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A Home Equity Line of Credit is bank product that grants homeowners access to the equity in their home at anytime, usually using checks. Often called a HELOC, these equity-based credit lines function very much like credit cards: The rate is adjustable, tied to Prime Rate There is a minimum monthly payment There is a pre-set […]

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Obvious History Everyone knows most common colonial historical facts about Philadelphia. 1766 – The first permanent theater in North America was started here 1769 The first life insurance society was started here 1773 – The American Medical Society was founded here 1776 -The Declaration of Independence was signed at  Independence Hall 1777- The first flag for our new […]

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In the summer of 2005, sub-prime mortgage lending was at its peak.  Rates were relatively low and lending guidelines were relatively loose. At the time, the “standard” sub-prime mortgage product was the 3/27 ARM. The 3/27 had a few basic traits: A fixed, 3-year “starter rate” Every six months thereafter, the mortgage rate changed The […]

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Photo by JW_000000 “What are the three most important things in valuing real estate? Location, location, location!” During the past 20 years, like any other real estate professional I have often asked what increases the the value of my real estate practice . And after a lot of thought, I am clear that the answer […]

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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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As flood waters ran through Iowa and other Midwestern states, the nation’s corn supply was thought to be in danger. Prices spiked in the wake of the floods, adding to the already-peaking grocery bills that many Americans are now bearing. With shortages of rice, and the unexpected increases in food costs due to transportation expense as […]

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  As a local business, Century 21 Advantage Gold feels its important to participate in worthy community based programs to help the people we live and work with. For many years we have been is a supporter of the local Easter Seals chapter in Southeastern PA. We feel their work is important, as is their committment […]

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