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Philadelphia Steals & Deals HelpfulHannah

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Real Estate Agent with HomeStarr Realty RS143922A

I must admit this week I really did not get much shopping done. I went to dinner with a friend and I had some fried calamari & fried shrimp it was delicious when I ate it, but I woke up in the middle of the night sick as a dog. I heard of people getting food poisoning before but It had never happened to me. It took me quite a few days to feel myself again. Fried food not going to be on my menu again. 

 I was glad that I had purchased soup at Dollar Tree it was Campbells Kitchen Classics - I hope they have more it was perfect and delicious $1.25 also Arizona green ice tea was $1.25, and they also have a variety of canned goods and salad dressings if you get lucky you may even find Annie's. It may sound terrible, but really check out the frozen food section as I have said many times the garlic toast is a steal if you can find it. When I needed them their reading glasses are the best all for the bargain price of $1.25  Crest toothpaste can also be found there so is Secret Deoderant $1.25

Last week I stopped at TJmax being the shoe freak that I am, I walked right back to see what they had. This was a very small TJMAX  shop and they were having a sale I found a pair of Steve Madden Girl sandals on sale for $12 with sparkles in my size adorable and super comfortable and Michael Kors Slides for $40 dark blue & white sparkle in my book they were free as I had TJMAX bonus dollars saved. I love slides and sandals in the summer I try to get all my work done in the early morning and evening. Summer is here time for fun in the sun. Don't get me wrong, I work hard, but I love the summer. My office is right across from the pool.

Gas prices in Philadelphia  Reg-$4.78 Premium  $5.45 - state tax $.57 per gal

Now let's talk Real Estate the market has not changed. There is a shortage of listings and personally in my opinion, not enough housing. Everyone is trying to buy a house. Interest rates well I will say there was a time when I purchased a house and interest rates were 19% I managed to get 15% and was so excited.

Don't get me wrong interest rates are nowhere near that today, but they have gone up.  There are always options like adjustable mortgages to keep you in the buying market but I do feel awful for anyone, especially first-time buyers.  Many are forced to rent at outrageous prices. Every Realtor needs a great Mortgage banker to guide buyers on all their financial options   

HomeStarr Realty now has nine local offices to serve you I am so excited. For those of you who are local Old Towne Realty in Feasterville has decided to merge with us they have been in the business for over forty years and I am so proud that are joining HomeStarr Realty. Our Sign will be going up soon and I may have access to the office shortly. 

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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Hanna love your steals and deals FYI I make soup from scratch every time:) if it is left overs that means it was in the Freezer from a previous time:)))Endre

Jun 03, 2022 10:51 PM
Hannah Williams

Endre Barath, Jr. I usually have soup in the freezer but my freezer defrosted and I lost food. Believe me next batch of soup will go in the freezer 😌 You are so right nothing like homemade soup!


Have a wonderful weekend 

Jun 04, 2022 04:54 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Hannah.

I hope you will have time for some more shopping this weekend.

Jun 04, 2022 04:38 AM
Hannah Williams

Roy Kelley  I will save it for during the week or in the evening as I am going to relax at the pool on this beautiful weekend . I will also be networking - Have a wonderful weekend 

Jun 04, 2022 04:57 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Hello Hannah, and great information to share with us here in the rain.  Most people need this advice. bill

Jun 04, 2022 04:50 AM
Hannah Williams

Nice to see you back Bill Salvatore - East Valley gas is a big issue for everyone and I found the gas tax in each state very interesting. Monkey Pox next week -- Have a great weekend 

Jun 04, 2022 05:14 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I hope you are feeling 100%. Surprise illnesses are no fun.

Jun 04, 2022 04:59 AM
Hannah Williams

Kat Palmiotti  Oh you are so right! When I looked in the mirror I knew I needed to get back in bed and rest 🤑 


Your family book came today - Have a Great weekend

Jun 04, 2022 05:16 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Hannah... what a bummer that you came down with food poisoning. That's something I've not experienced (thankfully). Fried calamari is one of my favorite foods. I'd have a hard time giving it up even after food poisoning.

I must admit that in the past year I've been very disappointed with the shoe offerings at TJ Maxx and Marshall's... or maybe it's my shoe size. But I always do a pass around the shoe department when I'm in those stores just in case!

Jun 04, 2022 05:04 AM
Hannah Williams

Nina Hollander, Broker  I have heard of people getting food poisoning but never had it - well I think as a teen one weekend had alcohol poisoning when my parents when away. My father laughed at me and said I hope you learned a lesson . I did and never drank again until I was in my late 30's 


Marshall's and TJMax here in Philly if you hit on the right day you can get really lucky. - Have a wonderful weekend  Nina 

Jun 04, 2022 05:22 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Hannah - sorry you were under the weather this week.  Hope you are fully recovered and ready to seek the steals, deals along with the other opportunities you may discover on your adventures around Philadelphia.  

Jun 04, 2022 05:09 AM
Hannah Williams

Hello, Michael Jacobs so nice to see you back. Today I will rest by the pool and hope the heater is working to warm the water. We have a nice group of friends this year and the lifeguard was kind enough to push two tables together with umbrellas for shade.  You know I will not resist networking 


Have a wonderful weekend 

Jun 04, 2022 05:29 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Hannah,

I had to stop by to read your Steals and Deals post this week! Sorry to hear you had food poisoning....that's no fun! However it sounds like you did find some real deals!! Good for you..enjoy your week-end.

Jun 04, 2022 05:30 AM
Hannah Williams

Hello Dorie Dillard Austin TX Yes no more fried foods for me! I will be relaxing by the pool this weekend. 


Have a great weekend Dorie😉

Jun 04, 2022 05:50 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am sorry to hear that you got sick and I hope that you are feeling much better now.  Staying away from greasy foods sounds like a good plan to me.

Jun 04, 2022 06:21 AM
Hannah Williams

Brian England I agree a great plan. I decided to rest up by the pool and get some exercise in. Thank you for the good wishes Brian very much appreciated.  

Jun 06, 2022 07:40 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I'm not sure what TJ Maxx Bonus Dollars are Hannah. Will have to look into it. Glad you are feeling better!

Jun 04, 2022 07:11 AM
Hannah Williams

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 If you have  their credit card they give you rewards bonus dollars and send you $$ coupons every time you spend $200  you get $10 

Jun 06, 2022 07:42 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hannah, so sorry you got food poisoning, hope you feel better now.   Gas is still on the rise, and who knows when that will stop.   It is hard for the first-timers, little money, and barely can qualify for low-end condos.

Jun 04, 2022 07:24 AM
Hannah Williams

Thank you for the good wishes Joan Cox I needed a rest and was smart enough to take it . Plus we had a heat wave. Much nicer now humidity down pollen up. Strangest market I ever saw 

Jun 06, 2022 07:44 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Hannah, I can not believe the gas prices you are paying back there, I pay 4.09 here in Denver on Wednesday!

 

Jun 04, 2022 07:52 AM
Hannah Williams

They are horrid Here Will Hamm I am just glad I live in a community where I can vacation in my backyard with wonderful friends . Something really should be done about these gas prices as it seems the middle class working people are suffering the most

Jun 06, 2022 07:46 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

So sorry to hear you got food poisoning.  I've had it a couple of times and it is no fun at all.  I couldn't decide whether to sit on the pot or kneel in front of it. 

Thanks for the steals and deals post.

Jun 04, 2022 11:45 AM
Hannah Williams

Carol Williams was the first time for me not fun. Feeling much better now but needed to rest as it drained me. Rested most of the week and this weekend feeling much better now. -- Thanks for reading Steals & deals 

Jun 06, 2022 08:20 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Hannah your gas prices are just about the same as ours.  We have gone from energy independent and low gas prices, to being dependent on imported oil, and gas prices so high that we need to refinance ours homes to pay for a tank of gas.  What a difference a year and half makes.

Jun 04, 2022 04:50 PM
Hannah Williams

George Souto Great minds think alike!  I stop at $55 when putting gas in my tank today gas is $5.53 for premium and $4.94 for regular  a good part of that is state tax 

Jun 06, 2022 08:28 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I'll take the best deal of the week Hannah Williams !  Pool is open!  Drinks by or in the pool!

Jun 04, 2022 05:40 PM
Hannah Williams

Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, Phoenix Broker Pool is only open on weekends until June 20 and closed on Tuesdays . Works for our Zoom meetings 🥰

Jun 06, 2022 08:31 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hey Hannah our pool is open 24/7 at our house!  That's what I meant :)  Come on Down to Phoenix!

Jun 06, 2022 04:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hannah- glad you're recovering from the food poisoning. That can knock you out for days so glad you're resting. And, I'm glad you had soup because that's just what the doctor ordered when you're not feeling well. 

Jun 04, 2022 05:46 PM
Hannah Williams

Thank you Kathy Streib you are the BEST 

Jun 06, 2022 08:31 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I love our local Dollar Tree.  Sometimes I will just visit and peruse the aisles looking for cheap hidden treasures.  I'm never disappointed.

Jun 05, 2022 05:36 PM
Hannah Williams

Myrl Jeffcoat Isn't that the truth 😗 They even have China Glaze Nail polish but that sells quickly as you will spend $10 for that.  So many great finds I am amazed.

Jun 06, 2022 08:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning, Hannah.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Jun 07, 2022 04:26 AM
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I am so sorry you got food poisoning, yuck.   Bt you did find some deals out there to make you smile!

Jun 07, 2022 04:25 PM
Hannah Williams

You are so sweet Caroline Gerardo  last time I got that sick was when I was a teenager and my parents went away and had a party with my girlfriends we drank booze and all got sick -- yes I had found some Steals and Deals right before to make me Smile 😍

Jun 09, 2022 09:20 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Was just in Ross for Less 2 days ago and everything that I liked was in a smaller or bigger size than I wore. Will keep looking for more bargains and I sure do like your Steals & Deals post, Hannah!

Jun 09, 2022 05:44 PM
Hannah Williams

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! You just have to get lucky ! Some days I go and there is nothing other days I hit the jackpot -  Plus I think things are missized 

Jun 13, 2022 06:31 PM