Should Bucks County Home Owners know what a 1031 Exchange is?Absolutely!   Let's start with the basics. Are you considering selling a home or investment property in Bucks County? Using those proceeds to purchase a similar valued property? Thanks to IRC Section 1031, a properly structured 1031 exchange allows an investor to sell a property, to reinvest the proceeds in a new property and to defer all capital gain taxes. Great news, right?!Since I'm not a CPA, I can't say enough to contact one to&n... read more

1. Be an event planner Call in the professionals a year before selling including a Realtor, inspectors and staging professional. Many people wait to call their real estate agent until just before they are ready to put the house on the market. The best time to call is a year before your anticipated market date. Your sales associate will be happy to provide you with a free comparative market analysis that will give you a snapshot of their opinion of your homes’ value today &ndash... read more

The annual Newtown Holiday Open House Tour is back againThis year marks the 56th annual Holiday Open House Tour and as usual is promises not too disappoint.  The original Open House tour was called "Christmas in Colonial Newtown" and it took place in 1963.  Back then, it cost just $1.50 featured 7 homes.  A carol and candlelight parade in costume was featured on Friday night starting at Washington and Chancellor Streets and street caroling on Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Bird in Hand. The 5... read more

Why Do You Need An Agent? With so much information online right there at your fingertips you may think that you do not need the services a Bucks County Real Estate agent can provide. Because your home purchase is one of the most important (and expensive) decisions that you will make, shouldn’t you use the skills of a professional who has spent his or her career helping people move through the buying and selling process as smoothly as possible? Even if you have bought and sold homes all over Bu... read more

Design from nature by using colors from the color wheel in your home for seasonal updates. Cooler nights, rain, wind, and leaves falling from the trees have us feeling the need to change up our surroundings and make our homes feel more cozy. Think of warming up your living space with 5 simple additions using warm colors: Blend colors with yellow, gold, red and orange tones Add accessories such as throw pillows, table runners, and seat cushions Add texture and color by incorporating throw rugs under a table or... read more