The 22+ acre horse facility in Kunkletown, PA was sold. It will remain as a farm with the new owner and the family will be running it, although it will not be a boarding. training or lesson stable. It will be a private farm raising various animals.
Congratulations to the new owners on their purchase of the farm! Wishing them the best on their new farm. … (4 comments)
I am happy to say that my farm listing on 4519 Laurel Drive in Northampton County in Eastern Pennsylvania sold. A happy young couple are now the new owners of the farm.
They have several great ideas for the farm, but haven't quite set anything as yet. One thing they do plan on is building a new home, possibly extending it off of the old farmhouse that exists. It would be quite … (6 comments)
At the farm where Pippa is boarded, here in Eastern Pennsylvania, there are five other horses in her herd that are her buddies. She also has other buddies that join the horses from time to time, which are not so common. Turkeys, for one. The turkeys usually strut their stuff walking through the paddock, along with guinea hens and chickens. Now, Pippa loves to chase the chickens. She will trot with her nose down, "herding" the chickens along until the chickens end up leaving the paddock. It is so enjoyable watching all the antics of … (12 comments)
farm: Farm and Horse Property Spring Cleaning Tips
- 04/19/16 12:14 AM
Farm and Horse Property Spring Cleaning Tips It looks like spring has finally arrived here in Eastern Pennsylvania. Comfortable temperatures and nice weather have brought everyone outdoors. Even the horses are enjoying it.
Even though we would prefer to play with and ride our horses, this is also a good time to do some spring cleaning of the farm or horse property. The best place to start would be the barn.
Removing Spider Webs During the winter months, spider webs and dust accumulated inside the barn. This can be a fire hazard. Therefore, it is best to knock down the webs and do some dusting.
Autumn is a wonderful time of year to go riding, enjoy the colors of the season as well as the ideal temperatures and NO flies or insects to deal with. This time of year is when you should take advantage of the nice weather to also prepare your farm or horse property for the brutal and cold winter months. There are several things that should be done to make … (6 comments)
A couple of weeks ago, while we had the warm spell, the farmer brought over haythat had been baled the day before, which had to be unloaded and stacked in the barn. Those of you that have stacked hay know how tough that can be, especially when you get towards the end. The bales seem to get heavier and heavier. That day 800 plus bales had to be stacked. (It is best to get a year's worth of hay, or as much as possible, in the fall. Trying to buy hay in the winter or … (22 comments)
If you are a home seller, your agent probably has given you suggestions on how to prepare your house to show well to prospetive Buyers. But what about the horse property or farm? That should get some attention and preparations also.
Horse properties and farms do sell in the winter if the proper steps are taken to prepare. As a matter … (6 comments)
Lots of open space and large acreage farms are slowly disappearing from Eastern Pennsylvania. It seems that many are under the impression that if the property is subdivided into smaller lots, that they will sell quicker. Plus, smaller lots will sell for a higher price.
Yes, it is true that the smaller lots will sell for a higher price, … (22 comments)
Most of the country this winter has been hit with freezing, or sub-freezing, temperatures along with snow and ice. Some are able to hibernate and stay mostly indoors where it is warm. Living on a farm or horse property, we must endure the elements on a daily basis. The animals depend on us.
When a property is being sold, it is stated that the home is to be "broom swept clean" after the Seller moves their items out and before the actual exchange of ownership is made. Many have an idea of what it means to have the house "broom swept clean".
For the benefit of those who don't know, "broom swept clean" simply means that all the garbage will be picked up, floors cleaned, walls & window sills wiped down, etc. It doesn't mean to have the house completely scrubbed. … (2 comments)
farm: Trip To The Poor? Farm - Funny But True
- 05/11/12 12:50 AM
POOR PEOPLE ? One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, 'How was the trip?' 'It was great, Dad.' 'Did you see how poor people live?' the father asked. 'Oh yeah,' said the son. 'So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?' asked the father. The … (5 comments)
Any farm that has a concentrated animal operation is required to have a certified planner prepare a nutirent management plan for their farm. A farm with over 8 animals weighing 1,000 pounds or more that exceeds 2 animals per acre, is considered a concentrated animal operation.
Small farms with horses and livestock, that do not have a concentrated animal operation, are required to have a manure management plan for their farm. Farm owners can prepare … (2 comments)
farm: Farm Property Market Values - Who Or What Determines It?
- 04/03/12 04:39 AM
A farm that I have listed had quite a bit of activity and interest from various Buyers. One of the agents that showed the property to their client, informed me that an offer may possibly be coming in. Fantastic!
I happily informed the Seller of this great news. The response I got was: "We are not accepting anything below the listed price." The offer hasn't come in yet and I feel like they have already turned it down. After several years of having it on and off the market with various agents, I thought they would be ecstatic with the news.
I usually take numerous photos of the property and home. All from different angles. I just "click away", you might say. When I download the photos to my computer, I will then pick out the best ones and use those to market the property.
A camera would be best to use to take the photos of the property. I have seen blurry photos of the property and home where you can tell that it was taken with a cell phone. Granted, the cell phone cameras have … (18 comments)
There seems to be a large misconception about what is a farm or a farmette.
It is when the property has a home with acreage, and outbuildings.
When I say acreage, it does not mean 2-3 acres. That is considered more as a large lot.
A property can be considered as a farm or farmette when there is enough acreage that farm animals can be housed on it. Just because it has a barn on it does not mean it is a farm or farmette.
Does this mean that when a qualified Buyer puts in an offer for less than $xxx,xxx, you will reject the offer? Would you take a chance on skipping this offer and letting your property sit for an even longer period of time, not allowing you to move on with your life? If you do, you also risk the chance of the market value going down on the rural property and getting … (6 comments)
Questions to Ask When Choosing Your REALTOR® For Your Country or Horse Property or Farm
When choosing a REALTOR, you should interview several before making a decision. After all, this is the largest investment in your lifetime and you want someone that is best qualified to handle it for you.
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs. To help you, here are questions to ask:
• How long have you been selling country or horse properties or farms? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate, … (2 comments)
farm: Fall Festival at Mountain View Farm
- 10/11/10 03:33 AM
Mountain View Farm in Kunkletown area in Pennsylvania will be holding a Fall Festival on October 16th, 2010 from 10:AM until 4:00PM.
The focus of this festival is holistic health for horses. Demonstrations will be given on holistic healing, massage, chiropractic care, and agility dog training. There will also be vendors, a flea market and tack swap and food.
Come on out and make sure you stop by to say hello at my table. Hope to see many of you there.
farm: To Subdivide ot Not to Subdivide . . . . That is the Question
- 07/19/10 09:12 AM
Over the weekend I was contacted by someone that has (or I should say had) a 15 acre property with a house, a barn, and a couple of large buildings used for garages and storage. The property is quite nice and suitable for horses or any farm animal.
The reason I said "had" a 15 acre property is because it was subdivided into 2 parcels. The one parcel is about 5.5 acres with the home and buildings. The other is about 9.5 acres of vacant land.
Now, these properties have been on the market for a very long … (2 comments)
farm: Designing a Horse Barn? Factors to Consider for Construction
- 01/07/08 04:38 AM
You just moved into your new home and horse property. Before bringing your horses, you need to construct a barn. But, what do you need to consider before constructing one? What do you need to know? Factors to consider in choosing a site for a barn: - For economical reasons, it should be within easy reach of main water and electricity - Make sure it has easy access for vehicles to reach the barn for deliveries or it will necessitate building a roadThe site itself: - should be protected, but allow maximum fresh air and light. Trees are permissible, but heavily wooded … (4 comments)
Rural & Horse Properties & Farms in Lehigh Valley, Poconos and Eastern Pennsylvania.
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