Sunday, May 31, 2015

Johnson holds off Harvick for 10th career win at Dover

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DOVER, Del. >> Jimmie Johnson took the congratulatory call from his boss, then flipped the phone for a selfie.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Editorial: It’s show time in Harrisburg for a budget showdown

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On your mark …Get set …Go? Uh, maybe.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Three county covered bridges to be rehabilitated

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People will be able to take a drive through history once again after PennDOT rehabilitates three covered bridges in Chester County.

Zillow Reading List, May 29th ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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At Zillow Research, our days are fully consumed with bringing you the best, most interesting and most actionable real estate research around.

New Lift For New-Home Prices

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Prices of newly built homes are on the rise again, illustrating that home builders are grappling with the same supply-and-demand problems bedeviling the existing home market.

Is the party over for real estate investing?

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REITs have been one of the best performing assets since the recession. But now they're stalling.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

‘San Andreas’ was a ‘life-changing experience’ for Dwayne Johnson

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For Dwayne Johnson, starring in “San Andreas” was a chance to make a childhood dream come true.

Raise Homeownership by Lowering Rents ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Renting is traditionally a stepping stone to homeownership. And an affordable rental market typically coincides with higher homeownership rates, according to a new Zillow analysis.

Hispanics to Drive Housing Demand in Coming Decades, But Obstacles Persist

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Hispanic homeowners make up a huge portion of future housing demand in the country. The problem is that many can’t afford to buy homes, a new report says.

Venture Makes Bet on 1,004-Room Hotel In Orlando

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A venture of two investment firms is making a contrarian bet on full-service hotels, acquiring a 1,004-room hotel in Orlando at a time when investors have been shying away from this segment of the market.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Spring-Ford approves $145M budget, 2 percent tax hike

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Royersford >> Spring-Ford Area School Board member Tom DiBello said Tuesday’s approval of a proposed final budget was just to follow state rules — the real work was still to come.

Loans For Builders Not Quite Keeping Pace

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Data released Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Co. shows that the outstanding balance of construction loans issued by FDIC-backed institutions stood at $246.1 billion in the first quarter, a nearly 3.2% increase from the previous quarter.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Summer here? No complaints about warm temps

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WEST CHESTER >> Don’t even think about complaining about Tuesday’s weather — or the forecast for the rest of the week.

Key Takeaways From the April New Home Sales Report ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Sales of newly built homes rose strongly in April from March, up 6.8 percent to 517,000 units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), largely defying expectations. A revised 10 percent decline in March tied the steepest one-month drop recorded in almost a year (June 214), and despite the monthl…

Housing Bubble? Despite Rising Prices, Most Economists Still Say No

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 26, 2015 at 06:20PM:

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The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index released on Tuesday was the latest report to show a relentless rise in housing prices, causing some economists to ask: Is another bubble forming?

Expect More of the Same from Case-Shiller in April ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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The March S&P/Case-Shiller (SPCS) data published today showed home prices continuing to appreciate at around 5 percent annually for both the 10- and 20- City Indices, and roughly 4 percent for the national index. March marks the seventh consecutive month in which the national home price index has ap…

Monday, May 25, 2015

Flores three-run homer blasts Mets past Phillies in series opener

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NEW YORK >> The Phillies were five games into a six-game winning streak when they were pushed into a road trip and a challenge: Win, and win regularly, away from Citizens Bank Park, too.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Safety issues hover over Indianapolis 500

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INDIANAPOLIS >> They call the Indianapolis 500 “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” for its high speeds, rich history, enormous crowd and the take-your-breath-away competition.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Spring City man draws jail for injuring woman in DUI crash

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NORRISTOWN >> There was not a dry eye in the courtroom as a Limerick woman bravely and compassionately expressed forgiveness for the Spring City man who struck her vehicle and seriously injured her while he drove under the influence of drugs.

KKR and Gulf Bay Team Up To Develop Prime Site in Naples, Fla.

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Private equity giant KKR is joining forces with a Florida developer to develop a luxury condominium project on a prime site in Naples, Fla.

The War at Home, Part 2: Examining Housing Affordability for America’s Soldiers & Sailors ‹...

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 22, 2015 at 12:05PM:

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We know that homes near military bases – those most convenient for America’s military members and their families to buy or rent – are more valuable than homes overall. But how affordable are those homes on a typical enlisted soldier’s or sailor’s salary?

Thursday, May 21, 2015

New on DVD: Clint Eastwood’s ‘American Sniper’ is a marvel of you-are-there filmmaking

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After the underrated musical “Jersey Boys,” Clint Eastwood returns with “American Sniper” (2014, Warner, PG-13, $30) a deeply involving biopic about Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), a Navy SEAL who survived four tours of duty

Key Takeaways from the April Existing Home Sales Report ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 21, 2015 at 06:17PM:

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The number of existing homes sold nationwide came back to earth in April after a spectacular March, particularly in the South and West.

More Builders See First-Time Home Buyers Returning

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Home builders speaking this week at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.’s Homebuilding & Building Products Conference in New York reported that they’ve seen more activity from first-time and entry-level buyers of late.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

April Market Reports: Buying Conditions Are Ripe, But Homeownership Headwinds are Strong ‹...

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At the end of last year, we predicted that 2015 would be a big year for home buyers. One of our main reasons for thinking this was our assumption that annual rental growth would eclipse home value growth this year, forcing many renters to consider the relative value and stability of homeownership an…

Loomis wins East Nantmeal GOP supervisor primary; liquor license referendums pass

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EAST NANTMEAL >> Edward P. Loomis Jr. was the winner in the township supervisor Republican primary Tuesday.

With Calatrava, Port Authority Struggles With Another Top Architect

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The woes of the project have had another effect: straining the relationship between a top architect and his client, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which has sparred with another famous architect at the site.

LeadPages offers affordable websites that generate a ton more leads | Inman

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It doesn't cost much to build a decent website. "Decent" being the operative word. The problem with many low-cost website solutions is that they fool you into thinking having a website doesn't cost much.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Beachfront home's lifestyle listing video wins #toplistingvids honor | Inman

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A beach- and family-filled video showcasing how prospective buyers could enjoy a $1.7 million nine-bed, six-bath Connecticut home is this week's #toplistingvids winner.

April New Home Sales Expected to be Roughly Flat From March ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Zillow expects next week’s April new home sales data from the U.S. Census Bureau to show almost no change from March, remaining at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 481,000 units (SAAR).

An About-Face for McMansions

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The median size of a home built in the U.S. in the first quarter registered 2,521 square feet, up 76 square feet, or 3%, from the fourth quarter, according to Commerce Department data released Tuesday. It was the first increase for that measure after three consecutive quarters of decline.Robert Diet…

April Existing Home Sales Expected to Fall 0.5 Percent ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Zillow expects Thursday’s April existing home sales data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to show a decrease of about 0.5 percent, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.16 million units, down from 5.19 million units (SAAR) in March.

Will Caldwell on why it's probably too late to change real estate consumers' behavior | Inman

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"Real estate data is everywhere," says Caldwell, "and consumer behavior is so prone to searching for homes on large Internet portals that changing this behavior becomes less and less likely every day."

Monday, May 18, 2015

Challenger gets GOP endorsement in southern Chester County DJ race

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In a contest for Magisterial District Judge in southern Chester County, incumbent Matt Seavey is facing a challenge from Nicole Morley.

Curb your fear of data loss with one of these portable backup drives | Inman

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I noticed in the comments below our Special Report Survey on CRMs that a few readers seem concerned about their data being stored in the cloud. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be sure that your data remains your data, and whether through hacking or some dubiously worded line of text in a user…

Thursday, May 14, 2015

The 8th deadly sin in real estate | Inman

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We work hard for our clients and give them everything we've got, but sometimes that just isn't enough. In this business, it's vital to know your worth and to know when to cut someone loose. This video explores cutting the cord with non-committal buyers.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Experts Say Credit Likely to Ease; Split on Whether New Households Will Buy or Rent ‹ Zillow...

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When it’s all said and done, it will have taken more than a decade for U.S. home values to gain back all the losses incurred during the housing bust, according to a recent survey of more than 100 economists and real estate experts.

Investigators: Train in deadly wreck was going over 100 mph

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PHILADELPHIA >> The Amtrak train that crashed in Philadelphia, killing at least seven people, was hurtling at 106 mph before it ran off the rails along a sharp curve where the speed limit is just 50 mph, federal investigators said Wednesday.

Fannie Mae Neglects Properties in Minority Neighborhoods, Groups Say

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Civil rights activists are accusing Fannie Mae of its inventory of foreclosed properties in working-class minority neighborhoods to deteriorate while it tends to those in more affluent areas.

Straight Cash, Homey* ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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When most people think of buying a home, they typically think of getting a mortgage to help pay for it. But getting a mortgage isn’t the only way to buy a home – cash is still very much king in dozens of markets nationwide.

Survey: More Millennials Renting, But Just As Many Want To Own

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A survey of millennials commissioned by the Urban Land Institute and released Wednesday found that half of the 1,270 respondents rent their homes. That’s up markedly from the results of a similar ULI survey in 2010, when 37% of respondents were renters. In tandem, millennial homeownership declined;…

Nimble will do more for your CRM than your CRM does for you | Inman

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We have many more relationships based on ones and zeros than we do on handshakes and hellos. People even say, "Nice to meet you," via email when copied on a conversation or referral. As stilted a form of introduction as this is, it's nevertheless the way we work today. Digital relationships count, a…

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

UPDATE: Man drowns in swimming accident near Bert Reel Park

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SADSBURY >> A man drowned in a swimming accident in Buck Run Creek, near Bert Reel Park in Sadsbury Township Tuesday morning, officials said.

Walk Score strips ads from free, embeddable neighborhood info tool | Inman

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Neighborhood information site Walk Score has removed ads from the free version of its "Neighborhood Maps" product, which rates the walkability of any property and presents nearby amenities on a map. Currently, over 30,000 real estate sites have embedded the Neighborhood Maps tool from Walk Score, wh…

SLS Hotel in Las Vegas Gets Relief In Refinancing Deal

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The owners of the SLS Las Vegas hotel got some breathing room after refinancing debt on the property, which has been struggling to fill rooms and compete with other hotels on the Strip.

David Cruz: 'I maximize our agents' visibility' | Inman

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"I am a LEMP (Linux, nginx (pronounced Engine x), MySQL and PHP) developer, database administrator and system administrator," says Cruz. "I maximize our agents' visibility across our various vendors and empower them as much as I can for enhancing their listings."

Monday, May 11, 2015

NFL suspends Brady 4 games for deflated footballs

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NEW YORK (AP) >> The NFL suspended Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady for the first four games of the season, fined the New England Patriots $1 million and took away two draft picks Monday as punishment for deflating footballs used in the AFC title game.

New York brokerage launches division to target celebrities, athletes | Inman

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate, one of the nation's largest independent brokerages, has launched a new division to target sports and entertainment pros as well as ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The New York City-based brokerage, which has 80 offices and more than 5,700 agents in New York and other a…

Prudential Raises Fifth Senior Housing Fund to the Tune of $629 Million

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Prudential Real Estate Investors, an early institutional investor in senior housing, has closed its fifth and largest commingled fund that specializes in that business after raising $629 million.

9 questions brokerages should ask before hiring a marketing agency | Inman

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Marketing your brokerage online and driving converting traffic to your website is no easy task. With all the metrics to measure success being out there, at which ones do you look? Have you set up goals correctly? Do you have a succinct content marketing plan that leverages consumer behavior on your…

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Prelimnary hearing set in death of West Whiteland man

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WEST WHITELAND >> A preliminary hearing for the Exton man accused of the murder-by-neglect of his elderly father is scheduled for an Exton district court Monday.

Coming this week: broken offer-generation strategies, commission nibblers and more | Inman

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What can you expect from Inman in the coming week? Here are some news items we're excited to share with our readers.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

The week in industry hires: April 20-24 | Inman

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Who got hired or promoted this week? Here's our weekly rundown, in chronological order.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Roses and Thorns: First responders do their best in face of tragedy

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ROSES to all the firefighters, police and other officials who responded to the house fire on Hill Road in West Caln on Monday.

Ruhm's luscious party pad listing video claims first #toplistingvids honors | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 08, 2015 at 05:21PM:

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Luxury marketing firm Ruhm Inc. has won Inman's first #toplistingvids contest by a hair with its cheeky video ode to a Las Vegas mansion listed for $12.5 million.

Housing Regulator Extends Mortgage Modification Programs Through 2016

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 08, 2015 at 03:59PM:

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The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates mortgage-finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, on Friday said that the companies would extend for another year the deadline to participate in a pair of programs meant to help struggling borrowers.FHFA Director Melvin Watt at…

Lessons for real estate success start in the sandbox | Inman

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Unfortunately, when things get tough, it's not socially acceptable to throw sand at our opponent. In this business, I've learned it takes all types of agents and clients to make the world turn. When you're in the trenches, playing nice in the sandbox with your clients and colleagues can seem like cl…

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Americans are scooping up real estate bargains... overseas

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The strong dollar and lower home prices have some Americans scooping up real estate deals in Europe.

Bomb threat called into CCIU Thursday morning

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A bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Chester County Intermediate Unit on Boot Road in Downingtown Thursday morning around 10 a.m.

Are Rising Home Prices Leading to Greater Inequality?

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The National Association of Realtors on Thursday said rising home prices were likely leading to greater inequality in many metro areas because homeownership rates have fallen across the country over the past few years.

Clarify your value proposition instead of panicking about disruption | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 07, 2015 at 01:00PM:

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It seems that the sky is always falling in real estate. Every day we read about a new threat to our way of doing business. And with every new threat, there are two sides debating the issues with equal amounts of fervor.

Is it time to worry about another housing bubble?

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 07, 2015 at 10:42AM:

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Home prices are rising and inventory remains low--what does that mean for buyers and sellers?

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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The War at Home: Examining Home Values Near Military Facilities ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 06, 2015 at 08:19PM:

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The decision to purchase a home is complex and filled with uncertainty for any potential homebuyer. Add in the uncertainty already inherent as an active-duty military member, along with sometimes-volatile home values near military bases, and things can get even more difficult.

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West Chester attorney Mary Ann Rossi to receive Rebecca Lukens Award

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The winner of this year’s Rebecca Lukens Award joins eight past recipients who illustrated what strong women can do in the business and non-profit worlds, organizers of the event to be held Thursday evening said.

Massively popular Chinese finance site partners with Juwai.com | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 06, 2015 at 09:26AM:

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Juwai.com, which bills itself as China's "number international real estate website," has forged a partnership with a massively popular Chinese finance website that could boost traffic to Juwai.com.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Detroit’s Demographics: Shrinking, and Shifting ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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The housing issues Detroit faces are both familiar to dozens of struggling cities nationwide, and utterly unique to the Motor City. Leading up to our May 7 visit, we will be posting a series of research pieces diving in to these complex issues. We hope to shed light on the challenges, but also to il…

Millennial-focused brokerage opens up shop in North Carolina | Inman

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Houston-based Bamboo Realty takes a real estate long view, betting that today's renter will be tomorrow's buyer, and it has brought on prominent industry player Zach Schabot to help take the sale-side of its business to the next level.

Pierce students learn about sustainability

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WEST GOSHEN >> The tables setup outside of Pierce Middle School were filled end to end with sandwiches, fruit, salads and more for the eighth graders.

New York Is Getting Less, Not More Cramped

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 05, 2015 at 12:37PM:

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It may not seem like it to anyone who has taken the subway at rush-hour lately, but for most New Yorkers the city has become less crowded.

Home photos looking bland? Try exterior property image enhancements | Inman

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As more and more house transactions happen online, it is becoming ever more critical to use highest quality exterior pictures to make the listing stand out on real estate search portals. Although it starts with high-quality photography, it doesn't just end there. Sellers are increasingly employing i…

Monday, May 4, 2015

Deeply Troubling: Negative Equity in Detroit ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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The housing issues Detroit faces are both familiar to dozens of struggling cities nationwide, and utterly unique to the Motor City. Leading up to our May 7 visit, we will be posting a series of research pieces diving in to these complex issues. We hope to shed light on the challenges, but also to il…

Gag order issued in West Whiteland murder case

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WEST CHESTER >> A Common Pleas Court judge has issued a gag order on the prosecution and defense in the case of a West Whiteland man accused of murder in the death of his elderly father, following a written dispute between the two sides as to wh

Reverse mortgage option helps homeowners keep it in the family | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 04, 2015 at 05:52PM:

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An online, peer-to-peer lending company is making headlines for a new reverse mortgage product that allows relatives to crowdfund home equity lines of credit, helping people arrange affordable loans, reducing tax issues, protecting relationships among relatives and keeping wealth within a family.

How Concerning are Low Mortgage Volumes in Detroit? ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on May 04, 2015 at 03:01PM:

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The housing issues Detroit faces are both familiar to dozens of struggling cities nationwide, and utterly unique to the Motor City. Leading up to our May 7 visit, we will be posting a series of research pieces diving in to these complex issues. We hope to shed light on the challenges, but also to il…

The No. 1 threat to the real estate industry: Transactional versus relational approach | Inman

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For years, it was believed that the biggest threat to the real estate industry was technology. If customers could simply click on a link to buy a property, would they still need professional help?

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Taste of the Mediterranean awaits at the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens

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The rooms in the 2015 Bucks County Designer House & Gardens — the 40th presented by the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown — seem to flow together even better than usual this year.

What's the payoff for real estate coaching? | Inman

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In an industry where brokerages often leave agents to fend for themselves, many agents say they hire coaches to provide personal accountability and moral support. But the survey shows others view the real estate world’s "personal trainers" as hucksters.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Affordability Tears ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Income obviously plays a large role in determining both the types of homes and the kinds of markets that are affordable to various groups. Those making less can afford to purchase less-expensive homes in less-expensive areas, while those making more have both more purchasing power and more options o…

Commonwealth Court rules on sale of Kardon Park

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DOWNINGTOWN >> The court ruled Wednesday on the sale and use of several parcels of Kardon Park. Some favor developers and some favor to those in opposition of the housing development.

The week in industry hires: April 20-24 | Inman

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Who got hired or promoted this week? Here's our weekly rundown, in chronological order.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Commentary: The roots of Baltimore’s anguish

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The violence that has engulfed Baltimore is visible and heartbreaking evidence of a city that has been under siege for decades.

Houston Housing Market Holds Up

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Several major home builders reported this week that their sales in Houston ran the gamut in the first quarter, from flat in comparison to a year ago, to up sharply, to down a bit. Commerce Department figures show that Houston’s residential construction slowed in the first quarter to a 2.2% year-over…

Monthly tech roundup: the best products of April 2015 | Inman

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Thank you for reading this column. It's a lot of fun to write, and inspiring to hear about how you use what I review. Or, how you'd rather it be hacked into oblivion. But I know that you can't tune in every day. After all, isn't that why we have DVRs and binge watching? You have homes to sell. This…

20 ways to help ease your clients' moving day | Inman

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It's officially the first day of National Moving Month. Let's celebrate as an industry by resolving to help our clients through their stressful, and sometimes emotional, moves. Finding the home is the fun part, and then, reality kicks in -- it's time to move.