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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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Tags: Consumer Interest · Local · Pennsylvania · Real Estate

Some quick ideas to help you get your yard ready for the Fall

September 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off on Some quick ideas to help you get your yard ready for the Fall

Fall Glory by Nachiket Kapre’s With the school zone signs now flashing on a street near you, that can mean only one thing, Fall is quickly approaching and with the season of changing leaves comes some quick tips for getting your garden and patio ready for the colder months to come… Clean Garden Pots: Wash […]

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Tags: Blogging · Consumer Interest · Local · New Jersey · Pennsylvania

Comparing Different Mortgage Payback Periods

September 19th, 2008 · Comments Off on Comparing Different Mortgage Payback Periods

On all principal + interest home loans, the first few years of payments include a lot more money going to interest than to principal.  This is because mortgage repayment schedules are front-loaded with interest, meaning large-volume principal reduction won’t occur until late in the mortgage’s lifecycle. Comparing products at a 6% mortgage rate, did you know […]

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Tags: Consumer Interest · Mortgage Lending

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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Tags: Consumer Interest · Social Medial

High Tech Germ Check

September 5th, 2008 · Comments Off on High Tech Germ Check

With Labor Day behind and Cold and Flu Season approaching, consider taking a high-tech approach to staying germ-free at home and at work. The Zadro Nano UV Disinfectant Light looks like a clamshell mobile phone but acts like a high-power germ killer. With one wave of your hand, intense ultra-violet radiation emanates from the wand, […]

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Tags: Consumer Interest · Real Estate

Getting Rid of Compact Bulbs

September 4th, 2008 · Comments Off on Getting Rid of Compact Bulbs

As compact fluorescent bulbs gain favor across the country, it’s important to remember that they contain mercury and mercury is harmful to humans. Because even though CFLs contain small amounts of mercury — less than 4 milligrams per bulb — it’s still enough mercury to cause brain damage. If you’re interested, this 4-minute video from […]

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Tags: Consumer Interest

Fewer Housing Starts is better for Homeowners!

August 26th, 2008 · Comments Off on Fewer Housing Starts is better for Homeowners!

Housing Starts measure the number of new housing “units” on which construction has started and in July, Housing Starts fell to its lowest levels since March 1991. For homeowners, this is a welcome bit of good news because as fewer homes are built, there is less inventory from which home buyers can choose. With fewer […]

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Tags: Consumer Interest · Real Estate

House Hunting Made Easy

August 25th, 2008 · Comments Off on House Hunting Made Easy

Photo courtesy of creativecommon.org and Post406 As a future first time home buyer in the Philadelphia area there are many things I’m going to look for in a real estate website: multiple property photos, detailed neighborhood information, financing options and moving tips. CENTURY 21Advantage Gold teamed up with REALTOR.com to provide buyers and sellers with the best […]

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Tags: Consumer Interest · Real Estate · Technology

Reality TV and Real Estate

August 24th, 2008 · Comments Off on Reality TV and Real Estate

A look at how reality TV plays a part in the real estate market today.

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Tags: Consumer Interest · Opinion · Real Estate

RIP Newspaper Real Estate Sections

August 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on RIP Newspaper Real Estate Sections

There is a lot of conversation in the real estate industry about print advertising being overtaken by on-line alternatives. There are surveys that show that most buyers start their search for homes on th Internet, and obviously it is better for the consumer to see more photos,in color, with maps and statistics,then it is to […]

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Tags: Consumer Interest · News · Opinion · Real Estate