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Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Butcher to the team. Jim is an experienced, well-rounded entrepreneur, having run or founded multiple technology and service-related companies. After several years in the technology sector, Jim started Blue Conservation, an environmentally conscious plumbing and HVAC company, which is still thriving today. Jim resides in Ambler, Pa., with his family; earned his bachelor’s degree and MBA from La Salle University and Arcadia University, respectively; and enjoys running and other fitness-related activities. Having recently earned his PA Real Estate Salesperson license, Jim is a welcome addition to Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., whose diverse services span commercial and residential real estate sales, appraisals, property management, and consulting In addition to real estate sales with Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., Jim will focus on business development and heading the Property Management Division with an eye toward large portfolio and apartment building management across the Delaware Valley. He looks forward to employing his practical, collaborative, hands-on style at Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. As a member of Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., Jim has joined a forward-minded regional firm whose foundations date back to 1976. Internally, the firm strives to effectively motivate its dedicated and diligent staff and promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, empowerment, accountability, and team commitment. Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., provides professional real estate sales, appraisal, property management, and consulting services for both residential and commercial clients throughout the nine-county Philadelphia metropolitan area. We at Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., along with Jim Butcher, welcome the opportunity to provide you with the superior solutions and services to which you are accustomed. We look forward to serving you now and in the future. Please contact me directly with questions and don’t forget to visit us on the web at www.welchgroup.net. You may also reach Jim Butcher at jbutcher@welchgroup.net. Edward A. Welch, III Broker of Record ewelch@welchgroup.net 215.247.5000 Ext 102 Announcement – Jim Butcher – July 2015

Congratulations to the staff, agents, appraisers, property managers and our clients for helping Higgins & Welch Real Estate to receive an honorable mention in the Philadelphia 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. This is the 4th year Higgins & Welch has been named by the (Philadelphia Business Journal, Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia and UPENN’s Wharton School of Business) esteemed program since 2009. http://www.philadelphia100.com/

From the Archives–Edward Welch of Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. shares his real estate knowledge on the “Speak Up Philly” show in November of 2007.

From the Archives- Edward Welch of Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc talks about home ownership on “Speak Up Philly” in June 2007.

Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc is pleased to announce Damani Hamlet.       

Damani, a Philadelphia educator and having recently earned his real estate sales licensure in Pennsylvania is transferring his skill set as a Technology and Business instructor into guiding his clients with successful real estate transactions. His professional background, Bachelors of Business Degree from Temple University and Master’s of Science Degree in Business from Full Sail University were a perfect combination to enter into the industry. Damani is a welcome addition to Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. whose diverse services span residential and commercial real estate sales, appraisals, property management, and consulting.

In addition to general real estate sales with Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., Damani will also focus on investment properties, rental leasing, and first time homebuyers from Center City and throughout Philadelphia and Suburbs.

Damani looks forward to broadening his focus in the Greater Philadelphia Area and continuing to provide the high levels of service and expertise for which Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. is known. You can rest assured that every aspect of your home purchase or sale will be handled efficiently and virtually stress free. If you are looking for an experienced, honest, hard-working team, you have found them.

As a member of Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc, Hamlet has joined a forward-minded, regional brokerage whose foundations date back to 1976.  Clients benefit from synergies between the sales and property management department, and appraisal and consulting departments.

Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. provides professional real estate sales, appraisal, property management, and consulting services for both Residential and Commercial clients throughout the nine county Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

We, at Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc, along with Damani Hamlet welcome the opportunity to provide you with the superior solutions and services to which you are accustomed. We look forward to serving you now and in the future.

Please contact me directly with questions and don’t forget to visit us on the web at www.welchgroup.net. You may also reach Damani at dhamlet@welchgroup.net.

Edward A. Welch, III, President
o. 215.247.5000 x. 102
c. 610.331.7655
ewelch@welchgroup.net

  Higgins & Welch Appraisers, LLC is pleased to announce Edward A. Welch, III has been designated ASA (Accredited Senior Appraiser) after completing the requirements set forth by the International Board of Examiners of the American Society of Appraisers. Edward’s 12 years of in-depth experience in real estate appraisal coupled with an impressive educational background and list of advanced industry-related coursework has met the rigorous Real Property Appraiser Guidelines as set forth by the American Society of Appraisers. Partial requirements include superior knowledge of USPAP and Appraisal Practice, evidence of additional Ethics and advanced professional development, additional years and experience hours, as well as letters of recommendation. Membership in American Society of Appraisers provides access to a cooperative network of knowledge and experience that covers all six major appraisal disciplines. Through member and industry resources, American Society of Appraisers will help to further superior education and industry excellence for Edward and Higgins & Welch Appraisers, LLC. Higgins & Welch Appraisers, LLC provides a wide range of valuation services including residential, commercial, High Value, Complex, Foreclosure, Reviews, Affordable, Market & Feasibility Studies and Testimony/Litigation Support. Their clients include individuals, Lending Institutions, Attorneys, Accountants, Developers, REALTORS, Municipalities, HUD, Department of Veterans Affairs, USDA and other Local, State and Federal Government Agencies As President of Higgins & Welch Appraisers, LLC, Edward looks forward to continuing to provide credible and accurate valuation services in the Greater Philadelphia Area and continuing to provide the high levels of service and expertise for which Higgins & Welch Real Appraisers, LLC is known. Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. provides professional real estate sales, appraisal, property management, and consulting services for both Residential and Commercial clients throughout the nine county Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Please contact Edward at ewelch@welchgroup.net, visit us on the web at www.welchgroup.net and explore the American Society of Appraisers at www.appraisers.org. Edward A. Welch, III President Announcement – Edward Welch – August 2014

Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. is pleased to announce that C. Kim Hartline has joined our team to head our REO/Asset Management Division. Kim has extensive experience in the legal and financial industries. She spent the last decade of her career as the Administrator and Facilities Manager for NOVA Bank where she was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Bank’s retail banking facilities. Kim was also involved in the design and construction of several branch facilities. Kim is also an experienced real estate professional and has held her PA real estate license since 2008. Kim earned the role of Director of REO Asset Management at NOVA Bank in 2009, where she was responsible for the management and disposal of a multi-million dollar portfolio of commercial and residential properties in and around the Philadelphia area. Through her position as Director of REO Asset Management, Kim developed an integrated network of local industry leaders and City officials, real estate professionals and investors, construction and property management professionals. With those connections and her desire to find a better way to streamline and control the asset management process, Kim developed an in-house asset management program and was able to provide efficient and cost effective asset management services tailored to her Bank’s needs. Recently deciding to tap into her deep understanding of the needs of area financial institutions and their REO and Asset Managers, Kim has joined Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. to head its REO/Asset Management Division. There she will sell a full suite of the company’s distressed asset services including residential and commercial real estate valuation, inspection, management and leasing and disposition. Having experienced firsthand the disconnection between what banks really need and the services they receive from most real estate companies and property management companies, Kim has worked closely with Ed Welch and the rest of the Higgins & Welch team to develop a plan to provide Banks with a comprehensive and worry-free program of quality services at reasonable cost. In addition to real estate sales and asset management with Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., Kim will also assist with investment properties throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding Suburbs. Kim is a life-long Philadelphia Area native and currently resides in Collegeville, Montgomery County. She looks forward to broadening her focus in the Greater Philadelphia Area and continuing to provide the high levels of honesty and integrity for which she is known and the service and expertise Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. is built on. As a member of Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., Kim has joined a forward-minded, regional real estate firm whose foundations date back to 1976. Clients benefit from synergies between the sales and property management department, and appraisal and consulting departments. Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. provides professional real estate sales, appraisal, property management, and consulting services for both Residential and Commercial property throughout the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. We, at Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc., along with C. Kim Hartline welcome the opportunity to provide you with the superior solutions and services to which you are accustomed. We look forward to serving you now and in the future. Please contact me directly with questions and don’t forget to visit us on the web at www.welchgroup.net. You may also reach Kim at 610-564-2456 or via email at khartline@welchgroup.net. Edward A. Welch, III, President o. 215.247.5000 c. 610.331.7655 ewelch@welchgroup.net Announcement – Kim Hartline Joins Higgins & Welch Real Estate

Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc is pleased to announce Peter McNicholas. Peter spent 13 years with independent brokerage Welsh & Lockyer in Northeast Philadelphia, and is a long-time Philadelphia native. Recently deciding to diversify his arsenal of real estate experience, Peter has embarked on the journey to obtain his real estate appraiser certification. Peter is a welcome addition to Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. whose diverse services span commercial and residential real estate sales, appraisals, property management, and consulting. Announcement – Peter McNicholas – January 2014

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