What is DOM on the TREND MLS listing? Days on Market (DOM) quantifies the length of time a property has been actively marketed in the MLS. What is Active in the TREND MLS? Once a property is published the DOM count starts and MLS Lists the property as “Active.” The property is being actively marketed […]
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Bucks County Land Use Codes
Before writing an offer on a home or property in Bucks County it’s important to understand Bucks County Land Use Codes. Land Use Codes are indicators into understanding how a specific property’s current use is classified. In Bucks County, Land Use Codes are formatted numerically or in code and have a general description. The source for the information is […]
3D Virtual Tour of Upper Bucks County Manor Home
Take a 3D Virtual Tour of the Birdwell Estate in Upper Bucks County, PA. This manor home is an architectural masterpiece – Bucks County Estate Home Virtual Tour.
Visiting Haycock Mountain in Bucks County, PA
Haycock Mountain is one of our favorite places in Upper Bucks County to hike and explore. This preserved area is a popular destination for boulder climbers, hikers, birdwatchers, hunters and trail runners. An elevation of 961 feet makes Haycock Mountain the highest point in Bucks County, PA. Haycock Mountain is on PA State Game Land (SGL) 157 which totals 2011 […]
Upper Bucks County Traffic Jam
We love living in Upper Bucks County, PA. We’re just over an hour to New York and Philadelphia. Yet, we’re “away from it all.” See the photos for a traffic jam in Upper Bucks County. Enjoy your weekend… Wish you Were Here!
Wall Street Journal: Upper Bucks County Photos and Article
View some great photos of Upper Bucks County in this Wall Street Journal Bucks County PA photo essay. Featured in the photo gallery are the Upper Bucks County Delaware River, New Hope PA, Delaware Canal, Riegelsville PA, Tinicum Polo Park, Delaware Canal Path, Tinicum Township, Uhlerstown Covered Bridge, Stover-Myers Mill in Bedminster, Cabin Run Covered Bridge on Covered Bridge […]
Home Rehab Loans – Bucks County
Lately, we’ve been looking at some homes that are “jewels in the rough.” So the question that is always asked is “How can we finance a home in this less-than-perfect condition?” Cash financing is always the easiest, because no mortgage is required. But what if you don’t have a enough saved to purchase the home of […]
Bucks County Act 515
The question of Act 515 came up in conversation today. This act is designed to preserve land use. The original source can be found here. COVENANTS TO PRESERVE LAND USE – PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS Act of Jan. 13, (1966) 1965, P.L. 1292, No. 515 Cl. 16 AN ACT Enabling certain counties of the Commonwealth to […]
FHA Monthly Insurance Premium Reduction
We received some great info for FHA Home Buyers from Mortgage Banker TimMittl: “Effective with FHA Case Numbers ordered on or after January 26th, the new monthly MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium) on FHA loans with terms greater than 15 ears will be reduced by .50% basis points.” According to the Wall Street Journal Blog: “The FHA […]
In Search of Bucks or Chester County Old House with Kitchen Restoration
Do you know someone who has an old house with a kitchen that needs a makeover in area of Bucks County or Chester County? I’m helping one of the HGTV producers find the perfect restoration project with a kitchen emphasis. The house should be over 100yrs old and the kitchen should be “dated” or “ugly.” Also, a […]
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