We are having 2 open houses for our listings on 66 Whetstone Road and 85 Whetstone Road in Horsham. Both are beautiful Condos in Saw Mill Valley and have been beautifully updated. Hope to see you all there!
Protect Your Home From Winter’s Harsh Weather
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Well we’ve made it this far without any major snow or ice storms, but as we all know we only have a week or so to plan in the event one does come through. We have found a great website with a few very detailed checklists to help you prepare and feel comfortable that your home will be fine through extreme conditions. Let’s hope we don’t need to use them, but nonetheless always good knowledge to have!
Below are a few items from one of the checklists, to view more go to http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-protect-your-home-during-extreme-cold-weather/
How to Deal with Frozen Pipes
- Disconnect and drain garden hoses.
- Cover outside faucets with insulating foam covers.
- Turn off water to outside faucets, if available, and open valves on faucets to allow them to drain.
- Turn off sprinkler system and blow compressed air through the lines to drain them.
- Close or cover foundation vents under house and windows to basements.
- Close garage doors.
- Insulate exposed pipes (both hot and cold) under house with foam pipe insulation.
- Open cabinet doors under sinks.
- Drip hot and cold faucets in kitchen and bath. Drip single control faucets with lever set in middle.
- Set icemaker to make ice if the water line to it runs under the house.
- Don’t forget to check on pipes to your washing machine in the laundry room
- Locate water main cut-off valve, and have a cut-off key handy.
- Use a hair dryer, heat lamp, electric heat tape, or a portable space heater to thaw frozen pipes that have not burst.
- Keep the faucet open when thawing frozen pipes to allow water to begin flowing through it.
- After the weather has warmed above freezing and any frozen pipes have thawed, turn off dripping faucets and monitor your water meter to check for unseen leaks.
How to Stay Safe in an Ice or Snow Storm
- Stockpile nonperishable food and water.
- Refill prescription medications in advance of storm.
- Fill car with gas.
- Charge cell phones.
- Have flashlights, batteries, a weather radio, and a manual can opener on hand.
- A portable generator can come in handy when the lights go out, but take precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning when using.
- Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and the batteries powering them are fresh.
- Have a working fire extinguisher on hand for emergencies.
- A chain saw can come in handy for removing broken limbs after an ice storm.
Foreclosures in Montgomery County
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Curious about the housing market around your Montgomery County community? We found a link that shows the number of foreclosures in every township/borough in Montgomery County. Very interesting statistics and always good to keep in mind.
http://www.realtytrac.com/trendcenter/pa/montgomery-county-trend.html
Call us With Your Short Sale Questions!
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We now have a Short Sale & Forclosure Specialist in the office. Congratulations to Amanda Helwig on her Certification! Feel free to give us a call with any questions about the Short Sale process, 215-233-5000.
Available Rental Properties!
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Not only do we service the sale of real estate but we also have a high volume of rental properties available… both residential and commercial. Call one of our Property Management Representatives today for more info 215-233-5000!
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Five Star Real Estate Agent Program
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Amanda HelwigDan Helwig Realtors As part of an in-depth research process real estate agents are evaluated by their customers and real estate industry professionals based on customer service, integrity, market knowledge, communication and negotiation skills, closing preparation, helping you find the right home, marketing the home being sold, and overall satisfaction.
10,000 to 50,000 recent home buyers (all area residents who purchased a home over $100,000 – $200,000 within a 12-36 month period depending on the market size), readers of the area magazine, and 250 mortgage and title companies are asked to name and evaluate real estate agents with whom they have had direct/personal experience with. Recent home buyers and subscribers can evaluate up to two agents, while mortgage and title companies can evaluate up to three agents. Both positive and negative responses regarding each agent are accepted. In addition to the survey results, other criteria such as acceptable disciplinary action and review by a panel of local industry experts are incorporated into the overall evaluation process.
The final list of Five Star Real Estate Agents includes the real estate agents, of those evaluated, in the local market that scored highest in overall satisfaction; representing less than 7% of the real estate agents in the local market.
Have been selected as a 2011 Philadelphia Five Star Real Estate Agent.
You are among a group of fewer than 7 percent of real estate agents in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia magazine asked Five Star Professional to conduct research with clients, peers and industry experts to determine the real estate agents in the Philadelphia area who rated highest in overall satisfaction. The award winners will be listed in a special advertising section in the September 2011 issue of Philadelphia magazine.
The Five Star Real Estate Agent Program is designed to identify and showcase real estate agents in a local market who score highest in overall satisfaction.
When Is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®?
March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world’s largest professional association. The term “REALTOR®” is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and abides by its strict Code of Ethics.
Founded in 1908, NAR has grown from its original nucleus of 120 members to more than 1 million today. NAR is composed of REALTORS® who are involved in residential and commercial real estate as brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors, and others who are engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry.
Members belong to one or more of 1,700 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS® and can join one of our many institutes, societies, and councils. Additionally, NAR offers members the opportunity to be active in our appraisal and international real estate specialty sections. REALTORS® are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Working for America’s property owners, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® provides a facility for professional development, research, and exchange of information among its members.
Check out the Public Awareness Campaign television and radio spots that encourage consumers to rely on the expertise and integrity of REALTORS®.
The NAR advertising campaign runs February through November on network and cable television and network and satellite radio, helping consumers understand the real value of working with REALTORS®. From their voluntary adherence to a Code of Ethics to their incomparable knowledge of real estate processes, REALTORS® are the experts of residential and commercial property transactions.
All Real Estate Agents at Dan Helwig, Inc. Realtors are required to be active members of NAR, PAR, & MCAR!
I started Dan Helwig, Inc. Realtors in 1976 and built a successful business by understanding my customers, selling in the incredible area of Flourtown, Erdenheim, Chestnut Hill, Oreland, Wyndmoor and Fort Washington. 