butler: Locate a House with Rent to Own Option - 09/29/08 01:20 PM
I have a buyer that is looking for a house to rent. I need a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath with a 2 car garage. Rent in the area of $1200 per month with an option to purchase. We are looking on the areas aroundG Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, Brookfield, Sussex, Lannon, Germantown, … (1 comments)
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butler: For Sale by Owner Information - 09/06/08 09:20 PM
In some cases, people think the best idea may be to sell their home on their own. This is usually not a good option. Here is a list of just some of the services that I as your Listing Agent will perform. Saving money on Real Estate commissions can cost … (0 comments)
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butler: Butler School District - Real Estate Update - 09/02/08 03:29 PM
Market Update - Butler School District
August Closed Sales
There were 35 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for August closed sales was 63.
Price
The average sales price for August closed sales was 122,281.
Currently, there are 346 active listings in … (0 comments)
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butler: Butler, Mo Wal-Mart - 08/15/08 11:34 PM
Word on the street is that the Butler, MO Wal-Mart Supercenter is on hold. My sources tell me that there is one lone holdout who will not relinquish land required to build the Super Center.
Butler, Mo is a town of just over 4,000 located in Bates County, MO. The local … (0 comments)
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butler: BACK FROM BUTLER NATIONAL. MY SCORECARD. - 07/18/08 06:50 PM
It was a hot day out there at Butler National in Oak Brook Illinois. Hot and humid.
We didn't complain. The caddies were the ones carrying the bags.
I played fairly well. For me at least. My short game was poor. My longest putt made was 4 feet.
RUSTY!
I guess … (7 comments)
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butler: Pequannock Township Hosts Amercian Cancer Society Relay For Life on May 2nd-May 3, 2008 - 02/27/08 07:50 AM
One day. One night. One community. Your Relay For Life® is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it all right here in your community. You won't want to miss one … (2 comments)
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butler: A penny war! **UPDATED** - 02/25/08 09:38 PM
Here in the Moniteau School District, there has been a hard-fought battle going on!
For the last week or so, the classes at Dassa McKinney Elementary have been waging a penny war. I had never heard of a penny war, so when my first grader starting ransacking the house for pennies, I needed an … (13 comments)
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butler: Butler School District - Real Estate Update - 02/08/08 06:17 PM
Market Update - Butler School District
January Closed Sales
There were 18 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for January closed sales was 90.
Price
The average sales price for January closed sales was $143,944.
Currently, there are 299 active listings in Butler School district.
For the latest real estate information, … (0 comments)
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butler: Moniteau School District, Market Update - 02/08/08 06:15 PM
Market Update - Moniteau School District
January Closed Sales
There was 1 sale recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for January closed sales was 163.
Price
The average sales price for January closed sales was $169,000.
Currently, there are 25 active listings in the Moniteau School district.
For the latest real … (0 comments)
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butler: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate Update - 02/08/08 06:14 PM
Market Update - Seneca Valley School District
January Closed Sales
There were 25 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for January closed sales was 103.
Price
The average sales price for January closed sales was $253,884.
Currently, there are 289 active listings in the Seneca Valley School district.
For the … (0 comments)
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butler: Mars School District - Real Estate Update - 02/08/08 06:12 PM
Market Update - Mars School District
January Closed Sales
There were 21 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for January closed sales was 93.
Price
The average sales price for January closed sales was $335,905.
Currently, there are 174 active listings in the Mars School district.
For the latest real … (0 comments)
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butler: Slippery Rock School District - Real Estate Update - 02/08/08 06:10 PM
Market Update - Slippery Rock School District
January Closed Sales
There were 4 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for January closed sales was 64.
Price
The average sales price for January closed sales was $190,433.
Currently, there are 98 active listings in the Slippery Rock School district.
For the … (0 comments)
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butler: Heating Oil Help for Homeowners - 02/04/08 10:15 AM
A program to help homeowners with heating oil costs officially began on December 3, 2007.
Applications MUST be recieved by February 29, 2008.
Qualified families will recieve a ONE TIME delivery of up to 100 gallons of heating oil.
You can call 1-877-563-4645 or apply online by clicking here.
This program does require evidence of … (6 comments)
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butler: 105 Helga Drive - ready to move in! - 02/02/08 06:51 PM
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butler: 2006 vs 2007 Real Estate Statistics - 01/05/08 01:26 AM
I made a graph showing the sales units here in Butler County. Comparing 2006 to 2007, you can see that our market has not been affected much by the slowdown being felt in other parts of the nation!
Our real estate market is still strong, and I am confident that 2008 will … (2 comments)
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butler: Slippery Rock School District -Real Estate Market Update - 01/04/08 09:11 PM
Market Update - Slippery Rock School District
December Closed Sales
There were 8 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the December closed sales was 88.
Price
The average sales price for December closed sales was $175,313.
Currently, there are 88 active listings in the Slippery Rock School district.
Happy New … (0 comments)
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butler: Butler School District - Real Estate Update - 01/04/08 08:56 PM
Market Update - Butler School DistrictDecember Closed SalesThere were 26 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.Market TimeThe average days on the market for the December closed sales was 77.PriceThe average sales price for December closed sales was $168,246.Currently, there are 311 active listings in the Butler School district. Happy New Year! For the … (0 comments)
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butler: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate Update - 01/04/08 08:52 PM
Market Update - Seneca Valley School DistrictDecember Closed SalesThere were 29 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.Market TimeThe average days on the market for the December closed sales was 79.PriceThe average sales price for December closed sales was $234,441.Currently, there are 285 active listings in the Seneca Valley School district. Happy … (0 comments)
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butler: Old Cell Phones, everybody has one! - 12/25/07 08:14 PM
Did you get a new cell phone for Christmas? Did your kids? Did anyone you know get a new cell phone?
My son is in Cub Scouts, and his den has started a community service project involving used cell phones.
You can read more about the program on the web - click here.
I … (8 comments)
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butler: 4 bedrooms, only $73,900! - 12/11/07 09:00 PM
Butler Township, Northwest Schools!
Move right in to this 4 bedroom home in Lyndora. Newer carpet, roof, and windows. Nice kitchen, beautiful yard. Front porch for relaxing, back deck for entertaining.
American Home Shield Warranty included!
Huge family home!
Call Jayne for an appointment!
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butler: More Great News - Greater Pittsburgh Real Estate Market - 12/11/07 12:45 PM
No more gloom and doom talk around here!
STOP THAT IMMEDIATELY!
Here are the latest statistics, released by West Penn Multi-List, for the Greater Pittsburgh real estate market!
New Listings are down only 4.3% from last year.
Closed sales are down only 2.8%! Many parts of the country are seeing a 20-30% drop in closed … (2 comments)
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butler: Slippery Rock School District - Market Update - 12/11/07 12:00 PM
Market Update - Slippery Rock Area School District
November Closed Sales
There were 9 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 10 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 123.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $182,822.
Currently, there are 88 active listings in … (0 comments)
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butler: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate Update - 12/11/07 11:49 AM
Market Update - Seneca Valley School District
November Closed Sales
There were 43 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 46 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 79.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $241,207.
Currently, there are 258 active listings in the Seneca Valley School district.
Enjoy … (0 comments)
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butler: Mars Area School District - Real Estate Market Update - 12/11/07 11:07 AM
Market Update - Mars Area School District
November Closed Sales
There were 23 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 20 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 89.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $306,385.
Currently, there are 167 active listings in the Mars Area School … (0 comments)
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butler: Butler School District - Real Estate Statistics - 12/11/07 10:59 AM
Market Update - Butler School DistrictNovember Closed SalesThere were 32 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.New ListingsThere were 38 new listings in November.Market TimeThe average days on the market for the November closed sales was 89.PriceThe average sales price for November closed sales was $133,620.Currently, there are 311 active listings in … (0 comments)
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butler: South Butler County School District - Real Estate Update - 12/11/07 10:54 AM
Market Update – South Butler County School District - November 2007
November Closed Sales
There were 8 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 11 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 102.
Price The average sales price … (0 comments)
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butler: Baby, it's cold outside! - 11/30/07 09:42 PM
Ah, Pennsylvania....
I cannot believe that is the first of December and we haven't had measurable snow in Western PA. That is really bizarre! Raise your hand if you remember complaining that your snow boots didn't match your Halloween costumes!
The weather has gotten pretty cold this past week. I also saw that … (17 comments)
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butler: WELCOME TO PITTSBURGH! NO BUBBLES HERE! - 11/29/07 12:14 PM
More great news today about the Pittsburgh real estate market!
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette published a very informative article about the housing market in the Pittsburgh Greater Metro Area.
We are still showing rising (or at least stable) home prices over last year.
Median sales prices actually ROSE from last year!
Who wouldn't want … (5 comments)
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butler: Pennsylvania Property Tax Relief - 11/28/07 01:07 PM
Attention Senior Citizens!
The deadline for appying for the Property Tax Relief/Rent Rebate program is DECEMBER 31ST.
The income eligibility has been raised to $35,000, excluding one-half of Social Security income.
This program is designed to help seniors and disabled residents of PA pay their taxes on fixed incomes.
If you are interested in an application, please … (3 comments)
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butler: Ebay. Seriously. I'm not kidding. - 11/24/07 08:30 PM
I was surfing for some holiday deals on elliptical machines today. Nothing better to do after spending an entire weekend gorging myself!
Well, it turns out that I cannot afford a new elliptical machine. YIKES! Who would have thought they cost that much? I started looking at other venues.
EBAY! I love ebay … (7 comments)
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butler: Christmas Shopping - Buy Safe! - 11/14/07 08:53 AM
This has been a very scary year to be a parent! (Or anyone who buys toys for kids!) So many things have been recalled, and it's difficult to keep track of everything that is considered suspicious. I personally bought Aqua-Dots for my kids, and I am so glad nothing terrible happened!I … (4 comments)
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butler: Share a Ride, Save Some Green! - 11/11/07 10:12 PM
Energy costs are rising.Thank you, Mrs. Obvious.They are only going to get worse.What can I do about it? I have to get to work!Have you considered ride-sharing?There is a great website dedicated to ride-sharing.Click Here!This fabulous site lets you sign up to be matched with another commuter. It offers you a … (2 comments)
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butler: McQuistion Schools, Price Reduced! - 11/11/07 09:32 PM
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butler: Moniteau School District - Rare Find! - 11/11/07 09:27 PM
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butler: Why pay rent? Own your home for less! - 11/11/07 09:23 PM
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butler: Mars Area School District - Real Estate Market Update - 11/11/07 02:43 PM
Market Update - Mars Area School District
October Closed Sales
There were 30 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 35 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 109.
Price
The low sales price was $103,000. The highest price was $800,000.
Currently, there are 189 … (0 comments)
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butler: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate - 11/11/07 02:36 PM
Market Update - Seneca Valley School District
October Closed Sales
There were 56 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 56 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 63.
Price
The low sales price was $65,000. The highest price was $870,000.
Currently, there are 268 … (0 comments)
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butler: Slippery Rock School District - Market Update - 11/11/07 02:27 PM
Market Update - Slippery Rock School District
October Closed Sales
There were 5 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 23 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 68.
Price
The low sales price was $45,320. The highest price was $321,300.
Currently, there are 87 … (0 comments)
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butler: Butler School District - Real Estate Statistics - 11/11/07 02:17 PM
Market Update - Butler School DistrictOctober Closed SalesThere were 36 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.New ListingsThere were 49 new listings in October.Market TimeThe average days on the market for the October closed sales was 110.PriceThe low sales price was $43,000. The highest price was $330,000. For the latest real estate … (0 comments)
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butler: LIHEAP is open - 11/06/07 01:51 PM
LIHEAP opened yesterday. If you are a Pennsylvania resident who needs help paying high energy bills this winter, you need to see if you qualify for LIHEAP.
You must provide a termination notice or letter from the utility company proving that the heat will/is turned off. You must also provide social security … (2 comments)
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butler: The Reality Tour - 11/01/07 10:44 AM
I usually write articles about "realty," but this time, I am going to write about REALITY.
DID YOU KNOW??
40% of high school seniors don't think heroin is too risky to try?40% of US teens say they expect to use a drug in the future1 of every 5 eight graders has already tried … (3 comments)
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butler: Troop D Toys for Tots Campaign - 10/26/07 10:04 PM
Do you believe it's only 59 days until Christmas? TIME TO GET SERIOUS!Troop D of the Pennsylvania State Police is participating in the Toys for Tots campaign this holiday season.Take your new, unwrapped toy to the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks off New Castle Road in Butler Township. Your donation will stay local. … (1 comments)
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butler: PSST....Gimme all your candy!! - 10/26/07 09:45 PM
Did you know that approximately 1 in every 400 to 600 children under aged 20 has Type 1 diabetes?
I found that information on the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse website.
Lucky for the kids here in Butler, trick or treat can still be part of a Halloween tradition.
BOSCOV'S and the Diabetes Management Center … (0 comments)
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butler: Church Discussion on Housing Woes - 10/22/07 09:23 AM
My church has a weekly Bible study, with topics gleaned from the headlines. Believe it or not, the topic this week is "Housing Woes, Already Bad, Will Grow Worse."
I almost fell out of my chair!
Here is the summation:
Hundreds of thousands of people with subprime mortgages will likely lose their homes over … (4 comments)
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butler: SAD, or just blue? - 10/19/07 08:22 PM
SAD or just sorry to see summer end? Know the difference.
As the summer is (finally) winding down here in PA, I would like to remind everyone that Seasonal Affective Disorder is a very real illness.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression. It can affect anyone. Usually it comes on … (5 comments)
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butler: The Top Ten? We're in the top TWO! - 10/18/07 10:06 PM
I would like to officially welcome some good news for real estate in our area.
Forbes magazine has named it's Top Ten Most Stable Housing Markets - Pittsburgh is NUMBER TWO!!
Here's the quote..
"Pittsburgh's growth has been steady over the last year, and with low foreclosure projections based on the state of … (1 comments)
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butler: South Butler County School District - Real Estate Update - 10/13/07 09:47 AM
Market Update - October 13, 2007
South Butler County School District
September Closed Sales
6 total sales were recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
The low sale price was $67,000 the high price was $218,000.
New Listings
There were 16 new listings in the month of September.
Active Listings
Currently, there are 71 active listings in the South … (0 comments)
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butler: Slippery Rock School District - Market Update - 10/13/07 09:33 AM
Market Update - October 13, 2007
Slippery Rock School District
September Closed Sales
6 total sales were recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
The low sale price was $16,500 the high price was $260,000.
New Listings
There were 12 new listings in the month of September.
Active Listings
Currently, there are 90 active listings in the Slippery … (0 comments)
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butler: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate - 10/13/07 09:18 AM
Market Update - October 13, 2007
Seneca Valley School District
September Closed Sales
48 total sales were recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
The low sale price was $44,000 the high price was $965,000.
New Listings
There were 48 new listings in the month of September.
Active Listings
Currently, there are 275 active listings in the Seneca Valley … (0 comments)
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butler: Butler School District - Real Estate Statistics - 10/13/07 09:07 AM
Market Update - October 13, 2007
Butler School District Real Estate Statistics
September Closed Sales
33 total sales were recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
The low sale price was $17,650, the high price was $379,900.
New Listings
There were 49 new listings in the month of September.
Active Listings
Currently, there are 337 active listings in the Butler … (0 comments)
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butler: My Goals on Active Rain - the Pro Version - 10/05/07 08:00 PM
Earlier today, I wrote a blog about what my goals are on Active Rain. Although true, the goals were more on the silly side.
Seriously (everybody get their serious face on), I want to do a lot of things on ActiveRain.
I would like to connect with people from all over the map. … (8 comments)
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butler: Save the planet, one unused item at a time!! - 09/30/07 07:41 PM
Do you have stuff laying around? Good stuff, just not good for you? Stuff that might be exactly what someone else wants or needs?
You need to FREECYCLE it!
Freecycling is a way to reuse things, and help save the planet at the same time. It was started in 2003 by an … (6 comments)
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butler: Butler Borough Area Market Reports July 2007 - 08/13/07 12:19 PM
BUTLER BOROUGH MARKET REPORTS JULY 2007
Information supplied by; Gary J Rocks of Sussex County Real Estate
During the month of July 2007 there were thirteen newly listed properties with an average list price of $443,261.00 the lowest price home was listed for $239,900.00 a Colonial with five rooms three bedrooms and … (0 comments)
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butler: Office Expansion Completed! - 05/12/07 11:15 PM
Gerken & Associates recently completed renovations on our office expansion. Butler, Rosenbury & Partners served as lead architect and Laura Daly was the interior designer. The office, which has housed the firm for 32 years, is now four times the original size! With lots of new space, fun colors and work systems … (0 comments)
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