nick vandekar: Old Forge Crossing new listing - 07/02/08 07:38 PM
Well I was just getting worried as I had no active listings and I have customers looking for homes. This last week has been busy, several listing appointments, let me tell you our market is busy. If your home is not selling then you need to find out why? There can be several … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: Can a Reverse Mortgage Help your grand child buy their first home? - 06/26/08 08:50 AM
I asked Eric May and Donald Geragi of Prosperity Mortgage who recently spoke to us at Long & Foster in Devon to share some information about reverse mortgages, how they work and who can use them. This is a great way for seniors to provide income for themselves or to help … (2 comments)
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nick vandekar: In this market should you build? - 06/26/08 08:27 AM
In every market there are ways to save and make money. Even during the Dreat Depression there were people were making lots of money. So here we are in a market continually described as the worst housing market for several decades. If you have funds is there opportunity? Absolutely, you can … (2 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: Touching local people. - 06/10/08 07:08 PM
This past Friday our office took part in our company's community service, offering our time to a local organization that I hold in high esteem Surrey Services for Seniors. Of course I forgot my camera and we did not take any photos, but we helped prepare lunch, took care of some yard … (1 comments)
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nick vandekar: Do you need a new listing tool? - 06/10/08 05:14 PM
I have recently been using a new tool in my listing presentations. This all came about through a customer at an Open House. He walked in and after signing in asked if I had a wand like at a museum that would give him a tour of the house as he … (7 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: We need homes...Yes we do, I am serious. - 03/30/08 12:09 PM
Although there is constant media attention on how many homes are in foreclosure our area has a serious shortage of homes for sale. Yes, there may be houses for sale, many of which are overpriced or in need of serious updating which we are finding is turning buyers away but even these … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: Philadelphia Antique Show new venue - 03/27/08 09:53 AM
The Navy Yard
Philadelphia Cruise Terminal at Pier One
5100 S Broad Street, Philadelphia
April 12-15
This year's show will be at the Navy Yard and to coincide with this the Loan Exhibit is a never seen before collection of Maritime art and antiques curated by Independance Seaport Museum from public and private collections … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: Sunday March 30th Open House 461 Dorothy Dr in King of Prussia 2-4 PM - 03/27/08 09:38 AM
A 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath raised ranch home which has been well maintained. Hardwood floors with a tiled entrance foyer. House has been repainted. Three generous bedrooms on the main level and a further bedroom on the lower walk out level. Lower level also has a wonderful family room with … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: When to list your home and how to price your home for sale - 02/03/08 01:32 PM
When your home goes on the market is an important issue, and I don't mean Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter. Presuming you are not selling your home your self, choosing the right broker to list your home is also important not only for when the home will be listed but for several other reasons … (4 comments)
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nick vandekar: Old Forge Crossing, Devon, Sales in 2007 - 02/02/08 10:31 AM
Old Forge Crossing market statistics for 2007
Compared to 2006 when there were over 50 units sold at Old Forge Crossing in Devon, PA, 2007 was a quiet year with just 24 homes sold resulting in raising demand for homes at Old Forge Crossing. The average days on market was 52, this was skewed … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: Is anyone working? - 01/31/08 11:47 AM
We have had for sale a home that is moving towards foreclosure. As the end of last year drew to a close we persuaded the owners to drop the price to encourage some sort of an offer, aware that it would not cover their responsibility to the bank. we made clear … (4 comments)
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nick vandekar: Uploading documents and photos to Trend, please use this to help your clients - 01/21/08 04:10 PM
When something good happens I think we should take advantage of it for our customers. Recently Trend our MLS allowed us to post 6 extra photos for a property. We went from 6 to 12 and now we can also post documents about the property as well such as seller's disclosures, … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: Open your heart and give more smiles - 12/19/07 11:52 AM
I read a lot of things every day, positive re-affirming messages to keep my attitude in the right place. Sometimes I don't get to read them till later, sometimes right away. This just popped into my inbox and as I was reading the email this adaption of a well known poem/story I think … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: An Explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 9 - The End - 12/11/07 03:33 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 9Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 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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nick vandekar: How are you? - 12/11/07 07:07 AM
A simple question, asked many times a day, however, the answer is often ignored. Are we like this with our customers, asking questions but ignoring the answers? Do we think we know everyting already.
Every time I hear that we have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen twice as … (10 comments)
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nick vandekar: An Explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 8 - 12/09/07 07:03 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 8Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 7 Part 9Paragraph 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: The Main Line - 12/02/07 06:39 AM
Before the 1600's Lenni Lenape Indians called this area their home. In the 1600s William Penn sold land to a group of Welsh Quakers for ten cents an acre, it sells for quite a bit more nowadays per acre,although not known as the Main Line this was the beginning of the … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: Have you tried...? - 12/02/07 05:53 AM
The last few weeks I have been getting ready for 2008. It started when I decided I was dissatisfied with my harvest for this year. Looking at my results I realized I had been a lazy farmer and it was nothing to do with the market. I sat down with my manager and we … (4 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: An Explanation of the Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 6 - 11/30/07 03:46 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 6Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4Part 5Part 7 Part 8Part 9We 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: They just don't get it? How they spoiled my blog! - 11/19/07 08:53 AM
Last week Trudy and I decided one evening after dinner to get out of the house and grab a cup of coffee somewhere. We had to pick up some photo prints from our local Walgreens for Jeremy our son who is in Iraq. Anyway our local town has one Starbucks, which … (1 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: An explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 5 - 11/16/07 05:52 PM
PA Agreement of Sale part 5Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4Part 6Part 7 Part 8Part 9Page 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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nick vandekar: Does blogging bring business? - 11/16/07 03:03 PM
A couple of months ago my cell phone rang. I am staring at the number not recognizing the incoming call, with Trudy telling me to answer it. I noticed she recently does exactly the same, which is funny as she has to put on her glasses to see the numbers. anyway, I … (5 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: Thank you for your service - 11/11/07 11:10 AM
We have just returned from a short Veterans' Day service at our local memorial to the fallen in Berwyn, PA where we live. It was attended by some politicians, Jim Gerlach, Carole Rubley and Duane Milne who all spoke. It was a beautiful service with the rendering of the National Anthem, … (2 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: An Explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 4 - 11/08/07 02:11 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 4Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 5Part 6Part 7 Part 8Part 9Paragraph 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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nick vandekar: An explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 3 - 11/01/07 09:14 AM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 3
Part 1
Part 2
Part 4
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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nick vandekar: An Explanation of the Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 2 - 10/30/07 05:42 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 2Continuing 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 explanationPart 1 Part 3 Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 7 Part 8Part 9Paragraph 4 A deals with Fixtures … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: Giving more than 100%...maybe this will help. - 09/17/07 01:46 PM
I do not know where this came from, but our manager shared it with us the other day in a meeting and I thought after a little editing it was worth passing on.From a strictly mathematical viewpoint it goes like this:What makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? … (12 comments)
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nick vandekar: How involvement in the Suburban West Realtors Association helped my career. - 09/17/07 08:37 AM
This is a copy of a recent article I wrote for Realotr News, the September/October 2007 issue.Simply put I am a great believer in giving back to your industry. Before becoming a real estate practitioner in the United States, I was an antiques dealer in the United Kingdom. One of the … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: If priced correctly and marketed properly properties sell - 09/17/07 08:30 AM
We recently were asked to list a home that was part of an estate on Derwen Road in Lower Merion. Great location and a wonderful old house, but it had suffered over the years. Originally a large and invitingl family home and the practice of a dentist this Tudor style colonial … (2 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: Training for Iraq video - 08/24/07 01:45 PM
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nick vandekar: Old Forge Crossing August 2007. - 08/14/07 07:51 AM
After last year when we saw almost 50 homes in Old Forge sell this year has seen a marked reduction in sales. This year to date there are 3 homes for sale, two 1 bedroom units and a single 2 bedroom townhome. One home is pending and there have been 16 … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: Selling a home with a Wachovia mortgage? - 08/13/07 10:25 AM
We just heard from one of our conveyance staff that Wachovia have recently changed their systems for providing payoff information.
It now seems that this is a several step process and you need to allow plenty of time to obtain the final payoff amount.
First you have to fax them an authorization form … (2 comments)
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nick vandekar: As a newer American this is touching - I hope you enjoy it as well! - 07/30/07 09:19 PM
My wife Trudy sent this to me today, as well as to a young Marine departing on a six month deployment, and our son who is preparing to deploy to Iraq for a second time. It is comments written by Isaac Asimov in 1991. As a newer citizen this touched me, … (5 comments)
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nick vandekar: Seven ideas to help you sell your home. - 07/24/07 08:50 AM
When it was a strong seller's market, do you remember that, we had countless seminars on how to write an agreement of sale that was attractive to the seller. Well, now we are in a strong buyer's market and what can we do to help our sellers make their home or … (5 comments)
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nick vandekar: Weekend Open House traffic still good. - 07/23/07 08:42 AM
So here we are in the depths of July, many people away on vacation and we are still getting good traffic at Open Houses. I was again sitting a home we have for sale in Devon and Trudy sat a wonderful farmhouse we have for sale in Glenmoore set on 5 … (1 comments)
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nick vandekar: Going back to Iraq - 07/23/07 08:27 AM
Well, we have been hoping he would go on a Marine Expeditionary Unit, or their posting to Iraq would be cancelled but it looks as if our son Jeremy is going back to Iraq sometime in October. Last tour he wrote emails regularly letting us know how it was, hoodwinked us … (7 comments)
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nick vandekar: Less homes coming on the market over the summer - 07/18/07 01:03 PM
Tuesday is our Broker's Open tour day, here on the Main Line, where as a Realtor you can get to see recently listed homes or those homes that have been on the market for a while and the agent is hoping to re-energise and remind you about. Each area has certain times … (0 comments)
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nick vandekar: 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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nick vandekar: Why you need to keep your insurance coverage in place till settlement! - 06/27/07 02:24 PM
Recently the night before Memorial Day I woke to the sound of an engine groaning up the hill outside my home. Not expecting my garbage to be collected on Memorial Day I had not put it out. The room was fairly light and without looking at my clock I thought they … (8 comments)
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nick vandekar: What is happening on the Main Line? - 05/14/07 04:59 PM
Buying a home today, May 2007 on the Main Line and a little further west is not hard, there is an increasing inventory, and prices have stabilized since last year. However, be prepared for multiple offers, yes that is right, we have heard of many homes receiving multiple offers, so be … (5 comments)
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nick vandekar: We should listen to ourselves and HEAR what we sound like! - 05/02/07 09:30 AM
Many years ago when discount airlines first appeared the major airlines derided them, saying no one would pay for no service, that the discount airlines would not service their aircraft correctly, etc. etc.When Toyota, Honda and Nissan first started selling cars in Europe and America the major car makers at the time … (6 comments)
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nick vandekar: Devon Horse Show approaches - 04/26/07 01:12 PM
Over a 110 years old the Devon Horse Show established in 1896 is the largest and oldest multi breed outdoor show, if you want get the whole history. Basically it was started by some of the welathy families in the area located along the famous Philadelphia Main Line close to … (1 comments)
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nick vandekar: What is happening in Berwyn? - 04/13/07 01:32 PM
Sleepy Berwyn is getting a wake up call as developers give it a fresh look. As reported in The Suburban & Wayne Times this week Westrum Development Company is seeking to aquire two and half acres of the Mack Oil property. Westrum has a good reputation for taking brownfield sites, that is … (4 comments)
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nick vandekar: Foreclosure in PA - 04/05/07 06:44 AM
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nick vandekar: Old Forge Crossing - 03/22/07 04:50 PM
Old Forge Crossing is a great community situated just south of route 202 in Chester County, Devon PA. We have listed and sold units here for sellers and also represented buyers as well. We offer very good terms to sellers in Old Forge Crossing which you can view on our website.
It is close … (2 comments)
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nick vandekar: Daylight Savings - 02/19/07 06:58 AM
SPRING FORWARD, FALL BACK...OR IS THAT SPRING BACK AND FALL FORWARD?In any event, Daylight Saving Time (DST) will be springing a bit further this year. Back in 2005, Congress enacted the Energy Policy Act, which will extend DST by one month - beginning earlier in the spring and lasting later into … (1 comments)
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nick vandekar: Deed scam, You don't need this company! - 02/16/07 03:42 PM
Consumer Alert: Certified Deed Scam
There have been several reports of letters from National Deed Service, Inc. offering certified copies of property deeds for a payment of $69.50. The Chester County Recorder of Deeds office has confirmed that new homeowners are being targeted, and they are strongly advising against consumers giving their … (0 comments)
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