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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Philadelphia Steals and Deals Gifts Mom Day or Just for Fun This week's choices are for women as Mother's Day is not far off. Maybe you are lucky enough to have a mom or you are a mom. Maybe you are just looking for yourself. So here you go with this week's selection. I stopped getting gel nails and acrylic nails during COVID-19. The pain of letting them grow out was horrid, and I decided that it was time. I tried so many different polishes and promises. It was not until I discovered BeautyGarde, a plant-based formula it works. It is called Rocket Nail Fuel.You put a coat of polish on every day. You can purchase directly from them or Amazon. I do not have the time to sit in a Salon for a manicure. The polish is not cheap, about $32 for a top coat, which you also use as a primer - and a ...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Today, I read an article telling buyers that they should fire their Real Estate agent if they own a computer. Usually, when I read something like this, my blood pressure would increase. I would get upset and feel like I had to call someone and vent. Instead, I laughed. I thought about all the for-sale owners there were and how many ended up listing their homes with an agent.  Statistics show that 97% of for-sale by owners list their house with an agent. There was a time when I did very well working primarily with for sale by owners.   They did not feel they needed to pay an agent to help them sell a house. Surprise, surprise, it was not as easy as they thought. Especially as time went by they had many lookers but not any buyers under contract.  Therefore I will sit back and not stress a...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Tonight is the first night of Passover and Jewish people all over the World will be sitting down with their families and close friends and having a Seder dinner. What is a Seder, you may ask? It is a meal symbolizing freedom from slavery and bondage from Egypt, and each food has its own meaning. It is a tradition celebrated. The Jewish people left Egypt in haste with no time to make bread; therefore, this is why Matzo is unleavened bread. It is the Story of Exodus and there is a plate on the table that each food/herb has a meaning. You will find the story in the Bible. This is a very condensed version of what a Seder dinner is.    This year with all the turmoil in the Mideast let us hope and pray it will be Peaceful  
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By James Yoakum, SFR
(US Spaces, Inc.)
I'm reading that the bid-ask gap between buyers and sellers is slowly narrowing, which is certainly what needs to happen in order for real estate markets nationwide, and here in Philly too, to get back to a state of normalcy. While the bid-ask gap is usually portrayed as a two-sided disconnect between buyers and sellers, from my perspective it seems like the sellers are the ones who are eventually going to have to make the biggest concessions in order for us to start on the long road to a true recovery. Everything in the markets is working against asset prices, and even long term trends don't indicate that prices will rebound quickly once we reach bottom. The fact that the government is trying it's best to help us avoid pain now really just means that the pain is being spread over a lon...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
 Flowers Etc by Denise - The Best in Northern Liberties ! Yesterday, I called Denise who owns "Flowers Etc by Denise" at 2nd and Fairmount and ordered flowers for my wife Stephanie.  As usual, a beautiful arrangement was delivered that day, literally within a few hours.  Her arrangements are always stunning and simply majestic to say the least.  When I see Stephanie smile from receiving the flowers, it warms my heart as well.  Below is a photo of the arrangement that came yesterday. If you live in Northern Liberties, and have not been to Denise's store, it is a must visit.  She also has the cutest puppy !  On her voicemail, she will say if she is not there, she may be out walking the dog : )  Her store is right at the corner of 2nd and Fairmount - see below: I have been ordering plants ...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
 THEY ARE HERE !  Part 2 I received a call asking for help from the History Channel......My receptionist Jane thought it was a prank call.When I called back it was not a prank caller it was the History Channel.. Well it was not..I thought they wanted to do some Historical documentary.. I when asked why they called me they said they googled and I came up! I was really surprised when they put me through to UFO HUNTERS...   Look around you they are in the area. They are filming and interviewing strange UFO sightings in the Philadelphia and Bucks County area. They are also going to be doing experiments on the ground. Testing it with blow torches to see how hot they can get it and to see if they can petrify the earth's soil..what does this mean??? I guess we will have to look and wait for th...
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
Spring Garden / Brandywine East - Development Abounds ! It is amazing all the construction that is going on in the Spring Garden / Brandywine East area which is just a few blocks west of Northern Liberties and just a few blocks north of Chinatown and Center City.  We are currently marketing the condos at 1111 Mount Vernon which there are only 2 units remaining.  The new buyers that are purchasing in this area will benefit from all the new construction that is happening in the immediate vicinity.  Who says the real estate market is slow when there is so much going on ! For more info about the 2 condos left at 1111 Mount Vernon see below: 1111 Mount Vernon - Unit 1 1111 Mount Vernon - Unit 3 Below are the photos showing the development in the area ! If interested in making an appointment ...
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
Spring Market Fever - do you feel it ? The first day of spring has just come and past.  In Philadelphia, the second and third day was quite cold but that is okay.  It is okay because I am pumped up for Spring Fever - for both the WORLD CHAMPION Philadelphia Phillies and more inportantly, the spring real estate market ! I was a little dubious that traffic and transactions were going to pick up this spring as only a few weeks ago the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at a multi-year low (13 years ?) at 6,500 and consumer confidence seemed like at an all time low and it felt like the world was coming to an end.  However, in just a few weeks, things have changed dramatically, with the market closing today at 7,660 and President Obama soothing the American People on his Presidential addresss ...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
A beautiful Historical Estate the Glen Foerd located in the Torredale section of Philly.Pa is quietly nestled away.It is a riverfront Estate hidden away from the busy city yet minutes away from the busy street's of Philadelphia..The public is invited you may enter and enjoy Victorian architecture.Walk enjoy the seasonal gardens.What a view of the Delaware River and New Jersey ..They also do Weddings,Parties,and Corporates events.....dated 1850 conveniently located: you may take - 95-US 1-Amtrak or PA TURNPIKE
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Castor Gardens $164.400  built appx 1956 Int SF: 1,175 Center hall colonial brick twin 3BR,updated kitchen,garage, newer heater + c/a,windows, updated t/o.conveniently located ,close to schools,public transportation,and shops for more information go to htNtp://www.helpfulhannah.com or call Remax affiliates northeast or call me direct anytime.Home is located near Northeast High School and Wilson Middle School;both schools are in walking distance. Lovely home on a nice steet. Owner will accept conventional,FHA,VA and financing.. Great for first time home buyer! Easy to Show ! Motivated Seller
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
EASY JOB ? Our lives can be very stressful. WE are advertising agents who get your house sold. We are chauffeurs and tour guides. We listen to objections,selections,and rejections. Make sure buyer's are qualified to buy a home.Write offers,counter offers,addendum's.Go to Home inspections,negotiate,calculate,recalculate,discuss options,renegotiate. Prepare the agreements ,get them signed and initialed by all parties .We also see that everyone is in agreement to all the terms and conditions. Now we wait for the appraisal and hope we get Fair Market Value In Pennsylvania we get a title report and hope it is free and clear of mortgages,judgments,and liens We keep everyone calm and help them with any problems they may have in these areas   Finally Settlement Day   and if we did everything r...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Hidden away among a community of homes called Neshaminy Valley in Bensalem Bucks County is another Mansion.The Growden Mansion  dating back to 1752.and where Ben Franklin visited his friend Joseph Growden.While there; he decided to fly his kite and key ,and thus discover electricity....There are lots of story's about this house...It is said you can see bullet holes in the Outbuildings where the "Red coats" fired shots to gain entrance to retrieve documents belonging to Benjamin Franklin.... there is a day dedicated to Kite flying on these grounds and people come from all over to fly theirs kites... Please visit me at my website : HelpfulHannah.com
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When purchasing a home, it is advisable to get a home inspection.  A licensed inspector will check the property according to standards of The National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI), which recommends that its members perform inspections in accordance with its Standards, Code of Ethics, and applicable law(s). What is an inspector limited to checking is a common question.  According to NAHI, any area that is concealed or not easily accessible is excluded.  Yes, this means that they are not required to move personal belongings, furniture, panelling, etc.   They are not responsible for checking alarms, intercoms, irrigation systems, appliances, fences, shrubbery, or to determine if there are any wood destroying insects and any damage that they may have caused.  Furthermore, a h...
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
Port Richmond Works ! Our office was located in Port Richmond for a few years.  So, Chris and I have become very familiar with the neighborhood and the surrounding subdivisions. We do not live in PortRichmond, though may of our co-workers have either grown up there, have family and friends there or they actually live in the neighborhood. One thing for sure, the people who live in Port Richmond really have strong ties to the neighborhood. Most recently in the last several years during the market bubble, Port Richmond home prices have increased dramatically. Many of the folks who lived there for years became concerned about all of the development in the area. New construction was not an every day occurrence in this area. Change is not always welcome. But the new construction homes includi...
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
Do I need a buyer's agent or can I use the seller's agent? This question is posted daily on many consumer sites across the country such as Zillow and Trulia.  We are going to barely scratch the surface of this subject for our blog readers.To answer this question directly, in Pennsylvania, you do not "need" to have a buyer's agent represent you. You can ... 1) Use the seller's Realtor/ representative 2) You can represent yourself (hopefully you have experience with Real Estate contracts) 3) You can use a legal consultant (preferably one that specializes in Real Estate) Your decision should be made based on your individual needs and circumstances.  Are you a first time buyer and feel a little green about the process?  You may want your own representation.  Are you a savvy developer/invest...
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
The Girard El Stop is an interesting intersection where 3 emerging neighborhoods come together like pieces to a puzzle. These 3 subdivisions are: Fishtown (19125), Old Kensington (19122), and Northern Liberties (19123). All three of these neighborhoods have become a Philadelphia Real Estate hot spot, the target location for many new businesses, and a renewed interest in businesses that have been there forever.   There are several hundreds of commuters who pick up the Trolley at this Stop in addition to the El. The Photo above is a view South on Front Street looking at the Northern Liberties side of the tracks so to speak. The Trolley below follows the entire Girard Avenue Corridor and part of Richmond Street. The El is above. It is the huge metal structure in the photo. If you take the ...
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
The sweet taste of Victory ... ... Victory beer that is during Philadelphia Beer week.  Victory Brewing Company was the taste of the hour in Northern Liberties at The Foodery on N 2nd Street and Poplar. The place was packed with happy smiling faces. I am telling you, it was a very welcomed distraction for me at the end of a long day.     The Foodery has an enormous selection of really delicious and impossible to find beers. I am pretty much a simple Stella drinker but on occasion I have been known to experiment. Victory Beer is really popular in these parts. The Victory Brewing Companyhas a Restaurant in Downingtown, PA that I personally have visited for a fine meal (of which I have no recollection of what that meal was) but believe me, a great time was had by all!     If you are ever i...
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By George Maynes, The Maynes Group
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®)
On the fence about buying your first home? Well think about this new incentive from the Federal Goverment. First-time buyers in Philadelphia and across the country can now take advantage of a the new $8000 tax credit. If you are a first time home buyer (including those who have not owned a home for 3 years) and purchase your home between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009, then you may qualify for a tax credit of up to $8,000. You claim the credit when you file your taxes for 2009. If you are someone who typically gets $1500 back from the government when you file your taxes, you could now be getting another $8,000. That would be $9,500 back to you on your tax return! This is in addition to the other tax benefits that come with purchasing and owning a home! I will post another blog ab...
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
There is a new neighborhood emerging in Philadelphia ! If you do not believe us, come and visit the site of the new Temple University School of Medicine ... Temple University's new 13 story medical school is being built along the entire bock of North Broad Street just across Venango Street in the 19140 zip code. The subdivision is known as Nicetown Tioga. Temple Hospital School of Medicine is a beautiful all-glass building, $160 million, education and research center. It has been quoted from their website and in the Philadelphia Daily News , "More than just a collection of classrooms, labs and libraries, the contemporary, iconic structure will be a beacon on North Broad Street, a symbol of the dedication of people working and studying within."   The project is scheduled for completion i...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Buyer's still sitting on the fence? Looking and watching  the seller's sprucing up,painting,and polishing. Seller's will bury Saint Joseph in the yard. Maybe the prices will go down lower. We could lose our jobs... Seller's remain Welcoming..Buyers get off the fence..Interest rates are at an all time low for qualified buyers...DON'T KNOW if YOU are QUALIFIED contact me it is FREE and Painless! First Time Home Buyers Get $8000 FREE TAX CREDIT Spring into the market ..Fly Off The fence and into the housing market! Make that House your HOME! hope I Have been Helpful Hannah Please visit my Website HelpfulHannah.com
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By The Somers Team, Delivering Real Estate Happiness
(The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia)
Northern Liberties is one neighborhood that absolutely relishes the milder seasons. On any given wam day, the N 2nd Street Strip from Girard Avenue all the way South to Spring Garden Street is bustling with people at every corner. And that is even more true this week which is Philadelphia Beer Week. Many people will come in on the El, drive in from other areas of the city or beyond,  just to get a taste of one of the coolest places in Philadelphia.     During Beer week, Northern Liberties is going to rock since we have some incredibly friendly places to drink, eat, and socialize. All ages (of legal limit of course), all walks of life, even the 4 legged kind are welcome. Here are the photos from our stroll to Dos Segundos where we started off our Philadelphia Beer Week Celebration. More ...
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