pennsylvania: Another hot day in Pennsylvania but with some relief soon in the forecast - 07/22/08 09:30 AM
Another hot day in Limerick Pennsylvania. You would think everyone would be in good spirits around here. Although real estate is generally “slower” here in July from a transaction perspective, I have been busy moving my real estate office, from Royersford, PA 19468 to Limerick, PA (also) 19468. My Keller Williams … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Delco’s Gone to the Dogs as County Opens First Official Park for Man’s Best Friend - 07/19/08 11:34 PM
Delaware County Council will join Upper Darby Township in the "unleashing" of the county's first official dog park on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 1pm. A ceremony will take place at the 10 acre, multi-use recreational facility at Kent Park, in Upper Darby on the Clifton Heights border. At the new park, … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Information about Primos-Secane, PA - 07/19/08 09:56 PM
Primos-Secane, PA is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania in Upper Darby Township. Primos-Secane is the name of the post office which serves the area an is not an actual town. The area could be known as Primos, Secane, or Primos-Secane depending upon who you ask since the borders between which section is … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Where in the World is Secane, PA? - 07/15/08 12:55 PM
Many people have never heard of Secane. Some would guess that it is a shore town in New Jersey, or somewhere else near the "sea". In fact, the area known as Secane is roughly 6 miles west of Philadelphia and lies in both Upper Darby Township and Ridley Township. The closest … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Bad Credit Loans meet the challenges of low FICO scores. - 07/14/08 07:50 AM
Misinformation and mismanagement of finances abound and have adverse effects on everyday life, which is trouble enough. When negligence or lack of experience has brought about circumstances that prevent a consumer from buying a home, it’s time to regroup and find a new way of managing the budget. Pennsylvania Bad Credit … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Area Bridge Tolls Likely to Increase this Fall - 07/11/08 06:29 AM
By Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors
The Delaware River Port Authority, which manages the operation of several bridges in the Philadelphia Area (The Commodore Barry Bridge in the City of Chester, Delaware County and the Walt Whitman, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross Bridges in Philadelphia) are likely to see fare increases very soon, … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: PA Home Equity Loan helps alleviate sudden or accumulated debts. - 07/09/08 01:45 PM
A home is one of the most valuable assets most people will ever own. Building up equity - appreciation of the property coupled with the percentage of ownership achieved by the mortgagee through regular loan payments - is an important aspect of home-ownership. Equity is valuable not only as a solid … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Pennsylvania gets tough on Mortgages! - 07/08/08 01:19 PM
Rendell signs 5 mortgage laws
INQUIRER STAFF
Gov. Rendell today signed into law five bills that designed to protect homebuyers and to toughen oversight of the mortgage industry.
The bills, which Rendell signed during a noon ceremony today in Reading, require loan sales staff to be licensed by the … (1 comments)
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pennsylvania: 1011 Mount Holyoke Pl, Swarthmore, PA 19081 - 07/02/08 11:11 AM
I toured this property yesterday. It is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rancher, with a large, level, fenced-in yard.
This is a Swarthmore Mailing Address, but Springfield School District.
Let me know if you would like to see a list of other properties in the area that might meet you needs.
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pennsylvania: Choosing a Pennsylvania Home Loan can be a daunting task. - 07/01/08 01:00 PM
Different Pennsylvania home loans are available for different people, and depending on the need and the affordability of the mortgagee, every mortgage has different high and low qualities to it.
Some Pennsylvania home loans require more information about financial situations; others require little to no verified information. On one, only the … (1 comments)
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pennsylvania: Bucks County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/28/08 11:10 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. March and January) for Bucks County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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pennsylvania: Before the Wonderful World of Real Estate - 06/28/08 12:42 PM
Can I share with you that I LOVE PENNSYLVANIA!
Being a full time agent requires a full time commitment.Those precious times that I can squeeze to be only mine, are spent with my daughter and son-in-law and the the best "Little King " of our family, my 6 … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA Colonial in Quakertown Pennsylvania (Springfield Township) - 06/24/08 11:28 AM
More Information and Photos at: http://www.NorthPennHomes.com/SpringfieldTownshipColonial
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pennsylvania: New Wilmington PA - 06/22/08 10:11 PM
Here's a new listing of mine in the heart of New Wilmington PA, nestled in the boro, this home was completely renovated from the inside out, new wiring, insulation, siding, plumbing, etc. Priced at $135,215.00 This home is located in the boro of New Wilmington PA. 16142 Just minutes from the … (1 comments)
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pennsylvania: Ice cream - 06/21/08 09:38 AM
Well, After a long day of working real estate, Last night I went with a Realtor friend of mine to sell ice cream at the Lawrence County Fair Grounds. Her brother and sister-in-law have a concession stand that we had to mind for them. It was great to get out and meet different people, See all … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Rates Creep Up - 06/20/08 09:55 AM
A recent survey and a rate increase could mean more competition for homes
Recent indication is that first time home buyers are getting tired of sitting on the sidelines. According to a recent online poll taken by the National Apartment Association, 17 percent of renters plan to make the jump to … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: You'll Flip Over How Much You Can Save!! - 06/16/08 04:39 PM
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With 1st Metropolitan Mortgage you expect top quality Mortgage Concierge Service at extremely competitive rates! That's our guarantee!!
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pennsylvania: 414 Rear North Liberty Street mlx #724622 - 06/16/08 09:50 AM
414 Rear North Liberty Street mlx #724622 Priced at $17,500.00 Large rooms, eat in kitchen 1 bedroom on first floor, one bedroom and bath on second floor. located in Mahoningtown, minutes from New Castle and major highways 60, 79, 422, 224, and 80. its a fixer upper with great potential, low … (1 comments)
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pennsylvania: A PA No Money Down Mortgage presents buyers an unusual opportunity! - 06/13/08 02:40 PM
It sounds like an oxymoron, but a closer look reveals that the Pennsylvania No Money Down Mortgage has joined the ranks of available plans for buying a home. Whether it is a100% with Personal Mortgage Insurance (PMI), a 2/28 or 3/27 loan or an 80/20 mortgage, PA No Money Down Mortgages … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Will the horses ever get to the starting gate? - 06/12/08 10:37 PM
Eventually- but not just yet, they still need to get their ducks in line, wait that should say their horses in line
It was no surprise to the officials of Valley View operations for Centaur that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board did not issue the slots license for … (2 comments)
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pennsylvania: Philly Rocked! Really Got Motivated! - 06/12/08 06:22 PM
Have you been here? Wish I could have spent more time sightseeing. Maybe, next time. This is a beautiful city to visit.
What a great two days! I had not been to downtown Philadelphia before, but, thanks to Brian Buffini, I had the opportunity. The airport is huge, compared to our … (12 comments)
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pennsylvania: caps - 06/12/08 04:45 PM
lol, I did'nt realize that using caps meant your were screaming!! anyway if anybody knows how to load pics into the blog without taking up the entire blog page or if you have any tips please let me know. I would like to know how to format it better. It has been … (4 comments)
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pennsylvania: fireworks - 06/12/08 10:02 AM
New castle's annual fourth of july fireworks event is sceduled for july 12th starting at 3:00pm, with food and bands in town. the fireworks starting at 10:30. If you know of anyone wanting to move to the area please follow, my link on my blog for lawrence county for things to do in … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: my bio - 06/11/08 12:40 PM
My name is David Brunton, I was born in New Castle Pa, and raised in Pulaski Township, I currently live in New Castle, I have been self employed for several years and a real estate agent for about six months. its been great so far. thank you all for your input. I'm learning a little more each day … (6 comments)
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pennsylvania: Real Estate Tax Reassessment Relief? - 06/11/08 10:06 AM
Maybe some relief from Tax Assessment Issue
Just read an article in the June edition of The Pennsylvania REALTOR® about two companion pieces of legislation being taken through the process in the State Legislature. The House version was introduced by Rep Tim Seip of Schuylkill County (HB 1438 and 1439) and … (2 comments)
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pennsylvania: my intro - 06/11/08 09:42 AM
My name is Ronalyn Mitcheltree, I've been a realtor now for four years, My goal is to provide the best possible service. I also owned a travel agency in new castle for 20 years. I am a full time realtor, dedicated and hard working. I'm also a life long resident of lawrence county Pennsylvania. I was … (22 comments)
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pennsylvania: I GOT DELETED FROM NEWBIE SITE TOO!! - 06/10/08 07:36 AM
OH WELL, I'M QUITE NEW TO BLOGGING AND HAVE BEEN IN REALESTATE FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS NOW, BUT I HAVE FLIPPED PROPERTIES SINCE I WAS 18, SO I KNEW THE PAPERWORK FROM THE BUYERS VIEW PRETTY WELL, AND NOW I'M GETTING IT DOWN PAT FROM THE AGENTS VIEW. I LIVE IN … (1 comments)
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pennsylvania: CALL ME FOR THE BEST WAY HOME!!! - 06/10/08 07:25 AM
THINGS ARE PICKING UP IN NEW CASTLE, I'M HOPING TO BE ABLE TO POST MY LISTINGS HERE SOON. I JUST HAVE NOT FIGURED OUT THE FORMAT YET. IF ANY ONE KNOWS AND WANTS TO HELP FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME. I DO HAVE SOME PICTURES OF THE AREA AS WELL, WE … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: CALL ME FOR THE BEST WAY HOME!!!! - 06/06/08 10:24 PM
NEW TO BEING AN AGENT AND BLOGGING, BUT NOT NEW TO REAL ESTATE. I HAVE BEEN FLIPPING PROPERTIES SINCE I WAS 18. I LOVE LIVING IN NEW CASTLE, PA. WE ARE THE FIREWORKS CAPITAL OF AMERICA. NEW CASTLE HAS ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY YOU WILL EVER SEE. WE … (4 comments)
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pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Adjustable Rate Mortgage provides low initial interest rates - 06/06/08 02:29 PM
Shopping for a home in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Adjustable Rate Mortgage might be a viable way of financing that will make a home affordable both now and in the years to come.
Pennsylvania Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM’s) operate on the basis that interest rates paid at the outset of the loan … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: It's BELMONT Time !!!!!! - 06/05/08 03:37 PM
Another chance for a Triple Crown winner and this year it looks like it truly may happen with Big Brown at an opening line of 2-5.
He's in post positin #1 but that shouldn't matter with this being a 10 horse race and a length of a mile and a half.
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pennsylvania: Delaware County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 01:45 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. March and January) for Delaware County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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pennsylvania: Chester County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 01:39 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. March and January) for Chester County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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pennsylvania: Philadelphia County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 01:28 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. March and January) for Philadelphia County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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pennsylvania: Why did the chicken cross the road? - 06/02/08 11:47 AM
BARACK OBAMA:The chicken crossed the road because it was time for a CHANGE! The chicken wanted CHANGE!JOHN MC CAIN:My friends, that chicken crossed the road because he recognized the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the chickens on the other side of the road.HILLARY CLINTON:When I was First … (3 comments)
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pennsylvania: I LOVE ACTIVE RAIN... ONCE AGAIN I CAN HELP PEOPLE..... and if I can get the Title gig...that's just an added treat. - 05/30/08 02:41 PM
Within 3 days, I had two people find me on AR and ask me about buying a home.
One caught my 'Spanish Market" blog from......? months ago... is moving to the Philadelphia area in the summer and wanted to know if I could recommend a Mortgage professional and Realtor that understood … (5 comments)
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pennsylvania: North Huntingdon New Construction Listing> Buyers Agents Welcome! - 05/18/08 01:22 PM
This offering by Maronda Homes at Dartmoor Estates is truly an opportunity for you or your buyer in North Huntingdon:
Total Amount: $223,025 includes EVERYTHING
This home offering has incentives for using our in-house financing with BELOW market rates!
1.) $5,000 for new owner front landscaping AND
2.) $4,461 toward new … (1 comments)
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pennsylvania: HOME DEPOT SCAM !!! - 05/13/08 01:25 PM
A 'Heads Up' for those of us men who may be regular Home Depot customers. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or … (11 comments)
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pennsylvania: Foreclosures recently posted to Home-Flip - 05/10/08 03:39 PM
In the month of April and May we had 12 foreclosures listed on http://www.Home-Flip.com. I thought I'd share them with everyone who's from Indiana, Pennsylvania and the neighboring states. I have taken the time to advertise each and every one of the properties because they are such good deals. Of course … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Northeast PA Values Are RISING, Remember Real Estate Is LOCAL - 05/08/08 08:51 AM
When real estate news is reported on television or in the papers, it's usually told as a national story. Unfortunately, stories like these aren't helpful for everyday Americans because real estate is not a national market.
Real estate is local.
The graph above was used by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke in a … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Rehab & Hard Money Loans upto 73% ARV - 05/07/08 11:44 PM
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pennsylvania: Cash-Out for Conventional & FHA Fall-Out! - 05/01/08 04:29 PM
So, what did you do or going to do with your rebate? Personally, I've already received mine. It will cover my electric bill, my gas bill, and perhaps grant me a few Happy Meals down the street and maybe a cold case of Arizona Green Tea:-) While I always appreciate a few … (24 comments)
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pennsylvania: Chester County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 04/26/08 10:13 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of March vs. January) for Chester County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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pennsylvania: Delaware County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 04/26/08 10:05 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of March vs. January) for Delaware County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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pennsylvania: Philadelphia County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 04/26/08 09:56 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of March vs. January) for Philadelphia County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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pennsylvania: Response Letter by Pennsylvania Resident to Obama - 04/12/08 02:23 PM
Dear Mr. Obama:
I listened very carefully this morning to your response to all the flack you have been receiving regarding 'bitter small town Pennsylvanians.' Nice try. But man, you're wearing me out! How encouraging for Pennsylvania residents that you expanded your remarks to all small towns across America. I must say, however, that … (11 comments)
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pennsylvania: Loosening The Purse Strings, A Rare Product These Days For Investors! - 04/11/08 02:32 PM
This post will hopefully prove to be helpful information on two fronts. First, this is really good news for Real Estate Investors who for whatever reason have a hard time documenting their income. Second, I'm going to throw a bone out to other Mortgage Folks out there as to a Niche Investor … (21 comments)
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pennsylvania: The 'Cure' is in the 'Disease' - 04/08/08 05:53 PM
One of my favorite television programs of all-time was & is 'The Wonder Years.' It was nostalgic, poetic, unique, a tad humorous, & pretty darn identifiable....at least in my eyes. If memory serves me well, it also included a line that changed my wave of thinking, one that if practiced, may even … (68 comments)
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pennsylvania: Valley Forge, PA Real Estate - 1850's Historic Country Charmer - 04/08/08 10:19 AM
Valley Forge, PA Real Estate - Fine Country Living in a Beautifully Updated 1850's GemLocation: Valley ForgeWelcome to Valley Forge, PA - rich in history and the homes in which it unfolded. New to the market is this beautifully updated 1850 Original Valley Forge School House priced perfectly. This gem holds … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Delaware County Pennsylvania housing trend update, or should I say downdate. - 04/07/08 08:42 AM
March Housing Market Update for Delaware County Pennsylvania
Consumer confidence is at an all time low. Job losses in March were the highest is years, topping 80,000. And this means is that the housing market is also feeling the lack of confidence as home buying in Delaware County Pennsylvania is feeling the … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Professional Office Condos - New Construction - Lehigh Valley - Whitehall Township - PA - 04/04/08 12:41 PM
Brand New Construction - Office Condominiums Why Lease when you can Own your office space and build equity? 60,000 square feet in Whitehall Township. Ground Breaking scheduled for Mid Summer 2008. Delivery - Early 2009 Ft Deshler Professional Campus. Units from 1500 to 15,000 square feet. Custom Options Available. Medical, Professional, Accountants, CPA's, Legal, Insurance Agents, Financial Planners … (2 comments)
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pennsylvania: Affordable Home Tour - Lehigh Valley, PA April 13th - 03/31/08 04:53 PM
I just wanted to pass along the following information to Home Buyers in the Lehigh Valley, PA Area On April 13, 2008 from 2-4 PM, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is sponsoring a affordable home tour in the Lehigh Valley Area of PA. Find Your New Home
This open house tour showcases affordable … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, PA voted #2 place to live in Pennsylvania, 60th best in the whole USA! - 03/31/08 12:11 PM
Money Magazine's Annual Top 100 Places to Live is now Top 100 Places to Live and Launch a business.
Pittstburgh, PA was ranked #60 in the USA and was the second highest PA city on the list (after Bethlehem). They say the Pros are "Top-ranked research universities, affordable homes".
They note: "Urban amenities like first-rate … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: 416-418 Fallowfield Avenue Charleroi Pa 15022 Resturant/Bar/Office Space - 03/28/08 02:19 PM
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pennsylvania: Delaware County PA - Resource Center - 03/27/08 11:15 PM
Delaware County SealCounty Motto: "Rich in Culture, History and Commerce"
Welcome to the Delaware County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of Pennsylvania known as Southeastern PA, then you've come to the right place. This is … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Fundraising Dinner for "Old Borough Hall" -- "And They Called it Macaroni" - 03/27/08 12:06 PM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors
As a Real Estate Agent, I rarely get the opportunity to participate in events that cover both of my primary interests: Historic Preservation, AND Community Revitalization, which are often at odds with one another. Needless to say, when I found out about this project, which encorporates both passions, I … (2 comments)
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pennsylvania: Why Median Price Reports Aren't Helpful for Housing Markets - 03/27/08 08:53 AM
Each month, the Commerce Department and the National Association of REALTORS® release national housing data.
The former's release is called the New Residential Sales report and the latter's is called the Existing Home Sales report.
Both reports highlight the "median sales price", the point at which half of the homes in the … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Bad News Is All the American Public Tends to Hear. - 03/26/08 08:31 AM
Consumer Confidence fell to its lowest point in three years and anybody who watches the evening news can understand why.
Each day, news programs barrage Americans with tales of economic woe and American Opinion is largely shaped by the media.
After enough time, the reporting becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
But, in the Consumer Confidence report, … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Putting Some Spice Back Into No-Seasoning.... - 03/25/08 03:43 PM
Here I've been, waiting patiently for the purse strings to loosen up just a bit here and there to better serve different situations and circumstances for Homeowners we serve throughout Pennsylvania. While I hope it never gets as ridiculous as it once was, there have been many products whose existence has … (38 comments)
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pennsylvania: Chester County PA - Resource Center - 03/25/08 12:22 AM
Chester County SealCounty Motto: "Scenic, Historic, World Class!"
Welcome to the Chester County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of Pennsylvania known as Southeastern PA, then you've come to the right place. This is for … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: mortgage market profile 3/24/2008 - 03/24/08 01:23 PM
Conforming mortgage rates edged slightly lower for the second week in a row.
Mortgage rates fell for two main reasons:
The Federal Reserve offered fiscal support for troubled mortgage-backed securities A government group gave Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac permission to lend more of money to American homeownersThese two actions combined to make mortgage-backed … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Lehigh Valley Medical Wellness Center - New Construction - Condominiums - 03/22/08 11:05 PM
100,000 sq/feet Medical / Wellness Complex in the Lehigh Valley. Ground Breaking Summer of 2008. Pre-construction Prices and a $30 sq/ft fit-out allowance!
For SALE OR LEASE. Medical Professionals and Business Owners have asked . . . and we've listened: Prices starting at $200 sq/ft - (Purchase). The Innovation Wellness … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Media PA - Everyone's Hometown - 03/21/08 05:35 PM
A great place to live, work or visit, Media PA has so much to offer. From the Summer time festivals, shopping, restuarants, music, arts scene and the year round activities, it is a place that has something for everyone, That's why they call it Everybody's Hometown!
Take a look at a … (2 comments)
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pennsylvania: Finally Entered "The Blogosphere" - 03/20/08 05:05 PM
At the strong suggestion of his colleagues who attend Tech Talk Thursdays at Keller Williams Real Estate in Media PA, John Estheimer has signed up for ActiveRain and is entering his first blog entry. He hopes to make this a frequent posting with relevant information related to all things Real Estate in … (13 comments)
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pennsylvania: Lansdale, PA Real Estate - 03/20/08 12:44 PM
Lansdale, PA Real Estate
Lansdale is a great place to live, work & play. ( http://www.lansdale.org/, http://www.jordanmariano.com/) The location is convenient with access to train, bus, shops, restaurants, close proximity to many major highways, national, state, township & borough parks, and more. REAL ESTATE IN LANSDALE IS REASONABLE TOO......According to 2007 Trend MLS Statistics, the average residential … (1 comments)
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pennsylvania: Visual Graphix Partners With REALeSucceed - 03/19/08 07:42 AM
I am very proud and excited to announce that Visual
Graphix has partnered as the official virtual
tour provider for REALeSucceed,
a King Of Prussia, PA based marketing and consulting firm that specializes in
providing Southeastern PA, NJ and Delaware real estate agents and brokers with
solutions to increase their business. … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Lackawanna County Homeowners. Please Don't Become A Statistic - 03/18/08 09:41 PM
I have spoken to so many people that are in sincere danger of losing their home here in Lackawanna County. Scranton homeowners have come to me for help. The interest rates on their Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) has increased to a point where their payments have become laughable. With our increasing … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Open Houses - Are they worth it? - 03/16/08 12:46 PM
Typically Open Houses in the York, PA area bring in leads for the agent, not a buyer for the home being held open. Instead agents are typically confronted by "nosey neighbors" and others who have just started looking.
I received my real estate license in 2003 and have yet to receive … (9 comments)
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pennsylvania: Estates and Trusts - 03/16/08 08:30 AM
A member of my family recently passed away and left his house to his children in a will and not through a trust. I know that leaving a house in a trust is the best thing to do, but I can't remember why. I know that you avoid fees by leaving … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: New group - Active Rain Fishermen - Dedicated to all of us born to fish & forced to work! - 03/14/08 11:55 PM
It is just about spring which means that fishing season will soon be in full swing. I usually take a fishing trip every year somewhere between January & February just to shake the winter non fishing blues. The picture below is of a 325 lb Goliath Grouper that I caught March … (2 comments)
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pennsylvania: PA Realty Transfer Tax -- Avoiding New Double Taxation - 03/13/08 09:07 PM
--- As a disclaimer -- I am not giving legal or tax advice. Please discuss the information below with your personal attorney or financial/tax advisor to confirm. I am merely sharing information which I have recently learned from our own legal advisors. ----
Recently, we received a monthly news update from our attorney, … (6 comments)
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pennsylvania: Look Up FHA Mortgage Limits For Your Area - 03/12/08 01:22 PM
FHA and Fannie Mae- Freddie Mac conforming loan limits have been released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD has provided a FHA Mortgage Limits page. This page allows you to look up the FHA mortgage limits for your area or several areas, and then list them … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Look Up FHA Mortgage Limits For Your Area - 03/12/08 01:15 PM
FHA and Fannie Mae- Freddie Mac conforming loan limits have been released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD has provided a FHA Mortgage Limits page. This page allows you to look up the FHA mortgage limits for your area or several areas, and then list them … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Building Teams Seems To Be A New Trend .....I've been doing it for years! - 03/12/08 12:11 AM
I attended the Realtors convention in Las Vegas in November, 2007 and took a class on building teams. I was surprised to find that they thought this is a new trend. 5 years ago, I had my husband join me in real estate because I was so busy I could not keep … (4 comments)
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pennsylvania: Pennsylvania - Fast Facts - 03/11/08 06:38 PM
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pennsylvania: How Gas Prices Are Impacting Mortgage Rates - 03/11/08 10:18 AM
Gasoline prices reached an all-time, inflation-adjusted high yesterday, averaging $3.23 per gallon nationwide.
According to GasBuddy.com, this represents a 25% increase in the last 12 months.
Higher gas prices are leaving Americans with fewer discretionary dollars to spend and that is playing a role in the U.S. economy's slowdown. It's one reason why … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Sex, Votes and Real Estate - 03/11/08 08:06 AM
Yesterday was a political junkie's dream come true. We had massive chatter about what to do about Michigan
and Florida's mishandled primaries; we had Eliot Spitzer get caught with his pants down (sorry, I couldn't resist),
and Silda Spitzer singing "Stand By Your Man" (she must have taken lessons from Hilary … (6 comments)
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pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, PA Immune to the Pitfall of Real Estate Plunge: Horse Farms Safe - 03/10/08 08:56 PM
Most news anchors report day after day about the loss of homes due to the sub-prime debauchery. The metro Pittsburgh area seems to be immune. Since Pittsburgh, PA has been experiencing steady growth in existing sales and new homes sales, we did not see the "sudden" surge like the rest of … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Maronda Homes General Information and Frequently Asked Questions - 03/09/08 01:26 PM
Maronda Homes Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Maronda Homes builds new construction homes in Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia and Kentucky. Maronda Homes is well known for providing more home for less money and is an easily observable better value. Prospects often ask about our super low pricing and how we do … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Is The Devil Resting On Your Shoulder? - 03/08/08 03:17 PM
It's your livelihood. It's how you get about in this capitalistic culture we call America. It's your freaking job. Sometimes it's just you, sometimes it's your family. Sometimes, it's both. Regardless, I wonder if we all 'Sin' before we 'Saint'. If Money is indeed the root, I never wanted to grow into that tree.
I've got … (42 comments)
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pennsylvania: Webkinz are like houses - 03/08/08 12:28 PM
Webkinz are coming out my ears! I tell my 10 year old... No more Webkinz! We have no more room!
Webkinz are like houses...The most mass produced ones are in supply and are the lowest price, $12. But the special ones, which are rare, such as the "Cheeky Dog" are $500 on … (5 comments)
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pennsylvania: Allentown, Lehigh Valley PA Medical Wellness Center and Professional Office Condo New Construction - 03/07/08 06:47 PM
Professional / Medical Office Condominiums.
For quite sometime, local business owners and medical professionals in our area have been asking for the opportunity to purchase their office space and build equity instead of leasing. It's been almost 3 years in the making but we've finally broken ground on 2/28/08. Just wanted … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: One more thought before I retire to my dreams... - 03/05/08 04:38 AM
If you are reading, clicking here may actually make it easier to do so....
While I awoke startled, dazzled by dreams I had only thoughts of dreaming before....something came to my mind. The cold sweat of consciousness had beaded my garments like the wet rain of a softly woven spring eve. Ok, am I being … (48 comments)
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pennsylvania: Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley -- Compared and Contrasted - 03/03/08 11:46 PM
Southeastern PennsylvaniaSoutheastern Pennsylvania is a geographic region in the state of Pennsylvania that does not exactly correspond to counties within the geographic region, but is usually defined by county for convenience.Southeastern Pennsylvania is part of the Piedmont region encompassing the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains which border the region. It is … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Top Ten Reasons to Choose Jireh Business Information Solutions, Inc. for Your Search & Abstract Needs In Southwestern PA - 03/03/08 10:01 AM
As a result of the efforts of ActiveRain All-Stars like Ed Rybczynski, Fran "the Title Man" Gaspari and Lenn Harley, AR members and visitors are being made aware of the risks that real estate buyers are being exposed to by Big Title's ever-increasing reliance on offshore "thin" title plants and online public records. I defer to … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Scrapple - Philadelphia Does Not A Scrapple Make? - 03/03/08 12:32 AM
I grew up in Chester County and so I had the regular experience of eating scrapple with eggs for breakfast and sometimes for lunch (in a sandwich) and I vaguely remember even a few times for dinner.It was usually served thinly sliced, about a quarter inch or slightly more in thickness and grilled to a … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Foreclosure Statistics by State - 03/02/08 08:54 AM
According to Realtytrac.com, a source for foreclosure listings:
There are currently 2,934,626 foreclosure listings in the US.
The top 5 foreclosure states are:
California is the leading state with 303,777 current listings
Florida - 191,706 foreclosure listings.
Ohio - 105,880 foreclosure listings.
Texas - 79,683 foreclosure listings.
Georgia - 52,210 foreclosure listings.
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In some cases there are better options than … (5 comments)
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pennsylvania: Now - more than ever - your credit score matters. - 02/28/08 10:18 PM
Now - more than ever - your credit score matters.
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With the current "credit crunch", your credit score is more important now than it has ever been.
You may know your score, but where do you rank? Here is some interesting information I found on www.myfico.com
Up to 499 - 2%
500 - 549 - 5%
550 - 599 … (2 comments)
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pennsylvania: WHY MAKING LESS THAN A 20% DOWN PAYMENT IS GETTING MORE COSTLY - 02/28/08 03:29 PM
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is an insurance policy paid to a lender in the event that a homeowner defaults on his home loan.
These defaults are up 35 percent over last year, according to an industry group -- bad news for all homeowners requiring PMI with their mortgage.
Much like home insurers adjust premiums … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: As The Fed Funds Rate Falls, 30-Year Fixed Mortgages Rise - 02/28/08 03:22 PM
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified to Congress Wednesday, alluded to further rate cuts to support an ailing U.S. economy.
Already, the Federal Reserve has lowered the Fed Funds Rate by 2.250% since September 2007.
The graph at right comes from the Wall Street Journal and it highlights a very important correlation between the … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Southeastern Pennsylvania Climate - 02/28/08 12:05 AM
Southeastern Pennsylvania's climate differs from the rest of the state. This it due in large part to the Appalachian Mountains that outline the region which most of us from that area are familiar. Southeastern Pennsylvania is part of the Piedmont region, lying at the foothills of the mountains, which is also a sub-region in the greater … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: How Prepaid Items Can Make Your "Closing Costs" Look Inflated - 02/27/08 10:42 PM
When buying a home, you pay for more than just physical property at the closing table. You also pay a series of charges. Commonly, homebuyers lump all of these charges under the heading of "closing costs".
That's a miscategorization.
Many changes on a HUD-1 Settlement Statement are specifically not closing costs. They are … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Are You Inadvertently Merging Your Credit Score With A Stranger? - 02/27/08 10:36 PM
A 2004 study showed that 4 out of 5 credit reports contained at least one error.
The errors were of various types with different implications. A quarter of the errors, for example, were of the "serious" nature; errors that could lead to a credit denial because of a false-reporting delinquency or … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: 6 Things To Avoid While Waiting For A Mortgage Approval - 02/27/08 10:27 PM
When buying a home, there are two stages in the home loan approval process.
Stage 1 starts when a homebuyer submits a mortgage application to his loan officer for a pre-approval.
A pre-approval is a "walk-through" mortgage approval that says -- at a given purchase price and downpayment amount -- the home … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: 1st Time Homebuyer Tips: What is earnest money - 02/27/08 10:14 PM
When a buyer and seller reach agreement on a home sale, the buyer typically puts a small amount of money into a trust account.
This up-front deposit is more commonly known as "earnest money".
A sales contract's earnest money requirement will vary from contract to contract. It can be as high as … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Types of Homes that Qualify for a Reverse Mortgage - 02/27/08 09:47 PM
While typically a reverse mortgage is done on a single-family detached residence, several other property types may be eligible. This little known fact can allow many more senior homeowners to reap the benefits of a reverse mortgage.
The important thing to remember is that no matter what type of property, in nearly … (1 comments)
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pennsylvania: Life After Bankruptcy - 02/26/08 10:04 AM
Bankruptcy is an uncomfortable subject for a variety of reasons. The most obvious is the potential havoc it can wreak on your finances. Running a close second is the negative stigma which is often attached to the process. This negativity is important to mention because strong emotions can sometimes lead to … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Municipalities and Local Government Entities Explained - 02/26/08 12:19 AM
The State of Pennsylvania has established 5 main types of governing municipalities that are incorporated and recognized within it's counties: cities (several classes), boroughs, townships (several classes), towns and home rule charters. There are 2,567 municipalities in the state.A "Village", often identified by a roadside sign, is unincorporated, and is merely … (0 comments)
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pennsylvania: Philadelphia County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 02/25/08 12:05 PM
When looking at the year-to-month (using the most recently completed month of January) actual statistics by year for Philadelphia County (City of Philadelphia), the results by year, for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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pennsylvania: Delaware County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 02/25/08 11:49 AM
When looking at the year-to-month (using the most recently completed month of January) actual statistics by year for Delaware County, the results by year, for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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