Chester County Real Estate

Teaching in CT we talked about the importance of staging a home for photographs.

I’m excited to announce that things have been crazy in my world ! In such a good way It’s been planning central as I prepare for 2010 and to rock as many worlds as I can….

Here is a little summary for you….

• The Kim Wood Team has increased in big ways… John Lauber has joined Kim, Tom, and Sandy ! Stop by our team website and welcome John – let us know how we can help you with your real estate needs !
• Chester County Neighborhood sites are underway…. we aren’t going to do too many so that we can keep up with them. Hopefully we’ll find some contributors to help – are you one of them?  Check out Chester Springs’ own Liongate and Exton’s Rhondda (still under construction) . Give us some feedback of what you think.
• I just returned from the annual Triple Play Real Estate conference in Atlantic City. It is always filled of wonderful information to help buyers and sellers along with increasing my knowledge to be a better real estate agent.
• I got a Droid. Silly information, I know… but if you know me, you know that I usually carried a smart phone, and the one I’ve had for a while wasn’t all that smart. This one works !
• And most importantly….. I’m so thankful for my health …  my follow up surgery from the emergency in July was done the beginning of November, I’m quickly getting back to me again !  No more doctors/hospitals for me for a long, long time !!!!!  I’ll be back on the pavement running in the next couple of weeks and I can’t wait… yes… in the cold, I will be running !

It’s going to be a great 2010 ! I can’t wait… come along with me

Happy Thanksgiving, Readers !

Today I’m grateful for so much – Family and Friends top my list – but close behind is my health. This year has presented some challenges, but I’m happy to say by 2010 I’ll be adding up the miles on the pavement running again !

My thoughts are also with those that have lost family members and have a missing spot at their table today…. peace be with them. I have a friend saying goodbye to her father, so happy he made it to Thanksgiving to celebrate as he can.

Make it a great day!

Did you see the post about the West Chester Tweetup and Photowalk ? Here are some of the photographs I took, there are more on Flickr if you’d like to see more…. but here are some of the great town in Chester County – West Chester….

How about a fun morning walking around West Chester with your camera?
How about some yummy breakfast at Market Street Grill to store up some energy for the walk first?

On Saturday, October 10th, my friend, John Lauber and I are hosting a Tweetup (you don’t really have to be on Twitter) Breakfast followed by a walk around the West Chester Borough. Buying your own breakfast is the only expense

Photo walks are a very informal gathering of people who like to take pictures whether a casual photographer or professional – we just walk around (most of the route will be chosen when the time comes) and shoot !

Let me know via email if you’d like to join in the fun – so we can watch for ya ! Group may be limited.

Remembering….. Rex, the family dog…. Izzy, the family cat…. Nubby, my niece’s hamster…. Max, my sisters’ family dog…. Bubba, a friend’s family dog …. Puck, my cousins’ family dog and so many others.

I remember after someone sharing The Rainbow Bridge after Rex passed away, it gave some comfort. Pets so often become a member of the family – they just have the fur and fuzz. I want to picture them having a blast playing together.

For comfort and peace, I share with you…

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

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Hank Baskett III my most viewed photo in Flickr

Hank Baskett III is moving to the Colts, so I heard this morning. I’ll miss him. He is from Clovis, New Mexico and went to school with my daughter, AChrome23. It was fun to have him close by.

Good Luck with the Colts and GO E-A-G-L-E-S!

Whippets Football has begun for 2009!

The Downingtown West High School Football Schedule for 2009
What team are you cheering on?

The Whippets started off right with a WIN from their first game on Friday evening against Penn Crest. They won 40/37. Keep it rolling, Downingtown West.

Fri. Sept 4; 7:00 PM
AWAY at Penncrest

Fri. Sept 11; 7:00 PM
HOME vs Glen Mills

Fri. Sept 18; 7:00 PM
HOME vs Chester

Sat. Sept 26; 7:00 PM
HOME vs. Great Valley

Fri. Oct 2; 7:00 PM
HOME vs West Chester East

Fri. Oct 9; 7:00 PM
AWAY at West Chester Henderson

Fri. Oct 16; 7:00 PM *Homecoming*
HOME vs Avon Grove

Fri. Oct 23; 7:00 PM
AWAY at Downingtown East

Fri. Oct 30; 7:00 PM
AWAY at Coatesville

Fri. Nov. 6; 7:00 PM
HOME vs Bishop Shanahan

For team information click on the team names above. For last minute schedule changes, you can visit

Go Cougars!

The Downingtown East High School Football Schedule for 2009
Who are YOU routing for ?

Fri. Sept 4; 7:00 PM
HOME vs. Lansdale Catholic

Fri. Sept 11; 7:00 PM
AWAY at Souderton

Fri. Sept 18; 7:00 PM
AWAY at Wilson-Reading

Fri. Sept 25; 7:00 PM
HOME vs. Coatesville

Fri. Oct 2; 7:00 PM
AWAY at Avon Grove

Fri. Oct 9; 7:00 PM
HOME vs. Malvern Prep

Sat. Oct 17; 1:00 PM
AWAY at Bishop Shanahan

Fri. Oct 23; 7:00 PM
HOME vs. Downingtown West

Fri. Oct 30; 7:00 PM
HOME vs. West Chester East

Fri. Nov. 6; 7:15 PM
AWAY at West Chester – Henderson

Fri. Nov. 13; 7:00 PM
HOME vs. Unionville

For team information click on the team names above. For last minute schedule changes, you can visit highschoolsports.net. These are Varsity Level Football Teams.

Montgomery County Real Estate Market Statistics July 2009

July 2009 in Montgomery County, PA  there were 1,186 single family homes that went on the market and listed “for sale” with an average price of $375,000. There were 832 units that sold during the month of July 2009 with an average “sold price” of $310,000.

Looking back a year, at July 2008 in MontCo, there were 1,424 single family homes that went on the market “for sale” with an average price of $397,000.  July 2008 saw 824 units that sold for an average price of $347,000.

You can sure use the word decrease across the board while comparing 2008 and 2009.  Looking over each month in 2008 it has completely made spikes with increases and decreases in sold prices. There is no way to tell where the market is headed. If you want to sell your home, price it fairly. There are buyers out there buying homes. Talk to a professional real estate agent to learn what it takes to be a good choice within the current inventory. Buyers, let an experienced real estate agent help you narrow down the inventory to just the right home for you.

A report by neighborhood or township is available – it is a lot more accurate when you narrow down to a more localized area – you can email me or leave a comment.

Information obtained from TReND MLS – deemed reliable but not guaranteed.