Real Estate
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As Homebuyers Increase Their Desire to Sidestep Staircases, Bucks County Options Climb to the Top
Single-story living is becoming a hot real estate trend across multiple purchasing segments. Downsizing baby boomers are often eager put the mobility issues associated with staircases behind them. Open-concept decorators like the airiness and flexibility of low and flat versus tall and segmented. And decluttering Millennials prefer simple floorplans without bedrooms and closets that will…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: “Can We Tawk?” Joan Rivers’ Warminster Mansion Is Available
Joan Rivers and her husband Edgar Rosenberg had big plans in 1989 for Northampton Township, reported Nick Vadala in The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2020. The centerpiece property associated with her local real estate venture is now on the market for the first time since 1993. The comedian, at the peak of her career, sought an East…
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Real Estate Roundup: How Much Bucks County House Can You Buy for Just under a Half-Million Dollars?
A healthy six-figure investment in Bucks County real estate is nothing to sneeze at. It may not buy a mega-mansion, but it certainly can buy a lot of plushy comfort or historical charm. Doylestown Doylestown, for example, is the site of this three bedroom partial brick-front twin. . The first floor has a formal dining room with crown…
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Blue Bell-based Unisys Reduces Its Real Estate Footprint by Nearly a Third, Focuses Future on Hoteling, Gig Workers
Blue Bell-based Unisys has decided to adopt some of its pandemic-era practices going forward, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company executives plan to keep its real estate footprint reduced by 27 percent and implement hoteling at its remaining office space as well as expand its hiring to gig workers. Before the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Strike While the Iron’s Hot; This Newtown Estate Has a Bowling Alley
A luxurious and entertaining lifestyle awaits at this exquisite custom estate with six bedrooms and six-full/four-half bathrooms in Newtown. . . Built eight years ago by Mack & Roedel and professionally decorated by Rittenhouse Interiors, the home impresses from the start with its dramatic two-story entrance foyer with marble floors and a floating staircase. .…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Highly Coveted Renovated Condo in the Heart of Doylestown
If you are looking for a place that combines urbane sophistication and small-town charm, you are in luck. A renovated condo with two bedrooms and three bathrooms perfectly located in the heart of Doylestown is available for sale, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. . . The unit is set in a gorgeous townhouse that…
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Nappen & Associates Nears Completion on Hatfield Construction Project
Nappen & Associates, a leading industrial/flex real estate developer based out of Montgomeryville, is nearing the completion of its latest construction project in Hatfield, PA. The property will be a state-of-the-art new warehouse facility located at 1900 Bethlehem Pike (Rt. 309). Nappen & Associates has been making diligent progress on its construction. The shell of…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Tuscan-style Doylestown Home Boasts Gasp-worthy Craftsmanship
A charming Tuscan-style home with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. Set on more than three serene acres in the Stonymead community, this home grabs your attention from the moment you arrive. The exquisite craftsmanship is evident in each custom detail, from hardwood flooring to finishes.…
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Three Current Needs of Bucks County Real Estate Buyers: Luck, Speed and a Generous Offer on the Table
Real estate metrics across Bucks County — including new listings and closed sales — are up. Way up. Damon C. Williams/Kim Strong investigated the burgeoning real estate market for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It is definitely a seller’s market on steroids,” said Joy Zwicker, manager of Berkshire Hathaway/Fox Roach’s Southampton office. Even sales of Bucks County’s luxury homes ($700,000+) are humming. Eager buyers commonly make offers well above asking prices. They’re…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Seven-Bedroom, Tri-Level Home Offers Beverly Hills Ritz in BucksCo Setting
The impressiveness of this seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom, one-of-a-kind property in Washington‘s Crossing is evident even at a distance. The exterior makes a bold statement, with its cut stone, Palladian windows, pediments, keystones and oval window accents. . . The arched doorway tempers the formality, however, with a sense of welcome, aided by the lush landscaping on either side. .…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Elegance and Luxury Abound in Stunning Washington Crossing Home
Impressive is the word that leaps to mind in exploring this seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom, one-of-a-kind property in Washington ‘s Crossing. From its very exterior, it makes a bold statement, with its use of cut stone, Palladian windows, pediments, keystones and oval window accents. . . The arched doorway tempers its formality with a sense of welcome, aided by…
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Hey, Lookie-Loos: Here’s the New Hope Spread that Nearly $6 Million Can Buy
New Hope’s Plumb Meadow Farm — and its two 18th century farmhouses — is for sale, reports Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. . . The property’s pedigree stretches back to a 1753 land grant from William Penn — or one of his descendants (the exact dates are fuzzy). Then, it consisted of 505 acres from what eventually became Covered Bridge Road to the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Tuscan Villa-style Home in Erwinna Is a Haven from Life’s Tumult
A new homeowner will feel wrapped in Old-World charm but also enjoy modern-day amenities in a 3,937-sq.-ft. showcase property in Erwinna. A meandering private driveway puts the frenzy of daily strife far behind with each entrance onto the property. The plot nestles among hundreds of acres of woodlands protected by a Conservation Easement. . . No urban sprawl…
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How Far Does $1,400 in Monthly Apartment Rent Go in Bucks County?
Renters in the Philadelphia region looking to get the most bang for their buck have several Bucks County options, writes Wyld Young for Philadelphia Magazine. RENTCafé‘s recent report shows the locales in the five-county Philadelphia region for the most and least residential rentable space for $1,400. Analysts chose the figure for its proximity to average monthly rent statewide ($1,396). Warminster ranked second among the top-five places offering the most space. Here,…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Farm Estate with Equestrian Facilities in Kintnersville
A stunning expanded farmhouse nestled on 20 gorgeous acres with three bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Kintnersville. . . This exceptional farm estate has been designed with equestrian interests in mind. It boasts a 12-stall horse facility that includes a newer six-stall, state-of the-art facility with a large indoor arena and GGT Footing (a…
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State Sen. Steve Santarsiero Proposes Incentivizing Home Purchases Among Young Professionals
State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10th dist.) is introducing legislation to help young adults become Pennsylvania homeowners, reports the Lower Bucks Times. The legislation, known as the Put Down Roots in PA Act, would pay off up to $50,000 in student loans for borrowers who purchase a home in the state. “In 2020, Pennsylvania ranked eighth in…
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Philadelphia Real Estate Market on the Up and Up, According to 2021 Investing Forecast
Philadelphia real estate market is currently on the up and up, making it a market worthy of investors’ consideration, writes Aly J. Yale for The Motley Fool. The overall environment is decidedly business friendly. Philadelphia region is home to six million people. It has a strong economy with deep ties to the education, healthcare and food industries. Its numerous historical and cultural sites…
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Pining for a Unique Home, Chalfont Couple Goes High-End Rustic
A former Chalfont log cabin, hand-built in 1979, was eventually forgotten and abandoned. Taura and Matt Kilroy, a couple disenchanted with the modern properties, bought it recently. They’ve now transformed it into a timbered showpiece, writes Laura Beitman Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The birth of a second child and a long work commute nudged the Kilroys to house-hunt in Bucks County. Nothing struck their fancy until they happened on a truly…
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