Horsham township, Montgomery County, Real estate market report, November 2012 I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Horsham township in November 2012. I looked for residential listings sold in November . 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 31  homes that settled in November 2012. The average original list price was $ 292,816. The average last list price was $280,139 The average sale price was $265,755 Highest sale price was $589,000 The lowest sale price was $38,000 The average days the homes were marketed was 112 The average settled price to original price ratio 89.71 % The average settled price to last list price ratio is 94.31% The homes were priced high and sellers h... 12/18/2012

This blog post is intended to inform the residents who live in the Saw Mill Valley neighborhood, as well as those interested in moving into the area. Saw Mill Valley is a residential subdivision of condominiums and town homes built between 1978–1988.  Interior living space averages approximately 1,300 sq. ft. for the town homes and 950 sq. ft. for the condominiums. Most units are 2 or 3 bedroom. There are association fees for some residents which include insurance, exterior maintenance, trash and snow removal and lawn maintenance. Saw Mill Valley includes all the homes on streets running off of Sawyers way including: Applewood Court, Ash Stoker Lane, Bark Hollow Lane, Barrel Stave Circle, Black Watch Court, Brookside Court, Dogwood Lane, Ember Lane, Fleetwood Drive, Hickory Drive, Jack ... 12/16/2012

Living in the Horsham, PA area is a privilege I have enjoyed for almost 4 years now and it has given me an appreciation for the many great neighborhoods where residents of Horsham Township can live. One of those neighborhoods is Hidden Meadows.  The Hidden Meadows neighborhood is comprised of 71 households on Colonial Drive, Lantern Lane, Lamplighter Road and Coach Road off of Witmer and Norristown Roads. This lovely community is comprised mainly of colonial style homes with beautiful private backyards, many with patios or decks to enjoy the picturesque views of mature trees and landscaping. Many of the homes do back up to open space. True to it's name, Hidden Meadows is a hidden gem among the area. This community is secluded and serene but has easy access to Horsham Township's great t... 11/30/2012

Chances are, you or someone you know in Pennsylvania is facing the possibility of foreclosure. But you need to understand that you are not alone. These are tough and frustrating times. Now more than ever, it's important to identify your options. Foreclosure can be avoided, your credit can be saved, and your financial future can be salvaged. Through my experience handling distressed properties at Keller Williams Real Estate, I've found that homeowners today have more questions than answers about their circumstances. I have created this site to help you understand the possible solutions to foreclosure, as well as provide a detailed explanation of short sales, which may be the best course of action for some homeowners. You may also have noticed that I'm offering you a FREE Report to explai... 11/28/2012

There is a new community of 4 bedroom luxury homes coming to the Ambler area. Horsham Valley Estates will be a premiere community of 94 estate homes with 7 designs to choose from, built by Toll Brothers. These homes, ranging in size from 2,900 sq. ft. to 3,800 sq. ft. offer amenities such as formal dining and living rooms, spacious kitchens with butler pantry, family room fireplace, Palladian windows, and a family room fireplace. Some offer the option of an expanded family room, additional playroom or morning room. All come with a 2-3 car attached garage. The home designs included in the Horsham Valley Estates are Waterford, a 2,921 sq. ft. home with a first floor master bedroom option, The Duke, 3,554 sq ft, with an optional morning room and expanded family room, The Columbia II, 3,39... 11/28/2012

Horsham township offer great recreational programs throughout the year. There are several parks in the township. If you have kids ages  upto 8 years old,  you might want to mark your calendar for Sunday October 28, 2012, Time 1 to 3 pm. Place : Deep Meadow pavilion off Horsham road, Deep Meadow Park Telephone:  215-643-3131 for more information or check out their web site. There will be hayrides,face painting,pumpkin patch,snacks,halloween egg hunt, Cost $12/ child. Please read their web site for details .I believe it is for kids upto age 8. In case of rain it will be held at the Community Center (pumpkin,goodie bag,face painting,pumpkin painting only ) If you want to look up homes for sale in Horsham go to www.gitabantwal.com   10/08/2012

  My 3 year old Golden Retriever was complaining the other day that I never take him to my title insurance office.  What good is a dog without usable thumbs gonna be at Family Abstract, Inc?    He is 90 pounds of love and muscle and mush!  Arrive on the scene… Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs with a great business plan.  “Our purpose and objective is to help owners of well-behaved dogs, as they share the special love and attention their pets give to them, with other less fortunate individuals”  Reactions to therapy dogs are unmistakable, well documented, and amazing. Not all dogs possess the very special temperament that is necessary to become a therapy dog. However, if a dog has this potential we can help unlock and develop it. We understand how strong the love and bond can be between... 09/17/2012

With the “Political Correctness” that abounds all around us, the “House Rules are No Peddlin, No Politikin, and No Preachin at Family Abstract, our Title Insurance office in Horsham Pa. But when the conversation IS about the nation and the economy, when the buyers and sellers are at odds between the candidates, the Realtors are on different sides of the political isle, what are we supposed to do, they are in our conference room. Time to pick sides… but which side? How do you keep the client happy and the clients’ client happy at the same time if politically they appear opposite. I simply asked, “Are you CNN or Fox?” Our unbiased media has saved the day! (The unbiased part is an attempt at humor). Our media, that which is the reporter of the news and NOT the supposed creator of the news ... 09/10/2012

  Thunder!  Lightening! Winds Blowing! Dog Petrified!  BUT… What exactly is it??  I brought my dog, Cabo to my title insurance office one afternoon as the weather turned dark and stormy.  At the first sign of trouble, Cabo already began to tremble and visible shake.    There was no noise, there was no visible lightning, the storm was still coming and not yet quite here.  But still, he sat and he shook.   Immediately, I “Google” Dog stress and find a plethora of merchandise I can buy from Doggie Downers to a Tight fitting vest, from soothing “bark”  music to sounds of distant storms to help alleviate the condition.   But, what’s crazy is that he reacted to the Lightning more than the thunder or the noise, and upon further watching, I realize that he’s reacting to the lightning before the... 07/27/2012

Horsham township, Montgomery  County, Real estate market report, June 2012 I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Horsham township in June 2012. I looked for residential listings sold in June . 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 42 homes that settled in June 2012. The average original list price was $ 372,061. The average last list price was $360,528 The average sale price was $ 348,355 Highest sale price was $835,000 The lowest sale price was $115,000 The average days the homes were marketed was 86 The average settled price to original price ratio 93.92 % The average settled price to last list price ratio is 96.59% The homes were priced high and sellers had to reduce pr... 07/08/2012

Horsham township , Montgomery County, Real estate market report, April 2012 I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Horsham township in April 2012. I looked for residential listings sold in April . 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 16 homes that settled in April 2012. The average original list price was $ 350,744. The average last list price was $339,731 The average sale price was $ 324838 Highest sale price was $830,000 The lowest sale price was $163,000 The average days the homes were marketed was 116 The average settled price to original price ratio 93.13 % The average settled price to last list price ratio is 98.04% The homes were priced high and sellers had to reduc... 05/18/2012

Horsham     township, Montgomery County, Real estate market report, March 2012 I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Horsham township in March 2012. I looked for residential listings sold in March . 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 16 homes that settled in March 2012. The average original list price was $ 273,400. The average last list price was $257,125 The average sale price was $ 245,438 Highest sale price was $560,000 The lowest sale price was $110,000 The average days the homes were marketed was 127 The average settled price to original price ratio 89.45 % The average settled price to last list price ratio is 94.55% The homes were priced high and sellers had to r... 04/28/2012

Horsham    township, Montgomery County, Real estate market report, February 2012 I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Horsham township in February 2012. I looked for residential listings sold in February . 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 12 homes that settled in February 2012. The average original list price was $ 367,858. The average last list price was $360,774 The average sale price was $ 332,103 Highest sale price was $625,000   The average days the homes were marketed was 107 The average settled price to original price ratio 85.96 % The average settled price to last list price ratio is 88.24% The homes were priced high and sellers had to reduce price as seen fr... 03/16/2012

6th Annual Spring Flea Market / Craft show in Horsham Date saturday April 28,2012 Time 9 am - 2 pm set up begins at 7.30 am Location Community Center   Horsham township is hosting the 6th annual flea market. You can rent outside spaces for $15 or $25/ 2 Bring your own tables. A limited number of tents are available from the township for $25. for the day. There will be spaces in the center for $20/ which will include a 6ft table Spring weather is here and it is a great time to do spring cleaning. Clean out your basement, attic, and garage as well as your closets. Horsham township 215643-3131 check their web site for spring recreation brochure. http://www.horsham.org/departments/parks/programs.spx     Horsham is a great place to live. There were 12 homes that sold in February for an avera... 03/12/2012

Horsham  township Montgomery County , Real estate market report, January 2012 I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Horsham 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 $ 310,564. The average last list price was $295,571 The average sale price was $ 282,955 Highest sale price was $770,000 The lowest sale price was $139,500 The average days the homes were marketed was 118 The average settled price to original price ratio 90.43 % The average settled price to last list price ratio is 94.91% The homes were priced high and sellers... 02/15/2012

Horsham    township, Montgomery  County, Real estate market report, December  2011 I looked up the mls for real estate activity in Horsham 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 13 homes that settled in December 2011. The average original list price was $ 496,112. The average last list price was $451,073 The average sale price was $ 414,912 Highest sale price was $1,275,000 The lowest sale price was $142,450 The average days the homes were marketed was 142 The average settled price to last list price ratio is 95.42     01/28/2012

New Years Eve 2012 Iron Abbey Gastro pub - 680 n Easton Rd Horsham, PA 19044 Saturday, December 31, 2011  5:00 PM Iron Abbey New Year's Eve 2012 The Iron Abbey invited you to join in the celebration with a crafted NYE menu with suggested beer pairings. Seatings from 5 - 9 p.m. New Year's ... read more »             New Years Eve 2012 NaBrasa Brazilian Steakhouse - 680 N. Easton Road Horsham, PA 19044 Saturday, December 31, 2011  5:30 PM This New Year's Eve enjoy good food, good friends, family and a distinguised menu! After dinner, ring in 2012 next door at the Iron Abbey with a dance party beginning at 10 p.... read more »   12/20/2011

Family Abstract, Inc. a real estate title insurance company in Horsham, PA is again, this year helping promote the CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Four Seasons Parkway Run and to support the Wylie’s Day Foundation. The Four Seasons Parkway Run is an annual event that raises money to fight childhood leukemia and Wylie’s Team, one of the largest teams to participate, was able to raise $25,000 last year for the cause. Wylie Strotbeck lost his battle with a brain tumor in 2005. Through his courageous fight and the efforts of his parents Stephanie and John and brother Max, Wylie’s Day was created to provide direct funding for medical research toward finding a cure for pediatric brain tumors so that one day no child (or family) will need to suffer through such a difficult journey. ... 09/02/2011

The earth shook under my feet while in the middle of writing a comment onActive Rain, in which I was ardently opposed to the original blog and was in the middle of a scathing retort.  In a split second, my focus changed, of course it did, the letters on my keyboard were moving and shaking.  In Eastern Pennsylvaia for my 48 years, I can remember 3 quakes, so it was certainly something different! What went through my mind you ask, I am glad you did!  (I love being the writer).  Wow, this is cool! Hmmmm, the ground seems to be moving! Is this the Big One? I hope someone else can feel this. Alright, quit shaking my chair. How long do these last? If I am the only one that felt it, should I say something? Will the stockmarket crash with the news? And that was only during the tremmor, my after... 08/23/2011

Humans helping humans Written By Sarah Boyer, Family Abstract, Inc. Earlier this month there was a tragic accident in my town.  This accident did not involve me or anyone that I know, but in a sense it involved my whole world.  I am saying this because this accident involved a car full of teens; 2010 graduates from my son's high school.  Two of the teens died in this accident and I cannot get them or their families out of my mind. My son will be going for his driving test next weekend; he turns 17 years old next month.  He will be entering his senior year of high school.  This accident has hit too close to home for me.  Bryan is amazingly responsible, but that doesn't stop me from saying before he leaves to go out with his friends things like, "think of the consequences of your actions"... 08/22/2011