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bucks county: Open House - Bucks County - Newtown - Upper Makefield - Duchess Farms - 4/17 from 1-3 - 04/15/11 09:56 AM
Toll Brothers National Dream Home Sales Event is happening right now, but if you visit the Duchess Farm Estates community in Upper Makefield Township in Bucks County on Sunday April 17th from 1-3, you'll also have the opportunity to visit my gorgous listing!
You will simply not find a home with more upgrades, thoughtful details, and built for entertaining. Two custom built bars, a two-tiered paver patio with built in grill and seating, a theater room, and dance floor make this the ideal home to enjoy this summer.
Perfect for the busy professional or relocation buyer who doesn't have the time … (2 comments)
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bucks county: Open House - Bucks County - Newtown - Upper Makefield - Dutchess Farms - 1/30 from 1-3 - 01/29/11 06:44 PM
Gorgeous Luxury Home in Dutchess Farms - Upper Makefield … (2 comments)
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bucks county: Average Sold Price for homes in Bucks County, PA and Council Rock School District - June 2010 - 07/22/10 02:33 PM
We continue to see stable pricing for homes for sale in Bucks County, PA, as indicated by both the median price and average price for homes in Bucks County year - over - year, June 2010.
Below are the home price statistics for Bucks County, PA:
Median Price is UP 3.4% to $299,900
Average Price is UP 1% to $339,820
Council Rock School District home prices also remained stable:
Median Price is UP 1.4% to $388,000
Average Price is UP 0.5% to $433,595
***FYI, I know that it's nearly impossible to read these charts. That's why you … (1 comments)
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bucks county: Isaac Newton's - Newtown's Favorite Place to Eat, Drink, and talk Beer - 02/23/10 10:29 AM
The other day, I met a few friends from grade school for lunch in Newtown. (By the way, how magical is Facebook for re-connecting? You can find me on there right here). We went back and forth about where to meet, but when one mentioned that she may want to have an...ahem..."adult" beverage, there was only one place to go.
Isaac Newton's
18 South State Street
Newtown, PA
215-860-5100
I got there a little early and sat at the bar to hang out until my girls came. Everyone is super-friendly and I got … (1 comments)
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bucks county: How do I find a good agent in Bucks County? - 01/06/10 07:57 PM
I've been answering questions on Trulia for a while now, and I find the same questions come up repeatedly. One of the most frequently asked (and furiously answered) is:
"How can I find a good Agent?"
Agents, I guess, have a bit of a reputation for being dirtbags...who knew?I've answered the "How do I find a good agent?" question several times on Trulia: most recently here, got into it a bit with another REALTOR here, and answered it circuitously here.To break it down to the one critical question you should ask yourself about a real estate agent:"Do you trust him/her?"
There … (1 comments)
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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 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 … (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.
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 … (7 comments)
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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 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 … (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 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. … (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 with shadowbox molding in the formal living and dining room...
Not to mention, the drop-dead gorgeous finished basement with huge media room wired for home theater, private office/playroom with french doors, exercise room, and you still have plenty of storage.
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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 counties- like ALL of them. Now, seriously, how is that possible?
I've seen people jockey to be first to answer any post that comes up, hoping to beat all the other agents out to "get the business."
I'm a pretty smart person. In fact, I'm probably a little vain about … (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 party, but keeping the dialog civil, on-task, and moving forward is going to accomplish your goals. Once the other party hates you, it's difficult for them to remove the emotion to work through the deal. Antagonistic negotiations often de-volve into fighting over trashcans and a $30 bathroom mirror (I've seen … (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 seen in over two years. Our January 2009 number dropped to 13 MSI, and February ended at 11.2 MSI. Although it's an increase of 42% from Febrauary 2008, and 110% from February 2007, I'm pleased to see a consistent trending downward of the MSI since our high in December.
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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.
You may be panicked at the thought that you will never sell your home. You may feel as if it's a lost cause, or that it'll "never happen."
So, what do you do if your listing has expired?
Decide whether you want to re-list with your current REALTOR (R). … (4 comments)
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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 County?
Well, what it doesn't mean is that you'll never be able to sell your home in this market. Homes sell every day, and not all of them are distressed, well-under-market, deal-of-the-century sales. There are plenty of people selling their homes at market value, and moving forward with their … (2 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 house on January 25th from 1-3 p.m.
I've got professional pictures and a 360 degree virtual tour coming in the next day or so, and I'll be continually updating our website. I've even figured out how to post a photo tour on youtube, so watch for that, as well.
Want … (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 excited, and I'm thrilled to be on the hunt again.
The New Year brings about more than resolutions, starvation diets, and gym memberships. The holidays are over, people are doing their taxes, examining what they want for the coming year, and are motivated to make changes in their lives. On … (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 4.5% interest rate I keep hearing about?
Looks like the end of January beginning of February. Right now it looks like its just going to be on purchases. They are working on it for refinances too.
Is there going to be any restrictions on income - either too much … (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, and locate any positive or negative features of the property.
Using my previous post as an example, I put both the addresses into Google Maps and selected the satellite image.
Here are the maps of the properties:
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You can see … (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 answer? Better.
We finished November of 2008 with 14.7 months supply of inventory of single family homes in Bucks County. Sure, it's up 53% from November 2006, and 34% from November 2007. However, it's down from our October number of 15.7. (Go us!)
Looking at the two … (2 comments)
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Heather Oberhau, Bucks County Real Estate, e-PRO
Newtown,
PA
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