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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It’s Different for Homeowners
September 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
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 […]
Tags: Blogging · Consumer Interest · Local · New Jersey · Pennsylvania
Philly Bike Share
September 18th, 2008 · Comments Off on Philly Bike Share
I was recently visiting Washington D.C. and was pleasantly surprised to see bicycles everywhere. After probing a few businessmen for some insight on the abundance of two wheelers, I learned that Washington, D.C. has a bike sharing program where people pay a small annual fee for the right to borrow bikes from any of the […]
Tags: Opinion · Pennsylvania
Stinky Cheese!
September 16th, 2008 · Comments Off on Stinky Cheese!
I went to the shore last weekend to visit with my wife Christine’s family. My brother-in-law asked me to pick up some “stinky cheese” before coming down. He is from Delaware and does most of his shopping at a supermarket. Of course, there are not many “stinky cheese” options at the local supermarket. I went […]
Tags: Just For Fun · Local · Opinion
My Adventures In Renting
September 15th, 2008 · Comments Off on My Adventures In Renting
Photo courtesy of creativecommons.org and Joeltelling It’s known that owning your own home is more financially and personally full filling then renting. I would love to own a home in the next 2-3 years, but as a somewhat fresh out of college young’n I’m stuck with renting (for now). My apartment is a highrise in a beautiful […]
Tags: Just For Fun · Local · Opinion · Pennsylvania · Real Estate
Shop For a Cause Fundraiser
August 4th, 2008 · Comments Off on Shop For a Cause Fundraiser
Photo Courtesy of Creativecommons.org & EricSkiff I’ve worked for Macy’s Roosevelt Mall store for over a year now, next to Black Friday the store’s busiest day is the “Shop for a Cause” event. This day is about supporting local charities and bringing the community together. The store provides entertainment, booths and refreshments for all of […]
Tags: Just For Fun · Local · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Real Estate
Need to Improve? Sharpen Your Axe!
August 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Need to Improve? Sharpen Your Axe!
Photo courtesy of acodring at creative commons.org OK- you’re an experienced agent with 3 or more years in the business and you aren’t being mentored anymore. You’re staying positive because you know that the media has our local market all wrong, but you’re not as active as you want and you can’t figure out what […]
Tags: Blogging · Local · Opinion · Pennsylvania · Real Estate · Social Medial
Walk in Philadelphia and Save Gas!
July 24th, 2008 · Comments Off on Walk in Philadelphia and Save Gas!
Photo Courtesy of creativecommons.org Ric E Ette In a world where each gallon of gas costs over $4, people are interested in buying properties in convenient locations. They want to be able to take trains or buses or other forms of public transportation, and wonder of wonders, they want to be able to walk places. […]
Tags: Consumer Interest · Economy · Local · Pennsylvania · Real Estate
Has the Market Already Hit Bottom?
July 17th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Photo by Chris Bernard Courtesy of Creativecommons.org That’s the magic question. Wouldn’t it be nice to know when the stock market was about to rebound? Most of us would probably buy, buy, buy and watch the values rise as others say I should have purchased at those rock bottom prices! The problem here is that […]
Tags: Economy · Local · Opinion · Pennsylvania · Real Estate
Buyers avoid foreclosure, before you buy!
July 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Picture courtesy of ResPres My niece Beth,who is considering purchasing her first home recently asked me…”Can you refer me to a mortgage company who can tell me how much I can afford to spend on a home?” I believe that it is at this stage where most of the purchase mistakes are made. Beth like […]
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