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2008 

We hear in the news about the rise in foreclosures.  The media is doing what they do best, focusing on the negative!  I read some interesting news recently thanks to RealtyTrac.com that helps shed some light on our state as well as all the others.As far as Pennsylvania goes our foreclosures are d...
02/28/2008
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I came across this in another AR blog so you may have seen it but I could not take the chance that you have not and might not ever see it.  How any American could vote for someone like this for Senate, President or anything, I don't know.Maybe there is more to the story but I don't see what it co...
02/27/2008
Some say they like experience.  Others like people who return calls and e-mails quickly.  Some say Market Knowledge.  How about designations?  I think buyers and sellers look for different things.  Here is how I see it.Listing Agents - When I am working with a buyer I see things done by some sell...
02/25/2008
Something that is really on my heart lately is the need to talk about our war veterans.  Yes, you might be against the war, and that doesn't matter.  What matters is they need our support while away but as importantly when they come home, if they are fortunate enough to do so.I don't think a lot ...
02/24/2008
This actually came to me in an e-mail, maybe you have seen it too.  If we keep quiet about it we are in trouble.  There is nothing wrong with immigration, but it needs to be done right.  Just like all the immigrants that have come in the past from all over the world.  They came and learned the la...
02/20/2008
I don't know if it is because of the presidential race or some of the posts I ahve seen lately or the war or who knows what.  I feel I need to bring up 9/11.I wish the news would play some video of it more often.  How can we, so easily, forget how we felt that day?  Maybe if more people would act...
02/19/2008
We are getting to the time of the year when people await the money they are getting back, after giving too much to the government throughout the year.  To top that, we are going to be getting more back from the Tax Stimulus Plan.  Perfect timing for people to buy a house!You get much better rates...
02/13/2008
I read an argument recently for changing the way we get money for school taxes.  It really made me think that this is a good way to go.How it is now, here in PA, property owners pay the school taxes.  So, how many kids that go to these schools live in a house with the home owner?  I am having a l...
02/10/2008
In the York PA area, real estate is a great investment right now!1. Prices are lower than they were.  A lot of sellers have been dropping there prices sometimes as much as $20,000!2. Rates are still low , for now.  If you have good credit and enough cash for 5% down, you can get a great rate!3.  ...
02/09/2008
Super Tuesday or Fat Tuesday?  How many people were concerned more about one or the other?  It actually looks like our PA primary might mean something this time around.  It isn't until April 22, but at this point no candidates have enough delagates to claim a nomination.  What a close race for bo...
02/07/2008
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