Debby Singleton's Blog

At a time when there is a lot of negativity in the economic forecasts, doing my job every day can be very challenging.   There are days I have to remind myself to put my chin up and plow forward.   On those days I am reminded of what I LOVE ABOUT REAL ESTATE....THE PEOPLE!!!     In my 18+ years i...

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms and step-Moms out there.   It's a beautiful day here in S.E. PA.     I woke up at 4 am and couldn't go back to sleep so I tip-toed downstairs and turned on the news.    Forecast for the day?  Beautiful.   Even more beautiful?   Forecast for gas prices!  The exac...

I've moved 10 times and I'm about to undertake #11.   Having built my career on repeat and referral business, I often have clients thank me for working so hard for them or thank me for smoothing over the emotional woes that sometimes come with selling or purchasing a home.   I am, once again, rem...

Tomorrow, in Collegeville PA visit the Collegeville Farmer's Market before taking a hike on the Perkiomen Trail that runs along the Perkiomen Creek and will take you to Green Lane Park or Valley Forge National Park and many points in between and beyond.   For directions and details click this lin...

Ursinus College is a prominent presence in our little burb of Collegeville, PA.   As graduation looms there is a buzz in the town.   You can't drive through town without seeing groups of students coming and going, standing and socializing and looking, hopefully, toward the future.   What future a...

  Ripe with lush landscaping and overlooking the Upper Providence park, 222 Paperbirch Drive truly has one of the best settings in the Estates at Providence Reserve.   Boasting 4-5 Bedrooms, Finished Walk-out Basement and open floor plan this home also has a Gourmet Kitchen overlooking the pool, ...

Renters abound  in today's market.  Almost as abundant are landlord horror stories.  How do you find the best tenants?  Do your homework!  1.  Run a recent credit report.  Don't use a copy provided by the tenant because you can't guarantee its credibility.  2.  Do verify 2 year's job history and ...

Today it is the only thing on my mind.   Living in Pennsylvania I have met people who have friends or family who were killed on 9/11.   I have had 2 clients who worked on Wall Street and lived through 9/11.   I have one client who should've been on top of Tower 1 but her car wouldn't start that m...

I am fortunate to live in S.E. Pennsylvania where they've turned the old railroad beds into what is known as the Perkiomen Trail running through the Perkiomen Valley.   Although it is a 40 minute drive from my home in Gilbertsville PA to my office in Collegeville PA, were I so inclined, I could a...

I live and work in S.E. Pennsylvania is the burbs 45 minutes N.W. of Philadelphia.   We have 4 seasons.   Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.   Spring and Fall are my favorites.   If you own a home, however, those two seasons come with lots of responsibilities.   Since we've cruised happily into Spr...