Property Tax (as % of home price) for local counties

According to NEW YORK (CNNMoney), here are the average annual property tax burdens (in percentage of the home) between 2007-2011 for Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties.        Of Counties with higher property taxes tend to spend more on things like education and public services, they may also have higher priced homes, or
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Chester County Buyer Report- November 2013

Chester County Buyer Report for November 2013 The largest inventory was homes priced in $200,000-299,999 and $300,000-500,000 range.  These homes also had the most appointments for showings. The homes priced in $200,000-299,999 and $300,000-500,000 range had around 3,000 appointments in November 2013. There was an average of about 3 appointments per listing to pending listings, which
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Live Outdoor Music Around the Area

Do you like to listen to live music? Have you checked out the different music venues around the area that have weekly/monthly outdoor concerts during the summer? Most of the concerts are either free, ask for a donation of a canned good, or may require a small fee. Gather your picnic basket, lawn chairs or
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Paoli chosen as the preferred SEPTA center site

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority(SEPTA) has designated the Darby Road Extension as the preferred site for the proposed Paoli Intermodal Transportation Center. It is set to be located in the heart of the Paoli Business District in Chester County, the transportation center will feature a fully accessible regional rail station that also will accommodate SEPTA
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Nemo did not put a halt on the real estate market

If you live in the Northeast, “Nemo” may have affected your life in one way or another (the further up the coast the more snow that fell). When the meteorologists say there is going to be a big storm, everyone rushes out to stock up on bread, milk and eggs, fearing they won’t be able
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List It. Smart.

Are you considering selling your home soon? Make sure you read this major deterrent and make sure your real estate agent is professional and is working hard for you. Before I show clients any home, I always research the homes first to ensure it actually meets their criteria and I don’t waste their time or
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County Tax Rates to increase in 2013

2013 Tax Rates for Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties Property owners in Chester and Delaware counties will see a slight increase in county property taxes this year, while Montgomery county taxes will remain the same in 2013. * Chester County – The 2013 budget will increase county property taxes by about 5%, which is the
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Ever wonder where your school district ranks against others?

Search a particular school or school district to see how yours stacks up against the rest. You can even compare schools and check out the best 10 and worst 10 schools as well. This site can be pretty invaluable in searching for a new home, take a look and help yourself possibly narrow down your
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Chester County-Year-to-Date Market Snapshot

Year-to-Date Market Snapshot Through April 2012, Chester County has settled 1,271 units at an average price of $325,000.   Single-Family YTD Apr. ’11 Apr. ’12 Settled Units 1,073 1,271 Average Price $348,000 $325,000 Median Price $286,000 $279,000 Stl Price/Orig Price 90.5% 91.5%
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Chester County Market Trend Updates- April 2012

Market History 405 units settled in Chester County, PA  for April 2012, a 39.7% increase compared to April 2011.  532 units went pending, an increase of 34.7% over the same time frame. Single-Family Apr. ’11 Apr. ’12 Inventory 3,896 3,621 Settled Units 290 405 Median Price $279,000 $275,000 Stl Price/Orig Price 91.0% 92.6%
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