bucks county: Let's Take...A Long Walk. Walking the Canal in Upper Bucks County - 10/19/09 02:08 PM
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 … (1 comments)
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bucks county: 6 Things I Promise to Do for Buyers and Sellers in Bucks County - 07/20/09 07:14 PM
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.
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bucks county: Bucks County Sellers - Yes, you CAN sell your home in 30 days! - 07/07/09 02:13 PM
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 … (1 comments)
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bucks county: Ew! Dahling, you don't want to live THERE! - 05/31/09 08:24 PM
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 … (6 comments)
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bucks county: Super-Fabulous new Listing in Wiltshire Walk, Newtown Township, PA - 05/08/09 01:40 PM
How great is this place???
48 Brecknock Court
Newtown Township / Council Rock Schools
$470,000
www.48Brecknock.com
This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in Wiltshire Walk has all the goodies: hardwood floors throughout the main floor, gourmet kitchen with premium appliance package and custom tile backsplash, upgraded trim package … (3 comments)
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bucks county: I Don't Need All the Business...Just the Right Business - 03/30/09 01:49 PM
I've been posting on Trulia for a few weeks now (see my profile here), and one thing I've noticed about some Realtors...
Man, they don't want to give up a paycheck, do they?
I've seen agents claim to be experts in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Not one or two … (7 comments)
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bucks county: 3 Ways of Finding Your Zen in Real Estate Negotiations - 03/06/09 08:26 PM
1. Keep it civil.
I wrote a post What NOT to do in a Real Estate Transactionwaaaay back in January of 2008. I think my favorite line of that post was "never start negotiations with an opening salvo to the other party." Look, you don't have to be friends with the other … (2 comments)
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bucks county: Bucks County Real Estate Inventory - February 2009 - 03/01/09 07:19 PM
Bucks County has seen some positive movement on the Months Supply of Inventory (the number of months it would take to sell all the homes on the market at the current sales rate). Our December numbers were 16.2 months, which was the highest MSI (Months Supply of Inventory) we had … (0 comments)
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bucks county: Help! My Listing Expired and I'm Never Gonna Sell This Place! - 02/12/09 07:11 PM
Cute clip-art aside, I know that having your home listing expire without a sale isn't funny or cute: it's scary and disheartening.
I ran a list of expired listings in Bucks County, and boy...there are quite a few. I'm certainly seeing an increase in expired listings, so you are not alone.
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bucks county: Bucks County Real Estate Inventory - December 2008 - 01/30/09 07:12 PM
We saw an increase in the Months Supply of Inventory from our November numbers of 14.7 months supply of inventory. As of December, we currently have 16.2 months supply of inventory of single family homes, an increase of 76% over two years.
What does this mean to Sellers in Bucks … (0 comments)
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bucks county: 112 Fair Oaks Court, Eagle Ridge, Newtown Township / Council Rock Schools - 01/20/09 12:31 PM
As promised, here's the first look at my FABULOUS new listing in the Eagle Ridge development in Newtown Township / Council Rock School District!
Pretty great looking, isn't it?
Price / Condition / Location - this home is a triple threat!
We're going to start off the showings at my
Open … (6 comments)
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bucks county: The Bucks County Real Estate Market Heats Up! - 01/09/09 02:11 PM
Bucks County Buyers are coming out of hibernation, and they're motivated and looking for the deals.
Ok, this is purely a non-scientific observation. In the past week, my personal client base has blossomed. I'm now working with three serious Buyers who weren't looking last week. I feel energized, and … (5 comments)
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bucks county: Where are Mortgage Rates Heading? My Interview with a Bucks County Mortgage Broker - Carmella McGonegal - 12/18/08 12:36 PM
Through the magic of Facebook I've been reconnecting with a lot of girls from high school (I went to an all-girls high).
Carmella is a high school friend who now works with Mortgage Mobility. I asked her a few questions I thought were on everyone's mind:
Hey, when can I score that … (0 comments)
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bucks county: Using Google Maps to Preview Properties - 12/16/08 05:59 PM
Remember when we talked about Acreage vs. Privacy?
You have a powerful tool in Google Maps that allows you to preview properties before you ever make an appointment to view them. Using Google Maps, or even Google Earth if you're feeling adventuresome, allows you to preview the area, assess the property, … (6 comments)
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bucks county: Bucks County Real Estate Inventory - November 2008 - 12/09/08 01:08 PM
Thanks to one of my favorite clients Fabio for asking the question that spawned a blog. I've been having a bit of writer's block recently.
Anyway, Fabio asked how November turned out after reading my post showing the months supply of inventory on the market in October 2008.
The … (2 comments)
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bucks county: You Can't Win if You Don't Play - 12/04/08 02:33 PM
If you're a Buyer who is out there in the market, but not making offers, you're missing out.
You need to play to win.
I'm not one to advise people to make rash decisions, or to be risky with their money. Especially not with real estate transactions that can total in … (0 comments)
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bucks county: The Bank-Owned Property Conundrum - 10/22/08 09:34 AM
To put it delicately, many of the bank owned properties need...
a little work.
However, there are wonderful deals to be found for the courageous Buyer. I currently have a home under contract around $130,000 UNDER comparable properties. Now, the home needs work, and some (but not all) of … (3 comments)
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bucks county: When Does it Make Sense to Rehab a Home in an Estate Sale? - 10/07/08 06:55 PM
Selling a beloved family home after the death of a parent may be one of the most emotional real estate transactions you will go through. On top of the obvious difficulty in dealing with the death of a parent, the family home is often in some disrepair and dated.
When working … (4 comments)
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bucks county: Which Group Shall I Put You In? Are you an A or a B Client? - 09/29/08 08:50 AM
The ultimate goal of most REALTORS is to have a referral based business; one where clients come to you by word of mouth, and you are able to run a successful business just by answering the phone and getting fabulous clients. I'm on my way there, as 78% of my business … (10 comments)
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bucks county: 'Tis the Season...To Purchase a Fix and Flip Investment Property! - 09/23/08 09:40 AM
As our market dies down for the winter, now is the best time to start thinking about picking up a fix and flip investment property.
The general inactivity of the market creates a situation for very motivated sellers, particularly for vacant properties. Few people want to pay to heat a home all winter with … (2 comments)
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