real estate: " It's a small world after all" is my favorite song. - 12/18/13 12:34 AM
I love the lyrics to "It's a small world after all" by Disney
As I was addressing the envelopes to mail out my calendars I thought  of the transaction for each of the clients and how I got to know them well and the things we shared about our cultures .
I had clients from Italy,China,Malayasia, Switzerland,Korea,Trinidad,India, Greece,Polland,Iraq, Pakistan,Ireland, Spain,and I know I have missed some .The American clients also told me that their ancestors were from Ireland,Germany,England,Italy, Israel, and others.
I learned about some of the customs and superstitions they have in different parts of the world.
I had one client who … (15 comments)

real estate: Letter of recommendation for Barbara Todaro, Re/Max Executive Realty, Franklin MA - 01/27/13 08:05 PM
To
Homeowners in Franklin MA
and surrounding areas
 
Dear Homeowner,
If you have been thinking of selling your home and do not know where to begin, give Barbara Todaro a call at 508-520-9881
Barbara is the sales manager at Re/Max Executive realty in Franklin MA and has over 35 years of experience. She has been awarded lifetime achievement award by Re/Max International and is a member of Platinum club .
I have known Barbara for over three years and subscribe to her blog on Active Rain. She is among the most subscribed to bloggers on Active rain and is passionate … (19 comments)

real estate: Yardley / Morrisville Bucks county Real estate in zip code19067 - 12/14/12 08:41 PM
If you would like to look at homes for sale in Yardley or Morrisville zip code 19067  you can look at the listings here courtesy of RealBird.com or go to my web site www.gitabantwal.com
I would love to be your buyer agent and help you find a home in Yardley.
I am an accredited buyer representative and hold ABR designation. I have been licensed since 1992 and have  lived in
Bucks County since 1978.
This information is subject to errors and omissions and some may have price changes or be sold by the time you call me to look at them.
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real estate: Labor Day Holiday today. Can you show me homes today in Bucks County ? - 09/02/12 11:34 PM
I will be in the area today so I will be glad to show you homes. However I may not be able to make appointments  to show homes as I have to call the listing agent or their office or showing service.
We do have a feature where we can make appointments online if the listing agent has it set up . If the house is easy to show we get instant confirmation. I will be able to show you these homes.
Before I make an appointment I would like to explain consumer notice and buyer agency and would like to know … (13 comments)

real estate: Doylestown township Bucks County real estate market report July 2012 - 08/09/12 08:54 AM
Doylestown township, Bucks County, Real estate market report, July 2012
I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Doylestown township in July 2012.
I looked for residential listings sold in July . This does not include homes not listed, commercial and multi units . It is deemed to be correct but subject to errors and omissions.
There were 11 homes that settled in July 2012.
The average original list price was $ 370,536.
The average last list price was $368,245
The average sale price was $ 357,373
Highest sale price was $680,000
The lowest sale price was $155,900
The average days the … (7 comments)

real estate: Buckingham township Bucks County Real Estate market report July 2012 - 08/09/12 08:49 AM
Buckingham township, Bucks County, Real estate market report, July 2012
I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Buckingham township in July 2012.
I looked for residential listings sold in July . This does not include homes not listed, commercial and multi units . It is deemed to be correct but subject to errors and omissions.
There were 36 homes that settled in July 2012.
The average original list price was $ 597,647.
The average last list price was $579,317
The average sale price was $ 550,339
Highest sale price was $1,550.,000
The lowest sale price was $108,000
The average days the … (0 comments)

real estate: Some must read articles about real estate written by Gita Bantwal in July 2012. - 08/04/12 09:23 PM
Real Estate market has improved in Bucks Montgomery counties. We received many calls from buyers looking to buy. The inventory is moderate. New construction is in demand but there aren't many lots available. I managed to write my monthly market reports but not much else. Here are my favorite posts for July :
 
Why do buyers look at homes for sale by owner? Why do sellers sell ' By Owner' ? If you are comfortable selling on your own and if you have the time and knowledge you can be successful selling on your own.
I sold the home in a … (13 comments)

real estate: Active Rain Olympics. How I am going to train for the medal. - 08/03/12 10:43 PM
I read about the Active Rain Contest and am glad for the inspiration. I do not have to wait for January 1st to set new goals and make resolutions. I am participating in the challenge so have to start training right now.
My goals are not going to be based on Dollars earned but on number of people that I will HELP in Buying or selling a home. I will work hard whether it is a buyer for a $10,000 mobile home as I will for a buyer buying a million dollar luxury home.
The courses that I have taken for … (21 comments)

real estate: Warrington Township Bucks County Real estate Market report January 2012. - 02/05/12 04:30 AM
Warrington  township, Bucks County, Real estate market report, January 2012
I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Warrington township in January 2012.
I looked for residential listings sold in January  . This does not include homes not listed, commercial  and  multi units . It  is deemed to be correct but subject to errors and omissions.
There were 14 homes that settled in January 2012.
The average original list price was $ 273,186.
The average last list price was $268,614
The average sale price was $ 260,200
Highest sale price was $420,000
The lowest sale price was $108,000
The average days the homes … (0 comments)

real estate: Doylestown Township Bucks County Real Estate Market report January 2012. - 02/05/12 04:24 AM
 
Doylestown  township, Bucks County, Real estate market report, January 2012
I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Doylestown township in January 2012.
I looked for residential listings sold in January  . This does not include homes not listed, commercial  and  multi units . It  is deemed to be correct but subject to errors and omissions.
There were 13 homes that settled in January 2012.
The average original list price was $ 354,115.
The average last list price was $342,623
The average sale price was $ 322,615
Highest sale price was $560,000
The lowest sale price was $140,000
The average … (2 comments)

real estate: Hilltown Bucks County real estate Market report December 2011 - 01/27/12 09:10 AM
Hilltown    township, Bucks County, Real estate market report, December  2011
I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Hilltown township in December 2011.
I looked   for residential listings sold in December . This does not include homes not listed, commercial  and  multi units . It  is deemed to be correct but subject to errors and omissions.
There were 9 homes that settled in December 2011.
The average original list price was $ 259,204.
The average last list price was $262,689
The average sale price was $ 244,972
Highest sale price was $483,500
The lowest sale price was $17,250
The average days the … (2 comments)

real estate: Top ten Real Estate sites . Do you market your listings on these sites? - 01/02/12 09:08 AM
I came across an interesting site  www.hitwise.com You can look up some great statistics and use these in your marketing plan for 2012.
According to the statistics mentioned on this site here are the top 10 real estate related visited sites for week ending December 24,2011.
1. Yahoo Real Estate
2. Zillow
3. Realtor.com
4. Trulia.
5.Aol Real estate
6.Homes.com
7.MSN real Estate
8.MYNewPlace
9.Rent.com
10. Zip Realty
  I looked up Rent.com and may consider it to market my rental listings. I will do some more research and wait till I have more rental listings, but it sounds like a … (44 comments)

real estate: Attention Investors . Now is a good time to look into buying rental property. - 05/13/08 11:45 PM
Home prices are low yet  many buyers can not qualify for a mortgage because of stricter qualifying guidelines. There is a demand for rentals.  If you have always thought of investing in Real estate this may be a good time.
There are many advantages to owning rental properties.  If you do not have time to get involved with day to day management , you can hire a management company  to handle it for you.
Talk to an accountant to see how it will help you based on your income.
If you would like more information on how to be a landlord and … (8 comments)

real estate: Multiple Offers on homes in some parts of Pa. - 02/27/08 12:12 AM
I called an agent for feedback the other day and she said the buyers had lost out on a house recently because there were multiple offers. I did not give it much thought . It might have been an isolated incident.
I read the newspaper yesterday and was surprised to read that in Media, agents reported about similar incidents. One agent wrote about an escalation clause , ( words that I have not seen in 2 years. )
Based on conversations with others and reading  some posts on Active rain, it looks like homes priced right are selling and sellers are getting … (0 comments)

 
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Warwick, PA

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