A-Pop

Just watched this video sent to me by another Real Estate Agent. Her daughter (17) created this and it took her 6 months of work. It is worth the 3 minutes it takes to watch it. Happy Holidays.

Do you need a witness?

Good synopsis of the issues whcih could affect your next real estate transaction and why having a witness is not needed, but highly recommended. For those times when somnething does happen.

Do you need a witness?

Get someone on your side you trust and can work with to find a home

I just received a great Holiday present from one of my past clients.  Marty Klein was so pleased with the work I did for him helping to find, negotiate and settle his first house, he hired me again to find him another when circumstances made that necessary.  Here is the video he provided for me expressing his opinion about the quality of my work as a real estate buyers agent.  Click this link

Inexpensive financing available from PHFA

It has come to my attention that for some home buyers the PHFA might be a good source for funding the purchase of your  home.  To see the guidelines and look into it Click here to link to the PHFA website

Study finds - Houses in Radnor worth more because of the Radnor Trail

Today a friend attended ( I had to work) a press conference on the unveiling of an intriguing new study which quantifies the economic value of open space in our region. The study was commissioned by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and Green Space Alliance, paid for by the Lenfest Foundation and DCNR, and conducted by the Pennsylvania Economy League. This report can be an incredibly useful tool for us in Radnor as we continue to consider our open space program.




There will be press about the study in tomorrow’s Inquirer and in this week’s Suburban. One of the five case studies in the study is Radnor (see page 18 of the report), and the PEL concludes that the trail has added an average of $69,000 in value to Radnor homes within a quarter mile of the trail.
The study is available for download (72 pages) by clicking here:
For a brief summary report about the study, click here: I encourage you all to take a moment and check it out – I, myself, have been looking for a report like this for years.

Saving Energy one light bulb at a time

Lowes collects the CFL Bulbs when they burn out.




CFL bulbs are an energy efficient way to save on some of your energy costs while we have more darkness these days. However, they cannot be thrown out in the regular garbage. Instead they must be recycled properly through municipal hazardous-waste collection programs or brought to participating stores, like Lowe's. The EPA offers recycling locations on its website.



(c) 2010, Chicago Tribune.
Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

Housing Market for Previously owned homes seeing a slight rise!!!!

Here is a link to a short article from the Realty Times ON-Line news organization and the National Association of Realtors describing the slight rise in volume for home sales.  Click here

First time home owners now is a good time

Now is a good time to buy a home - the cost of money is low interest rate are at historic lows----- There is a lot of inventory on the market and many of the owners of the properties which are for sale do not want to keep them.  In my humble opinion if you now travel past a property which two, three or more years ago, and you think to yourself "I should have bought that then”... and someone else did……. NOW is the time for you to buy.  Whether the property is for investment, a second home, or for your primary residence, you might want to seriously consider contacting a real estate professional to explore the potential, so this feeling of “I should have acted then” does not happen again.  Here is a link where you can hear what two people thought about their recent buying experience in this current (2010) crazy real estate market.

Just rediscovered a great way to stay in touch

Just rediscovered a great way to saty in touch with my clients again.  I had been waiting for a reply from them and they were waiting for me to start using the product.  The company is SendOutCards  The SendOutCards.com

Market is primed for buying

A friend of mine is a real estate agent in a resort town. His name and town have been changed to protect the innocent. The basic concept is the same though---Now is a great time to buy and values are there!! Money is very inexpensive to borrow and your ability to leverage is great!! Here is what he wrote"




The market still has not stabilized. There are ## ish foreclosures and many troubled properties. We have generally 2-3 foreclosure sales a month. The current backlog is untenable. Many people abandon their homes, still the Banks don't move forward for months? The Banks won't deal on short-sale opportunities, then turn around and dump the houses/properties for 1/2 to 1/3 value; which guts the remainder of the market for lending 'comps' and exacerbates the declines in the market. There are many clear opportunities and a host of others that have become disillusioned with the market and are withdrawn, expired, or simply remain stagnant and on the MLS for months, even years! Still many are holding on to their precious townx area properties, not looking to discount further. A patient and studious buyer can save considerable monies and or get owner financing where before there was none. If you're looking to make your dollars go far in xtown, now is definitely the time to begin shopping! Call me.



I echo his sentiments and politely suggest you call me and we can look for a great property which will be a good fit for you!

Radnor Township Releases 2011 Budget

Radnor Township has released it's 2011 budget.  Link to see the budget

Delinquent Taxpayer list available on Line for PA

Pennsylvania releases delinquent taxpayer list

As a follow-up to Pennsylvania’s recent Tax Amnesty program, the Department of Revenue has released a newly expanded online list detailing more than 39,000 state tax liens against individuals and businesses that owe $233 million in state taxes. Click here to see the list.

Source: Daily Local; 8/17/2010

Septa changes the names of the rail lines

SEPTA has changed the names of the Reginal Rail lines.  The  R# has been eliminated and the end points of the out bound service are now the names.  Here is a link to the SEPTA site so you can see the new names.

Good luck riding the rails.  This link also has the scheduled the schedules.

"New Listing" 5 Brookside Circle

Yesterday I had a Real Estate Broker Open house for the listing I am helping to market at 5 Brookside Circle.  "The pictures of the place do not do it justice" , was a quote from one of the agents who visited the property.  A general consensus  of the agents was:  "the house is under priced and in great condition."  "Seems like this home is the best value in Radnor Township" -- another said,  " I wish my clients wanted Wayne Elementary School".  "This is definitely one of the best valued homes for the money on the market today" was another quote. 

Please call 610-254-9292 to schedule your appointment for 5 Brookside Circle, it would be my pleasure to show you this home.

Dog Walking

Nice things happen when I walk my dog Maya. She and I get out of the house when my 13 year old daughter has almost lost the door to her room and I need time to think and regain my patience. She and I get out of the house when I need to regain my patience over many things.

As I walk, (my knees are no longer able to handle the pounding of running), I have time to reflect on all that has happened in the day past and what is coming up. The time is peaceful, usually dry and Maya is able to listen and not try to solve any of the questions I pose to her.
In the morning neighbors are driving by on their way to work or errands or fun. The birds are out and making their presence known. When I walk a bit later, lone high school students are waiting for their bus, ear buds in and music playing. They sometimes smile at Maya as she does make people smile. It cheers me up too. This is planning for the day time and what is ahead.
In the late evening during the quiet time Maya sniffs what happened on our route that day. Based on her markings I can tell who passed this way, which squirrels were out of the trees and if there was baseball that night.

The streets are quiet enough to make it feel like the neighborhood has drifted back in time to when the sidewalks were new and the trees were just planted. Then the roar of the engine and tires of an approaching car from the village of Wayne pushes us to the side of the road and I hope the driver see the light from my flashlight.


At first these walks were a chore, something imposed on me by a new member of our household. Now they are enjoyable walks with a friend who see the world differently, listens when I need to talk, and is always happy to join me for a late night stroll. Wayne - what a great place

Yard sale time again

It is Yard sale time on the suburbs. Driving along Upper Gulph road this morning taking, Maya, our dog to the dog park I noticed the blooming of yard sale signs. It must be spring and time to clean out.
I myself have a place in the basement we call the yard sale area. If one of us, no longer wants something or we rearrange a room – it goes to dad to place in the area. So many childhood things with memories attached are stored away like treasure in the basement.
Last time my daughters cleaned all the plush animals from their shelves- the ones they had to have form the gift shop or had cherished as a victory at the local fair off into the 50 cent pile.
And the books - books with so much lap time built into them just thrown into a pile. It is fun to watch during the sale when they are picked up and purchased by a little person catching the yard sale virus.
My daughters have been infected with this virus through me. I like to hunt for things and like to engage in the yard sale banter. Others in my family would rather go to the dentist. Maybe I will see you at one and we will both want the same old golf club.

Study on High Blood Pressure and Disease Management

I have to say I am extreamly proud of my wife Elizabeth. She worked long and hard on a project she did while at Aetna some time ago, maybe two plus years. The study is getting published now and is an accomplishment for positive health care which does not get enough recognition.

In this study (my view of it anyway) the health care company uses it client base to study the positive health effects of actively managing a population of individuals recognized by he company as having a serious but manageable health condition. The Health care company takes positive steps and actions to keep the clients aware of their situation and amazingly they get better health outcomes from the population at lower costs to the company. IMHO this should be front page news. Here is a link to the study. I am very proud of my wife Elizabeth!!

Weekend Blues

Getting ready for a weekend in the spring has more overhead than I ever imagined. There are so many tasks to be completed around the house it is hard to get a grip on where to start. Outside the beds and the lawn scream for attention like 5 yr olds “ fix me -cut me- clean me- weed me”. The garden is waiting for the same thing. It is like an angry twin “Weed me - feed me-turn me over fill me with plants”.

Inside ---- We need to get rooms ready for the transition from little kids living in the house to middle and high school aged children. The piano – bought with such high hopes that someone would take a liking to it – nada – It sits there like a large immovable table holding up memories of the times we had away from home.
The carpets filled with the memory stains of crayons and Jell-O and pudding and pets Chutes and Ladders is giving way to a rower and a stair master (which needs repair too)

Internet access all anyone wants – all the plaster and lath block the wireless signal and a work is waiting there for upgrading the network, making the printers available wirelessly

The basement – the attic- the clothes closets – the kids rooms – the kitchen the oven has stopped working - and I would like to relax a bit too. Happy Friday!

Back to the dog Park and ritual

We were on vacation and the dog needed to stay somewhere. We had used this kennel before with no issue. This time Maya came back with kennel cough and we know more about it now. Our routine was changed and we were walking Maya for a good 30 to 50 minutes around town to give her time. Not the same for her as going to the dog parlk with her pack or for us with our pack. I am looking forward to getting to the park this morning.

Out of the habbit

I must say that this blogging thing is something you must keep up with, like taking your vitamins in the morning. When you have your health and you forget to take the vitamins it is difficult to rejuvenate the habit of taking them. Same happened here with the Blog. At first I was on it and having a great time including events and happenings. Then I thought no one was reading any of what I was putting out here and there are so many other sources for what is happening. What I failed to realize was it is my view which is different. I was reading a book about happiness recommended by a friend - Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert. My take away was in situations where you are unsure ask for an opinion of someone who has been in the situation you are about to enter before you make your choice and then follow the advice. I thought okay well this Blog afford me the ability to give an opinion from time to time on situation in the neighborhood and around the area. I will be getting back on the horse and will try to make this blog a bit more exciting at the same time.

OPEN HOUSE 255 N Aberdeen Ave Sunday 1-3pm

Hi All - Just wanted to give you a heads up about the open house taking place at 255 N. Aberdeen Avenue this Sunday 3-14-2010. (I have to keep writing 2010 just to get used to it still.) Come out and see this beautiful home and the amazing work that has gone intop it. New utilities, new appliances, new windows, carpets and floors. Just move right in. IT even has a new high efficiency furnace. Also I just check it again and the walkability score on the property is 83 out of 100.

Spring is finally coming to the Main Line

This weekend on of the harbingers of Spring, the 8th grade musical at Radnor Middle School is taking place. Come out and see a great production put on by the 8th grade. I have a daughter in the cast so I may be a bit biased. See you at the show