<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Philadelphia Real Estate Blog</title><link>http://www.lerchre.com/blog</link><description>Abington               PA real estate market news provided by Lerch and Associates Real Estate</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><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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	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.lerchre.com/Blog/Wondering-about-Walnut-Hill-in-Huntingdon-Valley-PA</link><guid>http://www.lerchre.com/Blog/Wondering-about-Walnut-Hill-in-Huntingdon-Valley-PA</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I Buy a Home Now?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home.  Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already.  They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy.  The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!</p>
<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>
