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For the Love of a Fixer Upper - 02/27/08 12:20 PM
Oh Fixer Upper House, how you make my heart go pitter pat! The possibilities are endless, the equity abundant. You've been waiting for me your whole life, and Here I AM! I'll give you a good scrubbing, painting, carpeting, termite treatment, roof and siding and you'll be good as new. I'll gussy
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Tax Liens - Is your Mortgage Company Bad Pay? - 02/25/08 07:28 PM
An avalanche of tax liens to hit Bucks this weekThe Bucks County Tax Claim Bureau is expecting to notify over 10,000 homeowners of liens placed on their homes as a result of back property taxes owed. The bureau estimates that 80 percent are a result of mortgage companies rather than delinquent
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What's a U&O and why do I Need to Pay for it? - 02/20/08 08:44 AM
When selling your home in Bucks County, it's a good idea for you or your REALTOR to call your local township and ask if there is a U&O (Use and Occupancy) permit required for residential resales. Many townships have these permits, and the requirements differ from township to township. The permit
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The Un-Advertised Open House - 02/17/08 08:33 PM
This Sunday, I held an open house at my listing at 122 Elderberry Drive in Levittown. There was an advertising glitch, and while the home appeared in the paper, it did not print with a recently reduced price, or open house. So, I went on-line only, and posted the open house
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What a Difference a Cookie Makes - 02/16/08 10:40 AM
I was showing homes on Thursday, and I've come to the conclusion that a cookie can make a big difference. We toured several properties in the same neighborhood. The first property we walked into, the Seller had left a small plate of cookies by the brochures. But it wasn't just the
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Beautiful 5 Bedroom Home in Pennsbury - Open House Sunday 2/17 from 1-3 - 02/15/08 06:21 PM
122 Elderberry Drive Levittown, PA 19054 Just Reduced to $275,000 Please join me this Sunday 2/17 from 1-3 and tour this newly renovated home. New features include: Siding, Windows, HVAC, Central Air, Doors, Carpeting, Paint, and Landscaping. The new kitchen features maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tumbled marble backsplash, and tile floor.
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Prepare for the Weekend Open Houses in Bucks County! - 02/15/08 02:45 PM
OK, ready, Homebuyers? We're doing Guerrilla shopping on Sunday at Open Houses! Step 1 - Print out a list of open houses in your price range/area. How do you find them before Sunday? Check out www.realtor.comand look for homes that have "Open House" on the tag. Ask your agent to run
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Where my Girls At? - 02/07/08 07:38 PM
According to the National Association of Realtors 2007 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers for Pennsylvania, 21% of home Buyers were single females. Girl Power! (Or is it Grrrl Power?) Here are a few things to consider when purchasing a home: Single or condo? A single is a good choice if you are up
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January 2008 Market Stats for Residential Real Estate in Bucks County - 02/03/08 10:38 AM
According to TReND, our local multiple listing service, below are the market statistics for residential sales for January 2008, as compared to the 2007 figures: 1149 Homes Currently Listed (Down 47 homes compared to 1/2007 figure of 1196) $448,000 Average List Price (Up $35,000 compared to 1/2007 figure of $413,000) 313 Homes Settled (Sold)
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7 Creative Ways to Appeal to Buyers - 02/01/08 08:53 AM
7 Creative ways to appeal to Buyers: Pay points on the mortgage to reduce the interest rate on the loan.Pay closing costs to reduce the money a Buyer needs to bring to settlement.Pay the taxes for the year to give the Buyer a year of no tax escrows in their monthly payment.Pay
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Heather Oberhau, Bucks County Real Estate, e-PRO
Newtown, PA
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