4221 Aly Dr—A Gutner Team Listing— Glenfield model, one of the largest models in Cold Spring Hunt, study with custom built-in bookcases, beautiful Toll “Greenhouse” addition, back staircase, large bedrooms. Started at $554,900. Reduced to $547,500. See it at www.gutner.com.
4160 Herbst Dr.— a Belmont, 1st floor study with custom built-ins. Relisted at 519,900 for 13 days.
5052 Davis— an Eaton, oversized 2car garage, custom deck, in-ground pool w/waterfall. Listed at $549,900 for 117 days.
5065 Grundy Way– a Waterford w/1st floor master, 3car garage, fin. Basement w/media room. $589,900 for 70 days.
4983 Mead Dr— An Eaton model with 4 bedrms and 3 full baths, finished basement. Listed at $539,900.
4140 Herbst Dr.—A Haverford with master bedroom sitting area and patio. Reduced to $509,900/Listed for 240 days.
WITHDRAWN: 4320 Michner Rd— an Eaton with finished walk-out basement, asking $565,000 for 170 days.
PENDING: 4942 Mead Dr— An Eaton w/3 bay garage, 4 bedrm, 3 1/2 baths. Huge walk-in closets.Listed at $529,900. Pending after 18 days on the market.
SOLD : 4810 Redfield Rd—A Gutner Team Listing—The only Dartmouth floorplan in the Hunt! Impeccable condition! Granite and Tile in kitchen, Great Breakfast room, Master Sitting. Listed at $499,900. Sold for $492,000 in 61days.
4861 Mead Dr— A Haverford, excellent condition, loads of upgrades. Listed at $529,900. Sold for $515,000 in only 4 days! The Gutner Team found the buyers for this home!
4940 Redfield Rd - A Northampton, Granite counters, crown molding. Sold for $446,100 in 224 days.
And now . . . The numbers:
If a buyer is looking for a 1 to 20 year old home, their route is usually Buckingham, Doylestown and Plumstead. Here’s what’s available to them:
And some little known facts from the National Association of Realtors:
-For every home that someone buys there is up to $60,000 brought back into the local economy with furniture, updates and related items.
-Every home sale affects 80 different occupations!
-Home sales are responsible for 2.5 million private-sector jobs each year.
-Housing accounts for 15% of America’s Gross Domestic Product and is a key driver in our economic recovery.
-Out of the last eight recessions, housing brought us out of six of them. So . . . go buy a house!!!!
TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL RIP OFFS !
We recently received a solicitation from “Value Appeal” to reduce our Real Estate Taxes for our residence in Cold Spring Hunt. They claim that we are over-assessed by $2300 and that they can help us reduce our taxes by $2300.They are wrong in the calculation of our assessment as we appealed our taxes two years ago and our assessment is right in line with value but "Value Appeal" charges you the $100.00 just to get a report!!! They are obviously inflating their number to get you to use their services.
The appeal is a simple process that will cost you $25.00 to the Board of Appeals. IF YOU QUALIFY and that's a big IF. Email us today to see what the county values your property at for tax purposes. 95% of you will not qualify for an appeal as the state/county has played with the assessment numbers. We would be happy to tell you if you qualify and give you the comps you need if you do qualify. We have done hundreds of them in the past two years, and we will help you do yours before the deadline on August 1st for free. If you have any questions please email (only) us at jeri@gutner.com and we will gladly help you.
Watch us Re-Do our Master Bath!
Well . . . Unfortunately, real estate got in the way of my bathroom renovation so no new pictures to show. I did get as far as fixtures—and trying to find fixtures that match each other is no easy chore! Stay tuned to our blog for updates. Go to www.gutner.com and click on BLOG.
MOST AND LEAST AFFORDABLE CITIES! A New Jersey surprise!
Looking for the most affordable metro area with populations of less than 1/2 a million? Check out the 10 most affordable cities: Kokomo, Indiana; Monroe, Michigan; Cumberland, Md.; Elhart-Goshen, Indiana: Springfield, Ohio; Sandusky, Ohio; Bay City, Michigan; Rockford, Ill.; Fairbanks, Arkansas; and Flint, Michigan. If you want to move to the 10 least affordable areas head out to California although Ocean City, NJ ranks #4 least affordable!
The 10 most affordable with populations of 500,000 or more were Syracuse; Youngstown; Indianapolis; Warren-Troy, Michigan; Toledo, Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla; Harrisburg-Carlisle, Akron, Dayton, Detroit. Median sale price of $80,000. Of course the least affordable were NY; San Fran; L.A.; Honolulu; Santa Ana-Anaheim; San Jose; Bridgeport-Stamford, Ct; Nassau-Suffolk; SanDiego and El Paso. Median sale price of $425,000.
A friend of ours from whom we have been getting our prescription eye wear for years has opened in Rice’s Market in the new barn. Save 40% to 60% on your next purchase and mention Jeri and Henri for an added 10% off!
10 Easy to-do Upgrades that add Style and Value
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference in the value and appeal of your home. Whether you’re trying to sell your home or just spruce up the place, here are 10 easy ways to get started.1. Update hardware on cabinets and drawers
2. Replace towels and rugs in the bathroom(s)
3. Add overhead lighting or wall sconces to brighten rooms
4. Declutter small spaces and closets with DIY storage kits
5.Wash or power wash the exterior of your home (especially windows)
6. Add area rugs to throw in a hint of color
7. Hang a mirror in small rooms to give the illusion of more space
8. A fresh coat of paint on walls and trim brighten any room
9. Try a fresh new color on your front door for character
10. Mow and mulch your lawn even in the cooler months
Make a plan. Set a budget. Get started!
Local Hazardous Waste and Old Computer Collection
Hazardous Waste and Old Computer Collection Program for Middle Bucks is being held from 9:00 to 3:00 on Saturday, July 23rd, at CB South High School, 1100 Folly Rd., Warrington. You can bring as many 3 computers and 25 gallons of Hazardous products including: pesticides; flammables such as gas, oil, spot removers and paint thinner; caustics such as lye, oven cleaner, drain and metal cleaner; toxics such as rust/paint remover, antifreeze, weed killer, fluorescent lamps; household batteries and Lead-Acid Batteries including car, marine, motorcycle and truck batteries.
