Real Estate Philadelphia Weekly

Bank helping unemployed homeowners find work

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:38:58 PDT

Employment counseling cheaper than foreclosing on delinquent borrowers Employment counseling cheaper than foreclosing on delinquent borrowers Steve Bergsman Inman News® The concept seems so...

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Mirrors don't have to be kitschy

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:01:00 PDT

8 tricks to enhance interior architecture 8 tricks to enhance interior architecture Arrol Gellner Inman News® Mirrors in architecture have somehow gained the reputation of being cheap...

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What's Your Home Worth?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:40:21 PDT

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Property owner objects to hosting county utility

By Inman News Feed — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:51:07 PDT

After request for compensation is denied, does any recourse exist? After request for compensation is denied, does any recourse exist? Benny Kass Inman News® DEAR BENNY: I purchased vacant...

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New mortgage rules won't end discriminatory pricing

By Inman News Feed — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:14:40 PDT

Lenders' move to uniform broker fees likely to raise costs Lenders' move to uniform broker fees likely to raise costs Jack Guttentag Inman News® In an effort to eliminate discriminatory...

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12 tips for a successful aging-in-place remodel

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:30:52 PDT

Focus on doors, lighting and bathroom Focus on doors, lighting and bathroom Paul Bianchina Inman News® Certainly none of us likes to face the reality of aging. But it's unavoidable, and a...

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Properly safeguard rental applicants' personal data

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:45:08 PDT

Rent it Right Rent it Right Janet Portman Inman News® Q: I've always asked applicants for their Social Security numbers. But recently I've had a few express worries about identify theft. How...

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Never give seller control of earnest money

By Inman News Feed — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:59:00 PDT

Buyer who got cold feet may be entitled to return of deposit Buyer who got cold feet may be entitled to return of deposit Benny Kass Inman News® DEAR BENNY: What are the obligations of an...

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Subprime lending, 2013 edition

By Inman News Feed — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:10:26 PDT

Commentary: FHA should be allowed to charge risky borrowers more Commentary: FHA should be allowed to charge risky borrowers more Jack Guttentag Inman News® Think subprime mortgages have gone...

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Permit check critical when buying home

By Inman News Feed — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:55:20 PDT

Open or expired permits can add considerable cost to improvement budget Open or expired permits can add considerable cost to improvement budget Dian Hymer Inman News® Most houses are inspected...

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Golf course community back from the brink

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:12:40 PDT

With club back on solid footing, residential development revived With club back on solid footing, residential development revived Steve Bergsman Inman News® (Author's note: Early in the year,...

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Attic insulation for homeowners on a budget

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:49:57 PDT

Although messy, blown-in cellulose offers best bang for the buck Although messy, blown-in cellulose offers best bang for the buck Paul Bianchina Inman News® Q: I need to insulate my attic...

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Folly architecture adds mystique to garden

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:02:30 PDT

4 design elements that stimulate more than just the eye 4 design elements that stimulate more than just the eye Arrol Gellner Inman News® How about an obelisk in your garden? Or a sun temple?...

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Do's and don'ts when using Internet to screen tenants

By Inman News Feed — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:09:31 PDT

Rent it Right Rent it Right Janet Portman Inman News® Q: With all the information you can get on the Internet these days, I always run a Google search on apartment applicants. I've heard ...

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Give tenants an incentive to conserve energy

By Inman News Feed — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:02:22 PDT

Landlord feeling burned by tenants who leave heat on all the time Landlord feeling burned by tenants who leave heat on all the time Robert Griswold Inman News® Q: I am an apartment owner in a...

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Brokerage also buys, rehabs, manages, and flips homes

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:50:31 PDT

Gotham Capital Management handles many facets of REO business Gotham Capital Management handles many facets of REO business Steve Bergsman Inman News® Real estate is a fairly segmented...

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Work smarter, not harder, on DIY projects

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:58:51 PDT

6 common-sense tips to save time, avoid mistakes 6 common-sense tips to save time, avoid mistakes Paul Bianchina Inman News® Do-it-yourself projects can be extremely satisfying, and the ...

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Salvage yard treasure hunting tips

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:52:10 PDT

How to tell good buys from those that aren't worth your time How to tell good buys from those that aren't worth your time Arrol Gellner Inman News® Unlike Europe, the United States has never...

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Splitting real estate in divorce

By Inman News Feed — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:32:51 PDT

Complications arise when home is underwater Complications arise when home is underwater Jack Guttentag Inman News® If a couple is not married when they purchase a house, the possibility of a...

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Initial walk-through best time to spot red flags

By Inman News Feed — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:12:31 PDT

Why it's wise to reveal all 'bad' information upfront Why it's wise to reveal all 'bad' information upfront Dian Hymer Inman News® In the context of a home sale or purchase, a red flag is a...

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