Real Estate
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Real Estate BOGO in Pipersville
The chance to buy two homes in Pipersville for one price may be just the thing for an entrepreneurial Bucks County investor seeking new properties. The BOGO possibilities of 77 and 87 Mount Airy Road are endless: A new home for the family and a separate residence for grandparents or married children. Or a spot…
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New Pennsylvania Residents Moving from Elsewhere to Here: Where Do They Hail From?
Pennsylvania residents know well what a great place this is to live. But who else in our neighboring states is discovering the same thing? A new report from Stacker looked at the influx of new residents and where they hail from. Stacker compiled a list of the states that are points-of-origin for people moving to…
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Philadelphia Metro Area Rental Rates Soar, With No Indication When They May Peak or Fall
With the demand for apartments continuing to rise, Philadelphia metro area rental rates — and those nationwide — are way up. Michaelle Bond examined the trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rents reached two-year highs in July in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. Rates are up 3.5 percent compared with the same time last year. Specifically, Philadelphia…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Cliffside Contemporary Dwelling That Creates ‘Zen-like’ Serenity
This custom-designed and -built cliffside contemporary dwelling offers elevated views of a tree-lined meadow and sparking stream. The current owner of 228 Municipal Road, Pipersville, purposefully set out to capture the essence of this remarkable Bucks County site. The structure’s design reflects an intimate relationship between the interior’s soaring, sun-filled spaces the breathtaking landscape beyond.…
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Nix the Neckties and Banish the Briefcase: Bucks County Ranks Among Best Locations to Retire in Pennsylvania
Once a professional career is over and it’s time to choose a landing spot for that golden parachute, Bucks County emerges as one of Pennsylvania’s best options. Stacker, compiling a list from Niche data, analyzed the factors that contribute to our being one of the best locations to retire. The metrics that led to Bucks…
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Sun of a Gun! Using Solar Power, These Bucks County Properties Can Really Cut Your Utility Bills
If you open your electric bill each month and are shocked by the amount you owe, it may be time to think about a more permanent solution. You can retro-fit your home for solar power. Or you can start afresh in a new home that is already equipped to be powered by the sun. At…
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Retirees All Across the Country Are Moving to These Four Towns, and One Is in Delaware County
Delaware County residents may be surprised to know that one of their own towns is right up there with Florida, Las Vegas, and Arizona when it comes to popular places for retiring, according to Brittney Myers at Fool.com. Media Borough was second on a list of four popular places to retire. The others were in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Newtown Estate That’s Exquisite for Exercise Enthusiasts
Homes are generally a family’s retreat, a spot to escape from the hurly-burly of 21st Century life, nestle in, relax, and renew. And this Newtown estate offers all that. But for those in search of maintaining an active lifestyle at home, especially outdoors, this property will set hearts thumping. . , This five-bedroom, 4.5 bath,…
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Former Harleysville Insurance Headquarters Hits the Market
The 241,688-square-foot office building that once held Harleysville Insurance has been put up for sale by Broadstone Net Lease, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The building is currently vacant but leased to Nationwide Mutual Insurance, which has now decided to shift to remote work permanently. Broadstone is also selling a Harrisburg property…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Washington Crossing Home That Would Have Nixed George’s New Jersey Trip
Had George Washington seen this European-influenced, open floorplan home in Upper Makefield, he may have ditched the whole crossing-the-Delaware thing. This single-family home has five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. It comfortably sits on a 6.3-acre lot high above the historic Delaware Canal. . . From the moment guests step into the home, they’re immediately welcomed…
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CNBC: Exton Company Finds Success in the Climbing Sales of Upscale Treehouses
Tree Top Builders, an Exton-based company that specializes in the construction of custom treehouses, is reaping the benefits of a surge in the popularity of treehouses, writes Monica Buchanan Pitrelli for CNBC. The structures aren’t just for kids anymore Over the past decade, nature-loving homeowners transformed these structures — once cobbled together from scrap wood…
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AFA Real Estate Partners, Yardley, Parlays a Workaday New Jersey BJ’s into a Glitzy Las Vegas Office Building
AFA Real Estate Partners (AFA) — through its investment advisor, Apex Financial Advisors, Inc. — sold a local retail location to purchase a prime piece of commercial real estate (CRE) out west. The sale of the Maple Shade BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse enabled a 1031 exchange opportunity for AFA investors to purchase the Montecito Tower in…
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S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Confirms What We’ve All Suspected: Bucks County Home Prices Are Soaring
The anecdotal evidence has been around for months: Your sister-in-law’s Colonial sold for $200,000 more than her asking price. Your dog-walker’s condo increased in value 35 percent over eight months. Your dentist was outbid for the rancher she wanted. But now, there’s data supporting what we’ve all surmised: The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index confirms that…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Four-Bedroom, Doylestown Home That’s the Ideal Place to Raise Kids
Parents’ wish lists for new homes for their children generally include a safe neighborhood, plenty of room (indoors and out), and excellent schools. This Doylestown home at 4868 Tall Oak Court ticks all three boxes. The floorplan has plenty of features a family will appreciate: four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a mudroom, and a finished basement.…
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Wall Street Journal: Couple Transforms Bryn Mawr Home Into a ‘Little Piece of Italy’
Cosmo and Janet DeNicola used European antiques and furniture and backyard grapevines to transform their Bryn Mawr property into their own Italian retreat, writes Candace Taylor for The Wall Street Journal. “I’m Italian,” said the husband. “This is my little piece of Italy.” The couple bought the property in 2014. Their goal when renovating it…
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If You Want Your Bucks County Residence to Give Your Spirits a Lift, Try a Property with a Home Elevator
For people with mobility issues, an in-home elevator can be a significant convenience in navigating multiple floors. But even for able-bodied homeowners, an elevator offers numerous advantages: Bucks County’s residential real estate listings routinely carry a number of properties outfitted with this unusual, but helpful, amenity. 3752 Lehnenberg Rd., Riegelsville This arts-and-crafts style home features…
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Home Flipping Sales and Profit Margins Decline Nationwide, But Philadelphia Bucks the Trend
While home flipping sales and profit margins decline across nationwide, the Philadelphia market is bucking those trends. The area recorded growth in several categories, according to a staff report from ATTOM Data Solutions. The 2020 U.S. Home Flipping Report by ATTOM Data Solutions shows 241,630 single family homes and condos flipped in the U.S. last…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Massive Estate That Graced the Pages of ‘House Beautiful,’ ‘House & Garden’
This Newtown farmstead — surrounded by 30 acres of tree-dotted, natural beauty — dates back to the 18th Century. But its current status as a first-class piece of real estate has caught the architectural eyes of editors and photographers from House Beautiful, House & Garden, Elle, Veranda, Town & Country, and The New York Times.…
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