Talking Chester County - Latest Comments

Re: A few changes here

Candy Lynn — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:38:53 -0000

John:
This looks nice! Good job.

Re: Tag your it.

Matt.mmwine — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:22:32 -0000

John-
Thanks for tagging me. While I thought everyone knew EVERYTHING about me, I am pretty sure I found 6 things that werent known. You can laugh about them here:
http://babblingaboutnothing.com/?p=83

Re: Tag your it.

Gregg — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:02:53 -0000

Wow, this meme is really making the rounds! It swept through St. Louis in the past month, too.

I also do most of the cooking, because I find it fun and relaxing. I begged my mom incessantly as a kid to learn, and she taught me. Now she sometimes calls me for advice. Relocation of my office has really hurt my weeknight cooking, but the weekends and special occassions are ALL MINE. I even cooked on my birthday, where we had to explain to everyone that I actually WANTED to do that!

Rock band, been there, too. Still play (at 42) though mainly at our church's weekly contemporary service. Guitars and Keyboards/synths for me. No singing.

Re: Tag your it.

Todd Waller — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:53:33 -0000

John, thanks for tagging me. Did one of these last year, but it's been quite some time. Anyway, got your comment and I am frightened to know that a little bit more of me is "out there." HA!

Re: Tag your it.

Lisa Sanderson — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:58:19 -0000

It's great to get to know you a little better, John! Wasn't that fun?? Thanks for playing along. And thanks for the props! ~L

Re: Get rid of your dog

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:30:54 -0000

Re: "if people can’t SEE your house, they’re not going to BUY your house."

Pictures on a flier are nice...but we kinda wanna see the house too ya know...

Also, if you keep your dog inside the house, it'd be great if you do a check for any "hidden surprises."

Re: Why did the deal fall through?

John Lauber — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:21:20 -0000

So true Lisa. Most do get to closing without incident. It's just been a topic that's been discussed lately at our office sales meetings.

Re: Why did the deal fall through?

Lisa Sanderson — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:32:51 -0000

Alternative reasons for #3: The house burns down, or the buyer gets hit by a truck crossing the street, loses their job, or catches the spouse cheating & gets divorce. All these things and more can happen but, amazingly, a much higher percentage of transactions actually close with minimal excitement and fanfare. Thank goodness. I love this busines!! =)

Re: Why did the deal fall through?

John Lauber — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:40:55 -0000

Thanks Chris. I appreciate it.

Re: Why did the deal fall through?

Chris Moran — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:11:43 -0000

Nice writing style. Looking forward to reading more from you.

Chris Moran

Re: Chester County Stats - June Mid-Month Check

John Lauber — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:33:34 -0000

Thanks for the comment Rick. I would agree that things are looking good for Chester County and that as a whole we've seen the normal ebb and flow of home sales, with no significant trends up or down. 9 months of inventory is just above what you would call a "normal" market, but that number has fluctuated up and down as well. We're going to see that, but we still have a good market to buy or sell, if it's priced right.

Re: Chester County Stats - June Mid-Month Check

rickbeley — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:32:18 -0000

These statistics seem promising no? Whats your editorial take on the market in chester county?

Thanks for the post!

Re: Why are you at this open house?

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:57:02 -0000

Thanks Dylan. I would say the percentage is high. The house I was at the other day was 100% (3 groups). If you have an agent, I believe they should be showing you the homes you requested. While I understand the "magnetic pull" an open house can have, at least know how to speak with the agent sitting the open house.

Re: Why are you at this open house?

dylan — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:38:01 -0000

Thanks for the mind dump John. How many people who already have an agent actually show up to open houses without said agent? what's your guess at the percentage? curious

Re: Buying into a Homeowner’s Association

Karen Rice — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:12:17 -0000

Folks seem to have a love-hate relatioship with HOA's. I would hate them, being the rebel that I am. I don't like to be told what to do. LOL