Pennsylvania

Another property I got closed in my area

02-03-12

Steve Warrene Butler/Allegheny County Area Homes

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Office: (724) 933-8500 x8610

Mobile: (724) 968-2639

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)

02-03-12

David Artigliere, ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspector

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Office: (610) 220-1907

Valentine's Day Events (Reading, PA)

Looking for that special Valentine's Day Event around Reading, PA?

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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

Outside of Reading, PA

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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Market Statistics -Susquehanna PA January 2012

02-03-12

Joy Daniels

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Office: (717) 695-3177

Mobile: (717) 379-6595

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

**Absorption rate means number of weeks that it takes to sell current inventory at present rate of sales.

Summary – Susquehanna current absorption rate is 45.56 weeks just to sell current inventory

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