Half empty or half full. I'm not sure if I should be flattered or angry? Has anyone ever had there pictures on there website pirated? To boot the picture won a picture contest which was on a previous blog. Titled "Senset Arrowhead Lake Picture Contest Winners" and the link http://activerain.com/blogsview/1033525/Senset-Arrowhead-Lake-Picture-Contest-Winners. And again "Arrowhead Lake; A private, gated vacation resort community"  http://activerain.com/blogsview/1021210/Arrowhead-Lake-A-private-gated-vacation-resort-community. Looks like I need to brand my pictures. Does anyone know how to brand pictures? I had this happen once before and that person removed my pictures. This is a diffrent person, I hope this person does the right thing like the last.      Jeff and Heather Rickert Realtor... 04/17/2009

We wanted to toot our horn. Everyone seems to be crying the blues that the market is soooooooooooo bad. Agents are going part time. Agents are putting their license in escrow. We disagree. Rates are the lowest they have been and buys are everywhere. 2008 was a great year for us. Our office had our 2008 awards banquet last week and this is what we received. 2nd in Sales Volume Closed Buyers Side 3rd Listings Volume Closed Sellers Side 1st Buyers Sales 1st Listings Taken 2nd Closed Units In Addition Heather received Most Driven Award in our office of 72 agents. Internationally We Received from Keller Williams The International Bronze Award   Because of our success in 2008 we are looking for a buyer's agent, if you are an agent looking for more info. call us or email us to join our team!  ... 04/14/2009

Here are pictures of a picture contest in Arrowhead Lake Pocono Lake PA. Oddly enough Jeff was the photographer. The first picture (second place) is off the back of our deck over looking the main lake. Second picture (third place) is at beach 1 which is featured on our website http://jeffrickertteam.com/. These pictures I was told by Arrowheads office will be on post cards in the memeber services building for sale in the future.        Keller Williams Real Estate Heather A. Rickert, Realtor®, RSPS 215-850-9640 cell 215-631-1900 office 215-631-1999 fax e-mail: jeffheather2@verizon.net Website: www.jeffrickertteam.com "A Referral is sending someone you care about to someone you respect" Are you considering a career change or maybe another Real Estate company?  See what Keller Williams has... 04/14/2009

  If you are having a property that will not sell because of roof staining check this out. Does anyone have a clients that has tried a product like this? I have not, but I can add this to my bag of tricks on getting listings sold. If you look at the before and after pictures what a difference.  Here is the link I found http://www.roofshampoo.com/   Here is their blog if you want more info http://roofcleaning-blog.com/        pictures taken from Exterior Surface-Brite, Inc. website.      Jeff and Heather Rickert, Realtor®, RSPSPoconos of PA Real EstateVacation Homes/Vacation RentalsNew Home Construction SalesInvestment Properties Keller Williams Real Estate601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form 04/07/2009

If you are thinking about buying a rental property in Locust lake Village here is the 2009 Rental Policy In 2009, the fee has been increased to $125.00 a year and is now due. According to LLVPOA policy, all rentals of property within Locust Lake Village, as defined in the Rules and Regulations, shall be registered with the Locust Lake Village Property Owners Association. The completed form ‘Registration of Rental Property'must be fi led with the LLVPOA by the lessee within 10 days of occupancy. Properties currently rented, as of the effective date, must comply with the rental rulesand requirements thereof within sixty (60) days of the effective date. Said form must be resubmitted with updated information on an annual basis. Further, property owners renting their unit must pay an annual... 04/06/2009

 Locust Lake Anglers Club   Trout stocking was scheduled on Saturday, March 28. They stocked the East Lake first, than Locust Lake. Everyone met at the East Lake at 10 a.m. The next Anglers Club meeting was held after the trout stocking at the Locust Lake Village Chalet starting at 11 a.m. on March 28. All are welcome to join the Anglers Club! Opening day for trout fishing begins on Saturday, April 18 at 8 a.m. for Locust Lake Village. There is daily limit of 4 trout within Locust Lake Village during the regular season. Additional trout stockings of East Lake and Locust Lake will take place throughout the spring.  Locust Lake Anglers Club membership for 2009 is $10.               04/06/2009

  Come all Adults and Children of Arrowhead Lake, Trout Stocking Date: 04/17/09 Time of the event is: 1:30 PMLocation of event is: Beach 1 Stocking of the lakes begins at Beach 1, follow the truck to the other beaches.Particpants may help with the stocking of our lakes.Approximately 925 Brook & Rainbow trout will be stocked.If you and/or your children will be participanting in this event, it is important to remember not to touch the fish. Below are pictures of a previous year with kids and adults stocking the lake with trout. Also below are pictures of trout caught in Arrowhead Lake.     Jeff and Heather Rickert, Realtor®, RSPSPoconos of PA Real EstateVacation Homes/Vacation RentalsNew Home Construction SalesInvestment Properties Keller Williams Real Estate601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, ... 04/06/2009

  All you anglers in Arrowhead,   Remember to purchase your fishing license for the first day of trout, April 18, 2009. For those of you that are not aware of the rules in Arrowhead you need to purchase a fishing license and a trout stamp for trout season (see belows chart for pricing). You can go to any local fish and tackle shop to get your license. You can get a license on line see link for details Internet fishing licenses are sold online at The Outdoor Shop. Start time is 8 a.m and the Minimum Size: Seven (7) inches.   2009 FISHING LICENSES Annual licenses are valid from December 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009. WHILE FISHING, your license must be signed in ink and must be displayed on an outer garment. In addition, anglers must be prepared to furnish positive proof of identific... 04/06/2009

 Here are links for more information about Arrowhead Lake.   Arrowhead Lake A private, gated vacation resort community with pristine lakes and recreation galore! The community has beaches, boating and plenty of activities for the family. One of the Poconos finest vacation communities. Arrowhead Lake A private, gated communityadjacent to State Game Lands One of the premiere Poconos Vacation Communities! Amenities include: 2 Lakes 4 Beaches with Boat Docks Playgrounds Food Concessions Fishing Piers 3 swimming pools (2 are heated) 7 tennis courts (2 are lighted for night games) ...and much more! Community Map Click here to view current homes for sale in Arrowhead Lake, or contact us for more information.       Jeff and Heather Rickert, RSPSPoconos of PA Real EstateVacation Homes/Vacation R... 04/06/2009

   Here are links to Locust Lake Villagein the Poconos.   Locust Lake Village A private, vacation resort community with picturesque lakes and recreation activities! A four-season community comprised of 1,600 properties. Another one of the Poconos finest vacation communities.     Locust Lake Village A private, communityadjacent to State Game Lands One of the Many Poconos Vacation Communities! Amenities include: 5 Lakes 3 Beaches with Boat Docks Playgrounds Fishing Ski area with T-Bar lift Tennis Courts ATV Riding ...and much more! Community Map Click here to view current listings for sale in Locust Lake Village, or contact us for more information.   Jeff and Heather Rickert, RSPSPoconos of PA Real EstateVacation Homes/Vacation RentalsNew Home Construction SalesInvestment Properties Kelle... 04/06/2009

In the town of Pocono Lake this site actually ranks Realtors according to how many Blogs they post. My question is "Would you, the reader want to read relevant information about your community or see what listings a real estate agent has sold recently or even what they have for sale currently?" Seems to me that since You Can Always See EVERYTHING that is Currently on the Market in Arrowhead Lakes Just By Clicking Here, that you would like much more than that. Since Active Rain's ranking statistics don't differentiate from the art of a skillful blog and the art of 'copy and pasting', there will always be a ranking system that is deceiving to the Active Rain Consumer. In other words, being ranked #1 on Active Rain doesn't necessarily mean you are the top Blogger just that you are really g... 04/06/2009

     Ok Arrowhead Residents and Homeowners and potential future homeowners, this morning (Monday April 6) was the second monday in a row I found my self retrieving my trash can and cleaning up a mess of garbage strewn all over the place. I thought it must be a bear at first then my mind turned to the devious raccoons that I have battled wits with in the past and with the help a few COLD buckets of water was victorious in getting those sly garbage junkies to retreat in  a wet panic and hadn't returned since.      As I drove down the road to take Molly to the bus stop though I noticed one of the Very Big and Very Heavy Wooden Trash bins that hold the trash cans for most of the part timers was completely turned over and his trash spewed about in much the same manner as my own. This is the ... 04/05/2009

Hello All! According to National Association of REALTORS (NAR) survey, more there are 140,000 REALTORS currently work in resort area and second home markets. NAR stated we are the first in the Poconos and are 2 of over 500 from across the globe that have the RSPS designation. Below is more information about the designation:  Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Certification RSPS certification is offered by NAR Resort for resort and second-home professionals around the world. REALTORS® specializing in resort and second-home markets and interested in demonstrating their knowledge and expertise should pursue the RSPS certification. The RSPS core certification requirements include the NAR Resort & Second-Home Market Course and the RLI Tax-Deferred (1031) Exchange Course. RSPS applicant... 04/04/2009

  This week Hundreds of Realtors gather from across the globe at the 2009 National Association of Realtors(NAR) Resort Symposium. It was held at the Naples Grande Beach Resort, this annual networking event brought Realtors who specialize in the resort, vacation and second-home markets together for a unique educational and networking opportunity. First symposium was in Los Cabos, Mexico in 2003. 2010 symposium will be help in Lake Tahoe.   This year's symposium, Sunshine Connection, features two and half-days of receptions, education sessions and networking/referral opportunities. NAR's First Vice President Ron Phipps opened the conference to welcome the more than 200 expected attendees from 31 states and three countries. The Mayor of the City of Naples, Bill Barnett, and Collier County ... 04/03/2009

 If you have not signed up here is your reminder. 2009 NAR RSPS Symposium in Naples, FL March 29 -31st As a member benefit, they are waiving the $350 registration fee to the Symposium for RSPS (Resort and Second Home Property Specialists). The Resort Symposium is March 29-31, in Naples, Florida. This premiere networking event will allow you the opportunity to enhance your expertise and connect with other successful resort and second-home specialists from around the world. For more information regarding the Symposium use these links: http://www.realtor.org/resorts/resort_symposium/resortsymposiumlandingpage Register for the Resort Symposium Here.       Jeff and Heather Rickert, RSPSNew Home Construction SalesResale Home SalesInvestment Properties Keller Williams Real Estate601 Bethlehem ... 03/18/2009

Here we are March 2009 and in typical Pocono Fashion the temps the past few days have slipped down to 2-3 degrees overnight. Sad news is we will probably still see those temps at the end of the month while we will officially beinto the Spring Season! Speaking of Spring Season, now is a good time to book a Spring Weekend away in the Poconos. April tends to be a magical time with ski season closing out and the GREEN Landscape making its long awaited return. Book your Weekend away in one of our Pocono Rental Homes so you can catch glimpse of the baby fawn being born and the black bear waking up. Take a look for yourself by visiting us on our web page by clicking the link below. Anyone wishing to join our rental program would also be interested in the information provided on this page. We a... 03/04/2009

My mortgage guy sent me this info.   Last week, Mr. Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which contains nearly $800 million in economic stimulus spending and tax relief designed to help individuals and businesses in the current economic climate. The following is a list of some of the major provisions of the new law without significant details which will follow as rules are issued. Note that many of the benefits are temporary and/or are phased out for higher income individuals. Higher Loan Limits. Conforming and FHA mortgage limits in high-cost areas were temporarily raised back to the limits which expired at the end of 2008. This will mean an increase from $625,000 to just under $730,000 in higher cost of living areas such as Northern California and ... 02/26/2009

CheckThis Out   These two sites give you a very detailed perspective on the entire stimulus package.  It is our intention to keep you as informed as possible with the most up to date information.  If you are on information overload we apologize.    Spending side of "Stimulus"http://www.propublica.org/special/the-stimulus-plan-a-detailed-list-of-spending Tax side of "Stimulus"http://www.propublica.org/special/stimulus-plan-taxcut-list     Poconos of PA Real EstateVacation Homes/Vacation RentalsNew Home Construction SalesInvestment Properties Keller Williams Real Estate601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form 02/20/2009

Is anyone in these target areas Reltor Magazine has These 11 areas have the highest home price appreciation in 2008 are:   Cedar Rapids, Iowa: 8.83 percent Binghamton, N.Y.: 7.78 percent Amsterdam, N.Y.: 7.89 percent Malone, N.Y.: 7.60 percent Bay City, Mich.: 6.87 percent College Station-Bryan: 6.78 percent Rocky Mount, N.C.: 6.69 percent Auburn, N.Y.: 6.51 percent Lebanon, Pa.: 6.41 percent Elmira, N.Y.: 6.28 percent Johnstown, Pa.: 6.20 percent  Keller Williams Real Estate Heather Rickert601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact Form 02/20/2009

Here are more goodies from the White House. If your clients would like more information they can visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com HOMEOWNER AFFORDABILITY AND STABILITY PLAN Details on President Obama administration's housing relief plan have been released. They include: · Facilitating refinances of mortgages controlled or serviced by the GSEs or government, even with LTVs over 80% · Government sharing of costs to lower borrower mortgage payments to 31% of income · Incentives for servicers to modify · Increasing preferred stock purchases in Fannie and Freddie to $200 billion each from $100 billion · Increasing Fannie and Freddie balance sheets to $900 billion from $850 billion · Standardized modification guidelines to be pushed industry-wide · Allowing "judicial modifications... 02/18/2009