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On Wednesday members of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors had the privilege of attending a virtual presentation by Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., chief economist and senior vice president, research for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Dr. Yun shared his impressions of the impact of COVID-19 on the residential housing market in Pennsylvania, considering that …
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For many people, the “office” isn’t a corner office in a high-rise building—it’s at home. With the current global health crisis shaking up how business is done, more and more people are finding themselves working from their living spaces. Working from home can be a tough transition for those unfamiliar with and unprepared for it, …
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by Erik Weinbrecht Free time, something that’s often accounted amongst ideas most luxurious, can become ampler when you find yourself indefinitely working from home. That being said, you might be looking for ways to use your newly acquired free time. Broaden your horizons and enhance your skillset, knowledgeability, and more with these five things you …
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After the Easter weekend and in the midst of Passover, we had a stormy Monday here in the Philadelphia area, but now the sun has come out late this afternoon, our landscapes seem greener than ever, at least for those of us in the suburbs. It’s one of the pleasures of time at home, seeing …
by Erik Weinbrecht It’s long been known that being sedentary is linked to chronic disease; with many around the world working from home and gyms temporarily closed, it’s easy for even those who previously led a very active lifestyle to slide into one much less so. Here are five ways to keep moving and stay fit, …
A pandemic like COVID-19 is unprecedented in our lifetime, so predicting the future is difficult, whether it's the medium- and long-term impact on the economy or in specific sectors. Will bricks and mortar retail grow even more troubled because more people decide they prefer shopping online? Are work-from-home positions going decrease the need for office …
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The past few days have seen a flurry of phone calls from a few of our own agents to our brokers with complaints that agents at other companies are continuing to show houses. "Why do I need to turn down requests when my competitors are out there presumably doing business?" Because right now it's the …
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Today agents put properties under agreement (great work, Heidi Logan and Patty Patterson!) and at least one closing took place (well done, Kevin Steiger!). All of this business was in process by the time the state-ordered shutdown began due to COVID-19. In the meantime, we are working to help agents stay in touch with clients …
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by Erik Weinbrecht Taking care of your mind and body should always be a top priority when it comes to ensuring that you’re living your best life, but in these trying times, it’s more important than ever. If you’re beginning to feel trapped and stagnant as you adjust to working from home, here are 5 …
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Note: This is the first in a series of daily updates about how business is continuing at Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty through the coronavirus pandemic. Check back each day for updates. The past week has been anything but business as usual for everyone. The agents and staff at Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty are still working …
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