scranton: Watch Out Scranton Times. There's a New Dog In Town. The Scranton Post! - 06/20/08 01:54 PM
We live in America, the land of choice. We can choose our elected officials. We can choose whether to use a small mom-and-pop shop or a big store like Walmart. What we haven't had here in Scranton is a choice of newspapers.
One person, one company, one organization could never fill … (0 comments)
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scranton: Scranton, PA gets the nod from CNN's Money Magazine... - 05/25/08 10:48 AM
Yes, that's right!!! Scranton, PA is rated by CNN's Money Magazine as 7th in the list of "Fastest Growing Real Estate Markets". I'd say that's pretty impressive. It's also something I've been saying for a long time now.
Our market is solid!! I wouldn't call it " recession-proof". We have our issues, … (4 comments)
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scranton: Big Plans For Downtown Scranton Renovation - 05/14/08 10:15 PM
Here we go! Scranton is transforming.
I can still remember watching "The Implosion". A long row of businesses on Lackawanna Ave were blown up from the inside. My brother and I watched as the buildings folded into themselves and came crashing to the ground. In what felt like a moment, the … (0 comments)
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scranton: Scranton - Top Ten List from Money Magazine - 05/13/08 01:16 PM
Check out Scranton's good news from Money Magazine
What can it be???
Maybe it is because Scranton is home to The Office.
Maybe it is because the cost of living is relatively cheap.
Maybe it is because of our many universities.
Maybe it is because Scranton residents aren't buying in to … (4 comments)
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scranton: FSBO Roundup! Scranton and NEPA's Source for Homes By Owner - 04/29/08 02:59 PM
Welcome to the Scranton and NEPA FSBO Roundup! Yee haw!
If you're looking to buy a home, I highly suggest you speak to a local Realtor. They have a large inventory of homes available to them 24 hours per day. A Realtor can also give you professional advice that can help make … (0 comments)
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scranton: FSBO and Realtor Listings Roundup: Scranton and NEPA Real Estate - 04/19/08 02:45 AM
There are many beautiful houses available right now on the MLS. Your local Scranton area Realtor can help you narrow down your home selection to find the home that's right for you.
However, there is also an entire market out there that you can't see on the Multi List or Realtor.com. You … (0 comments)
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scranton: Closing Costs? Let the Seller Assist You! - 04/15/08 09:28 PM
Homes aren't cheap! The purchase of a home involves a transaction in the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. We talk about abstract theories such as payments, interest rates, and points. It's easy to lose focus on the big picture. All this negotiating and maneuvering takes place to put into a … (0 comments)
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scranton: NEPA Realtors: Scranton Mortgage Man Offers Free Marketing For Your Listings - 04/10/08 11:11 PM
The job of a Realtor can be quite difficult. There are many facts and figures you've got to keep at the top of mind at all times. A talented and successful Realtor is a person with an outward personality. Most of your day is spent talking to all kinds of people. … (2 comments)
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scranton: Scranton Hill Section Looking Up - 03/30/08 09:08 PM
The Scranton Hill Section is one of the most incredible areas in the country. Or maybe that's my biased opinion.
Just take a walk! You'll stroll through a quaint college campus at the University of Scranton. Step off campus and you'll find a mix of new and older commercial buildings with small … (0 comments)
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scranton: Homes Sales Increasing - Good News from National Media - 03/26/08 01:19 PM
It is about time that the national media starts giving some good news when it comes to real estate. But as soon as they do, they sabotage us by then focusing on the regions of the country that are hurting the most. What about the good stories? What about areas like … (11 comments)
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scranton: Multi-Unit With Plenty of Income - Scranton West Side Investment Property - 03/25/08 11:16 AM
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scranton: Lackawanna County Homeowners: Beware Equity Strippers! - 03/25/08 11:09 AM
I recently spoke to a man in Scranton who had been a victim of this atrocious act. I only wish I had met this man a year before. He had lost his house in the worst way. He and his family were driven out by an evil man who got away … (0 comments)
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scranton: 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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scranton: Scranton St Patrick's Day Parade: A Presidential Affair? - 03/13/08 11:07 PM
A combonation of news and rumors has been swirling around throughout NEPA in the last few days. It started with Hillary Clinton's visit to Scranton and her 30-minute speech at Scranton High School. She let it slip that she would be attending The Parade along with Gov Ed Rendell.
With the … (0 comments)
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scranton: NEPA Local Artist Spotlight - Georgiana Cray Bart - 03/12/08 06:53 PM
I'm always thrilled to find professionals that are talented in their craft to a degree of international significance. I'm even more excited when I find someone like this right here in Northeastern PA.
Georgiana Cray Bart is such a person. Not only is she a very talented artist, she is also … (4 comments)
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scranton: Are You Ready For The Scranton St Patrick's Day Parade? - 03/11/08 10:58 PM
The Scranton Parade is easily one of the largest in the country. Not bad when you see who we're comparing to. We're right up there with New York and Boston. This Saturday's parade is expected to be 10,000 strong!
The latest news is the announcement of a special attendee. Hillary Clinton … (0 comments)
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scranton: New Yorkers and New Jersey Residents Find a Home in NEPA - Scranton / Wilkes Barre - 03/11/08 06:22 PM
Northeast Pennsylvania has become a mecca of sorts to many people looking to live a slower paced life. I've found that families from New York and New Jersey are coming to Scranton / Wilkes Barre in droves. Why wouldn't they? They can feel a noticable increase in their income due to … (0 comments)
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scranton: 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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scranton: Scranton / Wilkes Barre: The 4th Best Place To Buy Or Invest In Real Estate In The USA - 12/07/07 07:15 PM
It's official! There are only a few other places better than Scranton / Wilkes Barre to buy real estate property. Many of us knew this all along.
Local industry professionals like Realtors and Mortgage Professionals have seen it coming in the form of increased investment activity from the neighboring states of New York, New … (3 comments)
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scranton: Key Market Factors - How would you rate these six? - 12/05/07 02:10 PM
Lately is seems my posts are including lists. I guess that is they way my thoughts have been flowing recently.
Lets talk about KEY MARKET FACTORS. I would like to hear from readers on your thoughts and the importance of each. So, give you mind a little workout and think about a … (9 comments)
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scranton: Scranton Crime - An Interesting Fact - 12/02/07 11:36 PM
When a family decides to relocate to a certain area, the first thing they should do is research the place they are moving to. A move is a drastic thing for any family to handle, so it's important to be sure that you will be happy with your new home. One … (0 comments)
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scranton: A Tunkhannock Christmas Celebration - 12/01/07 03:35 PM
This is "Small Town America" at its best! Tunkhannock is a quaint town located 30-40 minutes from both Scranton and Wilkes Barre, PA in NEPA.
My lovely hometown of Tunkhannock is once again hosting its annual "Christmas In Our Hometown" on December 7th and 8th. I must admit that this will be … (6 comments)
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scranton: Who Needs A Realtor Anyway?? - 11/26/07 09:30 PM
This post is meant for Realtors, who deal with, and Home Owners who are trying to sell or thinking of selling their homes on their own.
Why should home owners use a Realtor when trying to sell their homes? A valid question that I just happen to have the answer for. Last … (10 comments)
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scranton: Heyna or No? NEPA As A Second Language: Very Funny! - 11/24/07 01:37 PM
So, you want to live in NEPA (Northeast Pennsylvania)? Our Scranton / Wilkes Barre area is so enriched with culture that we happen to have our own language. And no, it doesn't sound anything like the characters on "The Office".
Scranton and Wilkes Barre are unversally different from eachother in so many … (2 comments)
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scranton: WHAT DO YOU DO THAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHERS IN YOUR FIELD? - 11/17/07 01:22 PM
WHAT DO YOU DO THAT SETS YOU APART FROM THE OTHERS IN YOUR FIELD?
It is a simple question that some have a hard time answering. If you want to succeed, really succeed, you have to have a plan in place to do it. Setting yourself apart, even if it by simple … (15 comments)
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scranton: If a picture is worth a 1000 words, why do most agents just take 1??? - 11/13/07 09:20 PM
In this age of slide shows, virtual tours, digital this and digital that, I am confused by many Realtors out there and there picture practices. In my local MLS you can plaster a zillion pictures out there for both Realtors and potential buyers to view. But, if you look at 100 … (18 comments)
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scranton: A little information about Real Estate in Scranton, Pennsylvania - 10/20/07 01:38 PM
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Let me tell you a little bit about Scranton. It is more than just home of The Office.
Scranton is 70,000 + strong and opportunities in real estate are all over. If you are an investor, you currently have your option of many properties. Compared to New York and New … (1 comments)
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scranton: Diversifying Yourself in Today's Real Estate Market - Which Way is the Right Way? - 10/18/07 01:05 PM
As a Real Estate agent, you always hear "find your niche" whether it be a market area, (Scranton, Clarks Summit for me) a type of client, (investor, first time homebuyer) or maybe even a property type (lake house, multi-family). Whatever it is, each successful agent tends to find something that works … (6 comments)
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scranton: Toe-Space Electric Heaters - Recall - 08/30/07 09:40 PM
Name of Products: Toe-Space Electric Heaters Units: About 84,000 Manufacturer: Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C. Hazard: If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Marley has received 29 reports … (1 comments)
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scranton: CPSC, Stokke Announce Recall of Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard - 08/27/07 09:51 AM
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CPSC, Stokke Announce Recall of Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name … (2 comments)
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scranton: Conversation open for Debate - 07/06/07 11:45 AM
True depiction of a conversation I had with someone last month:
Here is the scenario - your talking "shop" with a real estate colleague when the subject of mouse droppings comes up. He says:
It's not your job to note droppings!Droppings are not a part of the "home"You are not a … (27 comments)
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scranton: Septic System Do's and Dont's - 07/02/07 07:09 PM
A few tips on septics ..... please feel free to add anything I may have omitted.Proper Maintenance can help you save aggravation and money in the long run!1. Falling septic system can be a threat to public health and the environment, especially your drinking water supply or nearby recreational waters.2.Reduces YOUR … (7 comments)
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scranton: Why Not Make An Investment In Scranton Commercial Real Estate? - 04/28/07 09:03 PM
Scranton, PA is a mid-major city located in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA). It seems that there are just as many bad things to say about the city as there are good things. Scranton has been the victim of a very bad reputation due to many citizens' complaints about government mismanagement, corrupt politics, … (2 comments)
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