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

Declutter – keep things bright, open and clean. Keep spaces open and organized. Clear rooms, closets, cupboards and drawers of any excess that could keep energy from flowing. Clean windows are crucial for good feng shui to flow as they symbolize your eyes to the world and allow light and energy to enter your home. Open windows whenever possible to create a fresh room filled with oxygen. In winter consider an air-purifier. Hire a professional cleaning company to give your home a deep scrub days before you go ... read more

The reasons for moving:  births, deaths, marriages, divorces -- don't stop just because it's cold outside. The inventory of available homes is usually smaller in winter and Buyers will be eager to see everything that is out there. Less inventory is good for the seller in terms of both visibility and price.   When the weather is frightful, Buyers spend more time shopping properties on-line. There may be less total showings but the showings that are occurring are high quality. A Buyer must have an urge... read more

As printed in the Bucks County Herald November 2018It's Sunday and you're visiting the quaint borough of New Hope enjoying the sights, shops and fine dining. The New Hope and Ivyland Railroad steam locomotive whistles in the backdrop. You can't believe the day can get any better. Then it happens; you become enamored of the peaceful Delaware. You're curious to see if the&nb... read more

Shady Brook Farms: Operated by the fourth generation of the Fleming Family, the light show at Shady Brook Farms on Stoney Hill Rd in Yardley is one of the most amazing light shows in the state. More than 3 million lights illuminates the acres of farmland at Shady Brook Farm. You can meander through the light trails in your car or enjoy the show on an open air wagon ride (weather permitting). The two mile trail takes about 20 min. to drive through if you’re taking your time to enjoy the sights (on a non-busy ... read more