I had an errand to run at my listing at 507 River Road in Upper Bucks County. It's a gorgeous property that would make a wonderful vacation home for someone in Philadelphia or New York.
We're just coming off a week of cold, rainy weather, so I decided to load up the dog and take a walk along the Delaware River. The weather is mild (sorta...compared to the 40's), the leaves are golden, and the sun was shining.
There are so many pretty "finds" when you walk the canal. This little waterfall is only one house away from my listing, and is an extension of a larger one on the other side of River Road. If I didn't have the dog, I would have grabbed a photo of the larger waterfall. There are many artists living along River Road, and it's evident in their homes and their landscaping. I should have taken more photos of the funky homes that line the canal. There was also one home with a phenomenal, drop-dead, labor of love yard that had me seething with jealousy.
But really, the allure is the Delaware River itself. River living in Bucks County is the vacation home without the drive or the isolation. It's gorgeous scenery, antiquing, lazy days of drinking coffee and watching the water (but we have high speed internet, Central Air, and nice restaurants).
Come tour this great vacation home (or full time if you're feeling like River living suits you all year long)
They have a wonderful program planned for the day including crafters, musical programs by the 85 year old Bracken "Cavaliers" Drum and Bugle Corps (the corps is 85 years old - not the individual drummers or buglers :), historic home tours, children's entertainment, tours of historic properties in town...
You can read the full itinerary here, and find a map of the events here.
Additionally, I'll be holding my own little historic home tour that day.
I'm holding another open house on Sunday, September 13th in Bristol Boro, Bucks County, coinciding with the Bristol Lions Italian Festival. Enjoy the music, enjoy the food, enjoy touring this GORGEOUS home on historic Radcliffe Street!
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907 Radcliffe Street
Bristol, PA 19007
For Sale $425,000
Open House September 13th from 1-3 p.m.
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2½
Area:
Historic Bristol Borough
Style:
House
Square Footage:
3,068
Lot Size:
0.47 acre
Year Built:
1901
Rich in history and located on one of the most prestigious streets in Bristol Borough with views of the river, this turn of the century home melds the charm the historic-home-lover demands with the updates a modern homeowner expects. View our photo and virtual tour to truly appreciate this property.
This is an amazing opportunity to own a very special property on Radcliffe Street. Situated on almost a 1/2 acre lot (with possible subdivision). Four Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and tons of gorgeous vintage features, this home has been beautifully updated.
Be the first to tour this drop-dead gorgeous, HUGE home by visiting our open house this Sunday:
July 26th
1-3 p.m.
If you're looking at homes for sale in Bucks County, especially in the Warminster area, this is truly a must see home to put on your list! Totally renovated, thoughtfully updated, and with a phenomenal amount of living space, you'll be happy your visited the open house.
Want to see more photos? (You really should take a look). Visit our website at:
I'm being bombarded by a general lack of professionalism, not just in Real Estate, but in life in general. So, in a bit of a rant, here are
Six Things I Promise to Do for Sellers and Buyers in Bucks County!
1. I'll call you back. I'll email you back. Promptly.
2. When I tell you I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it. If, for some reason, it doesn't get done, I'll let you know beforehand why it wasn't and when it will be.
3. I'm going to keep you updated on your status. If you've listed your home with me, I'm going to automate reports that give you feedback and website stats. I'm going to call you and let you know how your open house went. If you're buying a home with me, I'm going to call and let you know where we are in the offer process, the negotiation process, and the settlement process.
4. I'm going to take good pictures of your home. Not only am I going to take good pictures of your home, but I'm going to hire a professional photographer / virtual tour provider to take good pictures of your home. No pictures with me in the mirror, or trashcans at the driveway, or dishes in the sink. I promise your home will NEVER appear on www.lovelylisting.com
5. I'm going to conduct myself as an adult at all times. Even when I'm mad. I'm going to remain courteous. I'm not going to curse, yell, or employ excessive snottiness with you, a cooperating agent, a mortgage lender, or a repairman. No matter how irritated, angry, or even enraged I am.
6. I'm computer literate. That means that not only will I employ the latest online tools to promote your home, but I also know how to do things like: scan and email documents and put the right people on copy of emails. I also know how and when to use "reply" vs. "reply all."
There it is. My promise of Professionalism.
Give me a call if these sound like qualities you expect from a REALTOR while you search for homes in Bucks County!
In fact, you can sell your home in Bucks County in THREE DAYS. I just did.
420 Brandywine Court
Warminster, PA
$165,000
Sold in 3 Days
48 Brecknock Court
Newtown, PA
$470,000
Sold in 12 Days
What's the secret?
Staging the home before you list it. One home was professionally staged, the other I did myself (it was my personal fix & flip investment). Staging works!
Pricing the home with good, solid comparables, and pricing it within the pricing reflected by those comps.
Pictures and internet presence.
Easy access to the property, and property in showing condition when Buyers tour
Honestly, it's a lot of front end work - getting a house ready to sell isn't easy. Nor is marketing the home. I probably spend a good 40 hours marketing a home before it ever hits the MLS.
If you do the right things before the house goes on the market, however, you'll realize a quick sale, at the right price, and it will position your home to be in demand during those first crucial weeks on the market.
Recently, there was a question posted on Trulia.com where the poster asked about the safety of a certain neighborhood. Typically a post will generate several replies by REALTORS. This one?
<<crickets chirping>>
One brave soul, named Joe the Builder ventured a reply as to his opinion on the safety of the neighborhood, and then questioned why REALTORS didn't rush to answer. It engendered a great discussion (and slight thread hi-jack) between us, and you can read about it here.
Here's the thing...REALTORS are bound to uphold the Fair Housing Laws, and one of those has to do with something called steering. Steering is when a REALTOR will try to guide someone to a neighborhood, school district, area, price range, etc, based on their own personal opinions. It can range to overt discrimination (only showing a Russian Buyer homes in an area with a large Russian population) to more subtle "opinion" based steering (encouraging a Buyer to buy in one school district over another).
Because of Fair Housing Laws, REALTORS are not supposed to give an opinion on the quality of neighborhoods, school districts, or areas. Now, I've got an opinion, all right. Trust me - I always have an opinion! But, I'm not allowed to spout those opinions off to you as they relate to "better" neighborhoods, school districts, etc. The best I can do is point you in the direction to find the information you need: police stations, websites, data sources, etc.
It's important for you to realize that no matter how much you trust your REALTOR, and how much we WANT to tell you what we think, we just CAN'T, and that's a limitation that may be frustrating for all involved, but ultimately serves the higher good.
For more information on Fair Housing Laws, click here.
Remember when you wanted to run away from home? Go to a place far away from nagging parents (bosses), chores (housework), or school (work).
Now you can.
This amazing Bucks County Retreat allows you to run away from it all and enjoy your weekends in peace and tranquility. Listen to nature, not traffic. Sip coffee leisurely, not on the go. Explore the river towns of Bucks County, rather than navigating the concrete jungle.
Situated high up on a hillside in bucolic Bucks County, this 2 BR/1 BA 1920'S restored bungalow has been featured in Country Home magazine, on the cover of Life magazine and in the pages of Philadelphia magazine as one of America's ultimate country retreats. Just 90 min away from NYC it's the ideal weekend home or perfect for full-time living. Surrounded by old-growth Japanese maples, ferns and evergreens, the bungalow manages to meld vintage features with modern amenities, including C/A & high speed internet. A new kitchen features stainless steel appliances w/convection oven, DW, washer & dryer, GE Profile refrigerator, custom Italian cherry cabinets, terrazzo-inspired countertops and handmade glass tile backsplash. Upstairs, a large loft-like BR features exposed beams and views of the Delaware River. Downstairs, a blue and white ticking fabric padded guest room has built-in cabinets for extra storage. A screened-in porch and separate outbuilding for office, workshop or artist studio round out the property.
Ideally located amidst the PA River towns of New Hope, Lumberville, and Point Pleasant, and only 5 miles from their NJ counterpart, Frenchtown, this weekend retreat is only 90 minutes from New York, and an hour from Philadelphia.
Visit our website for additional information and photos.
I wrote about this stunner of a home in Wiltshire Walk, just outside of Newtown Borough, late last week, and I promise it delivers. Every single piece of feedback we've gotten from agents says that the home shows beautifully.
So, what is there to love?
Upgraded Gourmet Kitchen with Premium Appliance Package
Granite counters and a custom tile backsplash
Hardwood Floors throughout the 1st Floor
Upgraded molding package with shadow box molding in formal living and dining rooms.
An amazing 2 story family room with a wall of windows and built-in TV niche above the fireplace.
An ENORMOUS media room in the finished basement that is wired for home theater surround sound.
Finished basement also includes a playroom/office and exercise room - oh and you still have storage.
All this within 1.5 miles of Historic Newtown Borough and 1-95, this premier Bucks County location offers small town living with an easy commute to NY, Philadelphia, and Trenton.
Please join me for my
Open House Sunday May 17th from 1-3 p.m. and take your own tour of this beautiful home. Hope to see you there!
Want to see all the open houses in Bucks County this Sunday?
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I'll be holding an open house at
If you're looking at homes for sale in Bucks County, especially in the Warminster area, this is truly a must see home to put on your list! Totally renovated, thoughtfully updated, and with a phenomenal amount of living space, you'll be happy your visited the open house. 
Six Things I Promise to Do for Sellers and Buyers in Bucks County!
4. I'm going to take good pictures of your home. Not only am I going to take good pictures of your home, but I'm going to hire a professional photographer / virtual tour provider to take good pictures of your home. No pictures with me in the mirror, or trashcans at the driveway, or dishes in the sink. I promise your home will NEVER appear on 
6. I'm computer literate. That means that not only will I employ the latest online tools to promote your home, but I also know how to do things like: scan and email documents and put the right people on copy of emails. I also know how and when to use "reply" vs. "reply all." 
featured in Country Home magazine, on the cover of Life magazine and in the pages of Philadelphia magazine as one of 
Ideally located amidst the PA River towns of New Hope, Lumberville, and Point Pleasant, and only 5 miles from their NJ counterpart, Frenchtown, this weekend retreat is only 90 minutes from New York, and an hour from Philadelphia.
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