: - Route 30 West to right on Old Eagle School Road, right on Mancill Road to766 Hedges Lane Wayne Pa 19087 OH 5/3/09 first left on Hedges Lane to 766 Hedges Lane, Wayne Pa, 19087. Enjoy a quiet cul-de-sac location that’s just minutes to the Strafford Wayne Train Station and downtown Wayne Shopping. Sought after Tredyffrin Easttown Schools.

See Main Line Pa Today for more information and a slide show: