The Shoppes of Harleysville Shopping Center in Harleysville, PA will be getting some new neighbors soon. Currently, there is a traffic light and the intersection of Route 113 and Park Avenue that also leads to the rear entrance of the shopping center that houses Walmart, Giant, Radio Shack, Harleysville Mattress, Great Clips, GNC Store, Zachs Pizza, JJ Asian Cuisine, and Parks Royal Cleaners. But there is a lot of land left at that location, and it will soon be filled up with more retail shops to serve the community.
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Welcome to Montgomery County. A beautiful County filled with great people, tons of things to do, a perfect location close to the hustle & bustle of Philadelphia, weekend hikes & winter skiing in the Poconos, & a short drive to the beauty, peacefulness & tranquility of the Jersey Shore. It really is a great place…
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So you did the right thing. You were able to get pre-approved for financing and everyone tells you it is as good as buying with cash. Then you start looking at houses and your agent tells you that the property you want to see is ineligible for the type of financing you are approved for….
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It’s smart, it’s legal, it varies with loan products, but a full seller assist (seller credit, seller concession, etc) may not be possible with certain properties. Before they met me, a client wanted to purchase a foreclosure in Montgomery County, PA. They were approved for a mortgage, they had the down payment, but their real…
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A Reverse Mortgage is one of the best financial tools out there today. It is amazing what you can do with them and the quality of life that can be had once they are put in place. There are many misconceptions that we will clear up and to start, here are some actual stories to…
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All this talk about a fiscal cliff on the news, in the paper (what is that), online, CNN, MSNBC, etc. So what is it, how does this affect you, your family, your finances? Chances are, one of these expiring tax breaks will affect you so here is a breakdown of what is going on.
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Schedule a Showing/Request Info Search All Homes For Sale Search Homes by School District Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure What is your home worth? Homes Close to Where You Work Michael Torres RE/MAX Reliance 215-275-2009 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 6098050 Licensed In:PA License #:RS202768L Information valid for the date…
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At least 88% of prospective home buyers use the internet as an informational resource during their real estate search (Realtor.com). With popular real estate syndication sites such as Realtor.com, Trulia.com and Zillow.com as well as social media networks, consumers are able to proactively find properties on their own. It doesn’t stop at the computer. 63%…
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When you are clicking through real estate web sites, real estate magazines, flyers and other ad mediums looking for Montgomery County homes for sale, I am sure you have come across many different styles of homes. Single family, town house, row home, twin home, carriage home, condominium, etc. You may have even come across…
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I get this question frequently…exactly who can go on the deed to a property in Montgomery County PA. The answer is relatively simple….anyone!
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Change, the one constant in life. Especially in the world of mortgages! I remember when we had “mirror-test” underwriting. Hold a mirror up to the borrower’s nose & if it fogs up, they get a loan! Well, those days are gone, as they should be. But unfortunately, certain regulators feel the way to correct things…
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Over 18 years in this business and I set a new record, just $9.55 to buy a $225,000 home! No joke, Chris and Delia were able to buy a twin home in Harleysville with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a finished basement, and fenced-in back yard for just $9.55 out of pocket!
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Another common question that that is asked by home buyers is whether or not you need an attorney when buying a home in Pennsylvania. There are many states that require an attorney and sometimes, it is just common practice. In Pennsylvania, we are special: we are one of only 5 commonwealth’s in the country, our…
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Happy New Year! Here we are at the end of another year in Montgomery County. So how did the real estate market fair this year? Check out this end of year wrap-up video for the details.
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I think that we can all agree that this is the best time in history to buy a home. However, one of the main stumbling blocks in being able to do so is coming up with some savings for a down payment and/or closing costs. Although there are ways to buy a home with no…
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It’s out…the proposed 2012 Montgomery County budget. Good news is, no tax increase for residents. Bad news is, some of the finest parts of the County are in jeopardy of losing their funding or being completely eliminated!
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We have been taught that when you see something that seems too good to be true, it usually is. Most of the time this is the case,however, this one is REAL! You see the advertisements about how you can buy a home with $0 money down, but you hear the media talk about how hard…
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The zip code was 19450. The town is called Mainland. Situate between Towamencin and Harleysville on Sumneytown Pike, Route 63, just off of exit 31 of the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike, this quaint, cozy little village had a daily traffic count of 22,000 cars a day. Pretty good exposure for a small town….
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We have all heard the negative news in the housing market. However, locally, things are not bad at all. See for yourself in this Market Update. The fact is, if you are considering moving up to a larger home, there may not be a better time!
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Do you watch the news? All that you see about housing these days is how horrible the real estate market is. Why does everyone always focus on the negative? Oh yeah, ratings. They prey on the bads news; maybe in some weird way it makes us feel better about ourselves. However, what is happening in…
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