butler pa: Heating Oil Help for Homeowners - 02/04/08 10:15 AM
A program to help homeowners with heating oil costs officially began on December 3, 2007.
Applications MUST be recieved by February 29, 2008.
Qualified families will recieve a ONE TIME delivery of up to 100 gallons of heating oil.
You can call 1-877-563-4645 or apply online by clicking here.
This program does require evidence of … (6 comments)

butler pa: 2006 vs 2007 Real Estate Statistics - 01/05/08 01:26 AM
I made a graph showing the sales units here in Butler County.  Comparing 2006 to 2007, you can see that our market has not been affected much by the slowdown being felt in other parts of the nation!
Our real estate market is still strong, and I am confident that 2008 will … (2 comments)

butler pa: Karns City School District - Real Estate Market Update - 01/04/08 09:17 PM
Market Update - Karns City School District
December Closed Sales
There were 4 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for December closed sales was 94.
Price
The average sales price for December closed sales was $91,500.
Currently, there are 18 active listings in the Karns City School district.
 Happy New … (0 comments)

butler pa: Slippery Rock School District -Real Estate Market Update - 01/04/08 09:11 PM
Market Update - Slippery Rock School District
December Closed Sales
There were 8 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the December closed sales was 88.
Price
The average sales price for December closed sales was $175,313.
Currently, there are 88 active listings in the Slippery Rock School district.
 Happy New … (0 comments)

butler pa: Butler School District - Real Estate Update - 01/04/08 08:56 PM
Market Update - Butler School District
December Closed Sales
There were 26 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the December closed sales was 77.
Price
The average sales price for December closed sales was $168,246.
Currently, there are 311 active listings in the Butler School district.
 Happy New Year!
 
For the … (0 comments)

butler pa: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate Update - 01/04/08 08:52 PM
Market Update - Seneca Valley  School District
December Closed Sales
There were 29 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the December closed sales was 79.
Price
The average sales price for December closed sales was $234,441.
Currently, there are 285 active listings in the Seneca Valley School district.
 Happy … (0 comments)

butler pa: South Butler County School District - Real Estate Update - 01/04/08 08:42 PM
Market Update - South Butler County School District
December Closed Sales
There were 11 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the December closed sales was 123.
Price
The average sales price for December closed sales was $164,675.
Currently, there are 57 active listings in the South Butler County School district.
 Happy … (0 comments)

butler pa: Old Cell Phones, everybody has one! - 12/25/07 08:14 PM
Did you get a new cell phone for Christmas?  Did your kids?  Did anyone you know get a new cell phone?
My son is in Cub Scouts, and his den has started a community service project involving used cell phones.
You can read more about the program on the web - click here.
I … (8 comments)

butler pa: 4 bedrooms, only $73,900! - 12/11/07 09:00 PM
Butler Township, Northwest Schools! Move right in to this 4 bedroom home in Lyndora. Newer carpet, roof, and windows. Nice kitchen, beautiful yard. Front porch for relaxing, back deck for entertaining. American Home Shield Warranty included! Huge family home! Call Jayne for an appointment! … (6 comments)

butler pa: More Great News - Greater Pittsburgh Real Estate Market - 12/11/07 12:45 PM
No more gloom and doom talk around here!
STOP THAT IMMEDIATELY!
Here are the latest statistics, released by West Penn Multi-List, for the Greater Pittsburgh real estate market! 
New Listings are down only 4.3% from last year.
Closed sales are down only 2.8%!  Many parts of the country are seeing a 20-30% drop in closed … (2 comments)

butler pa: Slippery Rock School District - Market Update - 12/11/07 12:00 PM
Market Update - Slippery Rock Area School District
 
November Closed Sales
There were 9 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 10 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 123.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $182,822.
Currently, there are 88 active listings in … (0 comments)

butler pa: Karns City School District - Real Estate Market Update - 12/11/07 11:55 AM
Market Update - Karns City School District
CONGRATULATIONS, GREMLINS!  What a season!!
November Closed Sales
There were 6 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 4 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 80.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $76,842.
Currently, there are 39 active listings … (0 comments)

butler pa: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate Update - 12/11/07 11:49 AM
Market Update - Seneca Valley School District
 
November Closed Sales
There were 43 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 46 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 79.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $241,207.
Currently, there are 258 active listings in the Seneca Valley School district.
 Enjoy … (0 comments)

butler pa: Mars Area School District - Real Estate Market Update - 12/11/07 11:07 AM
Market Update - Mars Area School District
 
November Closed Sales
There were 23 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 20 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 89.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $306,385.
Currently, there are 167 active listings in the Mars Area School … (0 comments)

butler pa: Moniteau School District - Real Estate Update - 12/11/07 11:03 AM
Market Update - Moniteau School District
November Closed Sales
There were 3 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were no new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 87.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $110,000.
Currently, there are 24 active listings in the Moniteau School … (0 comments)

butler pa: Butler School District - Real Estate Statistics - 12/11/07 10:59 AM
Market Update - Butler School District
November Closed Sales
There were 32 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 38 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 89.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $133,620.
Currently, there are 311 active listings in … (0 comments)

butler pa: South Butler County School District - Real Estate Update - 12/11/07 10:54 AM
Market Update – South Butler County School District - November 2007
November Closed Sales
There were 8 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
 New Listings
There were 11 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 102.
 Price The average sales price … (0 comments)

butler pa: Come on, you can do it!! - 12/06/07 10:03 PM
No points here.
I don't know how many of you are in an area that this commercial runs.
I am not usually a sentimental, mushy-gushy kind of girl, but this commercial always makes me happy.
 
 
 
 
 
Lately, I think we could all identify with the little guy.
Merry Christmas!
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butler pa: Baby, it's cold outside! - 11/30/07 09:42 PM
Ah, Pennsylvania....
I cannot believe that is the first of December and we haven't had measurable snow in Western PA.  That is really bizarre!  Raise your hand if you remember complaining that your snow boots didn't match your Halloween costumes!
The weather has gotten pretty cold this past week.  I also saw that … (17 comments)

butler pa: WELCOME TO PITTSBURGH! NO BUBBLES HERE! - 11/29/07 12:14 PM
More great news today about the Pittsburgh real estate market!
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette published a very informative article about the housing market in the Pittsburgh Greater Metro Area.
We are still showing rising (or at least stable) home prices over last year.
Median sales prices actually ROSE from last year! 
Who wouldn't want … (5 comments)

butler pa: Pennsylvania Property Tax Relief - 11/28/07 01:07 PM
Attention Senior Citizens!
The deadline for appying for the Property Tax Relief/Rent Rebate program is DECEMBER 31ST.
The income eligibility has been raised to $35,000, excluding one-half of Social Security income.
This program is designed to help seniors and disabled residents of PA pay their taxes on fixed incomes.
If you are interested in an application, please … (3 comments)

butler pa: Ebay. Seriously. I'm not kidding. - 11/24/07 08:30 PM
I was surfing for some holiday deals on elliptical machines today.  Nothing better to do after spending an entire weekend gorging myself!
 
Well, it turns out that I cannot afford a new elliptical machine.  YIKES!  Who would have thought they cost that much?  I started looking at other venues.
EBAY!  I love ebay … (7 comments)

butler pa: Christmas Shopping - Buy Safe! - 11/14/07 08:53 AM
This has been a very scary year to be a parent!  (Or anyone who buys toys for kids!)  So many things have been recalled, and it's difficult to keep track of everything that is considered suspicious.  I personally bought Aqua-Dots for my kids, and I am so glad nothing terrible happened!
I … (4 comments)

butler pa: Share a Ride, Save Some Green! - 11/11/07 10:12 PM
Energy costs are rising.
Thank you, Mrs. Obvious.
They are only going to get worse.
What can I do about it?  I have to get to work!
Have you considered ride-sharing?
There is a great website dedicated to ride-sharing.
Click Here!
This fabulous site lets you sign up to be matched with another commuter.  It offers you a … (2 comments)

butler pa: McQuistion Schools, Price Reduced! - 11/11/07 09:32 PM
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butler pa: Moniteau School District - Rare Find! - 11/11/07 09:27 PM
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butler pa: South Butler County School District - Real Estate Update - 11/11/07 02:48 PM
Market Update - South Butler County School District
October Closed Sales
There were 8 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 10 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 53.
Price
The low sales price was $107,000.  The highest price was $233,000.
Currently, there are … (0 comments)

butler pa: Moniteau School District - Real Estate Update - 11/11/07 02:45 PM
Market Update - Moniteau School District
October Closed Sales
There were 3 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 3 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 73.
Price
The low sales price was $81,000.  The highest price was $185,000.
Currently, there are 28 active … (0 comments)

butler pa: Mars Area School District - Real Estate Market Update - 11/11/07 02:43 PM
Market Update - Mars Area School District
October Closed Sales
There were 30 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 35 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 109.
Price
The low sales price was $103,000.  The highest price was $800,000.
Currently, there are 189 … (0 comments)

butler pa: Karns City School District - Market Update - 11/11/07 02:39 PM
Market Update - Karns City School District
October Closed Sales
There were 3 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 6 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 58.
Price
The low sales price was $50,000.  The highest price was $55,600.
Currently, there are 22 … (0 comments)

butler pa: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate - 11/11/07 02:36 PM
Market Update - Seneca Valley School District
October Closed Sales
There were 56 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 56 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 63.
Price
The low sales price was $65,000.  The highest price was $870,000.
Currently, there are 268 … (0 comments)

butler pa: Slippery Rock School District - Market Update - 11/11/07 02:27 PM
 
Market Update - Slippery Rock School District
October Closed Sales
There were 5 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 23 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 68.
Price
The low sales price was $45,320.  The highest price was $321,300.
Currently, there are 87 … (0 comments)

butler pa: Butler School District - Real Estate Statistics - 11/11/07 02:17 PM
Market Update - Butler School District
October Closed Sales
There were 36 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 49 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 110.
Price
The low sales price was $43,000.  The highest price was $330,000.
 
For the latest real estate … (0 comments)

butler pa: LIHEAP is open - 11/06/07 01:51 PM
LIHEAP opened yesterday.  If you are a Pennsylvania resident who needs help paying high energy bills this winter, you need to see if you qualify for LIHEAP.
You must provide a termination notice or letter from the utility company proving that the heat will/is turned off.  You must also provide social security … (2 comments)

butler pa: The Reality Tour - 11/01/07 10:44 AM
 
 I usually write articles about "realty," but this time, I am going to write about REALITY.
DID YOU KNOW??
40% of high school seniors don't think heroin is too risky to try?40% of US teens say they expect to use a drug in the future1 of every 5 eight graders has already tried … (3 comments)

butler pa: Troop D Toys for Tots Campaign - 10/26/07 10:04 PM
Do you believe it's only 59 days until Christmas? 
TIME TO GET SERIOUS!
Troop D of the Pennsylvania State Police is participating in the Toys for Tots campaign this holiday season.
Take your new, unwrapped toy to the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks off New Castle Road in Butler Township.  Your donation will stay local.  … (1 comments)

butler pa: PSST....Gimme all your candy!! - 10/26/07 09:45 PM
Did you know that approximately 1 in every 400 to 600 children under aged 20 has Type 1 diabetes?
I found that information on the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse website.
Lucky for the kids here in Butler, trick or treat can still be part of a Halloween tradition.
BOSCOV'S and the Diabetes Management Center … (0 comments)

butler pa: SAD, or just blue? - 10/19/07 08:22 PM
SAD or just sorry to see summer end?  Know the difference.
As the summer is (finally) winding down here in PA, I would like to remind everyone that Seasonal Affective Disorder is a very real illness. 
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression.  It can affect anyone.  Usually it comes on … (5 comments)

butler pa: Mars Area School District - Real Estate Market Update - 10/13/07 09:40 AM
Market Update - October 13, 2007
 
Mars Area School District
 
September Closed Sales
 
21 total sales were recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
 
The low sale price was $88,750 the high price was $600,000.
 
New Listings
There were 27 new listings in the month of September.
 
Active Listings
Currently, there are 205 active listings in the Mars Area … (3 comments)

butler pa: Save the planet, one unused item at a time!! - 09/30/07 07:41 PM
Do you have stuff laying around?  Good stuff, just not good for you?  Stuff that might be exactly what someone else wants or needs? 
You need to FREECYCLE it!
Freecycling is a way to reuse things, and help save the planet at the same time.  It was started in 2003 by an … (6 comments)

 
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