Philadelphia Real Estate Helpful News and Views

Friday Real Estate  Party Re/Max Eastern Feasterville Pa . Today we are closing at 2PM . Our Broker Sal Palintino is taking us all to lunch . The celebration is because out of the 3 offices at Re/Max Eastern our's was the top producing office . It will be fun also because we are going to "Say Goodbye " to a fellow associate . He is going to retire from Real Estate. His name is Tom Fennerty and he will be greatly missed. More on the party later. I have to leave or I will be late! See you all later!

Market Report Bakers Bay Condos Waterfront Community Phila Pa .  Bakers Bay is a lovely development in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia Pa .

Bakers Bay is a waterfront gated condo community

There are 15 condos up for sale as per the Trend MLS  2/02/2012

Prices range from $95000~ $163,900

There are 8- 1 BR 1.5 Bath condo units listed

Priced from $95,000 -$149,500

There is 1- 2 BR 1.5 Bath condo units for sale

Priced at $129,900

There are 6 - 2BR 2Bath  condo units available for sale

Prices range $114,900 - $163,900

There have been 4 units sold in the last 3 months

Prices range from $100,000- $129,000

It is my opinion that prices have fallen in the last few months . Bakers Bay is a beautiful Community with many amenities. It is a wonderful time to buy there considering the great prices you can expect to pay . It is winter and time will tell what will happen in the spring . One thing is for sure it is a great time to buy in Bakers Bay condo community .

For your personal tour please call me Hannah Williams  @ Re/Max Eastern 215 953 8818

The Help "video" Preview Academy Award Nominee HelpfulHannah recommends seeing this powerful movie. It is available to rent at your favorite "video" store

It is a story of unexpected friendships . The power of change and fear. Based on a Best selling book "The Help" . This movie has been nominated this year for the Academy Awards .

HelpfulHannah  hopes you enjoy watching the "video" prieview (clevermovies) The winners will be announced 2/26/2012 when the Oscars air on TV . Here is a "video" preview of "The Help" an Academy Award Nominee

                                    Check local listings for theaters near you

   Think of buying or selling call me

we can make a video experience of your home !

I get the job done with a smile and experience!   

HelpfulHannah

 Re/Max Eastern inc 215 953 8800

 215 820 3376 cell phone

Wordless Wednesday: Lou's Farmers Market Bensalem Pa

One of my favorie stores to shop at. Fresh produce at a good price . This week there is a special on potatoes and these prices have been slashed for all potatoes . So if you are looking for fresh produce and potatoes at slashed prices .Visit Lou's Farmers Market in Bensalem Pa on Rt 13. It may become your favorite place too!

2012 Academy Award Nominiees "video" Preview by Hannah Williams .This year promises to be a Great Show at the Academy Awards . Here is a short "video" preview of the nominees (video by Back Stage Hollywood) I found this "video"on YouTube

Some of these HelpfulHannah has already previewed . There are a few that have not been  Hopefully we can see "video" previews for all nominations . So sit back and watch the annoucements ~ just in case you missed them .

Look for more "video " previews on the movies chosen as Best Picture . Start looking for an outfit if you have been invited to the annual Academy Awards . Here is a "video "preview of the 2012 Academy Awards . Hannah Williams hopes you love movies as much as she does .

   Think of buying or selling call me

we can make a video experience of your home !

I get the job done with a smile and experience!   

HelpfulHannah

 Re/Max Eastern inc 215 953 8800

 215 820 3376 cell phone

Create Eye Catching Barcode demo "video" HelpfulHannahs Hints on How to .Create colorful custom barcodes hopefully you can learn using this tool. Barcodes are being used more and more everyday .Make your Barcode stand out and try this tool by TecitSoftware . I hope this HelpfulHannahs Hint povides you with some creative colorful Barcodes. Here i is a "video" demo on How to. I hope you find the "video" demo  as Helpful as i did . YouTube "video" by TecitSoftware .

HelpfulHannah

 Re/Max Eastern inc 215 953 8800

 215 820 3376 cell phone

How important is a Credit Check when trying to rent a property . I have a rental in a beautiful condo community . It amazes me how many times I have shown this property .The prospective tenant loves the property and immediately say's "I Will Take It ". Then I explain there is a fee for a credit check and criminal background check They then inform they are not sure how their credit is and have no objection on proceeding.

I am confused when I have received the credit checks back. They are horrid simply horrid . The prospective tenants must have an idea about their credit . How can you not know that you had an eviction a few years back or that your revolving credit card is in collection .

I understand that in today's economy people are have troubles;but you must know that you are having problems with your credit . It costs the prospective tenant money to have these credit checks done .Why waste your money and time if you know you are behind in payments , have judgments and collection accounts.

How do some landlords rent to tenants without running a credit check ? How important is a credit report ? What has been your experience in this situation with credit reports when renting ?

One for the Money "video" Preview by HelpfulHannah . Do you need a good Bondsmen? A good Bail Bonder always gets his or in this case her man . If you have read Janet Evanovich 's books you will love this movie .

The thrill of the hunt is on. One for the Money is full of wacky and crazy scences. Full of laughter and humor . I hope you enjoy this "video" preview. Check local theaters for times near you . Be prepared to laugh.

 Slippery Sidewalks Steps Rivers Bend Condos Phila Pa . The weather was frightful snow had fallen while most of us were sleeping .We woke up to snow  on a Saturday morning .My clients did not care and still wanted to look at condo's in the Torresdale area of Phila Pa .They are looking for a 2BR 2Bath condo. Young professional buyers looking  in the Torresdale section of Phila and did not want to be bothered with outside maintenance. A club house,pool,and gym were not a priority. Location and maintenance were their biggest priority .

The buyers picked me up in their 4 wheel drive vehicle and off we went . I had 3 properties scheduled . The first two were in developments with all the amenities ,club house pools and the works . The snow crews had done a wonderful job on the sidewalks and steps there was salt down so it was not slippery .

The last unit was a mess. There was no snow removal making the sidewalks and steps very slippery The gate to get into the units was frozen shut so we had to go to the unit next to it and walk across the lawn to get to the unit. Once inside the unit they really liked the layout ;but were concerned about the maintenance . It did say condo assoc. was responsible for snow removal but there was not a sign of anyone removing snow or putting down salt.

What a shame! The buyer liked the layout of RiversBend .The maintenance is a priority for them as they both work long hours . Snow removal is a major priority for them . They liked everything about the Rivers Bend unit ;but are truly concerned about the snow removal issue.They even went back the next day to check and told me there had not been any attempt to clear the slippery sidewalks or steps at the Rivers Bend Condo in the Torresdale section of Phila Pa .

The driveways behind the condos were a sheet of ice ! Not good selling features for sellers looking to sell their units .This unit was vacant I wonder if Mr or Ms seller is aware of this problem . I have a call into the listing agent .Perhaps he can explain why there was not any snow removal .