Making Networking Meetings Work For You

Last night at Tavern 17 in Philadelphia I hosted Shakers and Stirrers Networking Event for Professionals.  It was a great event, and many professionals from the area showed up.  I meet a couple of potential leads last night and today it is very important that I begin to follow up; sending cards, emails and making
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Networking; one of the most important business builders

Networking is so important in growing your business.  Everyone that you meet may become a potential client or reference.  So, attending networking events to grow your personal network is critical to your success.  That is why I attended morning business meetings, participate in Chamber of Commerce events, and Young Professionals meetings. If you are looking to grow your network, on Wednesday, September
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Help Sellers Rethink Proper Price

With home prices unsettled in many markets, it’s hard for sellers to know the sweet spot at which to list their home. Sellers tend to think their homes are more valuable and more desirable than other homes for sale in their area.  This can lead to unrealistically high asking prices. Give your sellers these two
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Philadelphia Housing Market Sees Faster Selling Houses, Some Rising Prices

  The greater Philadelphia real estate market has continued to experience some positive trends compared to July of last year, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute™ reports. Though the pull-forward phenomenon of the homebuyer tax incentives continued to impact sales across the region in July, the Philadelphia region has continued to experienced an
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Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley Housing Market Indicates Increasing Prices, Stabilitzing Inventory

The real estate market in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region of New Jersey has continued to experience a number of positive trends compared to July of last year, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute™ reports. Though the pull-forward phenomenon of the homebuyer tax incentives continued to impact sales across the region in July,
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Looking to Network with other Young Professionals?

Networking For Professionals presents PHILADELPHIA SHAKERS AND STIRRERS BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER Wednesday 15th September 2010 Hosted by Kevin Toll Where?  Tavern 17, 220 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 When? 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday 15th September 2010 Cost: In Advance Online: Members: $10, Non-Members $15, At the door: $20 everyone, cash only. Event Description: *
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5 Reasons Homeownership Beats Renting

All the bad press about the housing market has some people discouraged about purchasing a home.  However, the truth is the advantages of homeownership have very little to do with investment gains, and a lot more to do with personal comfort and satisfaction. Here are five of the best reasons to own a home: Be
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917 Penn Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

917 Penn Ave, Drexel Hill, PA Here is a lovely 3 bdrm and 1.5 bath Drexel Hill stone colonial in a great neighborhood that is close to schools waiting for you. This houses offers a 3BR/1+1BA Single Family House offered at $209,000 Year Built 1952 Sq Footage 1,700 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial

Relocating from Seattle to Philadelphia

When I was on vacation in Seattle, Washington, I had dinner with a friend who moved to Seattle recently.  A bunch of his friends from Seattle met us at Tula’s after dinner to listen to some jazz music.  While I was chatting with one of his friends, the topic of work came up and he
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Three Reasons to Buy a Home Now

• Desperate sellers: The market has a surplus of foreclosed and underwater properties that both home owners and lenders are eager to unload.  If you have the patience to complete the complex process you can save a bundle. • Little competition. Most people don’t have the skills to negotiate their way through short sales and
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