Q: Why should I sign the contract before the home inspection?A: Because that's the way we do it here in Pike and Wayne County, PA.Please forgive me for being a smart-aleck. The truth is, it's for your protection as a buyer. Think about it. You find a house you love, maybe a lakefront home on Lake
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03/31/2008
This is the first Saturday in a LONG time that I don't have something real estate realted going on. Last Saturday I was holding an Open House (gorgeous neo-French colonial style home on 3 acres...vividly and tastefully decorated...) and then I went to Indian Rocks to look at a home for a CMA (co
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03/29/2008
This Wallenpaupack Lakefront Friday Five was originally posted on PikeWaynePAblog.com and is being syndicated here. I am having a blast showing the lake front homes for sale on Lake Wallenpaupack. I like to put my customers at ease so they can enjoy themselves and not feel pressured. Sometimes I
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03/27/2008
Today is the first Wild Card Wednesday post. The blog may be about anything - whether it's relevant to real estate in Pike or Wayne County (or anywhere, for that matter) or not. I'm asking for READER PARTICIPATION. Please send pictures for Wild Card Wednesday - maybe a picture of local wildlife,
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03/25/2008
One thing I try to avoid is mimicking what other bloggers write about. But I was reading Maureen McCabe's blog today and she mentioned a blog by Ann Arbor real estate agent Karen Moorehead that explains why Easter was so early this year.My kids asked me about this today...and interestingly enough
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03/23/2008
Are there homes for sale in Wayne & Pike County that are overpriced? Yes. There are homes around Lake Wallenpaupack that are listed a good $20,000 to $30,000 (or more) above the prices of similar comparable homes that sold. There are homes that are priced properly, as well. But the properly price
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03/21/2008
In a previous blog, I highlighted some interesting facts about mold. Mold seems to be on the top of the list of the most terrifying things to find in a home these days. There is a LOT of talk about toxic mold, black mold, and all the health issues surrounding mold. Please note: this blog is not i
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03/20/2008
I've noticed an increased amount of inquiries from consumers, looking for something to rent long - term, or rent - to - own.Personally, I do not get involved in rental property; Debbie Friese, one of the top agents in my office at Weichert Realtors Paupack Group, handles vacation rentals for lake
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03/20/2008
I've not been in the rain for many weeks.I'm sorry to have not been in touch with all of my friends - I'm going to be making the rounds over the next few days, visiting your blogs and saying "Hi! I haven't forgotten you!"I've been very busy in my physical world - I have listed two new properties,
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03/18/2008