<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Philadelphia Real Estate Blog</title><link>http://www.lerchre.com/blog</link><description>Philadelphia Pennsylvania real estate market news provided by Craig Lerch Jr.</description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Want to go to Hawaii for the day?</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center; ">
	<span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Looking for something to do this weekend?</strong></span></p>
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	Philadelphia International Flower Show is going on March 4th - 11th, 2012</p>
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	&nbsp;Pennsylvania Convention Center. &nbsp;</p>
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	For those of you that know my family, you know how talented my wife, Lynda Lerch&nbsp;is. &nbsp;Her business, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t0hGPGgT34&amp;context=C4fe9b7bADvjVQa1PpcFOs5qRy3ufcRLGAri4iB3l3CSSpujmUKHE=">Lifestyle Designs by Lynda</a> has been VERY busy (thank you friends, family and past clients for all the referrals - keep them coming!). One of Lynda&#39;s specialties is her floral arranging ability and creating amazing floral displays for events and weddings. &nbsp;The spring season is upon us and so the wedding planning season begins!</p>
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	I have to say that I am a pretty lucky guy to be able to be able to spend the day with my wife. &nbsp;Here we are enjoying a &quot;Day in Hawaii&quot;. &nbsp;Pretty busy time for all of us, but glad I can spend the day with Lynda supporting her in what she does. &nbsp;</p>
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	Just another day great day in <a href="http://www.lerchre.com/Properties">selling homes in Abington, PA</a>! &nbsp;Hope you all have a great weekend and don&#39;t forget to check us at <a href="http://www.lerchre.com/">www.lerchre.com</a></p>
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	<u><strong><span style="font-size:14pt;">Craig Lerch Jr is working the connection!</span></strong></u></p>
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	<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SIBre8LgoPI?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></p>
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	<a href="http://www.lerchre.com/">Lerch &amp; Associates</a> leads the way again! &nbsp;Craig has been working hard to learn new the trends and tricks to help you buy &amp; sell homes in the Abington, PA area.</p>
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	A little &quot;Philly Style&quot; attitude goes a long way. &nbsp;Our team is committed to helping our clients buy &amp; sell their homes the best ways we know.</p>
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	&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/craig.lerch"><img alt="" src="http://www.lerchre.com/agent_files/fbbutton.png" style="width: 50px; height: 50px; " /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Are you friends with Craig on Facebook?</p>
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	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/craig-lerch-jr/8/56a/60a"><img alt="" src="http://www.lerchre.com/agent_files/linkedinbutton.png" style="width: 50px; height: 50px; " /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp;Are you LinkedIn with Craig?</p>
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	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/craiglerchjr"><img alt="" src="http://www.lerchre.com/agent_files/twitterbutton.png" style="width: 50px; height: 50px; " /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Do you follow us on twitter?</p>
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	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/CraigLerchJr?feature=mhee"><img alt="" src="http://www.lerchre.com/agent_files/youtubebutton.png" style="width: 50px; height: 50px; " /></a>&nbsp;Why wouldn&#39;t you watch us on YouTube?</p>
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	We know it&#39;s all about the connection here at Lerch &amp; Associates. &nbsp;Looking to<a href="http://www.mypahomevalues.com/"> sell your home</a> or <a href="http://www.lerchre.com/Properties">buy an Abington PA home for sale</a>? &nbsp;We have you covered! &nbsp;Call us at 215-884-9980 or check us out at www.lerchre.com</p>]]></description><link>http://www.lerchre.com/Blog/New-Tricks-Trends-from-Craig-Lerch-Jr</link><guid>http://www.lerchre.com/Blog/New-Tricks-Trends-from-Craig-Lerch-Jr</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wondering about Walnut Hill in Huntingdon Valley, PA?</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left; ">
	<img alt="Craig Lerch Jr 374 Harpers Lane Huntingdon Valley" src="http://www.lerchre.com/agent_files/1374_harpers_lane_MLS5997968_HID704666_ROOMMainExterior.jpg" style="width: 301px; height: 200px; " /></p>
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	<span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Have you been wondering about Walnut Hill?</strong></span></span></p>
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	Located in Huntingdon Valley is a beautiful 55+ community that has it all! &nbsp;<br />
	Located close to everything, but far enough away to get away from it all is a fantastic neighborhood with friendly faces, meticulously manicured homes with a feel of elegance and class.</p>
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	<a href="http://www.lerchre.com/Property/1374-HARPERS-LN-HUNTINGDON-VALLEY-Pennsylvania">1374 Harpers Lane</a> is nestled in the heart of this community and has custom features perfect for any family!</p>
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	This gorgeous home has 2 story ceilings, large bedrooms and tons of custom details that you have to see to believe. &nbsp;Take a look at this custom gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, modern lighting, dual level granite island and amazing layout! &nbsp;You could picture yourself entertaining in this room, couldn&#39;t you?</p>
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.lerchre.com/agent_files/1374_harpers_lane_MLS5997968_HID704666_ROOMkitchen1.jpg" style="width: 301px; height: 200px; " /></p>
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	Montgomery County is spoiled to have such a beautiful neighborhood in Walnut Hill. &nbsp;</p>
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	To make an appointment to see this home, please contact Craig Lerch Jr with Lerch &amp; Associates Real Estate at 215-884-9980 &nbsp;or for more information go to:</p>
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	&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lerchre.com/Property/1374-HARPERS-LN-HUNTINGDON-VALLEY-Pennsylvania">http://www.lerchre.com/Property/1374-HARPERS-LN-HUNTINGDON-VALLEY-Pennsylvania</a></p>
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<p>Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability.  Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows.  Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates   up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!</p>
<p>While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life.  It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone."  To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.</p>
<p>Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.lerchre.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-A-Home-Now</link><guid>http://www.lerchre.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-A-Home-Now</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
