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Now available - 226 Cambridge Chase in Exton, PA.  This is a spectacular 3 bed, 2.1 bath townhome with a finished basement and 1-car garage!  Community is surrounded by 17 acres and consists of only 35 homes.  Offered at $367,900.  Click here for more details:  ...

Home prices have continued to drop during the first quarter of 2011, dropping 4.6% from a year earlier according to CNNMoney.com and the National Association of Realtors.  Condo prices fell ever harder by a rate of 10.4%.  The main cause for this decline is the sale of foreclosed properties, which accounted for 29% of the market - a 3% ...

Spacious single family home now available, minutes from major roads and the Exton Mall.  Hardwood floors throughout.  Private wooded, lot.  Go to http://www.tomtoole.com/Exton/Pennsylvania/Homes/Century_Oaks/Agent/Listing_35390422.html for more information.  Asking $444,000.

Many people are under the impression that home improvements are good investments that pay for themselves when a home is sold.  However, this is wrong according to Remodeling magazine and the National Association of Realtors.  The sad truth is that most improvements will not come close to paying for themselves.  Some projects, such ...

According to MSNBC.com, the unemployment rate dropped to 9% last month, which is its lowest level in 2 years.  However, the U.S. labor market slowed considerably as only 36,000 new jobs were generated in January, the fewest in four months.  These statistics offer a conflicting picture.  Unemployment fell because the Labor ...

Mint condition end unit town home now available!  134 Portsmouth Circle, located in Glen Mills, PA, offers a 2-car attached garage, a finished walkout basement and a gorgeous kitchen with granite counters and cherry cabinets!  Offered at $409,900.  Please check out my Featured Listings section for more information and ...

466 Summit House is now available!  A gorgeous 2 bed, 1.1 bath town home in West Chester, PA.  This great property features granite counters in the kitchen, an updated full bath and a partial, finished basement.  Offered at $174,900.  Check out my featured listings section for pictures and more information, or call me at ...

U.S home prices fell 2% in the third quarter according to CNNMoney.com.  The S&P Case-Schiller Home Price INdex has recorded gains in four of the previous five quarters, including a 4.7% jump between April and June 2010.  This leaves national home prices down 1.5% year over year and off 2% compared to the second quarter.  Some ...

Sales of previously occupied homes jumped 10% in September, which marked the biggest monthly gain in 28 years, according to MSNBC.com.  The monthly gain was bigger than expected, indicating the housing market is stabilizing at weaker levels.  This was much higher than expected, but experts have cautioned not to celebrate yet.  ...

Beautiful end unit carriage home in Whiteland Woods is being offered at $374,900!  Located on a premium lot and backs to wood!  Nearly 2,500 SF.  Address is 256 Torrey Pine Court, West Chester, PA 19380.    Check out my Featured Listings section for pictures and all the details of the gorgeous property.  Call me at ...