Wednesday, November 18, 2009

As of November 18 ,2009 these homes are for sale in COLD SPRING HUNT

1) 4225 Leslie Drive $519,900

2) 4211 Aly Drive $ 539,900

3) 4903 Mead Drive $ 509,900

If you would like to see any of these homes, please contact us at

henri@gutner.com

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Monday, November 16, 2009

Info on The Homebuyer Tax Credit For First Time and Current Homeowners

Monday, November 02, 2009

Tax Appeals : Bucks County - Buckingham- Plumstead

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


November 2009 Newsletter Here’s What’s Happening in the Ridings
ACTIVE: 3997 Stirrup, A Chesterfield, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, hrdwds, granite, stainless appliances, mstr sitting rm. Asking $549,900.
3942 Charter Club, 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath, hardwoods, FR w/wet bar and granite, kitchen w/granite counters and floors, master sitting rm, deck, finished walk-out basement with granite floors, 5th bedroom, full bath. Was $599,900 Reduced to $584,900 for 38 days.
3891 Charter Club, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, mstr sitting rm, 3 car garage. Asking $599,500 for 47 days
3896 Stable, A Chadbourne, 5 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, In-Law Suite, hrdwds. Was $674,900 Reduced to $589,900 for 547 days.
PENDING: 3921 Colts, A Chesterfield, 4 bedroom, 2 full and 2 1/2 baths, hardwoods, granite, family rm w/wet bar, finished basement, patio. Was $650,000 Reduced to $599,900 for 54 days.
3873 Charter Club, A Devon, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, granite, hrdwds, finished basement, patio. Was $589,900 Now $575,000 for 79 days.
SOLD: 3944 Stirrup, A Chadbourne, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, granite, hardwoods, deck. Was $574,900 Reduced to $554,900 Sold for $535,000 in 114 days.


November 2009 Newsletter Here’s What’s Happening in Oakleigh Farms
ACTIVE: 3795 S. Mallard, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, hrdwds, trex deck. Was $695,000 Reduced to $669,000 for 252 days.
WITHDRAWN: 3880 S. Mallard, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, granite, hardwoods, trex deck, finished walk-out basement. Was $737,559 Reduced to $717,000 for 184 days.
PENDING: 3920 S. Mallard, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, granite, hardwoods, screened porch, patio. Was $679,000
Reduced to $649,000 for 100 days.
And in your back yard, here’s what’s happening in the Oaks and Buckingham Woods:
ACTIVE: 3465 Byron Drive, 1.18 acres, 4 bdrms, 4 1/2 baths, finished walk-out basement. Started at $879,000 now at $799,000 180 days on the market.
3420 Byron, 1.12 acres, 4 bdrms, 3 full, 2 powder rooms, garden room, finished bsmt with wine cellar. Was $899,000 now, $879,000 for 280 days.
4686 Frost Lane, 1.09 acres, 4 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths, Finished walk-out basement, 3 car garage. $929,000 for 40 days.
Pending: 4529 Longfellow—SHORT SALE. 4 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths, 1.31 acres, 3 car garage. Last listed for $649,925.
Sold: 3670 Hancock, .83 acres, 4 bedrm, 3 1/2 bath, fin. Walk-out basement, sold for $772,500 in July.


November 2009 Newsletter Here’s What’s Happening In Landisville Hunt

WITHDRAWN: 4267 Arbor Lane, 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, finished walkup basement, in-ground pool, patio. Asking $949,500 for 75 days.
What’s happening in Upper Mountain Estates—
Toll is now offering a smaller home, priced at $685,000, new construction,
in addition to the following resales:
ACTIVE: 2170 Bell Flower, A Carmel, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, princess suite, jack & jill bath, 3 car garage. Asking $898,800 for 46 days.
4336 Greenspire, Expanded Elkins, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, hardwoods, 3 car garage, in-ground pool w/waterfall and spa, EP Henry patios. Asking $895,500 for 74 days.
4243 Cottonwood, A Columbia, 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, finished basement w/wet bar, patio. Was $987,854 Reduced to $875,000 for 139 days.
In Holicong Reserve:
ACTIVE: 5114 Harmony W, A Madison, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, hardwoods, patio. Was $760,000, now $725,000 for 210 days





November 2009 Newsletter What’s Happening in Upper Mountain Estates
ACTIVE: 4336 Greenspire, Expanded Elkins, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, hardwoods, 3 car garage, in-ground pool w/waterfall and spa, EP Henry patios. Asking $895,500 for 74 days.
4243 Cottonwood, A Columbia, 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, finished basement w/wet bar, patio. Was $987,854 Reduced to $875,000 for 139 days.
WITHDRAWN: 2170 Bell Flower, A Carmel, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, princess suite, jack & jill bath, 3 car garage. Asking $898,800 for 43 days.



Here’s what’s happening in the Oaks and Buckingham Woods: (off of Hansel Road and Mechanicsville)
A Toll neighborhood, older homes, more acreage.
ACTIVE: 3465 Byron Drive, 1.18 acres, 4 bdrms, 4 1/2 baths, finished walk-out basement. Started at $879, now at $799,000. 180 days on the market.
3420 Byron, 1.12 acres, 4 bdrms, 3 full, 2 powder rooms, garden room, finished bsmt with wine cellar. Was $899,000 now, $879,000 for 280 days.
4686 Frost Lane, 1.09 acres, 4 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths, Finished walk-out basement, 3 car garage. $929,000 for 40 days.
Pending: 4529 Longfellow—SHORT SALE. 4 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths, 1.31 acres, 3 car garage. Last listed for $649,925.
Sold: 3670 Hancock, .83 acres, 4 bedrm, 3 1/2 bath, fin. Walk-out basement, sold for $772,500 in July.
November 2009 Newsletter Here’s What’s Happening in Patriots Ridge
ACTIVE: 5040 Rebecca Fell, End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, new carpet. Just Listed at $219,900.
5518 Rinker, A Mifflin End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, finished basement. Asking $217,000 for 34 days.
4125 Captain Molly, End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, loft, patio. Was Asking $225,900 Reduced to $212,000 for 63 days.
3718 Swetland, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. Asking $274,900 for 71 days.
3708 Swetland, End Unit, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. Was $267,500 Reduced to $257,500 for 50 days.
3927 Captain Molly, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, finished basement. Was $218,500 Reduced to $213,500 for 49 days.
3631 Nancy Ward, A Reed, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, loft, hrdwds, fin basement. Was $237,500 Now $229,900 for 144 days.
5492 Rinker, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, loft. Was $234,000 Reduced to $225,000 for 192 days.
3726 Swetland, End Unit, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 1 car garage. Was $294,900 Reduced to $289,800 for 194 days.
EXPIRED: 5079 Rebecca Fell, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, loft. Was $236,900 Reduced to $226,900 for 105 days.
3758 Swetland, End Unit, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 1 car garage. Was $295,900 Reduced to $284,900 for 194 days
PENDING: 3629 Nancy Ward, End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, finished basement. Asking $207,000 for 14 days.
3632 Nancy Ward, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, loft, finished basement. Asking $230,900 for 33 days.
5477 Rinker, End Unit, 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, loft, hardwoods. Asking $227,900 for 87 days.
5537 Rinker, End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, loft. Was Asking $231,900 Reduced to $219,900 for 111 days.
5401 Rinker, End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, hardwoods, partially finished basement. Asking 219,900 for 48 days.
5473 Rinker, A Mifflin, End Unit, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, mstr w/sitting area. Was $222,500 Reduced to $214,000 for 83 days
3670 Nancy Ward, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, granite, new carpet. Asking $210,000 for 11 days.
5406 Simpson, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, hardwoods, new carpet, loft, finished basement. Asking $222,900 for 14 days.
5052 Rebecca Fell, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, hardwoods, finished basement. Was $233,000 Reduced to $229,900 for 240 days.
3904 Captain Molly, A Davis, End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, finished basement. Was $226,000
Reduced to $214,900 for 54 days.
SOLD: 3666 Nancy Ward, End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, finished basement. Was $229,531 Reduced to $204,990 and Sold for $194,900 in 97 days.
5000 Esther Reed, End Unit, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, finished basement, deck. Asking $260,000 Sold for $253,000 in 4 days.
3616 Nancy Ward, A Mifflin, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, finished basement. Was $217,000 Sold for $194,000 in 16 days
5030 Rebecca Fell, End Unit, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath. Was $220,000 Reduced to $210,000 Sold for $205,000 in 18 days.
5008 Rebecca Fell, E/U, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, finished basement. Was $223,900 Reduced and Sold for $214,900 in 80 days.
5041 Rebecca Fell, End Unit, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, loft. Was $224,900 Reduced to $219,900 Sold for $204,900 in 56 days
3768 Swetland, End Unit, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, slate patio, 1 car garage. Was $265,000 Sold for $240,000 in 105 days.
4645 Louise Saint Claire, End Unit, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, fin basement, deck. Was $265,000 Reduced to $255,000 Sold for $240,000 in 71 days.



November 2009 Newsletter Here’s What’s Happening in:

North Branch
SOLD: 5453 Richie, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, granite, 3 season porch, patio, fin. basement. Was $459,900 Reduced and Sold for $389,000 in 304 days.
5479 Melissa, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, fin. basement. Was Asking $539,900 Reduced to $525,000 Sold at $490,000 in 202 days.



In Durham Ridge:
ACTIVE: 4481 Blue Ridge, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 1st flr study, hardwoods, master sitting rm. Asking $469,000 for 87 days.
5421 Grandview, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, finished basement. Asking $499,000 for 63 days. Short Sale

Do you know anyone moving to the area? Please let them know about our great listings!

In Cold Spring Hunt:
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 See the Virtual Tour at http://www.gutner.com/

In Fireside:
5052 Rosewood Drive, A GUTNER TEAM LISTING! A Jamison, 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath, New Carpet on 1st Floor, EP Henry Patio, 1 Car Garage, No Basement. Asking $289,900 See the virtual tour at www.gutner.com
5070 Rosewood Drive, ANOTHER GUTNER TEAM LISTING! A Mercer End Unit, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, hardwoods, 1 car garage, no basement. Asking $319,900 See the virtual tour at http://www.gutner.com/

WE have some nice rentals available also. Call us for any Real Estate Needs!







November 2009 Newsletter Here’s What’s Happening in The Reserve At Holicong

ACTIVE: 5170 Harmony Ct W, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, hardwoods. Just Listed at $699,900 BANK OWNED
5114 Harmony Ct W, A Madison, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, hardwoods, patio. Was Asking $760,000
Reduced to $725,000 for 210 days.

What’s happening in Upper Mountain Estates—
Toll is now offering a smaller home, priced at $685,000, new construction in addition to the following resales:
ACTIVE: 2170 Bell Flower, A Carmel, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, princess suite, jack & jill bath, 3 car garage. Asking $898,800 for 46 days.
4336 Greenspire, Expanded Elkins, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, hardwoods, 3 car garage, in-ground pool w/waterfall and spa,
EP Henry patios. Asking $895,500 for 74 days.
4243 Cottonwood, A Columbia, 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, hardwoods, granite, finished basement w/wet bar, patio. Was $987,854 Reduced to $875,000 for 139 days

In Devonshire Estates: Off of 263 and Edison Furlong
PENDING: WE won’t have sale price until these settle: 2067 Buckinghamshire, 5 bdrm, 4 1/2 baths, granite, morning room, finished walk-out basement with fireplace and bedroom with full bath, paver patio. Was $729,000 Reduced to $709,000 for 46 days.
2026 Derbyshire, 4 bdrm, 2 full and 2 1/2 baths, hrdwds, granite, morning rm, patio. Was $729,900 Reduced to $669,900 for 217 days.
2319 Oxfordshire, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, finished basement. Originally Asking $559,000 Reduced to $539,000 for 78 days.