Foreclosures: What's the best way for our industry to prevent or handle them? - 05/31/11 03:19 PM

 
What  caused  the foreclosure crisis ? What can Real Estate Agents do to help ? Team Synergy has some answers and solutions.
Bursting of the housing bubble that made home prices tumble, sub prime lenders that gave adjustable rates to borrowers who could not afford the payments and joblessness are all causes of the current foreclosure crisis in America.
What can we do to help home owners facing foreclosure?  We cannot do as much as banks as they are the ones who can offer different options to homeowners. We should get training and education to handle short sales and foreclosures.
There … (21 comments)

Top Five Reasons Why home buyers are sitting on the Fence. - 05/31/11 02:31 PM
Top five  Reasons Why Home buyers are sitting on the Fence .
1. Buyers may have been looking at homes since January and have narrowed the search to one or two neighborhoods but they may not want to make an offer because they may think the perfect house may come on the market. They may want to look at more homes specially those with champagne taste and beer budget.
2. Buyers may be waiting for prices to  fall further.
3 Buyers may be waiting for lower interest rates.
4.Buyers may be uncertain about their employment and worried about a lay  off.
5 … (45 comments)

Day 30 of 31 days of May challenge. - 05/30/11 07:07 AM
This has been a difficult challenge. I do not think I will participate in June. I like to write when I have time and if the server is down it can be frustrating .
There are just two more posts for the month. Today being Memorial day, I do not have any real estate activity planned. I will be available to answer calls if people call on my signs.
I can also show my listings . There will be people visiting friends and family so I hope there will be sign calls.
I am going to comment on posts and write … (13 comments)

Why do people love to live in Meadow Wood Condos in Warminster, Bucks County,Pa? - 05/29/11 06:44 AM
Meadow Wood Condos are located off Street Road and Valley road in Warminster, Pa.
People love to live in Mewadow Wood conods because they are affordable. You can buy a one bedroom unit for as low as in the $90s. There are also two bedroom and 3 bedroom units.
The community is located next to a strip shopping centre. The shopping centre has a Bank, Guiseppe's Pizza restaurant, wash and go laundry, Good Will store, Dunkin Donuts, 7 Eleven, Thunderbird Bowling Lanes and some other stores.
You are within minutes from Pa turnpike and Wegman's grocery store.
If you would like … (19 comments)

Warwick Township, Bucks County, Preschool Computer Camp - 05/28/11 06:11 AM
Warwick Township , Bucks County, Preschool computer camp.
When June 27 to Thursday June 30,2011
Time 9 to 11.15 am
Where Community Room #2 Warwick township building
Ages 3-6 yrs old
Cost $118 resident, non residents $140
Kids will learn about cameras,webcams, iPads and more.
go to www.warwick-bucks.or for more information.
Children will become 'computer detectives'  to solve problem of the day using age appropriate software.
… (13 comments)

Why do people love to live in Windrush townhomes, Woodfield Estates and Yorktown in Jamison,Bucks County ? - 05/27/11 06:57 AM
Why do people love to live in Windrush townhomes,Woodfield Estates and Yorktown in Jamison , Bucks County, Pa?
These communities are located off Meyer Way and are within walking distance of Community park and township building.
The community park has walking trails, picnic area, basketball courts,tennis courts,tot lot, and lots more.
The township sponsors  free summer music concerts  and movies in the park.
The township has summer camps for kids of all ages in community rooms of township building and at the park.
You can buy discount movie tickets to area movie theatres and other events at township building.
Go to … (6 comments)

Warminster, Bucks County Real estate Market trends - 05/27/11 06:07 AM
Warminster Recently Sold Homes If you would like to look up homes for sale in Warminster, go to www.gitabantwal.com Call Gita Bantwal at ReMax Centre 215-343-8200x124 or direct 215-275-8491 The above information is subject to errors and omissions. If you would like a free market evaluation of your home email gita01@aol.com or call 215-275-8491 If your home has been on the market and not yet sold you should consider a price reduction as the number of homes on market is high and few homes that show well and are priced right are selling. … (4 comments)

Montgomery County, Pa Condo Year to Date Market snapshot for Condo sales - 05/26/11 03:45 PM
Montgomery  County Pa . Year to Date Market Snapshot for Condo sales.
 
I looked up Trendmls for information about condos sold in Montgomery  County. Here is the report : It is subject to errors and omissions and does not include homes not listed.
YTD April 2009 YTD April 2010 YTD April '11
Settled units       159      203            176
Average settled price $194,000 $214,000 $197,000
Prices are higher than they were in 2009 , but lower than last year.
The home buyer tax credit helped sales in April 2010.
Sounds like homes are selling but the prices are low compared to previous years.
… (3 comments)

Bucks County Pa. Year to Date Condo Market snapshot. - 05/26/11 01:53 PM
Bucks County Pa . Year to Date Market Snapshot for Condo sales.
 
I looked up Trendmls for information about condos sold in Bucks County. Here is the report : It is subject to errors and omissions and does not include homes not listed.
                                                                    YTD April 2009             YTD April 2010          YTD April '11
Settled units                                            123                               177                          126
Average settled price                                   $228,000                    $225,000                     $212,000
Median settled price                                     $216,000                   $209,000                     $197,000
The home buyer tax credit helped  sales in April 2010.
Sounds like homes are selling but the prices are low compared to previous years.
It is a good time to … (0 comments)

Warwick Township, Little 'Leapin' Lions Camp, for kids 16 months to 3 yrs old - 05/26/11 06:50 AM
Warwick township has great camps for children of all ages.
I just read about a great fun even for toddlers and parents . It is the Little leapin Lions Camp . Ages 16 months to 3 yr old and parent.
Parents will enjoy this program. This class makes use of musical instruments, balls, bean bags, gymnastic equipment and more. It can help build strength, balance, co ordination  and a love of music.
When: Monday June 27 to Wednesday June 29
Time: 11.30 am to 12.15 pm
Cost: $33 resident. / $39 non-resident
 
go to   www.warwick-bucks.org for details
… (9 comments)

Found great tenants for my listing in Horsham - 05/25/11 04:58 PM
The owners of the property at xxx Saw Mill rd in Horsham had to wait six months before finding tenants.
There were many showings. Some people with dogs came and looked though the mls said no Dogs allowed.
The people who had pets liked the place but could not rent it and those who had no pets either did not like it or did not have good credit.
I am glad it is finally rented . The new tenants will start on the First of June. They will be close to their daughter and can walk to her place.
It feels … (9 comments)

Pay It Forward in May, Help someone carry groceries to the Car - 05/24/11 09:10 AM
Pay it Forward, Help someone carry groceries to the car.
I was at Warminster Shop Rite the other day and saw a woman with a cart full of groceries. She could not push the cart . I offered to help and she was glad I helped her to her car . I loaded the groceries into the trunk of her car.
I asked her if there would be someone at home who would help her and she said she had someone who would help her.
I hope she told me the truth because it would have been difficult for her to … (12 comments)

Successful Open House at Heritage Creek, Bucks County. Lovely 55plus community. - 05/23/11 05:50 AM
Successful Open house at Heritage Creek, Bucks County,
I had an open house at my lovely listing in Heritage Creek, Bucks County.
It is a wonderful active adult community. There were a dozen groups of prospects who came in. Everyone loved the house. Some of them have just started looking and some are waiting to sell their home. The open house showed me that there is great demand for 55plus communities .
All I need is one buyer. I hope one of the guests at the open house will get an offer on their house and buy my listing.
I mayl … (11 comments)

Warminster Library's 50th Birthday. - 05/22/11 08:58 AM
Warminster Free library is located at 1076 Emma Lane, Warminster, pa 18974.
They have planned a day of fun for the whole family on June 11, 2011 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Every one who attends will get a free Cupcake.
The kids will enjoy miniature golf, they can see Chippy the Clown and meet Elmo.
You can enjoy Hot Dogs, Snacks and Cupcakes.
For more information call 215-672-4362
There are many used books for sale at 25 cents each .
Warminster is a great place to live and one of the things people love about Warminster is the Free … (9 comments)

Cake Decorating camp for kids, Warwick Township, Bucks County - 05/21/11 08:31 AM
Cake decorating camp for kids , Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pa
Warwick township sponsors some wonderful camps for kids. These are open to residents as well as non residents.
You can look up all programs on their web site www.warwick-bucks.org
Your kid will learn the basics of how to ice cakes using a pastry bag and decorate cakes and cookies.All supplies are included and kids get to eat tyheir creation.
When : Monday July 25- Friday July 29
Time 12.30 to 2.30 pm
Where Community Room, Township building
Cost $195 resident, $235 non-resident.
 
… (5 comments)

Upper Southampton Township, Bucks County Real Estate Market report, April 2011 - 05/20/11 06:12 AM
Upper Southampton Township, Bucks County Real Estate Market report April 2011.
I looked up the mls to see the market report for April 2011 .
This is what I found :
There were 11 homes that settled in April 2011.
The average  original list price of these homes was $243,114.
The average last list price was $231,055
The average sold price was $219,591
The highest sale price was $315,000
The lowest sale price was $113,000
The average days on the market was 132
The average settled price to original list price ratio was 90.58
The above does not include sale by owner … (4 comments)

Pay It Forward, Compliment the bus driver. - 05/20/11 05:34 AM
I took the Transbridge bus from New York to Doylestown on Wednesday.
There was a detour because of an accident somewhere near the tunnel and there was a traffic jam.
Our bus driver was very efficient and did not complain . She was cheerful and inspite of the delay we were just 15 minutes late when we reached Doylestown.
I asked her if there was a survey form I could fill out so her company would know about it and she said there was none so I called the telephone number on the schedule and told the person who answered that … (14 comments)

Active Adult Community in Bucks County, Pa . Knox Court condos at Heritage Creek - 05/19/11 07:25 AM
Active Adult Community in Bucks County, Pa Knox Court condos in Heritage Creek , Warwick township.
These are lovely units in elevator buliding. Some of them have a garage..
The best thing people love about living here is the lifestyle. It is like year round vacation because of the 15,000 square ft clubhouse.
They have indoor heated pool, outdoor pool, tennis courts, bocce courts and there is a golf course close by.There are lots of activities, computer rooms,library, exercise room, craft room ,billiards,etc.
I looked up the mls recently and found the lowest listed price for a two bedroom condo was $226,900.
… (13 comments)

Active Adult Community in Bucks County, Pa . Legacy Oaks in Warrington - 05/19/11 07:11 AM
Legacy Oaks is a beautiful 55plus community in Bucks County Pa.
These are single homes with garages.
The community has a great clubhouse with lots of activities, swimming pool and tennis courts.
When I looked up the mls recently I saw that there is just one listing for sale. There were 5 homes that sold in last six months.
The average original last list price was $355,140
The  average last list price was $333,460
The average sale price was $324,500
If you would like to sell your house in Legacy Oaks and need a free market evaluation call Gita Bantwal at … (2 comments)

Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Real Estate Market . - 05/19/11 06:59 AM
Hilltown Township, Bucks County Real Estate Market report April 2011.
I looked up the mls to see the market report for April 2011 .
This is what I found :
There were 5 homes that settled in April 2011.
The average  original list price of these homes was $476,840
The average last list price was $413,040
The average sold price was $386,600
The highest sale price was $630,000
The lowest sale price was $215,000
The average days on the market was 153
The average settled price to original list price ratio was 85.81
The above does not include sale by owner and commercial … (0 comments)

Wood Hollow Condos in North Wales, Montgomery County . - 05/18/11 01:54 PM
Wood Hollow Condos are located in North Wales, Montgomery County, Pa in North Penn school district.
They have two bedrooms and two full baths. The main bedroom has walk in closet. They can be either on first floor or second floor. The community has swimming pool and tennis courts.
People love the location because they are convenient to routes 463,309 and 202. The Montgomery Mall and Home Depot are close by.
I looked up the mls and found 5 listings in Wood Hollow. They range in price from $145,000 to 164,500 and there is on for rent for $1150 per month.
… (2 comments)

Country Crossing in Warwick Township, Central Bucks School District - 05/17/11 11:54 AM
Country Crossing in Warwick Township, Central Bucks School district.
Country Crossing is located off Bristol Road and Tulip Road in Warminster.
There are homes lovely homes for sale. Some of them are one story homes on first or second floor and they have a garage. There are some townhomes with garages and some have basements.
I looked up the mls recently and saw the lowest priced home was listed at $210,900 .It had 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.
I looked at recent sales and the loest sale price was $$212,500 for a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit.
A three bedroom, 2.5 … (5 comments)

Plumstead Township, Bucks County, Real Estate Market report April 2011 - 05/16/11 07:30 PM
Plumstead Township, Bucks County Real Estate Market report April 2011.
I looked up the mls to see the market report for April 2011 .
This is what I found :
There were 10 homes that settled in April 2011.
The average  original list price of these homes was $411,150.
The average last list price was $396,870
The average sold price was $386,050
The highest sale price was $680,000
The lowest sale price was $135,000
The average days on the market was 151
The average settled price to original list price ratio was 91.95
The above does not include sale by owner … (3 comments)

About Getting a Release of Liability for Your Short Sale - 05/16/11 09:26 AM
This is great information for agents and sellers of short sales. I hope they will read it. I have reblogged it o give more people a chance to read it.
Via Elizabeth Weintraub, Sacramento Short Sale Agent, Land Park, #00697006 Lyon RE (Lyon Real Estate #00697006):
In some states, short sale sellers routinely are responsible for deficiencies. These sellers would never utter the words what is a release of liability because they won't get it. But in California, there is really no excuse not to aim for a release of liability in a short sale. Yet, how many short sale agents do it? … (6 comments)

Bank of America’s Newest Form – Short Sale Contract Addendum - 05/16/11 09:24 AM
This is good information for sellers and agents dealing with Bank of America short sales.I hope they will read it. I have reblogged it to give more people a chance to read it.
Via Melissa Zavala Realtor® North San Diego County Homes (Broadpoint Properties):
 
Bank of America has added yet another form to its arsenal. It’s a short sale purchase contract addendum (which you can view and download below).
According to the powers that be at Bee of Aaay, this contract addendum will aid in the prevention of fraud and will also help to provide a more transparent short sale process. This … (2 comments)

Warwick Township's Summer Recreation Prpgrams 2011. Teen camp - 05/15/11 05:43 AM
Warwick Township is a great place to live. The township sponsors summer camp for children of all ages.
There is a camp for Teens.
This camp  has four full day trips each week.
When : Monday - Thursday 8 am to 6 pm approximately. ( between 5 and 7 pm)
Session 1 - July 11 to July 14- Camelbeach , Point Pleasant Beach,Whitewater rafting, Hershey Park
Session 2 -  July 18 to July 21- Point Pleasant Beach,Great Adventure,Baltimore Orioles game,Roundtop Mountain adventure.
Session 3 - July 25 to 28 -Paintball at Skirmish,Point Pleasant Beach,Hurricane Harbor, Dorney Park
Where Guinea lane Parking … (14 comments)

Stamp Out Hunger. Support the postal workers food drive today May 14, 2011 - 05/14/11 08:58 AM
Help the postal workers stamp out hunger . They will be collecting non perishable food items today and they will give it to local food pantries and food shelters.
You can leave the food items near the mail box before the carrier arrives to pick up mail.
I left a few cans of food to do my share to help.
Every year on the second saturday of May is the day they collect non perishable food items.
Pay it forward today. The economy is not great and there are many people who depend on the food from the shelters.
… (12 comments)

Arthritis Walk , Saturday May 14, 2011. 1 pm in Philadelphia - 05/14/11 08:56 AM
Arthritis Walk , Saturday May 14, 2011 at 1 pm
Location Franklin D Roosevelt Park in South Philadelphia.
Register online at www.phillyaw.kintera.org
Free parking is available throughout the park.
Walkers should check in at 11.30 am
Opening ceremonies start at 12.30 .
Closing ceremonies 2.30 pm
You can choose to walk one loop which is 1.5 miles or two loops , which is 3 miles.
There will be refreshments and kids activities and entertainemnt.
 
 
Support the Arthritis Foundation.
Go to www.ietsmovetogether.org and register for an event near you.  You can walk with your team or donate to the organization … (4 comments)

Pay It Forward, Donate to Goodwill - 05/13/11 11:11 AM
There is a Goodwill store in Warminster ,Bucks County, Pa.
You can drop off items that you would like to donate . If you would like to buy anything, you can go into the store and buy anything from clothes to household articles at great prices.
I did some spring cleaning the other day and had two bags of clothing that were in great condition but I had not worn in a long time. I decided to donate those items so I took them to the store and dropped them off.
This is a good time to donate items you do … (11 comments)

Squirrels In An Attic Are A Danger! - 05/13/11 06:53 AM
Squirrels in the attic are a danger because they can chew on electric wires and it can be a fire hazard. All home owners should make sure there are no squirrels in the attic. I just read this post by Jay and thought I would reblog it.
Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
I have had squirrels in my attic before, and they were hard to get rid of.  A Havahart trap from the local farm supply center worked great, along with some apple and peanut butter bait, and they were finally removed.  I took them to the Manassas Battlefield … (10 comments)

How to drive traffic to your open houses. - 05/13/11 06:44 AM

This is agreat time of year to hold open houses. You may not sell your listing at the open house but there are many unrepresented buyers looking for homes and they will eventually choose to work with an agent.Here are some good tips by Jerry.
Via Jerry Newman, ABR®, US Army Retired San Antonio Real Estate & Military Reloc (Keller Williams Realty):
Driving Traffic to Your Open HousesI am sure many seasoned and experienced agents will agree that Open Houses are still a great prospecting tool for gaining new business for both buyers and sellers. But, if you do not drive traffic … (7 comments)

How to Customize and Embed Google Maps to your blog and web site - 05/13/11 06:41 AM

If you would like to customize and embed google maps on your blog or web page here is a great post with instructions, thanks to Craig Daniels.
Via Craig Daniels, REVA, Technology Instructor:
Google Maps is my most often “go-to” mapping site. Including a map image on your web page or blog post is a great visual element to supplement your hyper-local content. Instead of posting a snapshot of the map, why not embed the map as an object. As such, your readers can dynamically pan and zoom to get more understanding. Furthermore, if you embed an actual map object, consider … (8 comments)

Heritage Creek,55plus Community in Warwick township, Bucks County - Open Saturday 11 to 1pm $399,000 - 05/13/11 05:56 AM
Resort style living in 55plus community at Heritage Creek Estates, … (9 comments)

Jamison, Bucks County in Mountainview . JUST SOLD . 2355 Jericho Drive. - 05/12/11 06:25 AM
Mountain View in Jamison, Well maintained home Mountainview is a lovely community of single homes in Jamison Bucks County in Central Bucks School district. The sellers loved living in this house and were sad to move . The new buyers are delighted with the house . There are very few homes for sale in Mountainview. If you would like to look at homes for sale call Gita Bantwal at ReMax Centre 2153438200x124 … (10 comments)

Bensalem township, Bucks County, Real Estate Market report , April 2011. - 05/11/11 06:15 AM
Bensalem township Bucks County , Real estate Market report , April 2011.
Bensalem township is located in Bensalem school district. It is a suburb of Philadelphia. People who work in Philadelphia can use public transportation to go to work if they live in the suburbs because we have good transportation. You can look up schedule for regional trains on their web site www.septa.org. Bucks County has nice parks for your recreation . There are nice restaurants and lots of shopping. There are major highways that can take you to New York and New Jersey from Bucks County.
I looked up the mls for homes sold … (10 comments)

Doylestown Township Bucks County Real Estate Market , April 2011 - 05/11/11 06:11 AM
Doylestown township Bucks County , Real estate Market report , April 2011.
Doylestown township is located in Central Bucks school district. It is a suburb of Philadelphia. People who work in Philadelphia can use public transportation to go to work if they live in the suburbs because we have good transportation. You can look up schedule for regional trains on their web site www.septa.org. Bucks County has nice parks for your recreation . There are nice restaurants and lots of shopping. There are major highways that can take you to New York and New Jersey from Bucks County.
I looked up the mls for … (0 comments)

Buckingham township, Bucks County Real Estate Market report April 2011 - 05/10/11 06:28 AM
Buckingham  township Bucks County , Real estate Market report , April 2011.
Buckingham  township is located in Central Bucks school district. It is a suburb of Philadelphia. People who work in Philadelphia can use public transportation to go to work if they live in the suburbs because we have good transportation. You can look up schedule for regional trains on their web site www.septa.org. Bucks County has nice parks for your recreation . There are nice restaurants and lots of shopping. There are major highways that can take you to New York and New Jersey from Bucks County.
I looked up the … (8 comments)

Warrington Township Bucks County Real Estate Market report April 2011 - 05/10/11 06:24 AM
Warrington township Bucks County , Real estate Market report , April 2011.
Warrington township is located in Central Bucks school district. It is a suburb of Philadelphia. People who work in Philadelphia can use public transportation to go to work if they live in the suburbs because we have good transportation. You can look up schedule for regional trains on their web site www.septa.org. Bucks County has nice parks for your recreation . There are nice restaurants and lots of shopping. There are major highways that can take you to New York and New Jersey from Bucks County.
I looked up the … (4 comments)

Warwick Township Bucks County Real Estate Market report April 2011 - 05/09/11 05:00 PM
Warwick township Bucks County , Real estate Market report , April 2011.
Warwick township is located in Central Bucks school district. It is a suburb of Philadelphia. People who work in Philadelphia can use public transportation to go to work if they live in the suburbs because we have good transportation. You can look up schedule for regional trains on their web site www.septa.org. Bucks County has nice parks for your recreation . There are nice restaurants and lots of shopping. There are major highways that can take you to New York and New Jersey from Bucks County.
I looked up the … (2 comments)

Warminster township Bucks County, Real Estate Market report, April 2011 - 05/09/11 04:54 PM
Warminster township Bucks County , Real estate Market report , April 2011.
Warminster township is located in Centennial school district. It is a suburb of Philadelphia. People who work in Philadelphia can use public transportation to go to work if they live in the suburbs because we have good transportation. You can look up schedule for regional trains on their web site www.septa.org. Bucks County has nice parks for your recreation . There are nice restaurants and lots of shopping. There are major highways that can take you to New York and New Jersey from Bucks County.
I looked up the … (0 comments)

ActiveRain Photo Blogger Contest.My next visit to India will not be the same. - 05/09/11 08:25 AM

The above picture was taken when I went to India three years ago. I have been in America since my marriage in 1975 . My fist visit back home to see my parents was 1n 1980 .  I used to go back once in 4 or five years in those days. It was very difficult for me and it was very expensive to call. We could not dial directly and calls had to be operator assisted. The operator would call you when the call went through in a couple of hours. There was no guarantee your letters would get there.
… (36 comments)

Take your Real Estate Photos up a Notch with Post-Processing and Image Editing - 05/08/11 06:43 AM
I learned a lot about image editing from this post. I have bookmarked it and am reblogging this so others can also read and learn.
Via Deena Cottingham, Home Stager & Photographer (GreenApple Staging & Images, Calgary Staging & Photography):
Take your Real Estate Photos up a Notch with Post-Processing and Image Editing
What is post-processing, many people wonder. If your camera is good enough, do you really need to do this?
Absolutely! As a home stager and interior photographer, I pay attention to a lot details and light the rooms with several flashes at a time, which takes me about 1.5 hours … (7 comments)

6 Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Website or Blog - 05/08/11 06:10 AM
I just read this great post with tips to drive traffic to our web site or blog. I have bookmarked it and am reblogging it so that those who missed the original blog can read it.
Via Rebekah Radice Colorado Springs FHA,203k VA Mortgage Loan Pre-Approval Specialist (Benchmark Mortgage, Colorado Springs FHA, VA, Pre-Approval):
6 Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Website or Blog
As bloggers we know that there are massive amounts of ways to drive traffic to your blog.  In my opinion, the most important is relevant content that's both personal and creative.  Personal allows your potential clients to get … (14 comments)

Adding a Picture with a COLORED Border on Active Rain - 05/08/11 05:58 AM
I just read this post about adding a picture with a colored border on Active rain. It sounds easy to do so I thought of reblogging it and sharing with others.
Via Michelle Gibson REALTOR® Wellington Florida Homes for Sale (Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. ):
Adding a Picture with a COLORED Border on Active Rain Lauren Selinsky wrote a featured post on Sunday expressing that she wanted to be able to add a colored border to her pictures.

Yesterday Christine Donovan shared how to add a border, which is black by default. This made me wonder if there is a … (3 comments)

Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers. Mom I miss you. - 05/08/11 05:45 AM
Happy Mother's day to all Mothers. If you are among the fortunate ones to be living in the same city as your Mother please make time to go and visit . The best gift you can give your Mom today is a Hug in person.
If it is not practical to visit please pick up the phone and tell her how much you love her and how much you appreciate all the things she has done for you.
As my way of helping residents of Bucks County whose Mothers live far away and  who cannot afford to call long distance , … (7 comments)

Warminster Free Library Paper recycling. - 05/07/11 07:48 AM
Warminster Township free library is located at 1076 Emma Lane, Warminster ,Pa 18974
If you live in the area please drop off newpaper, magazines,fax and other office paper,junk mail,shredded paper at the library for its recycling fundraising efforts.
Library's hours are Monday to Wednesday 10 AM to 9 Pm and Thursday and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM , Friday Noon to 5 PM.
Please check for summer hours. Call 215 672-4362
If you would like to look up homes for sale in Warminster go to www.gitabantwal.com and search for homes in mls.
 
 
 
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Heaviest Tomato Contest in Warminster , August 1 to September 23,2011. - 05/07/11 07:36 AM
Warminster is a great place to live. There are lots of fun activities throughout the year . The Department of Parks and Recreation sponsors great events.
If you have a green thumb and grow tomatoes you should mark your calendar for August 1 to September 23.
Residents of Bucks and Montgomery county are invited to participate in the WREC's annual Heaviest Tomato Contest.
You should bring in the tomato during those dates from 9 am to 4 pm to have it weighed,
This contest  is sponsored by Burpee seeds.
 
 
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Five Ponds Golf Club in Warminster , Bucks County, - 05/06/11 08:10 AM
Five Ponds Golf club is located at 1225 West Street road, Warminster,Pa 18974
Telephone 215-956-9727\it is a municipally owned and operated golf course ,It was rated 4 stars in 2010 Golf Digest's Best Places to Play .It is a Championship caliber immaculately manicured 18-hole public golf facility.
For complete rules and rates go to www.5pondsgc.com
You can book your Tee times on-line in advance.
Another Round Bar and Grille located at the Club is open during all golfing hours . The banquet room makes it perfect for golf outings. The food is great and prices are reasonable.
Five Ponds Golf Club … (3 comments)

Five important safety tips for an Open House - 05/05/11 06:10 PM
The spring market is here . Many agents host open houses trying to sell the house as well as to find new buyers.
When we show homes to buyers by appointment we know where they live and work and have their telephone numbers. When we are at the open house strangers walk in and we cannot follow them around.
Here are some safety tips:
1.Do not park on the driveway. Someone may park behind your car and you may not be able to go for help.
2.Carry your cell phone and pocketbook all the time.Do not leave it on the table … (11 comments)

Warminster Bucks County Events. Rubber Ducky Regatta May 15,2011 - 05/04/11 09:59 AM
Warminster township and Beneficial bank are  sponsors of  the Rubber Ducky Regatta to be held on May 15, 2011 at Kemper Park off Valley Road in Warminster.
Numbered ducks will be placed  in  the water . Tickets are $5/ Ducky or 5 Duckies for $20/ Tickets will sold on day of event starting at noon.. First prize $200, 2nd prize $150, 3rd prize $100 and 4th prize $50.
Prior to the Rubber Ducky Regatta there will e a family picnic for all attendees .families can bring a picnic lunch and there will be free dessert provided by Rita's Water Ice.
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Warwick Township Basketball camp 2011 in August 2011. - 05/04/11 08:16 AM
Warwick Township Basketball camp will be held at Warwick Township courts at Meyer Way in Jamison.
 It is open to boys and girls ages 8 thru 14
Fee  for Residents is  $119, and for  non resident  it is $143.  Fees include a T-Shirt and Basketball
 dates : Week 1 -August 8th - August 12 .  Week 2- August 15th - 19th . Time 9 am to 1 .00 pm Monday thru Friday.
Checks  should be made payable to Warwick township Parks and Recreation.
Camp director Jim Fenerty has received numerous awards.
You can register at www.warwick-bucks.org or register by mail.
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Donate money to March of Dimes. Pay it Forward. - 05/03/11 09:24 AM
March of Dimes events in May in Philadelphia region :
Sunday May 15,2011 The Lofts at Valley Forge West Norriton, Pa
registration 9.30 am 
Start 10.30 am
Inaugural Philadelphia 5K Run 
Philadelphia Museum of Art registration 7.00 am Start 8.00 am
Call 610-945-6050
visit www.marchofdimes.com/pennsylvania
call 1800244-9255
You can join a team or start your own team or contribute money to March of dimes.
My way of paying it forward was by donating money this week and posting this on AR so that others will do the same
 
 
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Free Text messages - 05/02/11 12:49 PM
Do you know that you can send and receive Free text messages ? You can also have a widget on your blog or web site so that others can send you text messages.
I came across www.text4free.net
When you send a text message make sure you mention your cell phone number if you would like them to reply
You can even send international text messages. You should know the name of their cell phone carrier..
I have found that most people respond quicker to text messages than to email.
 
 
 
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Mother's Day Buffet Breakfast in Warminster, Bucks County, Pa - 05/01/11 05:18 AM
Hartsville Fire company presents annual Mother's day Buffet Breakfast on Sunday May 8, 2011 8 am to 12 pm.
Adults and children over 8 $7.50
Children ages 3 -7 cost is $5/ per child, Child  Under 3 FREE
All you can eat . Menu includes Eggs to order,omelets,scrambled eggs.pancakes,hash brown potatoes,sausage,toast,fruit salad,coffee,tea,milk,juice.
Call 215672-9242 for more information. Please come out and support Hartsville Fire Company No 1.
Warminster is a Northern suburb of Philadelphia.
 
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