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marcie purcell: Long and Foster named best real estate office in Philly area by the Philadelphia Daily News - 01/30/10 09:53 AM
Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc which I am proud to be affilitaed with has been named the "Best real Estate Office" by the Philadelphia Daily News..  If you would like to work with Long and Foster in the Bucks and Montgomery County areas, please contact Linda Tremblay and Marcie Purcell.
CHANTILLY, Va., January 6, 2010 - Long & Foster® Real Estate, Inc. announced today that the Philadelphia Long & Foster Real Estate office has been named "Best Real Estate Office" by the Philadelphia Daily News and their "People Paper Awards for 2009-2010."
The award represents the "BEST of the very … (3 comments)

marcie purcell: Don't forget about the tax credit available if you buy before 4/30/2010 - 12/16/09 01:49 PM
When the holidays are over, you may start thinking about purchasing a home.  Don't forget about the tax credit available if you buy before Aproil 20, 2010 and make final settlement by June 2010.  This credit is available if you meet the qualifications.  This is available for first time homebuyers and certian homeowners who have owned their current home for 5 years.
If you think you may qualify and would like to purchase a home, please contact Linda Tremblay and Marcie Purcell.  We would love to find that special home for you. Please read the information below: 
BUYING A HOME? NOW YOU … (0 comments)

marcie purcell: 7 Tips To Remember When Buying A 'Short Sale' - 12/02/09 03:05 PM
This article was part of my monthly newsletter.
Short sales are often complicated due to the home seller's lender being involved in the process. Understand that although the home seller may accept your purchase offer, there is another step involved in the process -- the home seller's lender approving the short sale. Here are a few keys to successfully purchasing a short-sale home.
Patience is necessary to accomplish the home purchase. Work with a professional real estate agent familiar with short sales. (Give us a call to assign us as your buyer's agent.) With your agent's expertise, educate yourself on the … (4 comments)

marcie purcell: New Listing Bank Owned / REO Bucks County PA For $225,000 - 11/06/09 09:52 AM
Our new listing

Via Marcie Purcell, Bucks & Montgomery Co PA Realtor (Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.):
2529 Old Bethlehem Pike Sellersville, PA 18960  Just Listed $225,000
New Listing! East Rockhill Township: Large 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath 2200 Square Foot Single Home on 1 Acre. This Home Has A 3 Bay Detached Garage With A Second Story. Great Workshop & Storage. Large Shed. The Living Room is 19 x 17 Which Features A Stone River Rock Fireplace. There is A Newer Powder Room and Updated Kitchen on the Main Floor. The Second Floor Has 3 bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. There … (1 comments)

marcie purcell: Credit Score-raise it to help you get a good interest rate-pg one of monthly e-newsletter. - 11/01/09 06:49 AM
SCORE! Are you thinking about buying a home? Or know someone who is? Compared with a few years ago, today's lenders are looking for higher credit scores to approve mortgages and to offer the best rates. Getting the best interest rate on a mortgage means qualifying for a larger loan amount or a smaller monthly payment.Many of our clients today are looking to move -- or are helping a family member buy a home in today's market. No matter if you are the buyer -- or you're helping an adult child or grandchild or niece, nephew, in-law or other relative -- … (4 comments)

marcie purcell: Horse Lovers: Come see this beautiful home in Haycock Township. - 07/11/09 05:34 PM
You Can Have It All! It's Right Here In Haycock Township Bucks County on 10.77 Acres. A Country Getaway On A Private Lane With A Custom House, In-Law Suite, Pool, Barn, Workshop, & Land!!!  Listing Price $950,000
4 Bedroom 2.5 Home Has A Spacious Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Huge Elegant Living Room, Den With A Fireplace & Custom Woodwork. Screened In Patio For Though Summer Parties And Relaxing Evenings Next To The Inground Pool. The Upstairs of This Colonial Has A Master Suite With A Walk-In Closet & Double Sinks. The In-Law Suite Is Equipped With A Full Kitchen, Bath, Living Area, … (0 comments)

marcie purcell: $250,000 & Under IS The Magic Number ! - 07/11/09 05:26 PM
This was written by my Partner, Marcie.

Via Marcie Purcell, Bucks & Montgomery Co PA Realtor (Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.):
In The Bucks & Montgomery Counties Pennsylvania Areas Homes Under $250,000 Are Selling Like Hotcakes. We Can't Even Seem To Keep Them On The Market Long Enough For Brochures To Be Made.  Our Listing At 13 E Union Street In Richlandtown Sold Within 2 Showings Within The First 5 Days!  It Is A Beautiful Home With A Great Yard Price At $229,500! We Ordered A Virtual Tour & Didn't Even Get To Use It To Market Home.
Our Other Listing … (0 comments)

marcie purcell: Long and Foster Real Estate opens new office in Quakertown PA - 06/13/09 10:08 AM
 
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marcie purcell: Quaker Green Home for sale. - 05/04/09 12:13 PM
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marcie purcell: Beaver Run Village Townhomes in Quakertown PA - 04/07/09 07:30 AM
This blog was written by my partner, Marcie Purcell.
Beaver Run Village Townhomes In Quakertown, Bucks County PA
Beaver Run Village Is Located In Richland Township In The Quakertown Community. This Neighborhood Is Off Of Station Road. They Were Built By Ryan Homes & 3-6 Years Old.
They Are Designed To Have 3 Stories. The Ground Floor Has A Garage and Either A Finished Area or an Unfinished Storage Area. They Are Like A Basement Which Are Above Ground And May Have A Walkout. The Main Level Is A Kitchen, Living Room & Options On Some Models Have A Sunroom. … (0 comments)

marcie purcell: Why buy a home now-Page one of e-newsletter for April - 04/01/09 02:36 PM
Here is page one of April's e-newsletter.  If you would like to receive real estate information in your inbox on a monthly basis, let us know.Why Buying A Home Now Could Be Your Best Move Ever
At last, given recent changes in the housing market nationwide and locally, it's small wonder buying a home is looking a lot more attractive. From first-time buyers to dream-home trade-uppers to snow birds to rental investors, market conditions and tax breaks have combined to make buying a home today much more affordable. The buyer's market of 2009 may make many new homeowners look back on … (1 comments)

marcie purcell: "BUY CONFIDENT" plan annouced by Long and Foster Real Estate - 03/12/09 08:49 AM
 
THEY SAY IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY.
BUT IS IT A GREAT TIME FOR YOU TO BUY?
Long & Foster® just announced a dramatic new Buy ConfidentTM Plan designed to help you decide
whether now - or later - is the best time to buy, based on your personal situation. It's a sensible,
objective barometer for you amidst all the headlines about "buy now!" and "low rates" and all the
chaos associated with today's economic crisis.
If now turns out to be a smart time for you to buy, Long & Foster customers have exclusive access
to a program … (1 comments)

marcie purcell: Spring Meadow Estates, Quakertown PA - 03/04/09 02:30 PM
Spring Meadow Estates is located in Richland Township, just outside the Borough of Quakertown.  This developement of single family homes was built by Judd Builders around 2002-2004.  These three or four bedroom colonials feature two and a half baths, full basements, gas heat, central air, attached garages, public water and sewer. The homes are situated on between .15 and .30 acre lots. The square footage is usually between 2000-3000, depending on the model.  The sale prices within the last year have been anywhere between $275,000 and $350,000.
This development is located within the Quakertown Community School District, close to shopping and major roads.
If you would … (3 comments)

marcie purcell: Green energy tax breaks & Bucks County market snapshots - 02/25/09 02:03 PM
Below is a copy of one of the reports that my clients get when they subscribe to ehomes monthly newsletter.  This one is very applicable now with the tax season upon us. 

If you are considering buying or selling a home in the Bucks County real estate market, call Linda Tremblay or Marcie Purcell.  We will be very happy to assist you with all your real estate needs.
Perhaps you are interested in what homes are selling for in your neighborhood or another neighborhood in the Bucks or Montgomery County area.  Click here to get a market snapshot of the … (0 comments)

marcie purcell: Page about FHA and the Recovery Act from my February e-newsletter. - 02/02/09 02:58 PM
Below is a page from our monthly e-newsletter that is automatically sent to our clients.  If you or someone that you know would like to receive this newsletter filled with information on the real estate market, please call or email me or Marcie Purcell. 
FHA Mortgage Rescue ProgramPart of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, passed in July 2008, includes provisions to help struggling homeowners replace their mortgages with 30-year fixed-rate loans backed by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Available from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011, the Hope for Homeowners program is designed to help homeowners who can … (2 comments)

marcie purcell: Why should I buy a home now? Maybe because the interest rate went below 5%? - 01/08/09 07:01 AM
I know they are a bunch of potential buyers out there waiting for the so called botttom to hit in the real estate market.  They have been told by the press to not buy yet, just wait.  Well I am hear telling you to "STOP LISTENING TO THE PRESS"  By the time you find out the bottom has hit, you will have missed it. Could of it already have happened?  I think so.  
If you are thinking about buying a home in the near future, you need to get off the fence and buy a home now.  First of all the … (7 comments)

marcie purcell: Selling Your Home In a Down Market?? Here are Some Tips to Help You - 01/05/09 07:00 AM
Another great article written by my associate from Nazarth, but also applicable to homeowners who want to sell their home in Bucks County. If you price it right and it is well maintained, it will sell.

Via Brigita McKelvie - Lehigh Valley, PA, Residential, Rural & Horse Properties (Vision Realty Group):
As I was going through the Real Estate section of Sunday's paper, I came across a very informative article.  It listed some tips to help home sellers speed the sale of their home in a down market.
 
Here are the tips:
 
1 -  Price the home right.  … (8 comments)

marcie purcell: 4th Quarter and full year 2008 market statistics for the Pennridge School District, Bucks County PA - 01/04/09 02:59 PM
Here are the 4th quarter 2008market statistics for Bedminster Township, East Rockhill Township, Hilltown Township, Perkasie Borough, Selllersville Borough, Silverdale Borough & West Rockhill Township.  These municipalities are all part of the Pennridge School District.  As you can see during the last quarter of 2008 the average sale price was $312,829, 85 homes were sold, and it took approximately 98 days to sell a home. These were all residential resales (no multifamily or commercial listings) and were priced between $100,000 and $1,000,000.

As you can see, the average price has dropped about $20,000 but could be more or less for your … (0 comments)

marcie purcell: Once Team Members, Now partners. - 08/26/08 02:54 PM
I am please to announce that Marcie Purcell and I have partnered up.  Marcie and I have worked together for over 5 years and have been team members since we affiliated with Long and Foster Real Estate. As team members, we have worked together on some things and separately on others.  When one of us went away on vacation, the other would step in so that our clients never had to wait to see a home, to put an offer in or to get a return phone call.
This year, due to circumstances we have worked on more together, than not. … (9 comments)

 
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Linda Tremblay, Associate Broker Bucks County, PA Real Estate Services

Doylestown, PA

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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc, PA License #AB065488

Address: 800 Hyde Park, Rt 202 & Mechanicsville Rd, Doylestown, PA, 18901

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