Image by zoomar via Flickr If you are in the process of buying a house right now, you may be wondering where the deals are. Many properties still seem to be listed higher than you would expect, given all the national news about the real estate market. Some buyers have even decided to stay out […]
Where the Deals Are Hiding
March 19th, 2009 · Comments Off on Where the Deals Are Hiding
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Another New Year
January 19th, 2009 · Comments Off on Another New Year
Image via Wikipedia I hate to be cliche, but it is January and there is just nothing like the New Year’s theme. A lot of people have been saying things like “here’s to a better 2009” and I am all for that. Not that there was anything wrong with 2008… This year is going to be a […]
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A Good Deal is Hard to Find
November 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on A Good Deal is Hard to Find
Image by thinkpanama via Flickr Real estate is such a quirky industry. I work with a lot of investors, and most everyone that invests in real estate is looking for the same thing: a good deal. Actually, even “owner-occupant” buyers now are looking for a good deal. (Didn’t people used to look for a nice […]
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It’s Different for Homeowners
September 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
I’m thinking about this now, because I am considering whether to make a move from Glenside to Mt. Airy. Even though Glenside is a nice town, and I love the Glenside Farmer’s Market, there is not much else holding me here. Mt. Airy, on the other hand, has the Weaver’s Way Co-op, multiple farmer’s markets, […]
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I Love Facebook
September 12th, 2008 · Comments Off on I Love Facebook
Well, not really. It is not so much Facebook itself that is wonderful. I mean, it is kind of cute with all the games and quizzes. Really, it can be downright fun. But that isn’t the part I love. What I love is that all these people that I knew from grade school, high school, and […]
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How Mortgage Industry Changes Affect You
July 30th, 2008 · Comments Off on How Mortgage Industry Changes Affect You
Photo Courtesy of creative commons.org & Rev Dan Catt If you aren’t going through a foreclosure yourself, then you might feel like the mortgage crisis doesn’t have a whole lot to do with you. But, there are some interesting changes to lending practices that can impact you when you’re looking to purchase or sell a […]
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Community and Co-op
July 12th, 2008 · Comments Off on Community and Co-op
Okay, maybe I am overly focused on food, but it happens to be a community magnet, so maybe I’m not the only one. After telling you about the Glenside Farmer’s Market last week, I couldn’t help but think about another community staple, this one in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. (What is it about […]
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What’s in a location?
July 2nd, 2008 · Comments Off on What’s in a location?
Photo from CreativeCommons.org courtesy of Leeno There is so much to consider when looking for a new home, but the big word in real estate is location, location, etc. What’s the big deal about location? I think what it comes down to is that your location is a huge factor in your day-to-day life. I’d […]
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