First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009
February 16th, 2009 categories: Financial, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buyers, Market Trends
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
After all of the confusing housing information that’s been circulating as both the House and the Senate have struggled with how to stimulate the Housing Industry into growth, we now have the agreed on House and Senate Bill going to President Obama’s Desk this week for signature.
Following are some of the details of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that we’ll all need to embrace and work with. This Summary Chart from NAR provides the high points (pdf file) Read the rest of this entry »
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Main Line Pa Chester County Snow Day-Photo Friday
February 13th, 2009 categories: A Realtors Life, Photo Friday
I love the snow. Especially sitting by the fireplace with a good book. Some snows in Chester County and the Main Line Pa area are not what you would call “pretty” snows, but this one was beautiful.
No one can love an ice storm for example. Especially the ones that bring down wires and cause slippery road conditions but they can be beautiful to look at.
Daisy, who knows nothing of the practicalities, also loves the snow.
Who’s Daisy? The most adorable Bichon Puppy ever!
This past snow was a “pretty snow”, light, fluffy and playful just like Daisy who runs and plays in the snow like a two year old. So of course we were out before daybreak placing our first tracks in the snow. Well, actually the first tracks were bunnies, deer and other little creatures.
The combination of some mystical fading moonlight and a little daylight peeking through gave an eerie glow to our morning walk that I tried to capture.
Contact or call me, 610-889-5509, Judy Peterson, Realtor® Chester County Pa Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors. I also take pictures of houses for Home Sellers, Home Buyers and other Realtors in Chester County and the Philadelphia Main Line area. Ask about “Real Estate Photos by Judy Pete”.
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The Myth of Selling A Home Once
February 12th, 2009 categories: Chester County, Home Buyers, Home Sellers
Myths and Dragons of Home Selling, Once, Twice, Thrice
On our Chester County Main Line Pa Today Real Estate Blog we talk about tips for selling your home and home buying tips in the Philadelphia Main Line and Chester County Pennsylvania area. One of those myths and dragons of real estate is the idea that you only have to sell your home once, to the buyer.
Two Spring Festivals, Chinese New Year and Mardi Gras coincide with the arrival of our Spring real estate market. And like fire breathing Dragons, real estate myths can burn up a sale really fast if you’re not careful. Some real estate myths are harmless, like Chinese New Year Paper Dragons. Even so, I want my Sellers to get to settlement and celebrate like it’s Mardi Gras! And for that we may have to slay a few myths and dragons first. Read the rest of this entry »
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Downingtown Homes Real Estate Market Report
February 8th, 2009 categories: Chester County, Market Trends
Our Real Estate Pa Market Report update for Chester County Homes in the Downingtown, 19335 Zip Code area. This is a comparison of the Downingtown Median For Sale Price, Median Sold Price and Median Under Contract Price between January 2008 and January 2009.* Read the rest of this entry »
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Chesterbrook Townhomes Sold-2008 Market Report
February 3rd, 2009 categories: Chester County, Chesterbrook, Market Trends
Many Chesterbrook Townhomes and Condos Sold in 2008 Tredyffrin, Chester County Pa in the past year.
Have you heard anyone say about Real Estate that, “nothing’s selling”? Well that’s a common myth these days. Throughout Chester County, and Tredyffrin Township, the perception has been that selling a home in this market is all but impossible. But the truth is that there were actually 98 Townhomes and Condos that sold in Chesterbrook between January 2008 and January 2009.*
And there were another 6 townhomes and condos that settled in January 2009.
8 Chesterbrook Townhomes sold in just this past December 2008. The townhome and condo market seems to be picking up. The average days on the market was 47 Days. In part, townhomes and condos are the perfect home choice for first time buyers and downsizing buyers.
The Community of Chesterbrook offers a lifestyle with great appeal to both first time buyers and downsizing buyers. Read the rest of this entry »
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Chester County Pa Homes and Groundhog Day
February 1st, 2009 categories: A Realtors Life, Fun Things To Do
Real Estate Pa Spring Predictions, Super Bowl Sunday, Groundhog Day?
Chester County Pennsylvania Realtors across the State mark the two events of 
Super Bowl Sunday and Punxsutawney Ground Hog Day on their Real Estate calendar. Groundhog Day weekend events are held in Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney Pa January 30th to February 2nd.
Will Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow? You can vote too. A “No” Vote means we get an early Spring. So vote early and often.
Realtors look forward to these two events with anticipation. Legend has it that the Real Estate Spring market officially begins after Super Bowl Sunday.
Since 1886, Punxsutawney Phil is the Groundhog who predicts the weather and the arrival of Spring. Here’s how it works. If the Groundhog sees his Read the rest of this entry »
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Chester County Real Estate-Malvern Pa 19355
January 28th, 2009 categories: Chester County, Market Trends
Chester County Malvern Pa Real Estate 4th Quarter 2008
Our Chester County Real Estate Market Report for Malvern Pennsylvania, 19355 
shows good news and a rebounding real estate market in progress for Malvern, Chester County Pa.
The charming Borough of Malvern in Chester County has a neighborhood town center that’s a fun place to shop with unique specialty shops. Malvern is served by the Great Valley School District.
Malvern Pa Median Home Price Indicators*:
Homes for Sale in Malvern, Chester County Pa have a median for sale price that’s down 12% from $679,000 a year ago a median for sale price of $599,000 as of December 2008.
The Malvern Real Estate median under contract price is down 24% from $544,450 to $416,500 as of December 2008 Read the rest of this entry »
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Chester County Homes Going Green?
January 23rd, 2009 categories: A Realtors Life, Chester County, Market Trends
The US Green Building Council
Here in Chester County and the Main Line area I’m reminded of the “trend” towards “going 
green” in home design and new construction. Right after the financial crises, it’s one of the hottest real estate topics of our time. The US Green Building Council has developed the Leeds Guidelines for homes and construction planning on “going green”. Public Buildings and Municipal Buildings are trending to going Green. Several local Builders are picking up the trend as well.
Kermit The Frog sang the song, “It’s Not Easy Being Green” in another context. But as we look around our local landscape, we’re curious about how easy it is to find environmentally friendly Green Home Design here in Chester County and the Philadelphia Main Line Area. It’s definitely getting easier to be environmentally conscious with new home construction. Many builders advertise that they follow green building design and construction. Be sure to ask. Read the rest of this entry »
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766 Hedges Lane, Wayne,Tredyffrin, Pa
January 21st, 2009 categories: Chester County, Featured Listings, Home Buyers
Cape Style Home For Sale In Sought After Tredyffrin Pa
One of the features that makes 766 Hedges Lane in Chester County, Wayne,19087 Tredyffrin Townshipso appealing is the location and the Cape Style. A Cape Style 
Home offers all of the benefits of one level living with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the main level, plus 2 additional bedrooms and 1 bath on the second level. It’s the best of both worlds. Teens and college age family members love the privacy of the second level. And the private location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac makes this home appealing to young families. Offering a total of 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, a family room and a Country Eat-in Kitchen, 2 car garage Stone Patio and .82 acre private lot in sought after Tredyffrin Easttown School District.
Do you need a possible in-law suite or aux-pair room for example? All of the room sizes are spacious and light and bright with attractive window views. A fabulous neighborhood location plus your creative decorating skills will create a wonderful home and a wise investment.
Contact or call 610-889-5509, Judy Peterson, Realtor Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors, Devon Home Marketing with ALL your real estate questions.
[where:766 Hedges Ln, Wayne, Pa 19087]
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Chester County February Fun Things To Do
January 20th, 2009 categories: Chester County, Delaware County, Fun Things To Do
February Valentine’s Fun Things To Do
Valentines Day comes along at just the right time to warm our hearts and hearth. It’s a good
time to brighten your days with some fun things to do as you dream of a Spring or a Summer stroll along the beach. Here’s my Valentine’s Day picks and some Family Fun Things To Do in Chester County and the Philadelphia Main Line Area.
January 24th to March 31st – visit Longwood Gardens to see the Orchid Extravaganza and view thousands of exotic flowers
January 31st – The Colonial Theater in Phoenixville Segal Puppet Theater and “Cowboy Capers” 40 minute interactive puppet show for children 2–7.
February 14th – First ever Valentines Day Dinner at the Conservatory in Longwood Gardens Love Blooms – Couple $275.00 for an exotic offering of Truffles, Seafood, Chocolate and Champagne with music and dancing. 7pm -11pm Read the rest of this entry »
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