Linda Tremblay, Associate Broker Bucks County, PA Real Estate Services

The annual Arts Aive Festival will be held on Saturday May 16, 2009 from 10am until 5 pm. A section of Quakertown Borough will be closed to traffic to accommodate the many artists and visitors that are planning on attending. Broad Street will be closed from 4th St to Hellertown Ave. The event will be held rain or shine. In case of rain, the festival will be held at Strayer Middle School on Ronald Reagen Drive.

This annual event offers something for those of all ages. There are local artists showing their work in painting, pottery, glass, sculpture, music crafts and more. Dancers and bands will be performing on the main stage located at 300 West Broad Street and additional performances on East Broad Street. There will be strolling performers, karate demonstrations, and live demonstrations including glass blowing, iron forging and train and antique appraisals.

Children will enjoy activities, such as a moon bounce, a clown, crafts, and face painting. There will also be the Bike man, juggling acts, carriage rides and family activities.

Local stores and restaurants will have special deals for festival attendees. The new Long and Foster Real Estate office in Quakertown will be raffling off a gift basket of goodies. The smell of peanuts, popcorn and other food items will fill the air and entice you to grab a bite to eat. Overall, it will be a fun day for all.

This annual festival is only one of the many community events held in Quakertown. Over the year, there is also Community Day ending with the yearly firework's display, free concerts, the UBCC Business Expo, the annual Halloween Parade and more.

These events are just part of the reason that make Quakertown a great place to live. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Quakertown or the surrounding area, contact Linda Tremblay or Marcie Purcell. We would love to help you find your next home.

Doylestown Colonial Reduced $20,000!

REDUCED $20,000 To $474,900 In the Hearthstone Neighborhood In Buckingham Twp. Bucks County PA

All Wallpaper Has Be Removed and Most Of The Rooms Have Been Freshly Painted!!!

This beautiful colonial with stone facade is situated on a cul-de-sac in the desirable Hearthstone Community. This home's curb appeal with custom driveway, walkway and landscaping is inviting you to come in. The main level features formal living and dining rooms with bay windows, a two story sun drenched family room with a stone fireplace and a wall of windows, kitchen feature stainless appliances, ceramic tile counter tops and backsplash, hardwood floors and an Anderson slider leading to the covered back porch featuring mahogany floor just in time for spring & summer. Upstairs boasts the main bedroom suite with two walk in closets and private full bath with both a whirlpool tub and a stall shower, three other nicely sizes bedrooms and full bath. The finished basement has three separate areas for entertaining or relaxing. Come and enjoy this beautiful home located in beautiful Bucks County and close to shopping, schools and main roads. Special financing incentives available on the property thru Sirva Mortgage

Contact Marcie Purcell 215-534-2539 And Linda Tremblay 215-534-2369 For More Information and Pictures Of This Home At 3962 Amberton Court Doylestown, PA 18901

Hearthstone is a development of single homes located in Buckingham Township, PA and was built in the late 1990s by Barness Builders. The development is part of the desirable and highly rated Central Bucks School District Most of the students attend Coldspring Elementary, Holicong Middle School and Cenral Bucks East High School; although there are also highly rated private schools in the area that some families prefer.

The square fottage in these homes varies between 2600 and 3400 (or more) sq feet depending on which model home it is and what if any additions were added after the homes were originally built. The models include the Greenbriar, the Ferndale, the Edison, the Durham, & the Creamery.

The roads speckled through the development are East Brandon Way, Sundance Ct, Amberton Ct, Liz Circle, Daystar Dr, Amberton Way, Green Heather Ct, Tall Oak Ct, and West Brandon Way. Some of these roads are cul-de-sac locations.

There are currently 11 active listings (although one has a contract on it) priced between $449,900 and $549,900, which includes my listing at 3962 Amberton Ct (pictures above) that was just reduced to $474,900 and freshly painted.

If you are interested in moving to Hearthstone or neighboring communities, please contact Linda Tremblay or Marcie Purcell.

This blog was written by my partner, Marcie Purcell.

Beaver Run Village Townhomes In Quakertown, Bucks County PA

Beaver Run Village Is Located In Richland Township In The Quakertown Community. This Neighborhood Is Off Of Station Road. They Were Built By Ryan Homes & 3-6 Years Old.

They Are Designed To Have 3 Stories. The Ground Floor Has A Garage and Either A Finished Area or an Unfinished Storage Area. They Are Like A Basement Which Are Above Ground And May Have A Walkout. The Main Level Is A Kitchen, Living Room & Options On Some Models Have A Sunroom. There is Also A Power Room. There Could Be A Deck To Relax Or Entertain Your Friends And Family. The Third Level has 3 Bedrooms & Either 1 or 2 Full Baths.

The Square Footage Of These Home Range from 2128 thru 2520. There Is An Association Fee Of $82 per month. The Annual Taxes Are Ranging Around $3700-$5500. The Interior Features Can Include Hardwood Floors, Wall to Wall Carpeting, Breakfast Room Areas, Bay Windows, & Tile Floors. Some Of These Homes Have Views Looking Over Wooded Areas. These Townhomes Have Vinyl or Stone Fronts Of The Exterior.

The Price Range IS .... $200,000-$260,000!!!!

Contact Us For More Information On Beaver Run Village & Quakertown Real Estate. We Can Send You Listings From The MLS. Let Us Do The Search For YOU!

Linda Tremblay 215-534-2369 and Marcie Purcell 215-534-2539 Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. 215-348-0000. Serving Bucks County, Montgomery County & Surrounding Areas.

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Why Buying A Home Now Could Be Your Best Move Ever

At last, given recent changes in the housing market nationwide and locally, it's small wonder buying a home is looking a lot more attractive. From first-time buyers to dream-home trade-uppers to snow birds to rental investors, market conditions and tax breaks have combined to make buying a home today much more affordable. The buyer's market of 2009 may make many new homeowners look back on today's market as one of the best opportunities ever. Here are six reasons why.

Lower Prices
The market is likely to bump along the bottom for a while -- and some areas may not hit absolute rock-bottom for some time. But focusing on the bottom of a housing market is fraught with problems. First, it's only with hindsight (or clairvoyance) that one can accurately spot the point at which housing prices hit bottom. By the time market data begin to show sales increasing and prices rising, the best home values are already a thing of the past. Opportunity missed.

Second, nationwide statistics or even regional trends have little relevance to what's happening in our particular area and neighborhoods. For example, the city you live in may show overall prices decreasing while the particular neighborhood you want to purchase a home in is actually appreciating in value. Another opportunity missed.

Third, prices are not the only factor to consider when deciding whether now is a good time to buy a home.

Great Interest Rates
Mortgage interest rates are near historic lows for those who have good credit -- but that won't last forever. A buyer who can qualify for, say, a 5.5% fixed interest rate on a 30-year, $200,000 mortgage would have a monthly principal and interest payment of $1,136.

Now say that same buyer decides to wait, hoping the home can be purchased for $10,000 less ($190,000 mortgage). If the interest rate goes up even just one percentage point during that wait, to 6.5%, the monthly payment would be $1,201 -- $65 more per month, $780 more annually and $23,400 more over the life of the loan.

Buying a home at today's interest rate could be less expensive than purchasing a lower-priced home some months down the road. (Interest rates used are for example only; call us for a current quote!)

Big Selection
Another advantage of today's market is having a good selection of homes to choose from in most areas. Being ahead of the demand curve, before other buyers enter the market, means you get to choose from among the best properties within your price range.

Flexible Sellers
Sellers today are well aware that more homes are competing for the available buyers. Faced with lots of competition from other homes on the market, sellers right now are often willing to negotiate not just price, but contract terms -- home-sale contingencies, inspections, conveyances, decorating allowances, move-in dates, you name it. Some even help with closing/settlement costs to reduce buyers' cash requirements.

If you're interested in buying a new home, you probably won't have to look long to find a builder who has cut prices or is offering an incentive to purchase. The National Association of Home Builders recently reported that 75% of builders are offering incentives to get their homes sold -- free or reduced-cost upgrades, several months of mortgage payments, free gifts, vacation packages, etc.

Tax Credit
First-time buyers and those who haven't owned a home in the last three years may qualify for a tax credit up to $8,000 by purchasing a home before December 1 this year. (We'll be happy to supply all the details; just give us a call.)

Now's The Time To Buy
Homeownership is a long-term investment. With that in mind, the fear that a home you buy today could lose some value in the short term should be weighed against the clear advantages today's market offers. With a long-term horizon, chances are your home's value will increase. In the meantime, it will provide you with shelter, stability, security and a place to call your own.

If you're interested in buying a home, think seriously about doing so now. You may never again have so many valuable advantages all at the same time. Give us a call so we can help! You can either call us, email us or visit Linda Tremblay's website or Marcie Purcell's website.