Come check out some Philadelphia Real Estate Open Houses this Sunday, January 29th.

• 774 S. 3rd St. F Philadelphia, PA 19147 - $219,900 – Queen Village: 1-30pm
• 326 Queen St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 – $159,000 – Queen Village: 12-3pm
• 433 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 – $895,000 – Society Hill: 12-2pm
• 309 Earp St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 - $198,000 – Pennsport - 1-3pm

Check out every active listing in these neighborhoods:

• Queen Village Real Estate Listings
• Society Hill Real Estate Listings
• Pennsport Real Estate Listings
  

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January 2012 Philadelphia Real Estate Market Conditions for Philadelphia real estate market, trends in pricing, current level of supply & demand and home price value metrics.

The median list price in PHILADELPHIA, PA this week is $199,000. The 1466 properties have been on the market for an average of 179 days.

Check out the entire January 2012 Philadelphia Real Estate Market Conditions!

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If you work at one of the participating providers below, your company will provide up to $2000 ($4000 in University City Area) and the City of Philadelphia will MATCH that amount up to $4000. So you get back $4000-$8000 in closing costs!!!

To go along with this, KW Center City has offered to provide 10% credit from our commission.  So if the home is $300,000 with a 3% Commission we would provide $900 in closing costs to the client!

Finally, if you work (not attend) PENN OR DREXEL in addition to everything above, you are eligible to receive another $7500 to $15,000 respectively for buying in the University City catchment area!

If you know someone that might be eligible for this grant, please tell them to contact us today!  It probably will not be available next year…  Here are links to more information:

Philadelphia Home Buy Now Employee Kit

Urban Affairs Coalition – Philadelphia Home Buy Now Program

PENN Home Ownership Services

PENN Current – Penn Partners With City To Help Employees Buy a Home

Drexel Human Resources – Home Buy Now Program

Participating parties:

• Cancer Treatment Centers of America
• Chick’s Café and Wine Bar
• Diamond and Associates
• Drexel University
• Energy Coordinating Agency
• Episcopal Community Services
• Gypsy Lane Technologies
• Horizon House
• Keller Williams Center City
• Martin Banks
• Mid-Atlantic
• NewCourtland
• Nochumson PC
• Re:Vision Architecture
• Special People In Northeast, Inc.
• University of Pennsylvania
• Urban Industry Initiative
• Weavers Way

Be sure to check out our University City Real Estate Listings page to see every active property in University City! Or search by YOUR PRICE RANGE below:

• University City Real Estate Listings: -$100,000
• University City Real Estate Listings: $100,000-$200,000
• University City Real Estate Listings: $200,000-$300,000
• University City Real Estate Listings: $300,000-$400,000
• University City Real Estate Listings: $400,000-$500,000
• University City Real Estate Listings: $500,000-$600,000
• University City Real Estate Listings: $600,000-$700,000
• University City Real Estate Listings: $700,000+

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Travel and Leisure just released its 2012 list of the Rudest Cities in America and Philly didn’t even make the Top 10.  Which confirms that Philadephia is great place, to live, work and raise a family! The City of Brotherly Love seems to be getting lovlier everyday! 

In order of Rudeness: 10. Orlando, 9. Baltimore  8. Phoenix/Scottsdale  7. Atlanta  6. Dallas  5. Boston 4. Los Angeles 3. Washinton D.c 2. Miami & #1 Rudest City in America and possibly the World,  New York City!!!  For all the obnoxious details click here http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-rudest-cities/1

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326 Queen St. A Philadelphia, PA 19147

Queen Village

• Heart of Queen Village.
• Great value with low condo fees & property tax.
• Building is pet friendly (dog park 1 block away).
• The unit includes hardwood floors throughout, nice size living room and bedroom.
• Bedroom closet includes California closet.
• New tankless on demand hot water heater and side by side washer/dryer.
• Ample storage in the basement.

See all listing details right here: 326 Queen St. A Philadelphia, PA 19147

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Come check out some Philadelphia Real Estate Open Houses this Sunday, January 22nd.

• 774 S. 3rd St. F Philadelphia, PA 19147 - $219,900 – Queen Village – 11:30-1:30pm
• 422 Green St. Philadelphia, PA 19130 - $519,000 – Art Museum Area – 1-3pm
• 309 Earp St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 - $198,000 – Pennsport - 12-2pm

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According to a recent  survey by the National Association of Realtors, 15 percent of buyers are rejected for mortgages after they’ve already submitted a purchase contract on a particular home.  Here are a few important tips to keep in mind in order to reduce the risk of rejection when buying a home.

Pre-approval- Pre-approvals from a loan officer carry more weight than a pre-qualification.  Make sure you get the pre-approval and don’t go taking out other loans and charging large amounts to your credit card during this time period.

Be Honest- Be precise with your numbers, don’t try to polish facts and haze the truth.  The approval will be stronger the more the lender is able to get from you.

Spot trouble in the home- If the buyer is applying for FHA loans and even some conventional loans, needed repairs might hinder the approval.

Check out more on this topic at Philly.com’s Reduce the risk of rejection

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JUST LISTED

1215 N. Randolph St. #1 Philadelphia PA 19122

Northern Liberties

• Fantastic, large and modern condo.
• Stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors & crown molding in main living area.
• Large carpeted rec room in the finished basement with a full bathroom.
• Convenient location close to everything Northern Liberties has to  offer.
• Close to new Super Fresh grocery store and the shops and bars on the Piazza at Schmidts.
• Low condo fees/taxes make this a very affordable home!

See all the details for 1215 N. Randolph St. #1 Philadelphia PA 19122

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• Mitt Romney- has 6 homes! Lakeside compound $10 million – main house, boat house, and guest house.  “I have arrived and I’m important AND I’m tasteful” big family house.
• Ron Paul- Lake Jackson, Texas. 4 bedroom for sale for $325,000 (over priced)  “Look at me I’m just a regular guy” typical ranch, nothing fancy.  FSBO
• John Huntsman- Brownstone mansion in DC.  Lots of art and formality.  His parents compound in Utah has 12 beds 16 baths $50 million – 63 acres.
• Newt Gingrich- Virginia – Washington suburb.  Bought in 1995 for $995,000 – worth much more now.
• Rick Santorum- Great Falls, Virginia.  $2 million.  4 bed 5 bath.  “I am rich”
• Rick Perry- Moved into a 3 1/2 acre rental estate paying $9,900/month!

All are big wealthy homes and all candidates are very very rich!

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