NAR said: Despite weakening second home purchases in 2008, the long-term demand looks favorable for the second-home market because there are large numbers of people in the prime years for buying a second home. Currently, 39.2 million people in the United States are ages 50 to 59-a group that dominated sales in the first part of this decade. An additional 44.8 million people are between 40 and 49, and another 40.7 million are 30 to 39. Sounds good for us second home market realtors.  Here is the link for more details http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2009033003   Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form      07/10/2009

  Stream Front a One Of A Kind! Pocono Lake, Pa Arrowhead LakeJust Listed!List #09-5390; 1-45-9 Trout Creek DrivePrivate, Gated CommunityLive In and/or Rent3 Beds, 2 Baths$389,900More Details About This Home -----> New Construction Stream Front  This new construction professionally decorated home overlooking Arrowhead's peaceful babbling stream is truly unbelievable. All furnishings,decorations & accessories are included.''What you see is what you get''. Features hardwood & tile floors,tongue & groove ceilings,cottage style doors,stone fireplace,flat screen TV,granite countertops and much more. You have to see to believe.         Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form     07/08/2009

The market in Arrowhead Lakes is once again starting to pick up steam. As of this writing there are 106 Active listings, 32 Closed for the year 2009 and 12 more pending or 'under contract for sale'. The pendings are a clear sign that the 'buyers' are starting to 'buy' in this 'buyers market'. For all of the fear that the cable news world puts out there the numbers stand for themselves. The true "Buyers" realize that now is the time for a deal and are taking advantage at still ever low mortgage interest rates as well as discounts on homes and are taking thier piece of Pocono Pleasure by the horns! Personally I can feel the momentum getting bigger than previous years. Used to be a wave of momentum that starts to build can carry you through three or four months with business but this wave ... 07/06/2009

  I have a question. What is more successful? Marketing listings in local books at the grocery story or by spending hours doing social networking, blogging, direct mail leaflets, newspaper ads and other traditional marketing avenues? I look forward to hearing your feedback.         Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form 07/06/2009

   Indian Mountain Lakes Private, Gated CommunityVacation Rental4 Bedrooms, 2 BathsSleeps 12Link for more info http://www.jeffrickertteam.com/vacation_homes_for_rent/indian_mt.html Private Development with a secured entrance. Centrally located to major ski resorts, shopping, recreational activities. 2 pools, 5 lakes, fishing, tennis, hiking, etc.     Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form 07/06/2009

Pocono Lake, Pa Private, Gated CommunityVacation Rental4 Beds, 3 BathsSleeps 18 Max.More info http://www.jeffrickertteam.com/vacation_homes_for_rent/arrow_rent.html Spacious contemporary chalet located in Arrowhead Lakes. This gated community has plenty to offer all year long. In the summer enjoy the three pools and two lakes for swimming, boating or fishing. We are located within walking distance to the one of the lakes and heated pools. There is also tennis & basketball courts, playgrounds and planned activities.   Pocono Lake, Pa Arrowhead LakeVacation Rental4 Beds, 2 BathsLink for more info. http://www.jeffrickertteam.com/vacation_homes_for_rent/arrow2.html Ground floor - 1 bedroom with Queen size bed, Pool table in rec room with 25 inch TV and Sofabed Laundry room - Full size washe... 07/06/2009

Borough of Mt. Pocono , Pa Private, CommunityVacation Rental4 Beds, 2 BathsSleeps 12 Link for more details  http://www.jeffrickertteam.com/vacation_homes_for_rent/gontram.html New Rental! 4 Bedrooms and loft. There is a pool and clubhouse.In the summer pool tags come with the house. The house is in the Borough of Mt. Pocono just off of Rt. 940. The Crossings Outlet is about 10 minutes away as is the new casino at Mt. Airy Lodge.         Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form 07/06/2009

Riverside Estates is a non-profit residential Community in Pocono Lake, PA with community preserved land along the Lehigh River. There are 129 lots in the Riverside Estates Community, ranging in size from 1+acre to 7 acres, each lot being a minimum size of one acre for home building. We are a private Community, structured in accordance with the Planned Communities Act of Pennsylvania, and we are internally responsible for the maintenance of our roads and recreation area, as well as compliance with any/all By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, and Covenants and Restrictions pertaining to ownership of lots and/or homes within the boundaries of Riverside Estates. The owner(s) of each lot is/are responsible for payment of annual dues to the Community for each lot owned, as well as payment of Coun... 06/29/2009

Locust Lake Village is a private lake community comprised of 1600 properties just off of Rte 940 in the town of Pocono Lake, PA. Their amenities are as follows:Pilgrim Lake is 1.62 acres and is the only designated area for ice-skating, as long as weather permits. East Lake is 5.24 acres and is used for fishing, swimming, having picnics, grilling outdoors, and playing bocce.  There is a limited food concession on property, a basketball court, a baseball field, and other activities may be scheduled here during the summer season. Pines Lake is 60.57 acres and is used for fishing, swimming boating having picnics, grilling outdoors and playing bocce as well.  There is a food concession with snacks available for sale and activities may be scheduled here during the summer season. Locust Lake i... 06/29/2009

Forbes Magazine said: Where are the best cities to live in the United States if you want to work hard and get ahead?Forbes magazine examined the nation's 40 largest metropolitan statistical areas and based on the number of Forbes' 400 best big companies and 200 best small companies that are headquartered in each, it identified what it considered places with the most opportunity.The magazine says it took this route because the best big companies provide opportunities for those who seek to be employees, and the rate of success of small businesses indicates how the area treats entrepreneurs.Here are the top 10:1. Houston2. Dallas3. Minneapolis4. Pittsburgh5. Boston6. Washington, D.C.7. Austin8. St. Louis9. Kansas City, Mo.10. New York         Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeB... 06/29/2009

OK I was with a buyer yesterday and looked at two houses. One they hated and one they "Were Ok With". Long story short, they wanted to make an offer on the one house. As usual it was low but I thought possibly it had a chance anyway. Now to "The Twist". The twist is that the buyer wanted to know if I can present the offer in a manner to show half of the 'sale price' on the AOS and the other half as a side deal with the seller thereby lowering the overall transfer tax as well as any tax advantages the buyer might be able to use from such a pathetic showing sales price. I guess I am just curious if anyone else has ever had something similar happen to them. This is a first for me and although I worry about 'Bringing Down the Comps" in the area, foreclosures are doing a nice job of that any... 06/29/2009

  Webinars Are they worth while or are they just a waste of time? I get junk webinar emails all the time. Are these true Webinar Advantages?  •·         Are they Convenient? •·         Do you have more Control because you are not in a seminar environment? •·         Is there True Interaction? •·         Do you get good Feedback? •·         Do they Cost less then a seminar is the Content valuable? I would like to hear your feedback.        Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form     06/29/2009

Realtor Magazine Online section said: http://www.realtor.org/rmonews_and_commentary/rmonews Pass this on to your buyers or prospects. Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are a big factor in determining if you'll qualify for a loan and what loan terms you'll be able to qualify for. 1. Check for and correct errors in your credit report. 2. Pay down credit card bills. 3. Don't charge your credit cards to the maximum limit. 4. Wait 12 months after credit difficulties to apply for a mortgage. 5. Don't order items for your new home you'll buy on credit-such as appliances-until after the loan is approved. 6. Don't open new credit card accounts before applying for a mortgage. 7. Shop for mortgage rates all at once. 8. Avoid finance companies.       Keller Williams Real Estat... 06/29/2009

 Realtor Magazine Online news and commentary section said: This is good for first time buyers as well as buyers. Here is the link for the complete form http://www.realtor.org/rmonews_and_commentary/rmonews  While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the homebuying process, use this easy checklist to help you set your priorities and make the shopping process less time consuming. What neighborhoods would you prefer?What school systems do you want to be near?How close do you need to be to:(a) public transportation (b) schools(c) airport (d) expressway (e) neighborhood shopping(f) otherWhat architectural style(s) of homes do you prefer?Do you want a one story or two-story house?How old a home would you consider?How much repair or renovation would you be willin... 06/29/2009

 You have got to take this quiz on social net working. tell me how you did. Follow this link http://www.realtor.org/RMOQuiz2.nsf/SocialNetworking?OpenForm   1. Which of the following is NOT considered a social networking site?     2. What social network do real estate pros report participating in most frequently on a daily basis?     3. Blogs and social networking sites often incorporate RSS feeds. What is RSS?     4. What question is the microblogging site Twitter centered upon?     5. Blogs have bloggers, Web sites have users, Facebook has friends, but Twitter has....     6. Which of the following is NOT a FREE blogging platform that you can use to create a blog for your business?     7. What is one of the best tools on LinkedIn that you can use to establish yourself as an expert in a... 06/28/2009

   Realtor Magazine Online and The Consultative Real Estate Agent said: Can you think of any more then these nine? 1. Be a problem solver  2. Ask for the referral 3. Tweet it to the world 4. Yelp or LinkedIn  5. Encourage clients to use an online review site  6. Get the transaction testimonial  7. Contact past clients  8. Create a system  9. Ask for what you want         Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form   06/28/2009

MSNBC reported:   New-home sales fell slightly last month, in another sign that the housing market's recovery is likely to be gradual and prolonged.The Commerce Department said Wednesday that sales dropped 0.6 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 342,000, from a downwardly revised April rate of 344,000. Sales were down nearly 33 percent from May last year.   Link for more info http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31524636/ns/business-real_estate/         Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form 06/28/2009

  MSNBC said: Housing confidence is up increasing evidence that the market is turning around.The Adversity Index from MSNBC.com and Moody's Economy.com reported signs of a turnaround in 33 of the nation's metro areas.While that's less than 10 percent of metro areas, it still sounds significant.Vallejo, Calif., housing is up 440 percent compared from a year ago, which leads the list of improving areas Also in Longview, Tex., housing increased 263 percent. Others areas at the top  are Lawrence, Kan.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Kokomo, Ind.; and Clarksville, Tenn.Housing prices increased in 140 metro areas compared to a year ago. The biggest increase was in Elmira, N.Y., where prices were up 10 percent compared to a year ago.         Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 1... 06/28/2009

The annual 4 th of July Summer Carnival is Rolling into Town this Coming Week at Arrowhead Lakes Community in Pocono Lake, PA. Homeowners and their guests as well as the summer vacationers will get to enjoy the Memories at the Midway down by the Island Pool. Kids will get to enjoy Games, Rides and Wonderful Carnival Food Items! The Carnival will run from July 2 to July 5 and the particulars are as follows: * July 2 --- 5 - 11pm - Rides, Games and Concessions * July 3 --- 4 - 11pm - Rides, Games and Concessions --- 7-11pm Family Night - $15 per person for Rides. * July 4 --- 4 - 11pm - Rides, Games and Concessions --- 7-11pm Family night - $15 Per Person For Rides --- Fireworks Display Around Dusk   * July 5 ---Noon - 5pm - Rides, Games and Concessions   Come on Out and Have Some Fun!   06/26/2009

  USA Today said: A first-time home buyer tax credit of up to $8,000 has helped to move housing inventory during an otherwise sluggish real estate cycle. Now both legislators and the business community are hoping to build on the incentive's success by expanding it. A number of bills have been introduced in the House and the Senate that lobby for an expansion of the measure. Among the proposed changes: Setting a new cap of $15,000. Extending the tax break into mid-2010. Making the benefit available to all home buyers, not just first-timers. Offering a separate tax credit to $3,000 for borrowers who refinance.     Keller Williams Real Estate 601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form 06/23/2009