10 home sale marketing tips

The couple next door has listed their home with a local agent. They’ve been on the market for 90 days and haven’t sold. The question is: What’s keeping their house from selling? When a property comes on the market right next door to yours, most owners are watching to see how much their neighbors will

5 things to do to sell your home in 2011

1. Reality check yourself…ask yourself a few vital questions about the goals you have about selling your home.  Why do you need or want to sell? What would it take to make selling make sense? Next, look at your mortgage statement and find out what you owe and how much the payoff amount would be.  Then
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Guidelines for Anticipated FHA Repairs

Guidelines for Anticipated FHA Repairs Repair/Inspection Requirements FHA permits only “as-is” appraisals on existing properties. FHA appraisers will limit their repair requirements to only those items that pose a threat to the security/safety of an occupant and/or jeopardize the soundness and/or structural integrity of the property. Examples that may represent a risk include, but are
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Go green to save green!

Expanded Recovery Act Tax Credits Help Homeowners Winterize their Homes, Save Energy; Check Tax Credit Certification Before You Buy, IRS Advises Washington- People can now weatherize their homes and be rewarded for their efforts. According to the Internal Revenue Service, homeowners making energy-saving improvements this fall can cut their winter heating bills and lower their
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If the Bush Tax Cuts expire in 2010

The Bush tax cuts and credits are set to expire at the end of 2010. If they do expire, a lot of folks will experience a significant adjustment to their tax situation.  The “Bush tax cuts” refers to legislation enacted in 2001 and 2003. The cuts lowered tax rates on income, dividends, and capital gains; eliminated the
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Shakers and Stirrers, Wednesday November 17th!

Networking For Professionals presents PHILADELPHIA SHAKERS AND STIRRERS BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER Wednesday 17 November 2010 Hosted by Kevin Toll Where?  Tavern 17, 220 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 When? 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday 17th November 2010 Cost: In Advance Online: Members: $10, Non-Members $15, At the door: $20 everyone, cash only. Event Description: *
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New Rules Require Rental Property Owners to Issue 1099s

The recently enacted Small Business Jobs Act contained one provision that may have escaped the notice of taxpayers who own rental property, but will affect them starting in January. Under the provision, owners of property who receive rental income will be required to issue Forms 1099 to service providers for payments of $600 or more
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Free Family Fun at The Franklin Institute

Free Family fun at the FRANKLIN INSTITUTE! http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/events/community-events.php The Franklin Institute is pleased to introduce Target Community Nights at The Franklin Institute, a FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganza sponsored by Target! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, and experience The Franklin Institute’s exhibitions, special programs, and themed activities. (See schedule below.) Activities
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Family Fun: Please Touch Museum for FREE

Looking for an inexpensive way to spend family time together?  Stop by your local Philadelphia library to pick up a Please Touch Museum Play Pass. A Library Play Pass will provide free admission for up to 4 people. Play Passes can be checked out from the following libraries with a library card: Parkway Central Library 1901
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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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