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Buckingham Pa (with a New Hope address)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:08:40 GMT

Warm, Welcoming and Wonderful! Impressive from the moment you drive up to this brick-front beauty with winged walls, covered portico, expanded driveway and expensive landscaping! Enter the foyer and just picture the pictures you'll take on the curved staircase. Extensive molding package thru the front of the house. Study w/French Doors. Two Story Family Room with 4 foot extension and floor to ceiling Stone fireplace. The EXPANDED gourmet kitchen will fit every gadget you ever wanted. Add a walk-in pantry bigger than some bedrooms! Butlers bar, huge laundry, 3 1/2 bay garage. Upstairs the main bdrm has a separate den, coffered ceiling, 4 unbelievalbe closets and a bath that will surely "take you away"! Princess suite, Jack and Jill, back staircase. Bsmt has extra height and bilco doors. Upgrades everywhere but sellers didn't get to the back yard, so take a $10,000 credit and do what YOU like. Don't miss this home. It "feels" good!

Great Views of Plumstead Twp

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:25:42 GMT

VALUE PRICED! Watch the seasons change from the beautiful long distance views from the front and back of this cul de sac home! New wide-width hardwoods thru much of the first floor and new top-level berber through the rest! Kitchen has been updated with granite and stainless steel appliances and breakfast area has nice bump-out with sliders to a large deck overlooking flat, private yard. Family Room with Fireplace as its centerpiece, abundant back of the house windows and sunlight! Coffered ceiling in dining room which opens to the living room for easy entertaining! First Floor study with crown molding and wood blinds. Main bedroom with wonderful space, two huge walk-in closets and separate sitting area. Main bath is spacious and bright with vaulted ceiling, double sinks and custom lights. Hall bath with transom window. Second bedrooms are nicely sized. Basement is more than ready for finishing touches and your ideas! Great house, great price!

Priced to sell

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:44:06 GMT

Best Buy in Buckingham! You'll love how "ready" this home is! Two story Foyer entrance to Spacious Living Room. Living Room opens to Dining Room for easy entertaining. Sunny and Bright Kitchen with hardwood floors and crown molding, Newer Stainless Dishwasher, Gas Cooking. Kitchen opens to eating area and cozy family room. Family room features cathedral ceiling and hardwood floors and a gorgeous wood burning fireplace flanked by custom built-in bookshelves and cabinets. Wonderfully sized first floor laundry and mud room with double closets. First floor powder room with custom 12 x 12 ceramic tiles, pedestal sink and upgraded fixtures. Upstairs, the main bedroom is spacious with 2 huge walk-closets and a spacious bath with soaking tub. Second bedrooms are nicely sized. Sliders from the breakfast area to a large paver patio with privacy plantings . . . nice lot! Large basement waiting for your personal design ideas! New HVAC system. Meticulously cared for and it shows!

Recent $80,000 in upgraded Kitchen and baths

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:46:43 GMT

Largest Model in Hampton Chase with a recent $80,000 in Kitchen, Bath and HVAC upgrades! Three car side-entrance garage, gorgeous Sylvan Pool, New Hardwoods, Finished Basement . . . the list is unending! Wait until you see this kitchen! 42" Maple Cabinetry with End-Caps and Top Trim, Granite, Huge Pantry with Stacked Shelving, Hidden Laundry is Ingeniously Convenient!! Breakfast Room w/sliders to large deck with steps to pool patio. Living Room and Dining Room with Crown and Chair, Dining room with Hardwoods. Upstairs, Large main bedroom w/walk-in w/organizers. Dazzling new bath with large tiles, seamless glass shower, jetted tub and gorgeous vanity. Hall bath with new Vanity and 12 X 12 tiles. Finished basement w/custom paint and newer berber. New Central Air and Dual Zone Heating (Energy Rated) and recently painted and re-carpeted (Neutral), this home only needs your personal touch to make it your oasis for many years to come! Splish, Splash!!

Covered Front Porch and Beautiful Back Deck

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:48:43 GMT

Forest Glen! Stone front 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial with covered front porch. Foyer entry, formal living room & dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area. Family room with sliding door to deck overlooking parklike setting. Master bedroom with vaulted ceiling & walk-in closet...master bath. 3 additional spcious bedrooms. Finished basement, 1 car garage.

Courtesy of Pamela Vollrath and RE/MAX Centre Realtors.

Back Staircase Leading to Master Suite

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:25:16 GMT

Extraordinary and classic in design with attention to details and sited on one of the BEST Acre lots in the community of Upper Mountain Estates!An abundance of Windows,outstanding millwork,Elegant two story foyer w/turned staircase,Gracious Living and Dining rooms,Expansive Cooks Kitchen,Butlers pantry and light filled Breakfast area.Custom patio w/built-in Lynx Gas Grill,refrig,sink,granite countertop.Back staircase leads to Master suite with private Den,dressing area,4 walk-in closets and an Exquisite bath!Jack n Jill bedroom bath combo and a princess suite w/full bath encompass the second level.Additional living and entertaining space featured in the Walk-out Full finished lower level with bedroom,full bath,media room,kitchen/bar area,playroom and large storage room.Grand Entrance,side entry three car garage,Professionally landscaped (room for a pool)and beautifully appointed inside and out makes this truly a winner to call your own!Nothing short of Fabulous and no detail overlooked,you must see !

Courtesy of Susan Langenstein and RE/MAX 440-Doylestown.

Basement with Seperate Rec Room

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:54:50 GMT

You’ve seen all the rest, now see THEE BEST! LUXURY stone/stucco home backing to preserved farmland,w/main level office, AMAZING w/o finished basement (add’l 900+ sq. ft!),+HUGE gourmet kitchen!Covered front porch leads to multi level grand entrance w/top of line hardwd floors.Elegant Living + Dining Room w/gorgeous window treatments/ hrdwds.Kitchen has tons of cabinets,wood floors,granite, pendent lighting, barely used appliances,desk,+a window-lined breakfast room w/doors to custom patio. HUGE Fam. Rm. w/fireplace,cathedral ceiling, plantation blinds and back staircase.Upper level rooms PERFECT, 3 full baths, spacious master suite. Basement has a separate “rec. room”, media center w/ built in cabinets and tv, “hobby” room, PLUS storage area.A+views of farmland,3- zoned heat anda/c, indoor sprinkler +security systems,FABULOUS Central Bucks School District,bus stop steps away. The deal you have been waiting for…..300k+ in upgrades!

Courtesy of Jane Johnson and Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors-Yardley.

Finished Walk-Out Basement

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:44:29 GMT

Invite your family & friends for this luxurious home begs for you to entertain! Gourmet kitchen features upgraded appliances, 2x oven, granite counter tops, ext. island, desk, & stunning maple cabinets. Large sun drenched Morning Room overlooks tree line back yard & paver patio. Butler’s Pantry w/ sink leads into a well portioned DR w/ striking molding. A 4’ extension to FR showcases marble surround FP. 1st floor office French doors open to sizable room w/ 6th bedroom potential. 2nd floor boasts a Bonus Room w/ custom built-ins for use as a playroom, study or 2nd floor FR. Two generous BRs & oversized Princess Suite w/ built-ins will wow you! MBR dons a sitting room, 2 walk in closets and an upgraded master bath w/ soaking tub & expanded shower. Impressively finished lower level is well suited for au pair or guests w/ 5th BR & 4th Full bath, entertainment & game area, home theater room, Pergo floors, walk up entry & is plumbed for a wet bar. Wonderful community of walking trails, tot lot, & prestigious CBSD.

Courtesy of Megan Scweitzer and Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Lahaska.

Double Ovens and Cook Tops

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:45:32 GMT

Wonderful location convenient to everything but off the beaten track! Warm and cozy describes this nice rancher with new roof and a wonderful sunroom addition! The beautiful stone fireplace is the focal point of the living room. Nice sized kitchen with new double ovens and cook-top. Separate breakfast area. Dining room with hardwoods could be an office or 4th bedroom. Nice sized second bedrooms and large hall bath. Finished basement with bar area and powder room, good storage and a second Fireplace! Large Garage and Shed, nice flat back yard.

Large Kitchen With Seperate Breakfast Room

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:39:48 GMT

Gorgeous Colonial on Fabulous Lot Backing to 5 Protected, Wooded Acres. Inlaid carpets in Study, Living Room and Dining Room. Large Kitchen with separate breakfast room and a beautiful Sunroom Addition with sliders to the large deck (with hot tub!) overlooking your large, flat yard! Family room with beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace flanked by built in bookcases; crown molding, custom blinds and hi-hats. Study w/French Doors and extensive Millwork. Living Room w/crown and decorative trim. Dining room w/coffered ceiling and shadow box molding. Main Bedroom with a sitting room that could easily be a 5th bedroom. Main Bedroom also has vaulted ceiling, 2 huge walk-in closets, vanity area. Main bath w/cherry cabinets, glass shower door, skylights. Nice sized 2nd bedrooms w/ neutral carpet. Finished basement w/full bath, exercise room, wet-bar and good storage. Security system, hot tub, underground dog fence . . . much more!

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Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMT

What is Happening in Cold Spring Hunt April Newsletter

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What is Happening in Cold Spring Hunt

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Link to the April Newsletter

http://coldspringhunt.blogspot.com/

Presently only one active in CSH

link to virtual tour:

http://tinyurl.com/yf8ac76

4953 Mead Dr Reduced to $524,900

offered by Barry Angely Remax Centre

Trends: One Level Living

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Huge Housing Trend—The last 4 First Floor Master Bedroom Units in Fireside all sold within 6 Days!! The trend towards homes with first floor masters is growing at an incredible rate—as is the aging population. Fireside is one of very few Bucks County neighborhoods that has townhomes with first floor main bedrooms. We also have a beautiful, 13 year young ranch style home in MINT, MINT condition with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a full finished basement. Located just 6 minutes north of Fireside in the Award Winning Neighborhood of North Branch, this meticulously cared for home is located in a neighborhood of mostly 2 story colonials on a quiet cul-de-sac and backing to protected space and a bucolic Bucks County Farm. While you will have to cut your own grass, there’s no Association Fee, so that $100.00 per month will easily cover a years worth of lawn care! 5414 Nicholas Ct Pipersville PA 18947

Inventory Accumulation For Bucks County

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October
8.6	9.1	9.8	10.2	10.5	10.5	10.2	9.8	9.8	9.2
24.6	26.4	25.6	22.9	19.3	15.4	10.9	4.3	5.4	-1.1

If you look at these number there is a relative small significant change from month to month. But if you compare the numbers to last years numbers ( in percentages, you will se an optimistic view of were we are headed towards. October is the first negative accumulation month in three years , and the August and september figures show a significant decline. This numbers are from Trend and for Bucks County, PAsingle homes

The first row indicates Months on market. Bottom row represents difference from previous year

Cold Spring Hunt Nov 09 Newsletter

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:20:00 GMT

November 2009 Newsletter Here’s What’s Happening in Our Neighborhood: Cold Spring Hunt

ACTIVE: 4225 Leslie Drive, A GUTNER TEAM LISTING, A Haverford, 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, Hardwoods, New Granite and Tile Backsplash, Cherry Cabinets, Back of the House Study, Master with Sitting Room, Cedar Deck. Just Listed at $529,900 .Click here for a VisualTour

4211 Aly, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, hrdwds, corian countertops, trex deck, hot tub, 3 car garage. Asking $539,900 for 11 days.

4903 Mead, A Belmont, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, finished basement, deck, patio. Was Originally Asking $579,000 Reduced to $549,500 for 184 days. Re-listed at $537,900 Reduced to $509,000 for 141 days.

WITHDRAWN: 5076 Grundy, An Expanded Cornell, 4 bdrm, , hardwoods, granite. Was $637,500 & $619,900 for 246 days.

PENDING: 4972 Davis Drive, ANOTHER GUTNER TEAM LISTING! Expanded Northampton, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 Bath, Hardwoods, Kitchen w/Cherry Cabinets, Granite and Greenhouse, Master w/Sitting Room. Large Deck Backing to Protected Space and Walk-Up Basement. Asking $489,900 Click here for a VisualTour

4983 Mead Drive, AND ANOTHER GUTNER TEAM LISTING! An Eaton, 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bathrooms, Wide Width Hardwoods, 1st Floor Study with Closet and Access to Full Bathroom could be 5th Bedroom, New Granite Kitchen, Stainless Appliances, Nicely Finished Basement, EP Henry Patio. Asking $544,850 Sold in 7 Days! Click here for a VisualTour

4284 Michener, A Cornell, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, hardwoods, granite. Was $545,000 Reduced to $499,900 for 164 days.

SOLD: 5000 Grundy, A Glenfield, 5 bdrm, 3 full bath, conservatory, hardwoods, soap stone counters, deck. Originally $669,500 Reduced to $599,900 Sold for $570,000 in 406 days.

5025 Davis, An Eaton, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, granite, 4 season sunroom, new master bath, deck w/retractable awning, finished basement. Was Asking $545,000 Reduced to $535,000 Sold for $500,000 RELO OWNED

5001 Mead, A Haverford, 4 bedroom 2 full and 2 half baths, hardwoods, granite, finished basement with powder room, trex deck. Was Asking $539,000 Reduced to $500,000 Sold for $492,000 in 88 days.

Tax Appeals

For all of you who appealed your taxes through us, we had our court hearing and provided the Board of Assessment with all necessary information. You should receive their final decision by mid-November, they will be in touch with you directly. Good Luck!

In this kind of Sellers Market, lots of us are staying put and doing some remodeling/additions.

The following are key elements that every remodeling contract should have:

1. The contractor’s name, address, phone number AND license number.

2. Details on what the contractor will and WON’T do.

3. A list of materials for the project in your contract. This includes information about the size, color, model, brand name and product.

4. The approximate start date and completion date.

5. All required plans. Study them carefully for accuracy. Insist that you approve them and that they are identified in your written contract before any work begins.

6. Written notice of your right to, without penalty, cancel a contract within three business days of signing it.

7. Financial terms, spelled out in a way that you have negotiated and understand them to be. This includes total price, payment schedule, and any cancellation policy.

8. A binding arbitration clause, which you’ll need in the event a disagreement occurs. Arbitration may enable you to resolve disputes without costly litigation.

9. Everything you requested. Consider the scope of the project and make sure all items you’ve requested are included. If you do not see a specific item, consider it not included. Never sign an incomplete contract.

10. A warranty covering materials and workmanship for a minimum of one year. The warranty must be identified as either “full” or “limited”. The name and address of the party who will honor the warranty (contractor, distributor or manufacturer) must be identified. Make sure the time period for the warranty is specified.

AND P.S.—Don’t wait until you sell to get your granite and that fresh coat of paint. Do it and enjoy it!!!

Here’s your To-Do List:

Go down to the basement and change your filters right now. Look at your hot water heater and see how much insulation it will need and then put it on your Lowe’s list along with batteries for your smoke detectors (even if they’re hard-wired!). If you don’t have a carbon monoxide detector, put that on your list too. HAVE your chimney cleaned (yes, it does need it) before you start burning this year! Be sure your gutters are clean before the ice comes and UNDO your hoses! Then take a nice warm bath and enjoy the day!

Pennsylvania Seller’s Disclosure

The PA Seller’s Disclosure is 6 pages of information about your house. The next buyers are going to want to know everything you know about your house. Have you ever had an insurance claim? Have you had a leak? How was it repaired? Do you have all necessary permits? Is there Radon or Radon Remediation? If you would like a copy of the PA Seller’s Disclosure just to see what kind of info you are going to need, let us know and we’ll send you a copy. Send us an email at jeri@gutner.com

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:46:00 GMT

I’m often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don’t know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you’ve missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It’s important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial “comfort zone.” To that end, it may be more important to lock in today’s relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today’s market.