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Today I closed on a house in Chicora PA. It's a nice 3 bedroom 2 bath split entry that the owners tried to sell themselves. The owners and I had mutual friends and those friends told them about me. The home owners called me and we met at the property. After showing them what other houses were selling for in the area and my marketing plan they decided to list the house with me for more money than they had it for sale. We listed the house on August 24, 2011 and I started marketing the property. We got an offer in November and that ended up falling through in December due to the buyer not being able to obtain financing ( even though they had a pre-approval). So we put the property back on the market and received another offer right away. They buyers got an FHA loan and all was well with the inspections and loan. Today we closed the deal and the buyers and sellers were all very happy. A great ending for everyone involved.
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Valentine's Day Events (Reading, PA)
Looking for that special Valentine's Day Event around Reading, PA?
My wife and I have lived here for almost 10 years and have had the pleasure to attend a number of Events for Valentine's Day around Reading, PA.
As owners of a home inspection company in Reading, we try to support other local and small businesses. There are some unique options around town!
Here are some suggestions:
“Valentine's Day Buffet with your Sweetie”
Overlook Mansion Bed & Breakfast; 620 Centre Ave in Reading, PA.
On Saturday, February 12 from 5-8PM, you and your sweetie can enjoy a lovely evening by candlelight at this impressive Bed & Breakfast. Menu will include roasted pork with peach glaze, roasted chicken, vegetable lasagna, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with almonds, glazed carrots, salad, homemade breads, and specialty sweets.
It's $35 per person. Call 610-371-9173 for reservations or visit www.overlookmansionbedandbreakfast.com
Wine & Chocolate on the Berks Co. Wine Trail
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery; 17 Clover Hill Lane, Robesonia, PA 19551
On Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, from 12pm-5pm
each day, you can travel the Berks County Wine Trail and stop at their Robesonia location for a sweet tasting. You'll sample two wine & chocolate pairings from Premise Maid Candies, one of my favorite local chocolate companies. You'll sample dark chocolate with black raspberry filling paired with Vignoles and a dark chocolate turtle paired with the famous Turtle Rock Red. There is no charge for this event!
Call 610-395-2468 for more information.
Dinner and a Movie at Reading's new rustic Italian restuarant, Panevino. They are located across the street from the Reading IMAX theater and are offering a special menu on Valentine's Day. They also have a "Sweetheart Dinner" on Monday, February 10, for $95 per couple. It's a 5 course meal with 4 different wines (paired with 1st 4 courses).
You can reserve by calling 610-376-1101
If you are looking for other options for Valentine's Day Events outside of Reading, PA, there's a dance event and more romantic dining options closer to Pottstown. Click on Valentine's Day Events near Pottstown to view that information.
Romantic Retreat
If you are looking to get out of town, there's a county inn on a clear lake in the PA Highlands called Inn at Starlight Lake. You can enjoy romantic walk in the woods, go cross country skiing, or just stay in and enjoy your romantic room.
Their Valentine's Day package runs from 2/10 to 2/16 and $89 per person per night (plus tax and service) gets you queen accommodations, full American breakfast daily, split of champagne or cocktail of your choice, and one dinner per person (your choice of the Valentine's Day specials or the regular menu).
Call 570-798-2519 or visit www.innatstarlightlake.com
Enjoy.. whatever you choose as your Valentine's Day Event around Reading, PA!
David Artigliere, owner of ARTI Home Inspections LLC, offers home inspections in Reading, Exeter, Birdsboro, Sinking Spring & surrounding areas of Berks, Montgomery, Chester & Lancaster counties.
He can be reached by calling (610) 220-1907 or visiting www.artihomeinspections.com.
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Susquehanna Market Statistics
Properties currently active on the market – 231
Properties closed in December, 2011 – 22
Average Sale price – $131,545
Average List Price - $140,913
Average list to sold ratio – 93.35%
Average days on market – 162
Sales currently pending – 39
Susquehanna Absorption rate
# listings on market – 231
# sold last month – 22
# sold 22 x 12 (months)=264
264/52 weeks = 5.07 units per week
# of active listings divided by units per week – 231/5.07 = 45.56 is absorption rate
Summary – Susquehanna current absorption rate is 45.56 weeks just to sell current inventory
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Erica A Ramus
Schuylkill Executives, LLC trading as Ramus Realty Group (570) 622-6006 eramus@comcast.net http://www.SchuylkillRealEstate.com Listed by: Realty Executives |
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YOUR’E GOING TO LET YOUR MONEY SIT THERE AND MAKE WHAT!!!!

WHAT DO THEY TELL YOU WHEN YOU ARE BUYING STOCKS - BUY LOW! SELL HIGH.
SAME IS TRUE FOR REAL ESTATE.
PRICES HAVE NOT BEEN THIS LOW SINCE 2003.
INTEREST RATES HAVE NOT BEEN THIS LOW SINCE - WHEN?
IT’S BEEN SO LONG SINCE THEY WERE THIS LOW I CANNOT REMEMBER!
WHEN I BOUGHT MY FIRST HOUSE BACK IN THE ‘80’S I PAID 12% INTEREST AND WE HAD A VERY GOOD CREDIT RATING!
INVENTORY, YOUR SELECTION OF A SECOND HOME, HAS NEVER BEEN HIGHER.
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUY A SECOND HOME - VACATIONS, SEASONAL OR LONG TERM RENTALS - PUT YOUR MONEY BACK TO WORKING FOR YOU!
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