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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Mothers Day Gifts for Mom Where to Go What To Get in NE PhiladelphiaDid you forget to buy Mom a present . Well it is not too late . My suggestion is to go to Simons Mall . Also known as Philadelphia Mills .  Saks Outlet called "Off 5th" is having a fantastic sale . Everything is 40% off . You can pick up a really nice designer handbag for a fraction of department store prices .Believe me Mom will love it . I picked up a gorgeous Dooney & Bourke  handbag for $75.00 . The handbag was already discounted and then 40% off of that . I would have spent well over $200 for the same handbag in the department stores . I am a good shopper and have checked the prices on this 100% leather bag .  They also have Michael Kors ,Betsy Johnson and great discounts on many other designer handbags . There is ...
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By Gita Bantwal, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
(RE/MAX Centre Realtors)
Salem Manor is an active adult community in Bensalem Bucks county. There are detached homes as well as apartment type homes . The community has a clubhouse with fitness center, and game room. there are walking trails, tennis courts in Salem Manor. I looked up the mls for homes sold in last six months. A two bedroom second floor condo with a loft sold for $161,000 in 115 days.There is one home pending settlement. it is a single home listed for $289,900. It has 3 bedrooms.There are 3 active listings. There are two  2 bedroom condos and one 3 bedroom single home. One is listed for $172,500. If you would like a free market analysis of you home in salem Manor call Gita Bantwal at Re/max Centre 215-343-8200x124 or 2152758491I am a Seniors Real Estate specialist. I hold the SRES designation.Lo...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Coves Townhouses Bensalem Pa Market Report 2014 -2015  1st Quarter Sales  Information contained here in has been obtained from the local Trend MLS It does not include private sales such as for sale by owners  This information has been updated as of April 15 , 2015 Currently there is one townhouse for sale in the "Cove Townhouse " section of Bensalem Pa3 BR 2.5 bath  1520 sq ft  not including the finished basement there is also a small yard NO association  with these townhouse they are fee simple ownership  There has been three sales in the past year  Prices $201,500 --$216,000Square footage range from 1560 sq ft for a 3 BR w/basement - 2204 sq ft without basement Styles include split level models , straight through , and center hall colonials , with and without basements .The townhouses...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
'Home' Animated Movie April 2015 Trailer Preview 'Home' Animated Movie April 2015 Trailer Preview  My granddaughter Olivia and I went to see "Home" on Good Friday .Aidan who usually joins us wanted to stay home and play on his IPad. It was a rainy day and a perfect day for a movie . We decided to see "Home" in 3D  just Olivia and me . The seats were comfy and the movie was not really crowded . We did get to take some pictures in front of some promotional posters before we went into the movie . Olivia loves to pose for me and she is very photogenic . If you have younger children this is a fun and entertaining movie for both children and adults . The music and the story is enjoyable The moral of the story is as of  most stories without giving anything away is there is no place like home ....
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Neshaminy Valley 3 BR Townhouse Market Report Bensalem Pa March 2015  Sales  Information  has been obtained from the local Trend MLS It does not include private sales such as for sale by owners Currently there are ten active Townhouses for sale in  Neshaminy Valley Prices range from $199,900 -- $254,900  These units are very spacious most feature garage, family room .sitting room in the main bedroom . Price may reflect the updating of the kitchen & bathrooms as they were built in the mid 1970's . They also have a large LR and DR . You may find some with fireplaces . There are units with electric heat pumps and units with gas heat . It matters which section you chose  . The bedrooms upstairs are very spacious . Some are larger then many single homes in the area . They are really are a g...
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By Gita Bantwal, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
(RE/MAX Centre Realtors)
Market report and Homes sold in Bensalem township Bucks county in January 2015 . Bensalem township is located in Bucks County Pa. There are homes in all price ranges in Bensalem township. I looked up the mls this morning to see the real estate activity in January 2015. I looked for residential listings sold. There were 30 homes that settled in January 2015. The highest sale price was $ 441,000 and lowest sale price was $11,799 The average original list price was $242,992. The average last list price was $235,076 The average sale price was $224,425 The above is subject to errors and omissions. The homes were on the market for an average of 87 days. .Bucks County is a beautiful place to live.There are parks, golf courses, restaurants and fine shopping in Bucks County. If you are looking t...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Barnsleigh Single Home Market Report Bensalem Pa  March 2015  Sales  Information  has been obtained from the local Trend MLS It does not include private sales such as for sale by owners   Currently there are two active listings in the Barnsleigh Community One listing is in Barnleigh East  the other in the original Community adjacent to Neshaminy Valley    4BR 2.5 Bath full Basements Finished (partial) 2 car  garage Price $385,000 sq ft app 1902  4BR 2.5 Bath full Basements Finished (partial) 1 car garage Priced $375,000 sq ft app 2209   In the last six moths there has been two settled consummated sales . Deeds signed and keys exchanged . Both of these SOLD houses were 4 BR 2.5 baths 2 car garages full basements one finished square ft  2244 - 2462   SOLD PRICE  $351,000- $352,000 Median...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
  March Madness Contest  What Have I Stopped Doing I have stopped meeting strangers at properties . I really have not done this for quite some time . I meet my clients at the office and sit down.  WE discuss their wants and needs . I also have them bring in all their information and meet a mortgage banker to find out just what they qualify for as far as a mortgage payment and how much of a house they can afford  .We need to see what they are comfortable with and what they can afford . Then we start our buying process . The rest is history . Then I occasionally I get these calls from buyers who convince me on the phone that they are pre qualified . We talk and chat on the phone about a house they really want to see . I explain they need to come to the office and set up an appointment . T...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
 Instructions say two hours notice I am trying to set up appointments for properties Sometimes companies that have these properties listed have appointment centers . That is good I have had wonderful experiences with them . Many times you can set up your appointment on line . This allows you the convenience of getting other work done . Later the online service will either call, email ,or text you appointment  confirmations . You do know that your appointment  has been acknowledged  and someone is trying to get you confirmed to show the property .There are a few select agents that work for these companies that use appointment centers that do not take advantage of this service . I have no problem with this either except that they put their cell phone number in the MLS as the appointment p...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
  Friday's Foto : First Day of Spring in Bensalem Pa. Where is the sun . Mother nature sure has played a trick on us . The only sign of Spring I have seen are the Robin Red Breast bobbing along . The Flowers have not bloomed and there are not any buds on the trees . First Day of Spring  and we have snow . Maybe Spring will be here tomorrow   If you are looking to Buy or Sell Real Estate                                             please call me @  215 820 3376                                              Re/Max Eastern 215 953 8800 direct line 215 953 8818 HannahReMax@Gmail.comPlease contact Hannah Williams
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
  "Cinderella" Opens  March 13 Disney Dreams Come True . Every little girl dreams of becoming a Princess . Disney films has remade another wonderful fairy tale   .The story of Cinderella .  It is a beautiful movie full of wishes and dreams come true . Fairy godmothers and yes the dreaded wicked stepmother and awful jealous stepsisters . The beautiful kind and loving Cinderella is dreaming of going to the ball . The wicked stepmother is forbidding  poor Cinderella from attending . She locks her in her room .(at least that what she did in the old animated version )                                                                                                                  Cinderella's  kindness is repaid by her fairy Godmother 's magic. She is on a time schedule  You know the story wh...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Season Change and We Miss Them . I received a call from past clients today . They moved five years ago to a warm and sunny climate  . They miss the change of seasons . They want to come home . I told them to think long and hard . They said they had thought about it . We talked about the weather , the snow     and the freezing temperatures. I know they said but we miss it . We miss the change of seasons . We miss our friends and family .   Yes the weather is beautiful but there is more to life  We want to come home . Find us a house. You know what we like .  I am flying in next week for a job interview . Email me some houses . I will not have time to look on this trip but we are serious our minds are made up . We are coming back . We actually miss the snow and the change of seasons .  Th...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Village Greene Market Report Single Family Houses Bensalem Pa Feb 2015 This report contains information  reported to the Trend MLS  does not include private sales such as for sale by owners Currently there are two single family houses listed for sale in Village Greene section of BensalemThere are two : 4 BR 2.5 Bath  1 car garage with Finished basements $334,900- $419,850 average DOM 58There is one pending sale . For those who read my blogs you know the rules. Pending sales are not discussed . They are not public knowledge. There are many factors that may effect the sales . Here are a few I will mention Appraisals problems Home inspections Title Issues If we reveal the sale price and the property sold for less then the listed price we are not looking out for the sellers best interest . ...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
No Commission is Worth Your Life   An agent in our area went on a listing appointment . The house looked run down , Upon entering the house the seller locked the door behind her . The home was in disarray and had a horrible smell . She had a sinking feeling in her stomach that something was amiss as the seller approached her .He was also unclean . She asked the seller to move away he would not . She told him she had no desire to list his house and to please step aside . He became angry and moved closer . She did manage to open the door and get out of the house to safety. This is a true story . I first read this alert on Facebook. Today it came over as an alert on our MLS Board of Realtor®  Agents beware there may be danger lurking out there . Ask detailed questions before you go on a li...
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By Gita Bantwal, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
(RE/MAX Centre Realtors)
Market report and Homes sold in Bensalem township Bucks county in December 2014 . Bensalem township is located in Bucks County Pa. There are homes in all price ranges in Bensalem  township.I looked up the mls this morning to see the real estate activity in December 2014. I looked for residential listings sold. There were 41 homes that settled in December 2014. The highest sale price was $ 450,000 and lowest sale price was $18,000 The average original list price was $236,684 The average last list price was $224,555 The average sale price was $219,712 The above is subject to errors and omissions. The homes were on the market for an average of 125 days.  Bucks County is a beautiful place to live.There are parks, golf courses, restaurants and fine shopping in Bucks County. If you are lookin...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Oscars 2015 Nominations February 22 in Hollywood The Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theater  Hollywood Los Angeles Ca .It starts at 5:30 PM Many people love to watch the famous fashion red carpet walk of the stars .The Oscars are almost here and movie lovers are looking forward to watching the 87th movie event. Here is a video clip by Movie Trailors of all the movie Oscar nominations. I hope you enjoy this clip and watch the Oscars pick your choice and see your movies         Please call or email me for Real Estate info Your Neighborhood Local Expert  Hannah Williams If you are looking to Buy or Sell please call me@  215 820 3376 Re/Max Eastern 215 953 8800 direct 215 953 8818 HannahReMax@Gmail.com Please contact Hannah Williams                          
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Village Greene Market Report Single Homes Bensalem Pa 19020 Dec.2014 This report contains information that has been reported to the Trend MLS and does not include private sales such as for sale by owner  Currently there are two homes listed for sale in the Village Greene Section of Bensalem Neshaminy Model 3BR 2.5 bath with a finished basement priced $349,900 - 126 days on the market Bensalem Model  4BR  2,5 bath with a finished basement priced $419,900 -  71 days on the market Currently there are not any pending sales in the Village Greene Section of Bensalem There has been one sale in the last four months Cornwall Modell which is a smaller model then the homes for sale at the present time 3BR 2.5 bath no basement Sold for $235,000 VA financing  and was on the market for 127 days There...
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By Gita Bantwal, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
(RE/MAX Centre Realtors)
Market report and Homes sold in Bensalem township Bucks county in November 2014 . Bensalem township is located in Bucks County Pa. There are homes in all price ranges in Bensalem township. I looked up the mls this morning to see the real estate activity in November 2014. I looked for residential listings sold. There were 25 homes that settled in November 2014. The highest sale price was $ 525,000 and lowest sale price was $35,000 The average original list price was $247,611. The average last list price was $240,727 . The average sale price was $234,275 The above is subject to errors and omissions. The homes were on the market for an average of 95 days.   The Parx casino is located in Bensalem. .Bucks County is a beautiful place to live.There are parks, golf courses, restaurants and fine...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
  Home for the Holidays with the Family in Bensalem Pa       My daughter , my son in law, and my four grandchildren  decorated  the tree this year in a Disney theme . The characters on the tree are all Disney Character's that she has collected through out the years . It is topped with a beautiful bow . We will sit by the fire and open all the wonderful presents . I cannot think of a better way to spend my Holiday then with my family . My grandchildren ages range from 5 - 13 years old  .  There will be a variety of gifts for all ages to open . Yes even the  IPhone 6 will be among these gifts . Frozen items are very popular this year too . I read somewhere that the Elsa dolls has outsold the Barbie doll . Sometime in between we will most likely go to the movies . We may see  Exodus  : God...
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By Gita Bantwal, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
(RE/MAX Centre Realtors)
Market report and Homes sold in Bensalem township Bucks county in October 2014 . Bensalem township is located in Bucks County Pa. There are homes in all price ranges in Bensalem township. I looked up the mls this morning to see the real estate activity in October 2014. I looked for residential listings sold. There were 49 homes that settled in October 2014. The highest sale price was $ 629,990 and lowest sale price was $30,000 The average original list price was $237,609 .The average last list price was $225,819 The average sale price was $220,021 The above is subject to errors and omissions. The homes were on the market for an average of 75 days. .Bucks County is a beautiful place to live.There are parks, golf courses, restaurants and fine shopping in Bucks County. If you are looking t...
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