tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878418374852483892024-03-05T23:30:26.830-05:00PhillyHomeInfoPhiladelphia Home Information Center. Your go to for Real Estate & Community Expertise.Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-85859069827855989952013-05-28T11:28:00.000-04:002013-05-28T11:28:36.419-04:00The Home Purchasing Process<b>*** </b> Interested in selling your home? Visit <b><a href="http://www.buyorsellinsouthampton.com/sell/">Sell Your Home Today</a></b><br />
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We frequently get asked questions, and then see frequent misconceptions, about the home buying process. Yes, it is a process, which can be as slow and painful or quick and efficient as your chosen agent facilitates it.<br />
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At the Tim Bathurst Team, we believe an agents obligation is not only to represent you in a transaction, but to educate and keep you informed about the process. Regardless of the market, customer service is a universal expectation to us.<br />
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Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-62786593874723224142013-05-13T12:46:00.000-04:002013-05-13T12:46:28.483-04:00Keller Williams Philadelphis and SPIN- Red Day SUCCESS!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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What is RED DAY you ask? <br />
"RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to
celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving our
local communities. Each year, on the second Thursday in May, tens of thousands
of associates from across the United States and Canada participate in a wide
range of projects, devoting our time to renewing and energizing aspects of the
neighborhoods in which we serve.<br />
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Recognizing her leadership in guiding the culture of our company, RED Day is
held in honor of Mo Anderson, vice chairman of the board, Keller Williams
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Our vision for this day is that all Keller Williams associates will actively
engage in a coordinated effort to improve their local community. Activities run
the gamut, including rehabbing a house, cleaning up a local trail, providing
food for the homeless or any service related activity needed in your
community."<br />
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Keller Williams Philadelphia partnered up again this year for a day with SPIN (Special People in Northeast).<br />
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SPIN itself is "a non profit human service organiz<span class="text_exposed_show">ation dedicated to providing quality services and a life of possibilities for children and adults with and</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> without disabilities and their families in the community." </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Associates from KW spent the morning weeding, mulching, and landscaping to beautify a place that already is such a bright spot in the human services industry. <span class="text_exposed_show">How could you not want to give back to a place like SPIN, which already gives so much?</span></span><br />
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Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-72778568705736364332013-05-13T12:15:00.000-04:002013-05-13T12:15:39.997-04:00Who Do YOU Know That Wants to Move HOME?Interesting article on Philly.com today. More young adults are returning to their roots, literally, for their first or next home purchase. Whether it's purchasing their childhood home or just relocating back to their old neighborhood, the familiarity of what's already known is a comfort worth buying. What a great way to help support and stabilize your community, old and new!<br />
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Sometimes, familiarity breeds content.<br />
There are young adult buyers who want “a home in the neighborhood they grew up in, “says Val Nunnenkamp of Prudential Fox and Roach in Marlton, N.J.<br />
Typically, buyers want to return to their childhood neighborhood because it has good schools and because “they know what to expect from living there,” Nunnenkamp says. “They already are familiar with where to shop [and] what the homes are like in the area.”<br />
Buyers returning to their former turf usually like the homes there as well, Nunnenkamp adds, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to remodel to meet their current needs.<br />
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Some buyers move not just back to the old neighborhood, but actually buy their home from their parents. Then, some re-decorating may be necessary, not just to reflect their own tastes, but to eliminate feeling like they are still ten years old, says Amy Goyer, the AARP home and family expert who herself bought her parents’ home.<br />
Especially in the past troubled economy, Ralph Schumann, real estate attorney in Schaumburg, Ill., says he’s seen adult children purchasing from their parents.<br />
This happens when parents want to move, but don’t want to go through a potentially lengthy sales process, Schumann explains. Children who buy can take away all the bother of preparing a home for sale.<br />
While such a sale won’t require cleaning up for open houses and showings, all the other aspects of sale between parents and an adult child should be like a transaction with a third-party buyer.<br />
“There is a temptation to [give the child] a sweetheart deal,” Schumann says. But unless the price is the fair market value, the IRS could look at the difference between market price and price paid as a gift.<br />
And, notes Schumann, state or local tax entities may come back and demand more real estate transfer taxes, based on what they know the fair market value to be."<br />
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Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-60900962532254194332013-05-10T16:05:00.001-04:002013-05-10T16:10:24.600-04:00Something BIG Happening in Rittenhouse This Weekend!What's taking over Rittenhouse Square this Friday, May 10th - Sunday, May 12th? <br />
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140 Independent Craftsmen and Artists from all over the United States and Canada will set-up booths taking over Rittenhouse Square for a Fine Craft Fair.<br />
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Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, this three-day juried fine craft fair starting today in Rittenhouse Square will feature top-notch artists. The best of the best in terms of jewelers, ceramic artists, and photographers will be represented.<br />
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Friday: 11 am to 7 pm<br /> Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm<br /> Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm<br />
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Hint Hint: Mothers Day is Sunday, May 12th! Stuck for a gift, you are guaranteed to find something for Mom at this amazing event! Or take Mom to the Fair! Nothing like enjoying a beautiful day out and about in Rittenhouse and the square!<br />
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Short Sale. Their loss is your GAIN! This condo is all about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, can't beat it! Call for a showing today... times to see are booking up FAST!
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Listing Courtesy of Timothy Bathurst, Keller Williams Real Estate-Philadelphia. For more information call 267-249-0529.<br />
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2135 WALNUT ST #601
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Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-33445127252322833992013-05-03T13:23:00.000-04:002013-05-10T13:21:46.387-04:00Another New Listing Taken by the Tim Bathurst Team!<br />
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Fresh on the market! Schedule a showing today, this one is going to go FAST and you don't want to miss out!<br />
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Welcome home to this loved Germantown 3-story Twin. Front yard landscaped with flowers that you can enjoy while sipping a beverage on your front porch. Enter home into vestibule, then spacious living room. Lovely, warm colors compliment the gorgeous woodwork and lead glass windows throughout. The open layout leads from living room into dining room and then kitchen. Bay windows throughout provide sunny, natural light. Kitchen has built in dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, and huge pantry! The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Third floor has the master bedroom with an attached sitting room. One of these bedrooms currently used as workroom, the layout and space provide for many possibilities. Radiator heat and replacement windows throughout home. Washer and Dryer located in full, dry basement that has great storage options. Ceiling fans on entire first floor and second floor bedrooms. Hardwood floors underneath carpet. Backyard has plenty of space for entertaining! See this beauty today!
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Listing Courtesy of Timothy Bathurst, Keller Williams Real Estate-Philadelphia. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 267-249-0529.<br />
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6211 BAYNTON ST
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Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-60170015601205921032013-05-03T13:15:00.000-04:002013-05-10T13:22:32.775-04:00Check out Academy Gardens home the Tim Bathurst Team has for sale! <br />
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This home is Move-in ready! Seller has put a lot of love into this property and is motivated to sell! Contact us today to see it tomorrow!
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Updated and remodeled Cape Cod home made for you! Walk into foyer and continue through great open layout. Spacious living room into amazing remodeled full kitchen with pantry, tile backsplash, and alternative side door entrance to home. Off kitchen is utility/laundry room. Dining room area with amazing natural sunlight. TV room and home office both have ceiling fans. Hall bathroom is remodeled with attached linen closet. Large bedroom on main floor accompanied by large closet space. Second floor has two additional bedrooms and offers options for another bedroom and/or storage. Relax during the summer with front and back yards. Detached one car garage. New roof (2011) and Central Air runs throughout. Close to shopping and transportation!
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Listing Courtesy of Timothy Bathurst, Keller Williams Real Estate-Philadelphia. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 267-249-0529.<br />
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Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-26062386909065229972011-09-17T10:13:00.002-04:002011-09-17T10:15:44.875-04:00<div>According to Lawrence Yun, chief economist from the National Association of REALTORS, "Home buyers over the past year got a great deal, and buyers for the balance of this year have an edge over sellers. Affordability could reach a generational high in the second half of this year because of the rock-bottom mortgage interest rates, helped partly by the Fed's very accommodative monetary policy." For more reasons why now is a prime time to buy a home, contact me and I'll send you a free ebook.</div>Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-39246314748157040292011-09-13T14:06:00.009-04:002011-09-13T14:44:22.130-04:00Financial Recovery - Be a Part of the SolutionI read a great article in the New York Times on Friday. I don't typically read this paper, but every once in a while I find it and grab a copy. The writing is exceptional and I love the Op-Ed section. I am a big fan of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Brooks_(journalist)">David Brooks</a>. He wrote an interesting article on Friday entitled "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/09/opinion/brooks-stimulus-for-skeptics.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=stimulus%20for%20skeptics&st=cse">Stimulus for Skeptics</a>." The basic gist of the article is that "bank-crises recessions are worse than normal recessions." The conclusion drawn is that we are going to be in this slumping economy for awhile and we should start looking toward long-term solutions, not the quick fix (i.e. - proposals currently being offered by the President and Congress). That is a not a very popular idea and it certainly won't get you re-elected, but I think David is correct.<br /><br />So what conclusions can be drawn for the housing Market in all of this? Simply put, take a long-term view. If you don't have to move, don't. Everyone knows it is not a great market for sellers. If you choose to move, then you should be prepared to take a hit on the selling end and make up for it on the buying end. That is it in a nutshell. Too many sellers are not taking a realistic view on the sale of their home and that just adds to the problem. It adds one more unsellable house to the market. Be a part of the solution and not the problem.<br /><br />One more thought: Don't succumb to Fear! No matter how hard things get, the housing market will recover. History proves this to be true. The best advice I can give is the one I give my kids when they run into challenges...Don't be afraid to ask for help.Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-25239415197610462492011-09-12T13:46:00.005-04:002011-09-12T14:00:32.764-04:00Foreclosures in Philadelphia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCUIwJXIrm9sCV9YScVRtramOfA4dNldmwh35OUnekliukVZp2UnzYIj0Hlgp9pDNF-5NpyyyPIgtYOa4MjvGzXuFOebqRBZbsGL7vKpiKPhTpOEeQMOQSL9fVpk1nr7CwyKzZ_RFAiM9/s1600/Foreclosure.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 126px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651534318494685138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCUIwJXIrm9sCV9YScVRtramOfA4dNldmwh35OUnekliukVZp2UnzYIj0Hlgp9pDNF-5NpyyyPIgtYOa4MjvGzXuFOebqRBZbsGL7vKpiKPhTpOEeQMOQSL9fVpk1nr7CwyKzZ_RFAiM9/s400/Foreclosure.jpg" /></a>On a regular basis, people ask me for a list of foreclosures, so I figured I would include one on this site. To create your own search visit my website <a href="http://www.phillyhomeinfo.com/">http://www.phillyhomeinfo.com/</a><br /><br />For a list of Foreclosures in Philadelphia, Click <a href="http://goo.gl/xBHsR">Here</a>Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-66676849557007307612011-09-09T17:22:00.001-04:002011-09-09T17:24:02.525-04:00What's Happening in Olney? September 2011<a style="MARGIN: 12px auto 6px; DISPLAY: block; FONT: 14px Helvetica, Arial, Sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none" title="View What's Happening in Olney on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/64415099/What-s-Happening-in-Olney">What's Happening in Olney</a><iframe id="doc_34261" class="scribd_iframe_embed" height="600" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/64415099/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-22jzkupsfno78jk8v52v" frameborder="0" width="100%" scrolling="no" ratio="0.772727272727273"></iframe><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-60200869764523868152011-09-09T14:20:00.020-04:002011-09-09T17:17:54.549-04:005th Street Revitalization Board Meeting<p>The <a href="http://northfifth.org/">Fifth Street Revilization</a> Advisory Board had its quarterly meeting this past Tuesday night. I continue to be impressed and encouraged with the level of commitment among the staff members. We welcomed new Americorp/Vista volunteer Philip Green. We also said goodbye to Kelly McTague who is finishing up her year with Americorp. Fortunately, she is with us until November. Thank you, Kelly, for your service to the Olney community. Kelly will be pursuing a Master's Degree and a career in teaching. You will be missed, Kelly.<br /><br /><strong>Upcoming Events include... </strong></p><br /><ul><br /><li>Olney's Parking Day - September 16 @ 11 amO</li><br /><br /><li>Open Mic Night - September 23 at 7 pm</li><br /><br /><li>Spanish Culture & Cuisine Workshop - September 28 at 6 pm</li><br /><br /><li>Community Cleanup - October 1 @ 9 am</li></ul><br /><br /><p><strong><em>For More Information and Other Events see the What's Happening in Olney Post on this Blog</em></strong> </p><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687841837485248389.post-59568323913571353012011-09-09T10:41:00.005-04:002011-09-09T17:12:18.294-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsvwDkXriN8cL2FNi9Cr1e3br65dg3EuMJLyZcD2vRAvQM5MYIko40xF-DXfb4VG4C1ANN6MVt1FHaWsKMEjknTy14vMCStukrxp9HjymM_EedKUTpTwQoSIwI_i9aC1biONfF73lRx9Xj/s1600/Fotolia_896996_XS.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650372026052677602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsvwDkXriN8cL2FNi9Cr1e3br65dg3EuMJLyZcD2vRAvQM5MYIko40xF-DXfb4VG4C1ANN6MVt1FHaWsKMEjknTy14vMCStukrxp9HjymM_EedKUTpTwQoSIwI_i9aC1biONfF73lRx9Xj/s400/Fotolia_896996_XS.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><em>The following is a list of top 10 tips when selling a home. I hope it proves helpful to you. It is taken from the Market Insider Section of my website <a href="http://www.phillyhomeinfo.com/">PhillyHomeInfo</a> . For the complete list, visit <a href="http://www.buyorsellinsouthampton.com/miarticles/articleid/16/">10 Tips to Selling...</a></em><br /></div><br /><div><strong>Top 10 Tips When Selling a Home </strong></div><br />Selling a home in a down economy can be a painstaking decision. Use the following 10 tips when selling a home to get the most out of your investment.<br /><br /><strong><em>Home Selling Tip #1: Hire a reputable real estate agent.<br /></em></strong>Selling a home can be stressful, and you want a reliable real estate agent you can trust to take some of the burden of selling a home off your hands.<br /><br /><strong><em>Home Selling Tip #2: Give your home curb appeal.<br /></em></strong>When selling a home, you need to keep your home looking its best. If a buyer is turned off by what your home looks like from the street, you will never get him or her inside to look around. Clean up your lawn, patch brown spots in the grass, clear sidewalks, and keep leaves and other debris picked up. Potential home buyers also notice things like chipped paint and dirty siding, so pressure-wash your home and repaint before putting it on the market if needed. Do whatever you need to do to show buyers that you're serious about your home's maintenance. Finally, let color help you when selling a home. Yellow evokes the emotion of buying, so plant yellow flowers near the entrance.<br /><br /><strong><em>Home Selling Tip #3: Make minor repairs to your home.<br /></em></strong>Don't give potential home buyers an opportunity to start nitpicking at the value of your home by leaving minor repairs unfixed. Replace cracked floor or counter tiles. Patch holes in walls. Fix leaky faucets. Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam. Consider painting your walls neutral colors, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls. Replace burned-out light bulbs.<br /><br /><strong><em>Home Selling Tip #4: Stage your home.<br /></em></strong>Once you have a potential home buyer inside, it's important that your home has been spruced up and has been staged for the market. Think of your home as a product for sale, and imagine walking through it from the buyer's perspective. Depersonalize it by packing up family heirlooms and photos. You want buyers to imagine themselves living in the home and they won't do that if they can't see past your stuff. Rent a storage unit and clear out the junk. De-clutter. Remove unused pieces of furniture and window coverings and light fixtures you are going to take with you. Each room should be left with just enough furniture to showcase it as the perfect room for its purpose. Remove books, knickknacks, and anything that seems deeply personal. Clear out closets and neatly arrange your dishes in the kitchen cupboards.<br /><br /><strong><em>Home Selling Tip #5: Clean your home!<br /></em></strong>Wash windows inside and out. Clean out cobwebs from corners, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures. Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks. Polish chrome faucets and mirrors. Clean out the refrigerator. Vacuum daily. Wax floors. Dust furniture with an oil-based furniture polish that leaves a fresh scent behind. Bleach dingy grout. Remove or replace worn rugs. Hang up fresh towels in the bathroom. Eliminate any musty odors.Tim Bathursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039685168699965703noreply@blogger.com0