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Friday, February 17th, 2012

795 Lewis Ln, Blue Bell, Pa

Velentine Estate Finest

$3,500,000
Location:
795 Lewis Ln
Blue Bell, PA 19002
USA
Single Family Home
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
3 Partial Bathrooms
Interior: 8,656 sqft
Lot: 10.00 acre(s)

Description

This is one of those special homes where memories are made. All day swimming, late night cookouts, sleepovers, cars in the driveway, bikes at the ready, sunny mornings filled with giggles, shady afternoons under a tree with a book...Yes, this home is the one you wished you lived in. And now it can be yours.

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Saturday, February 11th, 2012

MONEY

Thumps UP !

 Dear Business Owner, Realtors, Colleagues, Friends:

Have you ever been DENIED Business Financing?Would an Infusion of Capital help you grow your business?Could you use $200,000 – $500,000 in Business Credit?If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, I strongly suggest you register for this webinar...WEBINAR: 

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 Three Webinar Times (pick one): WED,Feb 16, 201211am, 2 pm, or 8 pm


Our guest speaker is the business credit expert, Jeremy Zigman.  Jeremy has created a unique process for obtaining business credit lines. He personally tried and tested this process to the tune of $1.5 million in instantlyavailable credit for his business and$5.25 million of business credit for his clients just like you.You will discover the following on this webinar:

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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

How to get your home SOLD.....see Video

How To Get Your Home Sold Fast
For The Most Money Possible…

In this report you will learn…

 The most dangerous Real Estate trends that are stopping homes from selling in today’s market and how to avoid them

 How to price your home to sell…

 How to position your home as a “deal” to buyers so you get flooded with buyer showings and offers…

 And a lot more!

Before I explain how to get your home sold fast for top dollar it’s crucial I address a “major” issue, the housing market. I know it’s not fun talking about the so called, “bad news”, but it’s crucial that I do.

I truly feel that if you don’t understand what’s going on in the Real Estate market then you won’t
understand some of the biggest dangers facing home sellers and how to avoid them…

To get your home SOLD in today’s economy you MUST understand how these Real Estate trends work, before they hit, or you could lose thousands of dollars if not tens of thousands of dollars in equity, or face major hardship. It doesn’t matter if you have equity in your home, if you’re upside down on the mortgage, or the banks are knocking at your door.

In this case what you don’t know about the housing market WILL hurt you… not the other way around…

 

The House Market Melting Effect




Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 4:57am  
Tags: sell home


 
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

How to position your home as a "deal"

How To Get Your Home Sold Fast For The Most Money Possible. . .

 

In this report you will learn. . .

The most dangerous Real Estate trends that are stopping homes from selling in today's market and how to avoid them. . . How to price your home to sell. . . How to position your home as a "deal" to buyers so you get flooded with buyer showings and offers. . .

 

And a lot more! The House Market Melting Effect

"Like" us and get a special offer! Buy or Sell with Margarita and SAVE thousands CALL for details 267-872-3320 .

 

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Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 3:30am  
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Sunday, February 5th, 2012

sell fast

How To Get “Eyeballs”

On Your Property?

 

If you’ve been thinking about selling a property, or if you’ve been trying to sell a property without success, then you’ll probably want to start taking a more innovative approach to your marketing.

After all, it’s not as easy to sell real estate today as it was a few years ago before the markets crashed.

Here below are some ideas that should help you.


Click:

How to get eyeballs-on-your-property

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Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 7:45pm  
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Avoid Foreclosure

Avoid Foreclosure Hell

In This Free Info Packed Ebook You'll Learn:

  • About Foreclosure Scams and How To Avoid Them
  • How you can protect yourself from Long term harm...
  • How you might even totally stop your foreclosure in its tracks...

Optional: If you provide a phone number, we'll call to discuss your situation within 2 business hours.

Margarita Swartz Any Home USA
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Real Estate Agent - Residential/Commercial/Foreign Investing/Institutional
(267) 872-3320 - Office (215) 641-2727

 


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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

Home selling

Aim Straight: Home-Selling Success in 2012

 

It’s a dream come true: you stick the for sale sign in your yard, buyers come clamoring, and within a day your house is under contract for more than the listing price. Sound too good to be true? Think again.

This scenario was just one of our success stories this past month. And there are many more stories just like this one, which is why Coldwell Banker Preferred trumped the region’s averages in 2011. Overall, sales in the

How did we do it?

If you’re hoping for the same results when selling your own house, I can help. Here are a few things to consider before you plant that for sale sign in your own front yard.


1) Yes, it IS a beauty contest.

You may look at your home and appraise its value based on memories of family holidays or the shelter of a quiet winter evening, but a stranger looking to buy has a different set of criteria. For today’s buyer, value lies in how fresh, clean and updated the house looks. As a Real Estate Professional, I can give you pointers on staging your home to get the desired response from potential buyers. You wouldn’t go on a first date without sprucing up; do the same for your house.  

 

2) Do the prep work.

One of the biggest mistakes a homeowner can make is rushing his house to market. If you want top dollar for your home, present it to buyers as move-in ready. That means making sure it passes the “white glove” test both inside and out BEFORE IT GOES ON THE MARKET. Fix that leaky faucet and that loose stair tread; make your paintbrush your new best friend. The greater your effort before you list, the greater your chance of selling quickly.

 

3) Price it right.

Here’s where my expertise really comes into play. By studying the market and keeping up with housing trends, I have the knowledge to help you decide on the best price for your house. A home is worth what someone will pay for it. Because I work daily with sellers and buyers, I can help you determine just where that elusive number lies. 


Keeping these tips in mind, together we can make the next success story your story. 




Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 3:18am  
Tags: home sales success


 
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

Rough times?

Maybe Short Sale is the solution

Short Sale?


Call me or TEXT me no obligation  FREE consultation

OR want to purchase a short sale?

I have ALL the answers CALL


Margarita Swartz  Any Property USA
Coldwell Banker Preferred
Real Estate Agent - Residential/Commercial/Foreign Investing/Institutional
(267) 872-3320 - Office (215) 641-2727 -  Efax  215-999-5864
      

 

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Friday, January 20th, 2012

Hatfield Condo for Rent

Rental Hatfield

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$950
Residential Rental
Main Features
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Interior: 840 sqft
Location
510 South Main Street
#C
Hatfield, PA 19440
USA

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Friday, January 20th, 2012

Phoenixville PA Rental

Increadible Location

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$1,650
Residential Rental
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3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Interior: 1,752 sqft
Location
17 Dianna Dr
Phoenixville, PA 19460
USA

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Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 3:49am  
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Norristown 55 community

 

114 Jasper Ct
Norristown, Pa 19403
Stony Creek Farms
Price : $419,999
Bedrooms : 3
Bathrooms : 4
Square Foot : 3,357
Community : Stony Creek Farms
County : Montgomery
Property Type : FSBO
Year Built : 2011

homes in pa

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Property Description
Norristown Home in Stony Creek Farms Carriage Home with almost $100,000 in upgrades. This care free living features 3 bedrooms,4 baths, 1 car garage, Finished daylight basement with half bath, granite Kitchen w/ separate breakfast room, two story living room dining room, 1st floor master suite w/ tray ceiling & walk in closets. All this plus a state of the art clubhouse with pool, fitness, theater and meeting room. Come and see this outstanding maintenance free 55+ home in beautiful Worcester township.
Features List
• 1st Floor Master • Granite Tops • Breakfast room
• Walk in Closets • Finished basement • 1/2 bath in basement
• GasHeat • Central Air • 1 car garage
Equal Housing Opportunity.

 

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Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 6:26pm  
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Fort Washington home

 

1224 Warden Way
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Dublin Chase Subdiv. discounted 10%
Price : $500,000
Bedrooms : 4
Bathrooms : 2.5
Square Foot : 2,900
Lot Size : 16,988
County : Montgomery
Property Type : Detached
Year Built : 1985
MLS Number : 5888029

Upper dublin home

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Property Description
Meticulously beautifully maintained original owner home situated on premium lot w/mature trees/shrubs, extensive landscaping in desirable Dublin Chase. Gorgeous kitchen w/lg breakfastrm, cathedral ceiling/skylight, Pella slider access to lg deck. Perfect home for both formal/informal entertaining w/timeless & functional floorplan. Gourmet kitchen features s/s appliances, 2 Dacor convection ovens, Bosch d/w, Corian counters, custom tile. Beautiful h/w flooring t/o breakfastrm, dining rm, entry hall. Huge remodeled laundry/mudrm provides tons of closet/storage space. MBR suite w/ sittingrm/office, walk in closet. Other outstanding amenities incl newer roof & vinyl siding, newer HVAC system & Hot water Heater, updated master & hall bath, beautifully finished basement w/cedar closet, workbench, paver stone walkway to deck. Award winning Upper Dublin School Dist. Close to parks/trails/township fields. Quick & immediate access to major hwys and train
Features List
• Finished Basement • 2 car garage • Garage opener
• Fireplace • Eat in Kitchen • Deck
Equal Housing Opportunity.



Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 6:34pm  
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Philadelphia Home




813 N 66th Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19151
Overbrook Lovely Home ready
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Price : 79,900
Bedrooms : 3
Bathrooms : 1
Square Foot : 1,290
Lot Size : 0 sq.ft.
Community : Overbrook
County : Philadelphia
Property Type : Condo or Townhouse
Year Built : 1930
MLS Number : 5973578



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Property Description
This lovely home has wall to wall new carpet throughout, 3 large bedrooms with lots of closet space, large eat in kitchen with Electric stove, fenced back yard, and a full basement . Property is close to public transportation and shopping centers.This Home has been well maintained. 2nd fl. offers 3 nice size bedrooms & modern bathroom..Did I forget to mention this property is aggressively priced for a quick sale. Close to transportation. Opportunity to own for less than rent !
Features List
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Low Taxes
  • Wall A/C (2)
  • Updated Bathroom
  • Very affordable
  • Neutral Paint
  • Fenced back yard
  • Well maintained
  • Ready to move-in
Equal Housing Opportunity.
Coldwell Banker : 686 DeKalb Pike - Blue Bell PA 19422 : 267-872-3320





Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 6:36pm  
Tags: homes in philadelphia


 
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Como comprar casa en USA?

Compre casa en EEUU con Exito!    

Descuentos de 50-80%

 

¿Es un buen momento para comprar una casa en USA?  

El proceso de bienes raíces  

Como elegir una casa  

Como elegir un agente de bienes raíces  

Introducción a hipotecas  

Como elegir un agente de hipotecas  

Gastos de bienes raíces  

El proceso de hipotecas  

Documentación necesaria  

Ejemplo – Referencia bancaria  

Ejemplo – Carta de ingresos  

Ejemplo – Carta de referencia 

 
                                                            


Introducción

 

El comprar una casa es una decisión importante. Existen varios factores que

se deben considerar antes de adquirir una propiedad.

Por supuesto, estos factores son incluso más importantes cuando se compra

una casa en un país extranjero.

De todas formas, recuerde que miles de extranjeros compran casas en

Estados Unidos todos los años. Con la ayuda adecuada, usted puede comprar

fácilmente la casa de sus sueños en los Estados Unidos.

Con nuestra ayuda y rapidez en responderle estamos comprometidos a ofrecerle un proceso sencillo y fluido con nuestro enfoque en ofrecer ayuda exclusiva a nuestros clientes. 

Para poder ayudarle, hemos creado varias herramientas: 

La guía que esta leyendo en estos momentos – Esta guía explica los

factores que debe de considerar antes de comprar una propiedad y

como funciona el proceso de solicitud de préstamos.

 Listado semanal -diario- de propiedades – Todas las semanas le enviamos un

listado de casas en el área de su interes.

 Listado de casas personalizado – Si nos provee con la información

necesaria, creamos listados específicos a sus preferencias

 Ayuda personalizada – Estamos dispuestos a ayudarle de cualquier

forma que nos sea posible. Nos puede llamar o enviar un correo electrónico o via Skype: Margarita.Swartz con cualquier duda que tenga. Estamos comprometidos a asistirle antes, durante y después de la compra de la casa Cuando decide elegirnos para ayudarle a comprar su casa en los Estados Unidos, podrá disfrutar de estas ventajas: 

Ayuda durante todo el proceso

Consejos de profesionales en las áreas de bienes raíces y préstamos hipotecarios

Amplia selección de propiedades basada en sus preferencias personales

Distintos tipos de hipotecas

Por favor, recuerde que estamos para ayudarle de cualquier forma que

podamos.                          


Es un buen momento para comprar en USA?

 

Esta   es una   de las preguntas más frecuentes que recibimos. La repuesta es

Sí.     Esto es así por varias razones.

Primero, los precios de casa en los Estados Unidos son los más bajos de los

últimos cinco años. En algunos casos, puede adquirir una casa por la mitad

de lo que costaba esa misma propiedad hace tres años.

Segundo, parece que los precios se han estabilizado y que no bajarán más.

Se espera que los precios empiecen a subir en 2,012-2,013. Al comprar una casa

ahora, podrá sacar beneficio del aumento de los precios de las viviendas.

Tercero, hay una gran cantidad de casas a la venta. La gran oferta disponible

permite a los compradores como usted elegir la casa de sus sueños entre la

amplia oferta. Además, los vendedores están motivados para vender y por lo

tanto, dispuesto a negociar el precio de venta.

Cuarto, el dólar se encuentra en un lugar débil en comparación con el Euro.

Si usted es europeo, se dará cuenta que el euro le ayudará mucho cuando

compra una casa en dólares americanos.

Finalmente, los tipos de intereses se encuentran en bajos históricos. Aunque

los extranjeros pagan un interés mas alto que los americanos, puede esperar

conseguir un tipo de interés tan bajo como el 5%. Este es el tipo deinterés más bajo que hemos visto jamás para extranjeros.

___________________________________________________________

  El Proceso de Bienes Raíces 

El proceso de comprar una casa en los Estados Unidos es bastante simple. Es

un proceso que realizan miles de extranjeros todos los años.

El proceso típico dura unos cuarenticinco días. El tiempo que toma depende

de su disponibilidad para ver propiedades, encontrar la casa que le guste y el

conseguir la documentación necesaria para obtener la hipoteca.

El proceso de bienes raíces tiene cinco pasos muy sencillos:

1- Decide lo que desea (ver la sección “Como Elegir Una Casa”)

2- Uno de nuestros profesionales de bienes raíces se pone en contacto con

usted para averiguar lo que usted desea

3- Le enviamos varias propiedades para que las vea por Internet. Estas

propiedades cumplen los requisitos que nos ha mencionado en el primer paso

4- Decide que casas le gustaría ir a visitar personalmente. Le acompañamos

a ver estas casas y le enseñamos las ventajas de cada vecindario y de cada

propiedad.

5- Si encuentra una propiedad que le guste, empezamos el proceso para la

obtención de un préstamo. Si no encuentra ninguna casa que le convenza, le

enseñamos más casas para visitar hasta que esté totalmente satisfecho con

su elección.

Ese es básicamente todo el proceso. Por supuesto, le asesoraremos todo el

tiempo para que se encuentre cómodo con su decisión.

 

Como Elegir Una Casa

 

Antes de elegir una casa, debe considerar varios factores que son

importantes para comprar una casa que se amolde a su situación y

preferencias personales.

Estos son algunos de esos factores a considerar.

Primero, decida un presupuesto razonable de lo que desea gastar en su casa.

Tenga en cuenta que hay propiedades para cualquier presupuesto. También

debe considerar los gatos asociados con comprar una casa en los Estados

Unidos. Podrá ver una lista de estos gastos en la sección “Gastos de Bienes

Raíces”.

Segundo, considere si prefiere una casa o un departamento. Si va a vivir

todo el año en su hogar, puede preferir una casa. Por otro lado, un

departamento puede ser su mejor opción si quiere tener vistas al mar o si lo

quiere solo para veranear. Un departamento ofrece generalmente mejor

seguridad y es más fácil obtener un departamento con vistas al mar.

Tercero, piense donde le gustaría comprar la propiedad. Los Estados Unidos

es un país muy grande con una gran variedad de climas y estilos de vida.

Florida y California son normalmente los estados elegidos por extranjeros por

su clima y la calidad de vida que proveen.

De todos modos, estados como Colorado o Carolina del Norte pueden ser una

buena elección si quiere un clima más frío o prefiere estar rodeado de

montañas. Arizona puede ser la elección ideal si desea disfrutar de la

tranquilidad que le ofrece el desierto. 

Aunque nuestra firma se concentra en Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, le podemos ayudar a encontrar una casa en cualquiera de los cincuenta estados. Tenemos una

amplia red de agentes asociados con experiencia y disponibles para ayudarle

a encontrar una casa en el lugar que desee..

Otro factor a tener en cuanta es si va a vivir durante todo el año en la casa.

Si tienes niños y va a vivir en la casa, puede querer estar cerca de buenos

colegios públicos que son pagados con sus impuestos de bienes raíces.

También quiere pensar en como de grande quiere que sea la casa y cuantas

habitaciones y aseos debe tener. Recuerde que las casas en USA son

generalmente amplias. Por ejemplo, un departamento promedio en Estados

Unidos con dos habitaciones y dos cuartos de baño tiene alrededor de 100

metros cuadrados.

Otro factor que quiere considerar es su estilo de. Por ejemplo, si le gusta el

mar, un apartamento en la playa puede ser la elección ideal. Si juega golf,

un vecindario con campo de golf puede ser la mejor opción. Si tiene familia

con niños, puede preferir un área tranquila. Por otro lado, si esta soltero,

puede preferir un lugar con vida nocturna.

Finalmente, considere si quiere la casa para uso personal o si desea

comprarla como inversión para alquilarla. Si la esta comprando como

inversión, elija una casa que ya tenga ocupantes alquilándola o en un área

donde sea fácil hacerlo.

Al tomar tiempo para pensar sobre estos factores, se asegurará que compra

el tipo de casa que será el hogar perfecto para su estilo de vida.

  

Como Elegir Un Agente de Bienes Raíces

 

Elegir el agente de bienes raíces adecuado puede hacer la diferencia en tener

éxito encontrando la casa adecuada para usted. Estas son algunas de las

características que deben de reunir el agente de bienes raíces.

Primero, elija un agente con varios años de experiencia en el mercado donde

usted está interesado en comprar la casa. Es importante que el agente

conozca bien el área para que pueda seleccionar propiedades que se adecuen

a sus necesidades. Además, un agente puede ayudarle a acostumbrarse a la

zona más rápidamente.

Busque también un agente que este acostumbrado a asistir a extranjeros.

Aunque el proceso es parecido al de la compra por un americano, es bueno

saber que recibe ayuda de un profesional que entiende su situación.

Además, asegúrese que el agente de bienes raíces tenga la licencia estatal y

los seguros necesarios. De hecho, es contra la ley que un individuo enseñe

una casa el menos que sea el propietario o una agente con licencia. También,

un agente con licencia y experiencia conoce las leyes locales y puede

proteger sus intereses.

Finalmente, puede pedir al agente que le dé nombres de clientes con los que

haya trabajado para que así usted tenga una idea de lo que piensan otros

clientes sobre el agente. Nosotros nos aseguramos que todos nuestros agentes

asociados cumplen todos estos requisitos de La Ley.


Introducción a Hipotecas

Obtener una hipoteca en los Estados Unidos para un extranjero es un

proceso relativamente sencillo como lo demuestran las miles de hipotecas

que se conceden todos los años a extranjeros. En realidad, la mayoría de

bancos tienen programas de hipotecas especialmente diseñados para estos

casos.

El proceso de obtención de hipoteca dura entre 21 y 30 días desde el día que

se presenta la documentación necesaria. Por favor, vea la sección

“Documentación Necesaria” para más información de los documentos

necesarios. Por supuesto, nosotros le guiaremos durante todo el proceso.

Además, ahora mismo puede disfrutar de los tipos de interese más bajos que

se han visto jamás.

La hipoteca promedio para extranjeros tiene estas características:

30% de entrada


Tipos de interés alrededor del 5 %

La mayoría de hipotecas son ajustables a cinco años

Es importante que entienda que en general, no hay muchas hipotecas de tipo

fijo para extranjeros. El tipo más común de hipoteca para extranjeros es una

hipoteca amortizada a treinta años con los tres o cinco primeros años siendo

con tipos de intereses fijos.

 

 

 

Como Elegir Un Agente de Hipotecas

El elegir el agente de hipotecas adecuado puede tener un impacto importante

en como se desarrolla la transacción. El escoger el agente erróneo le puede

costar miles de dólares a la hora del cierre del préstamo y todavía más

durante la vida de la hipoteca.

Estos son algunos de los factores a considerar cuando elija un agente de

hipotecas:

1. Sede local – Lo cierto es que puede solicitar una hipoteca por Internet sin

tener ningún contacto personal. De todas formas, es bueno conocer a la

persona que le va a ayudar en una transacción financiera tan importante. Si

existe algún problema durante el proceso, es bueno saber que puede hablar

en persona con su agente de hipotecas.

Además, al visitar la oficina de hipotecas, podrá tener una mejor idea de

cómo trabaja su agente y si usted se siente cómodo utilizando ese banco.

Por último, un agente de hipotecas local tiene un mayor interés en mantener

su reputación porque la mayoría de agentes trabajan con gente referida.

 

 

2. Provee la documentación importante desde el principio – El agente debe

de ofrecerle el “estimado de buena voluntad” de la hipoteca para que usted

tenga una idea más clara de todos los costes asociados con el préstamo.

3. Ofrece varias opciones – Un buen agente de hipotecas le puede proveer

varias alternativas como diferentes duraciones de la hipoteca.

4. Acceso a varios programas – Muchas compañías de hipotecas tienen

acceso a una única fuente de prestamos. Si este es el caso, su agente tendría

que amoldar su situación personal al préstamo disponible. Cuando busque a

un agente de hipotecas, asegúrese de que el agente tiene acceso a distintos

tipos de programas que pueden ser ajustados a sus necesidades personales.

5. Gran servicio al cliente – Visite al agente de hipotecas y decida si es

alguien con quien se siente cómodo. Si tiene dudas, pregúntele por cartas de

referencia.

Si desea una investigación mas profunda, puede llamar a la “Cámara de

Comercio” o al “Better Business Bureau” en la ciudad donde tiene sus oficinas

la agencia de hipotecas. Estas agencias le pueden decir si existen quejas

contra la compañía de hipotecas.

Al utilizar una compañía consolidada, se asegurara el éxito del proceso y

evitará sorpresas desagradables el día de la firma del préstamo.

Tendrá los siguientes beneficios cuando decide hacer su hipoteca con nuestra

compañía:

Le ayudamos durante todo el proceso

Los intereses más bajos de la historia

Más de 15 años de experiencia Ventas Internacionales y en USA

 
Acceso a varios programas con la opción de personalizar la hipoteca de

acuerdo a sus necesidades

Preparamos la documentación para que su préstamo sea aceptado

inmediatamente

Le proveemos con toda la documentación que necesite

 

 

Gastos de Bienes Raíces

Como en cualquier otro país, existen ciertos gastos asociados con la compra

de una propiedad. Estos gastos se pueden dividir en dos categorías: Gastos

que se producen una sola vez (relacionados con la compra de la vivienda) y

gastos que se producen durante el tiempo que se es propietario de la

vivienda(relacionados con el mantenimiento de la propiedad).

Los gastos que se producen una vez son los gastos típicos de compra de una

propiedad y de obtención de una hipoteca. Algunos de estos gastos son los

gastos relacionados con la tasación de la propiedad, la investigación del

estado del titulo de propiedad y los gastos cobrados por los gobiernos

locales. Estos costes representan alrededor del 3 al 4% del valor de la

propiedad.

El gasto relacionado con el mantenimiento de la vivienda más común es la

hipoteca. De todas formas, debe de ser consciente de otros gastos. Por

ejemplo, debe pagar el impuesto de propiedad de vivienda. El impuesto de

propiedad varía según la ciudad pero tiende a ser el 2% anual del valor de la

propiedad.

Además, tendrá que pagar los gastos de comunidad si vive en un

apartamento. Este coste varia dependiendo de la calidad del edificio, su 

seguridad y los servicios que ofrezcan. Este gasto también cubre el seguro

necesario para la estructura del edificio.

Si compra una casa, el banco le pide que obtenga un seguro para la

estructura de la casa para así poder protegerse de un desastre natural.

Finalmente, necesita saber que el banco le pedirá seis meses de reservas en

un banco americano. Las reservas son los gastos de hipoteca, impuestos,

seguros y mantenimiento.

Por supuesto, le indicaremos todos estos gastos al comienzo del proceso para

que pueda tomar una decisión educada.

 

El Proceso de Hipoteca

El proceso de obtención de una hipoteca para un extranjero es parecido al de

un ciudadano Americano.

El proceso tiene seis pasos básicos:

1- Hablamos con usted – en persona ó por teléfono – y aprendemos de su

situación personal y de lo que desea en el préstamo. Le mostramos varias

alternativas diferentes y usted elige la que prefiera. Una vez haya elegido

una opción, le ayudamos a rellenar la solicitud del préstamo.

2- Nos envía la documentación necesaria (Ver la sección documentación

necesaria)

 

3- Preparamos un paquete de información para el “underwriter” – el

individuo que aprueba el préstamo. También pediremos una tasación de la

propiedad para asegurarnos que vale más que el valor del préstamo.

Además, pediremos un reporte a la compañía de titulo para asegurarnos que

usted podrá comprar la casa sin ningún tipo de problema legal.

4- Le mandamos toda la documentación al underwriter quien se asegura que

la información sea verídica. Este individuo llamara a su lugar de empleo para

verificar su trabajo o su contable en case de que usted sea propietario de su

propio negocio.

5- Cuando el underwriter aprueba el préstamo, usted recibirá una carta con

las condiciones exactas y la fecha de firma del préstamo. Tan pronto como

recibamos la carta, mandaremos toda la información a la compañía de titulo

que organiza la firma del préstamo.

6- Usted firma la hipoteca y recibe las llaves de su nueva casa

Como le comentamos anteriormente, el proceso toma 30 días una vez que

obtengamos la documentación necesaria.

Por supuesto, le guiaremos a través de todo el proceso para asegurarnos que

se realiza sin complicaciones.

 

 

Documentación Necesaria

 

La siguiente es una lista general de documentos que son necesarios

para solicitar su crédito hipotecario.

1. Dos (2) cartas de referencia personal bancaria refiriéndose a la

antigüedad de sus cuentas, average, etc. (Fíjese en el ejemplo

adjunto a esta carta).

2. Una (1) carta declarando sus ingresos por los últimos dos años

calendario y por el año en curso. Esta carta debe ser firmada por un

contador autorizado en su país de origen. Necesitamos copia de la

licencia o cédula Professional del contador que ejecuta la carta,

dirección local y número de teléfono en su país. La carta debe de ser

escrita en papel membretado de dicho contador. (Fíjese en el

ejemplo a adjunto a esta carta).

3. Prueba de negocio en su país de origen. (Ejemplo - Un Website,

prueba de registro telefónico).

4. Prueba de dirección residencial. (Ejemplo – cuenta de teléfono, cuenta

de electricidad).

5. Cuatro (4) cartas de referencias personales de crédito. (Fíjese en el

Ejemplo ajunto a esta carta).

6. Los tres (3) meses más recientes de los estados de cuentas personal

bancarias. Es importante enviarnos todas las páginas de todas las

cuentas. Los fondos a utilizarse para la compra deberán estar

depositados en una cuenta de banco que refleje el nombre del

comprador.

 

7. Formas de Identificación, como sigue:

Su situación: Requisito:

 

Extranjero que no vive en EEUU

Visa y Pasaporte

Extranjero que trabaja en EEUU

Visa de Trabajo y Licencia de Conducir

Residente Permanente Tarjeta de Residente y Licencia de Conducir

8. Copia legible del contrato de compraventa con todas las páginas

firmadas y copia de los cheques cancelados de los depósitos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ejemplo – Referencia Bancaria

Nota: Debe enviar dos referencias distintas

*** Importante – Las cartas deben de ser escritas con el membrete de

la compañía y la relación debe tener no menos de 12 meses desde su

comienzo ***

 

Fecha: ____________________

A QUIEN PUEDA INTERESAR:

Por la presente nos place informarle que el Sr/Sra. _____________ a

mantenido una relación personal con esta empresa desde (fecha) . El Sr./Sra.

________________mantienen las siguientes cuentas:

Tipo de Cuenta Balance Actual Average de Balance de Ultimo 90 días

Estas cuentas se han mantenido satisfactorias sin ningún inconveniente

Atentamente,

________________________

Firma del Licenciado

Nombre

Título

Dirección

Teléfono

Facsimile

 

 

 

 

 

(Si las hace en Ingles mucho major)

Ejemplo – Carta de Ingresos

Fecha: ___________________

A quien pueda interesar:

Por medio de esta queremos informarle que el Sr./Sra. (Nombre de

Cliente),

CI No. _____________es (Cargo) en (Nombre de Empresa)

y es dueño del (porcentaje de la compañía). Esta Empresa realiza

actividades económicas en el área de _____________.

El Sr./Sra. (Nombre de Cliente) ha estado trabajando en esta industria

desde __________________ (fecha). Yo e sido el contador del (Nombre del

Cliente) y puedo asegurar lo siguiente:

Ingresos Anual del 2010 – $ _____________(US Dólares)

Ingresos Anual del 2009 - $ _____________ (US Dólares)

INGRESO ESTIMADO HASTA MES CORRIENTE: 2011- $ _____________ (US

Dólares)

También les informo que el (Nombre de Cliente) podrá usar los fondos en

sus cuentas de negocio sin afectar el sistema operativo diario de la compañía.

Si necesita información adicional, favor llamar a nuestras oficinas a su

conveniencia.

Atentamente,

_________________________

FIRMA DEL LICENCIADO

Título, Dirección, Teléfono, Facsímile

*** Importante – La carta debe de ser escrita en papel membrete de la

compañía del contador ***

ï‚· Favor de proveer licencia del contador

ï‚· Si su ingreso proviene de un salario, la carta debe de ser generada por su

Patron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ejemplo – Carta de Referencia Comercial

1. A quien fueron hechos los pagos

2. La razón de los pagos (ejemplo – seguros, compras, etc.)

3. Fecha de apertura de la cuenta

4. La cantidad del pago realizado

5. Fecha límite de pago

6. Historial de pagos indicando el numero de veces que se hizo tarde

(ejemplo - 30, 60, 90)

7. La cantidad que se debe

*** Importante – Carta debe venir en membrete del banco ***

 

 

Fecha: ____________________

A Quien Pueda Interesar:

Por este medio nos place informarle que el Sr. /Sra. _______________ ha sido

cliente de esta institución desde _______________ (fecha).

Al presente, (Nombre de Cliente) mantiene su cuenta de (tipo de cuenta;

i.e. tarjeta de crédito, préstamo de institución, etc.) con un pago mensual de

___________ y un balance actual de __________.

Esta cuenta tiene un límite de crédito de _______________. Esta cuenta

siempre se ha mantenido de una manera satisfactoria.

Para cualquier aclaración o duda, favor de comunicarse a su conveniencia

con el que suscribe.

Atentamente,

Firma_________________________

Nombre del Licenciado

Título

Dirección

Conclusión

Nos gustaría tomar esta oportunidad para agradecerle el que haya

depositado su confianza en nosotros y en que haya tomada el tiempo

necesario para leer esta guía.

Por favor recuerde que ayudamos a docenas de individuos que están en su

misma situación todos los meses. Estamos comprometidos a ayudarle de

cualquier forma que podamos.

Si tiene cualquier pregunta o duda, déjenoslo saber llamándonos, escribiéndonos un correo electrónico a mswartz@cbpref.com

Usted puede realmente ser propietario de la casa de sus sueños en Estados

Unidos en tan solo 45 días. . . Permítanos enseñarle como?




Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 2:49pm  
Tags: compra casa en usa


 
Monday, December 5th, 2011

Commercial Market in PA

    November 2011
 
Property Type: Commercial | Price $900,000.00 to $9,999,000.00
    Trending Versus*:   Trending Versus*:
Market Profile & Trends Overview Month LM L3M PYM LY YTD PriorYTD PriorYear
Median List Price of all Current Listings $1,500,000  
Average List Price of all Current Listings $1,898,551  
November Median Sales Price $1,200,000 $1,162,500
November Average Sales Price $1,238,000 $1,463,419
Total Properties Currently for Sale (Inventory) 534  
November Number of Properties Sold 5 34
November Average Days on Market (Solds) 83 200
Asking Price per Square Foot (based on New Listings) $255 $301
November Sold Price per Square Foot $222 $156
November Month's Supply of Inventory 106.8 214.2
November Sale Price vs List Price Ratio 89.5% 78.9%
* LM=Last Month / L3M=Last 3 Months / PYM=Same Month Prior Year / LY=Last Year / YTD = Year-to-date
Property Sales
November Property sales were 5, up 66.7% from 3 in November of 2010 and 66.7% higher than the 3 sales last month. November 2011 sales were at their highest level compared to November of 2010 and 2009. November YTD sales of 34 are running equal to last year's year-to-date sales of 34.
Prices
The Median Sales Price in November was $1,200,000, up 14.3% from $1,050,000 in November of 2010 and up 32.5% from $906,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in November was $1,238,000, up 11.4% from $1,111,667 in November of 2010 and up 12.3% from $1,102,000 last month. November 2011 ASP was at a mid range compared to November of 2010 and 2009.
Inventory & MSI
The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of November was 534, down -1.5% from 542 last month and down -13.6% from 618 in November of last year. November 2011 Inventory was at the lowest level compared to November of 2010 and 2009.

A comparatively lower MSI is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers. The November 2011 MSI of 106.8 months was at its lowest level compared with November of 2010 and 2009.
Market Time
The average Days On Market(DOM) shows how many days the average Property is on the Market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyer's market, a downward trend a move towards more of a Seller's market. The DOM for November was 83, down -60.7% from 211 days last month and down -62.9% from 224 days in November of last year. The November 2011 DOM was at a mid range compared with November of 2010 and 2009.
Selling Price per Square Foot
The Selling Price per Square Foot is a great indicator for the direction of Property values. Since Median Sales Price and Average Sales price can be impacted by the 'mix' of high or low end Properties in the market, the selling price per square foot is a more normalized indicator on the direction of Property values. The November 2011 Selling Price per Square Foot of $222 was up 50.0% from $148 last month and up 69.5% from $131 in November of last year.
Selling Price vs Original Listing Price
The Selling Price vs Original Listing Price reveals the average amount that Sellers are agreeing to come down from their original list price. The lower the ratio is below 100% the more of a Buyer's market exists, a ratio at or above 100% indicates more of a Seller's market. The November 2011 Selling Price vs Original List Price of 89.5% was up from 68.1% last month and down from 92.4% in November of last year.
Inventory / New Listings / Sales
'This last view of the market combines monthly inventory of Properties for sale along with New Listings and Sales. The graph shows the basic annual seasonality of the market as well as the relationship between these items. The number of New Listings in November 2011 was 37, down -9.8% from 41 last month and down -2.6% from 38 in November of last year.
 



Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 1:38pm  
Tags: market commercial


 
Monday, December 5th, 2011

How is the Market in Philadelphia Zipcode 19140

    Trending Versus*:   Trending Versus*:
Market Profile & Trends Overview Month LM L3M PYM LY YTD PriorYTD PriorYear
Median List Price of all Current Listings $99,450  
Average List Price of all Current Listings $102,187  
November Median Sales Price $0 $71,250
November Average Sales Price $0 $72,050
Total Properties Currently for Sale (Inventory) 38  
November Number of Properties Sold 0 6
November Average Days on Market (Solds) 0 159
Asking Price per Square Foot (based on New Listings) $0  
November Sold Price per Square Foot $0  
November Month's Supply of Inventory 0.0 12.4
November Sale Price vs List Price Ratio 0.0% 93.1%
* LM=Last Month / L3M=Last 3 Months / PYM=Same Month Prior Year / LY=Last Year / YTD = Year-to-date
Property Sales
November Property sales were 0, down -100.0% from 2 in November of 2010 and equal to 0.0% 0 sales last month. November 2011 sales were at their lowest level compared to November of 2010 and 2009. November YTD sales of 6 are running -25.0% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 8.
Prices
The Median Sales Price in November was $0, down -100.0% from $114,950 in November of 2010 and equal to $0 last month. The Average Sales Price in November was $0, down -100.0% from $114,950 in November of 2010 and equal to $0 last month. November 2011 ASP was at the lowest level compared to November of 2010 and 2009.
Inventory & MSI
The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of November was 38, down -13.6% from 44 last month and up 31.0% from 29 in November of last year. November 2011 Inventory was at highest level compared to November of 2010 and 2009.

A comparatively lower MSI is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers. The November 2011 MSI of 0.0 months was at its lowest level compared with November of 2010 and 2009.
Market Time
The average Days On Market(DOM) shows how many days the average Property is on the Market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyer's market, a downward trend a move towards more of a Seller's market. The DOM for November was 0, equal to 0 days last month and down -100.0% from 79 days in November of last year. The November 2011 DOM was at its lowest level compared with November of 2010 and 2009.
Selling Price per Square Foot
The Selling Price per Square Foot is a great indicator for the direction of Property values. Since Median Sales Price and Average Sales price can be impacted by the 'mix' of high or low end Properties in the market, the selling price per square foot is a more normalized indicator on the direction of Property values. The November 2011 Selling Price per Square Foot of $0 was equal to $0 last month and equal to $0 in November of last year.
Selling Price vs Original Listing Price
The Selling Price vs Original Listing Price reveals the average amount that Sellers are agreeing to come down from their original list price. The lower the ratio is below 100% the more of a Buyer's market exists, a ratio at or above 100% indicates more of a Seller's market. The November 2011 Selling Price vs Original List Price of 0.0% was equal to 0.0% last month and down from 97.9% in November of last year.
Inventory / New Listings / Sales
'This last view of the market combines monthly inventory of Properties for sale along with New Listings and Sales. The graph shows the basic annual seasonality of the market as well as the relationship between these items. The number of New Listings in November 2011 was 3, down -50.0% from 6 last month and down -62.5% from 8 in November of last year.
 
Based on information from {legalname} for the period 1/1/2004 through 11/30/2011. Due to MLS reporting methods and allowable reporting policy, this data is only informational and may not be completely accurate. Therefore, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage does not guarantee the data accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS's may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
 
  



Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 12:13am  
Tags: multifamilies


 
Sunday, November 20th, 2011

The HUGE secret about Foreclosures

THE HUGE “SECRET” The Hapless Government and Their Too Big To Fail” Banks DON’T Want YOU To Know!

 

Dear Home Owner:

Are you having a hard time keeping up with your mortgage payments?

Or do you know someone, maybe a friend or a relative —  who is falling behind?

IMPORTANT – If You Know Anyone Facing Foreclosure, Please Make Sure They Read This!


Ok… so here comes the Big “SECRET.” Are you Ready for it?

It’s earth SHATTERING! – It’s going to ROCK your world… You’ll never look at homeownership, or the “American Dream” The Same Way Again.

THE HUGE “SECRET” IS:


The BIG BANKS COULD REALLY CARE LESS ABOUT WHETHER YOU PAY YOUR MORTGAGE THIS MONTH.


Because you… and your home… and your life.

Are just a BUSINESS TRANSACTION TO THEM!

 

Do You Understand What This Means?


This means that all that worrying you’re doing. About how your going to pay next month’s mortgage. Or about how you might not be “holding up your end of the deal.”

About how you have to “do the right thing…”

You Can Let Go Of All That — RIGHT NOW!

You can stop fighting with your spouse about money.

Stop losing sleep.

Stop fighting a losing battle…

 

And YOU CAN CHOOSE To GET SMART

 

Here’s the thing.  There’s a legal document associated with your mortgage. You pretty much know what it says, right?

It says if you don’t pay your mortgage, the bank can foreclose on you. They can take legal action.

And force you to leave….

But guess what.

IT’S GOING TO Take Them a LONG Time!


You see?

The guys who are sending you those letters. And calling you. And telling you that you’re behind on your mortgage payments. They don’t know you. They don’t care about you. And you are not going to hurt them if you just ignore them.

Have you ever really thought about what’s going to happen if you just stop paying? How it’s probably going to take them at least 6 months to force you to move.

How they can’t just show up and kick you to the curb. And they have to give you fair warning… advance notice… that you have to move.

Which means …

You Have Time To Prepare


So really there’s no rush. No need to panic. You can take your time… and get a little “Strategic” about your situation.

You can stay in control.

If you or someone you love is facing foreclosure — and if you’re thinking about trying to “tough” it out.

Just ask yourself: Who am I doing this for?

For some big bank who just sees me as a business transaction? For myself, because I signed a document that said I would pay?

For my family? Because I care what the neighbors think? Because I’m proud?

No no no…  Think about it…

You signed a document that said if you don’t pay, they can eventually — (after they go through a whole bunch of legal steps) — force you to leave your home.

So the Reality of Your Situation Is


The reality of your situation is that you probably have 3,6,9 months maybe even a year or more to get ready for where you’re going to live next.

You have time to SAVE that money you would usually pay for your mortgage.

To squirrel it away. To build up a nest egg.

So when the BIG DUMB BANK finally gets around to kicking you out…You have the cash you need to find a suitable rental.

A Place to live with a monthly payment that’s a little less above you means.

A place and a monthly payment that can give you and your family a fresh start…

A happy home – instead of one where there’s a whole bunch of stress over how you’re going to make those “TOO BIG TO FAIL” banks happy…

Come on.

 

Really… who’s more important?


You… Or them?

And besides, they’ll be all right anyway right — after all, it’s their fault you can’t just sell your house and get out of this mess.

They ruined the real estate market with their dumb shenanigans.

And NOT ONE of them has gone to Jail For It!


We Understand You Might Love Your Home


Sure. That’s fair. You like where you live. You love your home….

And you might be thinking you want to tough it out and stay because after all… it’s your home.

We get that.

But is hanging on to that dream really worth all the stress? All the damage it’s doing to your mindset, and your health when you can’t get a good nights sleep?

No… it’s not worth it. If you really think about it… It’s not worth it…

And If You’re Worried About Your Credit Score

 

Don’t!

It’s  ”Credit” that got us all into this mess! Kicking the can down the road. Thinking “we’ll pay for it later…”

That’s the big problem here. You need to realize that you don’t need credit!

Won’t it feel good to just live within your means. Spend what you actually have, and nothing more. Become part of the solution instead of part of the problem?

Maybe save a few bucks where you can… or rent a movie instead of going to the theater?

Stop letting those big dumb banks win again by charging you crazy interest rates on your own money?

(Yeah. Can you believe it? They’ve been taking your hard earned money — the tax money you give the government — that the government gave to them — They’re taking that an lending it back to you… and charging you interest! )

Anyway…

We took the time to write this because we hope that this letter will help a few good people be a little happier, and a little less stressed out…

And because if more people get this message, perhaps it’ll force the Banks — and the Government to finally fail enough that they have to start doing the right thing.

Because when the people who poisoned this whole system are forced to fail won’t things be better for all of us?

Think about it.

Can you see how not paying your mortgage this month might actually be your Patriotic Duty?


If you Have Any Questions About This Strategy…


Thanks for reading this letter. We understand that what we talked about here might be a little new for you.

And you might not fully grasp all the technical and legal issues attached to what we’re suggesting.  That’s ok.

Just use the form below and someone will contact you shortly.

 

 Email me: mswartz@cbpref.com for your free private consultation

 
 

P.S. – Please, if you think what we’ve said here makes any kind of sense. Please post this to your facebook page or send it to a friend.

Thanks!




Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 8:00am  
Tags: foreclosures


 
Sunday, November 20th, 2011

The 7 Key Steps To An Amazing Foreclosure Home Purchase

 

You can save BIG money by buying a foreclosure home and utilizing these 7 key steps.  You can take these steps to any realtor, in any marketplace and get amazing savings.  The best part is, if you utilize these 7 steps, they’re simple and you’ll save lots and lots of time and money.

You have to be aware of a couple pitfalls in buying a foreclosure.  Being hasty and jumping on the first deal can cost you a lot of money.  However, good deals go fast, so be ready to act if you like the home.  If you do find that one home that you absolutely know you love; you can see yourself in and know it’s the right one, don’t sit back and wait too long.  Foreclosures tend to sell fast, so don’t sit on your hands if you know for sure that this is the one!  You can save 20-30% off of the current market value if you’re ready and prepared to take action.

Key Step 1 – Look for overpriced properties.  Now that statement probably confused you.  You’re probably saying, “Why would I want an overpriced home?”  But let me explain.  Banks and sellers overprice homes.  This means that they stay on the market for months and months.  The bank gets fed up with having this property over their heads and on their books and it’s not selling because it’s overpriced.  You make an offer and the bank is tired of sitting on the house for 8, 9, 10 months.  They will end up taking your offer fast.  Here’s a perfect example.  There was recently a $1.1 million home on the foreclosure market.  The house was on the market for 10 months and the bank was really tired of holding onto this money pit.  The home sold for only $360,000!  The home was on the market for 10 months for $900,000.  It was obviously an overpriced home for the market, the bank overpriced it hoping that getting a $1.1 million home for $900,000 would look enticing and nobody took the bait.  When the bank got the offer they jumped on it!  Take a look, have your realtor go out there and look for some overpriced properties to check on; especially ones which are overpriced and have been on the market for a while.

Key Step 2 – Can you make repairs?  The bottom line is if you can buy a home for $150k and the home is valued at $200k; you invest $10k in repairs then you’ve made a savings of $40k.  That is 20%-30% in savings.  It will take some work on your part though.  You have to realize how long it’s going to take you to make the repairs to save the money.  Here’s a perfect example.  There’s a home on the market that would cost $900k to build it and it’s listed for $300k.  The house needs $50k repairs on this house.  So in the end it’s well worth it to get a $900k home for $350k!

Key Step 3 – Do other buyers want the neighborhood?  The bottom line is that a good neighborhood generally means long term appreciation.  Does it have good school zones?  Is it close to shopping?  You do not want lots of foreclosures in that area because that means your home value will go down.  Are there builders still building in the area?  If so this will also decrease the value of your home.  But the key here is that there is always one area of town where people want to live; however this area will have a lower appreciation because more people will buy and retire to this area of town.  This makes the area a more stable area, so it has a lower appreciation.  This means you have to be careful and find a happy medium between the two extremes.  Find all this out and ask yourself if you’re going to be happy and willing to live there for the next 5-10 or even 15 years of your life.

Key Step 4 – Financing.  You really need to be pre-approved for your loan or be ready to pay cash.  Bank homes require a firm pre-approval or cash payment to buy their homes.  Banks will sell a home for less money to someone if they know the buyer is “A+” which means that they are either paying cash or have a firm pre-approval.  What they care about is getting money quick, as opposed to getting more money slower.  So you absolutely must be firmly pre-approved for a loan or have cash to buy from the bank immediately.  The bank simply wants to get rid of these homes and get them off their books.

Key Step 5 – Make an offer at the end of the month.  The banks have deadlines and goals to reach.  They need to sell a certain amount of homes each month and there are bank employees out there that get paid bonuses for reaching these goals by the end of the month.  So many buyers want to close by the end of the month so they make an offer at the beginning of the month.  Be willing to close any time of the month.  This can mean a savings of 10%-15% on a home!

Here’s a key piece of knowledge to carry with you also.  November and December are one of the best months to by ANY type of home; bank or non-bank.  People set goals of wanting to have this done by the end of the year and they’ll often take lower offers.

Key Step 6 – Read between the lines.  Bank agents are overworked, plain and simple.  Because of this they don’t put full details on the listing information.  They have less pictures and less info that they offer.  Drive by the outside and check it out yourself because often it could truly be that “Diamond in the Rough” that could be just what you’re looking for and you can get a great deal on it.

Key Step 7 – Stop getting shoved around by the bank.  If every one of these bank homes are going like hotcakes, then consider going with a normal seller home.  Most sellers and realtors understand that they have to compete with bank homes today, so they are willing to take lower offers.  In most areas 70% of all homes sold are done with normal sellers and not bank owned homes.  So don’t get caught up in this tunnel vision of wanting to buy nothing but a foreclosure home because you’re going to get the best deal.  Non-bank owned sellers will consider offers also.  They understand that they may have to take a little lower price, as long as it’s realistic, based upon the fact that there are many bank homes out there that are willing to sell for lower prices.  Make sure that your agent brings in a good market analysis to prove your offer.  Make sure your agent comes in with all the guns loaded and can prove why your offer is reasonable and acceptable.  That’s their job.

The reason we’re providing this offer at no cost is that we want to get this information out there into the marketplace.  If we can get this information out there, everybody wins.  More homes sell, more buyers come into the market, and when buyers and sellers are knowledgeable about the business it’s a win/win situation for us all.  It’s all about YOU getting a good deal.  Of course, we love what we do.  Selling homes is our passion.  It’s also how we make a living and how we pay our bills, so if you need an agent and you would like help in buying a foreclosure give us a call.  I hope you enjoyed this free information and I hope you get a great deal when buying a foreclosure because you are now going into it with a little more knowledge and information.

www.hazdineroenelweb.com/7-steps-to-buying-a-foreclosure




Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 8:18am  
Tags: foreclosures


 
Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Your Home For Sale here is the plan!

www.mswartz49.propertybuzzer.info/Your%20Home%20For%20sale

 

BRUTAL economic forces will make it challenging enough for you to sell your property at Your Home For Sale .

There are more properties sitting on the market now than there were a few years ago.

And thanks to antics of the folks on wall street it's become real hard for folks to get a mortgage

so the available crop of qualified buyers for your property is...

SMALL!

If you are thinking you want to sell a property in this environment, you have a lot going against you

and maybe this is not the best time...

But if you have to sell...

you have to sell.


The fact that current economic forces will make it a little more difficult to sell your property is obvious.



But there is maybe an even

bigger, invisible force

acting against the sale of your property.



A damning force that nobody's talking about, but one that will might cost you thousands and thousands of $$$ dollars in addition to time wasted as you slowly, painfully, figure it out.



Ready for it?



Want to know the 1 big mistake that could hold back your property sale much worse than awful economic conditions?



Here we go:



You need to be carful, because Hiring The WRONG Real Estate Agent To Market Your Property Could Be A HUGE MONSTER TRAGIC Mistake.

Because the sad fact is this: 95% Of Real Estate Pros Out There

ARE CLUELESS

About How To Go About Promoting Your Property In Today's Rapidly Changing, Challenging Real Estate Marketing Environment.



Here's The SAD Standard Property Marketing Story

  • Agent meets you
  • Agent "signs up" your "listing"
  • Agent goes back to office and holds paperwork in air shouting "I got another one!"
  • Agent puts your property in the MLS system (and hopes another agent will find and sell it
  • Agent gives paperwork to office assistant who orders generic newspaper advertising, (and maybe some "just listed" poscards if you are lucky.)
  • Agent prays a buyer will come along so they can get paid.
  • (Agent ducks your calls when you follow up to see how things are going.
While you suffer, the wrong agent will pray that the same old stuff works again this time.


Sad, but an all too often true story...



Shockingly,

most still believe sticking a sign out front, creating an mls listing, and running a few newspaper ads will get the job done.



But this is far from being the case.



In fact the "standard plan" above is the

easiest way for you to lose precious time and money "Trying"

to get your property sold.



You see, as the housing market has moved backwards over the past few years the marketing technologies available to help you market your property have actually advanced? considerably!



And if you are really serious about getting your property sold, you are going to be better off

when you are putting your property where the buyers are!

  • Facebook, Twitter, and Google are bigger and badder than ever.
  • Craigslist is a monster.
  • So is Youtube.
  • Mobile usage is up. (Way up.)


Do you know there's a very good chance that the next owner of your property might first see pictures of it on their cell phone!



But ask most real estaters how they'll use such tools to help get your property sold and they'll?



  • stumble..
  • bumble?
  • mumble?


or offer to get back to you on that one after they talk to their (also hapless) broker.



Yep.



If you really want to step on your own toes

when it comes to marketing your property, pick up the Sunday paper and call any one of the real estaters you find who is still naive enough to still be spending money on print advertising as 90% of the real estate buying public heads online to find their next home.



OR,

If you don't want to waste time and money, find somebody who understands the following:



Your Property Is A Marketing PROJECT!


It's not just a

"listing" .

Or your agent's next car payment.



If it's going to be marketed properly? Your property needs more than just a newspaper ad. Or an occasional open house. Or a few postcards sent to neighbors.



If

it is going to sell for top dollar

your property needs to be treated like the marketing project that it is.



Now more than ever, with how challenging it has become to get a home sold,

somebody

needs to build a sophisticated marketing plan for your property.



Somebody

needs to identify what makes your property unique.



Then, they need to create some smart marketing materials that properly showcase this uniqueness.



And they will systematically target the most likely segment of the buying public that is looking for such uniqueness.



And they will GRAB these folks by the shoulders?

Get up real close,



and whisper?.



"Hey?



do you want to buy this place? It's perfect for you, here's why! "



  • Identify what makes your property unique
  • Showcase It
  • and Ask enough of the right qualified buyers


and pretty soon...



one of them will see your property and say YES!



So, How To Sell Your Property


If we're going to fight back against all the things standing in the way of you accomplishing your property sale, we're going to have to get down to the

nitty gritty...

Anybody can "sign you up" to get your home sold with them, then push some paper around till a transaction happens...



What you really need is to find an Aggressive "In-The-Know" Real Estate Killer who eats, breaths, and sleeps up ways to get your property in front of as many potential buyers as possible!



If You Are Ready to take the next step and Get Your Property Sold, we've prepared a downloadable plan that you can access below...
 



Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 8:54am  
Tags: sale home


 
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Harleysville Rancher

Just Reduced Harleysville Rancher

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$194,900
Single Family Home
Main Features
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Partial Bathroom
Interior: 1,942 sqft
Lot: 0.57 acre(s)
Location
876 Indian Creek Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
USA

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Saturday, November 12nd, 2011

What Are The Three Biggest Home Improvements That Pay-Off Long-Term?

 

When it comes to doing a home improvement you have to look at it two ways.  The first way is “How long do I plan on living in this home?  How long am I going to use or enjoy the improvement I am potentially going to make to my home?  What is the value of the improvement to you that you put into the house?  For instance if you’re going to put in a pool, are you going to get one seasonal year of use out of it or are you gong to be able to enjoy it for a long time?

 

The second thing is to ask, “How soon am I going to be selling my home?  Am I going to get the value out of it when I sell the home?  So many people make the wrong improvements that end up costing them thousands and thousands of dollars.  There are different improvements to make based on those two questions and the answers you give.

 

The bottom line is that improvements to the kitchen pay off every time.  No “ifs”, “ands”, or “buts” about it.  This is where life happens for most families.  This is where you talk with your family, where you enjoy dinners together, where you help your kids with their homework, and where most people tend to gather with friends and family.  You’ve got to really consider, are you going to get a lot of use and enjoyment out of remodeling your kitchen?  The answer is, undoubtedly, yes.  It’s also pretty affordable to do with today’s pre-fab units, etc.  You can generally get a kitchen remodeled for between $2,000-$5,000.  Remember most good memories are made in the kitchen.  This means that even if you’re NOT staying in the house, the improvement will pay off when you sell it because kitchens are a huge selling point.

 

Fix any of those glaring repair issues.  These are the little things that stare at you each day of your life; a cracked window, a wobbly doorknob, a shower door that won’t close unless you lift it a certain way.  Buyers see these small things all together and will walk away saying “I’m not going to buy this home because that repair is going to cost me money.  The truth is, small repairs are inexpensive to fix; however, buyers over exaggerate the expensive of fixing these small repairs.  Whether you stay in the house or sell it, these small, glaring fixes that you keep putting off will have to be done either way if you are selling or not.  The smallest of repairs can make a huge difference, so fix that screen on the front door, patch that hole in the wall where the door knob hit & put a door stopper in to keep it from happening again.  These small, “nickel and dime” repairs stand out to those viewing your home and they will overprice what it’s going to cost them to fix them.  They think in terms of “this house isn’t exactly in move-in condition,” even if it truly is and the fixes are literally small projects that can take only a few minutes.  In the end these small fixes can lead to a sale.

 

Next, you want to spruce up your home so it looks good at first glance.  As we said before, little things make a big difference.  Cosmetic things such as new carpeting, a fresh coat of paint, and putting fresh bark in the landscaping make a huge difference.  Note; if you have any pets you will want to wait until 2-3 weeks before you put your home on the market to replace the carpet.  There’s a saying that goes, “Big doors hang on little hinges.”  You’re going to get a 90% return on investment with these types of investments.  Spend $10 and get $100 back in value when you sell your home.

 

So why are we sharing these things with you?  We want to make sure you get a good deal no matter who you work with as your realtor.  We figure that if we get this information out into the marketplace then everybody wins!  Don’t forget, selling homes is our passion.  We love selling homes and it’s the way we pay our bills.  So if you’d like help on selling or buying a home feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.

 

Our goal is to make sure you get a good deal when buying or selling your home and you have great information to make those decisions off of.

 




Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 8:20am  
Tags: home improvement


 
Saturday, November 12nd, 2011

The Property Marketing Plan that SELL for top dollar!

BRUTAL economic forces will make it challenging enough for you to sell your property at Your Home For Sale .

There are more properties sitting on the market now than there were a few years ago.

And thanks to antics of the folks on wall street it's become real hard for folks to get a mortgage

so the available crop of qualified buyers for your property is...

SMALL!

If you are thinking you want to sell a property in this environment, you have a lot going against you

and maybe this is not the best time...

But if you have to sell...

you have to sell.


The fact that current economic forces will make it a little more difficult to sell your property is obvious.



But there is maybe an even

bigger, invisible force

acting against the sale of your property.



A damning force that nobody's talking about, but one that will might cost you thousands and thousands of $$$ dollars in addition to time wasted as you slowly, painfully, figure it out.



Ready for it?



Want to know the 1 big mistake that could hold back your property sale much worse than awful economic conditions?



Here we go:



You need to be carful, because Hiring The WRONG Real Estate Agent To Market Your Property Could Be A HUGE MONSTER TRAGIC Mistake.

Because the sad fact is this: 95% Of Real Estate Pros Out There

ARE CLUELESS

About How To Go About Promoting Your Property In Today's Rapidly Changing, Challenging Real Estate Marketing Environment.



Here's The SAD Standard Property Marketing Story

  • Agent meets you
  • Agent "signs up" your "listing"
  • Agent goes back to office and holds paperwork in air shouting "I got another one!"
  • Agent puts your property in the MLS system (and hopes another agent will find and sell it
  • Agent gives paperwork to office assistant who orders generic newspaper advertising, (and maybe some "just listed" poscards if you are lucky.)
  • Agent prays a buyer will come along so they can get paid.
  • (Agent ducks your calls when you follow up to see how things are going.
While you suffer, the wrong agent will pray that the same old stuff works again this time.


Sad, but an all too often true story...



Shockingly,

most still believe sticking a sign out front, creating an mls listing, and running a few newspaper ads will get the job done.



But this is far from being the case.



In fact the "standard plan" above is the

easiest way for you to lose precious time and money "Trying"

to get your property sold.



You see, as the housing market has moved backwards over the past few years the marketing technologies available to help you market your property have actually advanced? considerably!



And if you are really serious about getting your property sold, you are going to be better off

when you are putting your property where the buyers are!

  • Facebook, Twitter, and Google are bigger and badder than ever.
  • Craigslist is a monster.
  • So is Youtube.
  • Mobile usage is up. (Way up.)


Do you know there's a very good chance that the next owner of your property might first see pictures of it on their cell phone!



But ask most real estaters how they'll use such tools to help get your property sold and they'll?



  • stumble..
  • bumble?
  • mumble?


or offer to get back to you on that one after they talk to their (also hapless) broker.



Yep.



If you really want to step on your own toes

when it comes to marketing your property, pick up the Sunday paper and call any one of the real estaters you find who is still naive enough to still be spending money on print advertising as 90% of the real estate buying public heads online to find their next home.



OR,

If you don't want to waste time and money, find somebody who understands the following:



Your Property Is A Marketing PROJECT!


It's not just a

"listing" .

Or your agent's next car payment.



If it's going to be marketed properly? Your property needs more than just a newspaper ad. Or an occasional open house. Or a few postcards sent to neighbors.



If

it is going to sell for top dollar

your property needs to be treated like the marketing project that it is.



Now more than ever, with how challenging it has become to get a home sold,

somebody

needs to build a sophisticated marketing plan for your property.



Somebody

needs to identify what makes your property unique.



Then, they need to create some smart marketing materials that properly showcase this uniqueness.



And they will systematically target the most likely segment of the buying public that is looking for such uniqueness.



And they will GRAB these folks by the shoulders?

Get up real close,



and whisper?.



"Hey?



do you want to buy this place? It's perfect for you, here's why! "



  • Identify what makes your property unique
  • Showcase It
  • and Ask enough of the right qualified buyers


and pretty soon...



one of them will see your property and say YES!



So, How To Sell Your Property


If we're going to fight back against all the things standing in the way of you accomplishing your property sale, we're going to have to get down to the

nitty gritty...

Anybody can "sign you up" to get your home sold with them, then push some paper around till a transaction happens...



What you really need is to find an Aggressive "In-The-Know" Real Estate Killer who eats, breaths, and sleeps up ways to get your property in front of as many potential buyers as possible!



If You Are Ready to take the next step and Get Your Property Sold, we've prepared a downloadable plan that you can access below...

http://www.mswartz49.propertybuzzer.info/Your Home For Top Dollar?




Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 8:01am  
Tags: the plan to sell your property


 
Saturday, November 12nd, 2011

Do foreclosures hurt my home value?

 

Do foreclosures hurt your homes value?

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As A Seller, Do Foreclosures Really Hurt My Home Value?

One of the first questions I get when talking about foreclosures is that people want to know if a foreclosure in their neighborhood will hurt the value of their home if they’re thinking of selling.  My answer is that foreclosures affect all of us acrossAmericain the long run.  But you’re worried about your particular property value as a whole and I understand that; however, there is no direct, correct answer to that.  The value of your home may or may not decrease depending upon your actual neighborhood.  Foreclosures will however, have an affect on selling your home.  So if you’re thinking of putting your home on the market you want to be informed.  Unfortunately foreclosures have been a part of the American landscape for a long, long, long time. 

The key point is this; home sales are up 21% from 2010.  While the price of homes hasn’t gone up the actual sales of homes is up and that’s a good sign for anyone selling.

The first thing to keep in mind is the appraisal of your home.  Many people are worried that a foreclosure in the neighborhood will lower their own home’s appraisal value.  Appraisals are the most important aspect to a seller, so this is a legitimate worry.  Some people may think that they can sell to a cash buyer; but, you have to realize that most cash buyers are “investors” buying bank homes.  So if you are hoping to sell to a cash buyer then you have to compete with the bank prices or cash prices the banks sell at.  This means you have to usually be one of the lower-end homes, selling at a lesser value.

Most of the non-bank owned homes are sold with bank financing.  Almost 90% of non-bank homes are sold with bank financing.  So you have to consider the appraisal values and foreclosures because banks are starting to use these numbers in their appraisals.  Plus, you probably already know this but the 30-year loan is still the leading loan that drives the market.  You have to keep in mind that if you choose to sell your home in a foreclosure market you have to make sure your home will appraise well.  This means doing all you can to get the highest return on your investment when making improvements.

Another thing to remember is that foreclosures tend to cause more foreclosures.  This is called the “domino effect.”  One home goes into foreclosure and when one person in the neighborhood hears that their neighbor went into a foreclosure they start to think, “Well maybe I should let my home go now too because I owe more than it’s worth.”  This domino effect makes it harder to justify staying in an “upside down” home, where the value’s dropping and/or you owe more than your home is worth.  They call this the “Broken Window Theory.”

The “Broken Window Theory” is just this: once a window is broken it can be the start of criminal behavior and property values dropping rapidly.  Let’s face it; banks are not good home owners.  They don’t keep up the yards, they don’t keep up the utilities, and the house that is foreclosed upon begins to deteriorate rapidly. Once that starts to happen the “Domino Effect” takes over and other homes follow suit.

The former mayor ofNew York City, Mayor Giuliani, transformed areas ofNew York Citywith this broken window theory.  He focused on some of the areas where there were literally broken windows; dilapidated housing, and unkempt properties.  By fixing these areas, slowly but surely the criminal action in these areas decreased dramatically, property values raised and neighborhoods took pride.  So as you can see this is a very realistic theory that can go either way.

It’s all about “quality of life” that foreclosures can hurt your chances of selling a home at its highest value.  When your neighborhood has increased criminal action and dilapidated properties, it lowers the quality of life.  Once that quality of life is diminished the value of your home follows suit and your home’s value will generally decrease.

However, don’t allow all of this to frighten you.  Your home value will not be affected that much considering ALL of the factors.  If you are going to sell, just be aware of the facts.  Homes are selling, just at ‘reasonable’ prices.  Buyers will pay a little bit more for your home than they will for a bank owned home because your home will generally be in better condition than a bank owned home or short sale home.  It’s all about the money.  Just put yourself in the buyer’s shoes and be realistic.

So you’re probably wondering, “Why are you just giving me all of this information and not asking for anything back?”  The reason is simple; we want to make sure that you get good, valuable information.  We want to make sure that you get a good deal on your home, get a good deal when selling your home, and get a good deal when buying a home.  If we get this information out into the marketplace, everybody wins.  We all benefit from being informed.

But don’t forget, selling homes is our passion.  We love what we do and it also helps us to pay our bills.  So if you have any questions or need help in buying or selling a home we would love to help you.  Give us a call or drop us an email

See Video: www.hazdineroenelweb.com/do-foreclosures-hurt-your-homes-value




Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 8:38am  
Tags: foreclosures


 
Saturday, November 12nd, 2011

Do You Want To Sell Your Home Fast and For Top $$$$?


BRUTAL economic forces will make it challenging enough for you to sell your property at Your Home For Sale .

There are more properties sitting on the market now than there were a few years ago.

And thanks to antics of the folks on wall street it's become real hard for folks to get a mortgage

so the available crop of qualified buyers for your property is...

SMALL!

If you are thinking you want to sell a property in this environment, you have a lot going against you

and maybe this is not the best time...

But if you have to sell...

you have to sell.

 

The fact that current economic forces will make it a little more difficult to sell your property is obvious.

 

But there is maybe an even

bigger, invisible force

acting against the sale of your property.

 

A damning force that nobody's talking about, but one that will might cost you thousands and thousands of $$$ dollars in addition to time wasted as you slowly, painfully, figure it out.

 

Ready for it?

 

Want to know the 1 big mistake that could hold back your property sale much worse than awful economic conditions?

 

Here we go:



You need to be carful, because Hiring The WRONG Real Estate Agent To Market Your Property Could Be A HUGE MONSTER TRAGIC Mistake.

 

Because the sad fact is this: 95% Of Real Estate Pros Out There

ARE CLUELESS

About How To Go About Promoting Your Property In Today's Rapidly Changing, Challenging Real Estate Marketing Environment.

 

Here's The SAD Standard Property Marketing Story

  • Agent meets you
  • Agent "signs up" your "listing"
  • Agent goes back to office and holds paperwork in air shouting "I got another one!"
  • Agent puts your property in the MLS system (and hopes another agent will find and sell it
  • Agent gives paperwork to office assistant who orders generic newspaper advertising, (and maybe some "just listed" poscards if you are lucky.)
  • Agent prays a buyer will come along so they can get paid.
  • (Agent ducks your calls when you follow up to see how things are going.
While you suffer, the wrong agent will pray that the same old stuff works again this time.

 

Sad, but an all too often true story...



Shockingly,

most still believe sticking a sign out front, creating an mls listing, and running a few newspaper ads will get the job done.

 

But this is far from being the case.

 

In fact the "standard plan" above is the

easiest way for you to lose precious time and money "Trying"

to get your property sold.

 

You see, as the housing market has moved backwards over the past few years the marketing technologies available to help you market your property have actually advanced? considerably!

 

And if you are really serious about getting your property sold, you are going to be better off

when you are putting your property where the buyers are!

  • Facebook, Twitter, and Google are bigger and badder than ever.
  • Craigslist is a monster.
  • So is Youtube.
  • Mobile usage is up. (Way up.)

 

Do you know there's a very good chance that the next owner of your property might first see pictures of it on their cell phone!

 

But ask most real estaters how they'll use such tools to help get your property sold and they'll?

 

  • stumble..
  • bumble?
  • mumble?

 

or offer to get back to you on that one after they talk to their (also hapless) broker.

 

Yep.



If you really want to step on your own toes

when it comes to marketing your property, pick up the Sunday paper and call any one of the real estaters you find who is still naive enough to still be spending money on print advertising as 90% of the real estate buying public heads online to find their next home.



OR,

If you don't want to waste time and money, find somebody who understands the following:

 

Your Property Is A Marketing PROJECT!

 

It's not just a

"listing" .

Or your agent's next car payment.

 

If it's going to be marketed properly? Your property needs more than just a newspaper ad. Or an occasional open house. Or a few postcards sent to neighbors.

 

If

it is going to sell for top dollar

your property needs to be treated like the marketing project that it is.

 

Now more than ever, with how challenging it has become to get a home sold,

somebody

needs to build a sophisticated marketing plan for your property.



Somebody

needs to identify what makes your property unique.

 

Then, they need to create some smart marketing materials that properly showcase this uniqueness.

 

And they will systematically target the most likely segment of the buying public that is looking for such uniqueness.



And they will GRAB these folks by the shoulders?

Get up real close,

 

and whisper?.

 

"Hey?

 

do you want to buy this place? It's perfect for you, here's why! "

 

  • Identify what makes your property unique
  • Showcase It
  • and Ask enough of the right qualified buyers

 

and pretty soon...

 

one of them will see your property and say YES!

 

So, How To Sell Your Property

 

If we're going to fight back against all the things standing in the way of you accomplishing your property sale, we're going to have to get down to the

nitty gritty...

Anybody can "sign you up" to get your home sold with them, then push some paper around till a transaction happens...

What you really need is to find an Aggressive "In-The-Know" Real Estate Killer who eats, breaths, and sleeps up ways to get your property in front of as many potential buyers as possible!



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Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 8:04am  
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Sunday, May 15th, 2011

3 bedroom home for sale in Harleysville

skippack homes


 

2105 Eastport Way
Harleysville, PA 19438
3 yr old Executive Carriage Home - Skippack!
Price : $379,900
Bedrooms : 3
Bathrooms : 2.5
Square Foot : 2,803
Lot Size : 6,534
County : Montgomery
Property Type : Condo or Townhouse
Year Built : 2008
MLS Number : 5860355



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Property Description
LIKE NEW - 3 yr old Executive Carriage Home offers a large open flr plan w/ amenities more often found in a single home. Impressive 2 story foyer w/ gleaming cherry hrd/wd floors - generous formal lv/rm and dn/rm - 2 story fm/rm w/ fr/pl w/ french doors leading to oversized deck. Gourment center island kitchen boost granite counters ,cherry cabinets,upgraded appliacnes, pantry and separate breakfast rm. 1st floor laundry/mud rm. Expanded Master retreat w/ vaulted ceiling- walk in closet - on suite bath w/ double sink vanity and soaking tub.Upgrades include lighting fixtures and recessed lighting - trim package - rounded corner bead - exposed cherry hd/wd treads on stairs - carpeting/padding upgrade - bath rm upgrades and more. Large basement w/ excress window. Home has superior insulation and sound proofing.These sought after Townhomes sold out quickly when first build due to the great location - walk to Skippack Village Resturants/bars and shops - Community offers on-site day care center and walking-path
Features List
• 3 bedrooms • Skippack Township • Gourmet Kitchen
• 2 full baths and 1/2 • Perkiomen Valley Sch • Open areas
• Great Area • Close to shops • Close to major HWYS
Equal Housing Opportunity.



Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 6:58am  

 
Sunday, May 15th, 2011

3 bedroom home for sale in Philadelphia

Philadelphia homes


 

1007 S 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
This stunning Center City South home has been comp
Price : $369,900
Bedrooms : 3
Bathrooms : 1.5
Square Foot : 1,300
Lot Size : 6,534
Community : Graduate Hospital
County : Philadelphia
Property Type : Condo or Townhouse
Year Built : 2006



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Property Description
Home offers upscale downtown living in the Graduate Hospital area.Everything Updated from the luxurious Jacuzzi tub to the beautifully finished basement with Berber carpet tiled laundry room. The main floor features a contemporary open floor plan w/high ceilings, recessed lighting, gas fireplace, eco-friendly Bamboo Hardwood floors, completely new kitchen w/maple cabinets, granite counter-tops & stainless steel appliances. Step outside the kitchen's sliding glass doors to your own secluded, fenced in patio. All new windows & doors have been added, new central air & gas hot air heating system & hard-wiring for cable & phone. Enjoy all that this lovely neighborhood has to offer - only minutes to Center City museums, shopping, business & theatre. Offers are being accepted to present the Bank by 5/17/2011
Features List
• 3 bedrooms • Finished Basement • Patio
• Gourmet Kitchen • Great Location • Short Sale
• Call for details
Equal Housing Opportunity.



Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 6:57am  

 
Sunday, May 15th, 2011

6 bedroom home for sale in Malvern

Malvern homes for sale


 

1 Ashwood Ln
Malvern, PA 19355
Pinnecle Award winning builder
Price : $1,449,000
Bedrooms : 6
Bathrooms : 4.2
Square Foot : 8,205
Lot Size : 43,995
County : Chester
Property Type : Detached
MLS Number : 5857132



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Property Description
When only the BEST will do. Build by Pinnacle Award Winning Builder- Tom Bentley. Popular - classic floor plan combines grader, functionality and comfort.The grounds offer sweeping views of protected open space and pond. Warm Brazilian cherry floors, Lapidus Granite counters, oversize center island Kitchen w/Viking 6 burner range and double ovens - separate morning rm and butlers pantry w/ wine chiller adjoins the 2 story great room w/ wall of windows and raised hearth stone fr/pl.The master retreat w/ sitting area,2 w/in closets, on suite bath w/ oversized shower and whirlpool.Finished walk-out lower level w/ pond views - over 100K in upgrades - media area w/ build in desk,Equinox Gym,game rm, craft rm and au pair suite w/ full bath and build in desks.This family friendly home offers cameras in nursery and backyard - ready for in ground pool(plans on file). Entertain on the flagstone patio w/stereo that is part of the 8 zone Creston Audio System. This home MUST be seen - List of upgrades are numerous
Features List
• Chester County Views • Goumet Kitchen • Viking Appliances
• Finished Basement • Equinox Gym • Brazilian Cherry Fl
• Celiling Fans • built in camaras • Central vacuum
• Separate Au Paire • Creston Sound Sys • 3 Car Garage
• 1+ Acres • Cul-De-Sac • $400K of Extras
Equal Housing Opportunity.



Posted by: Margarita Swartz, Realtor at 6:02am  



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