Monday, May 1, 2017

What's my Home Worth?




Real Estate Property Values are on the rise again and that means many home owners are taking advantage of cashing out. This past weekend ABC news discussed the impressive 13% increase in national property values.  Are you ever curious about the market in Bucks County?

There was a time not long ago where conversation was about values peaking out at the top of the market back around 2006-2007.  In this appreciating market, these home owners may have finally realized the opportunity to also cash out their equity.  A sellers market is the perfect storm for sellers trying to squeeze every dollar of value out of their property by having multiple buyers compete for inventory in many different price ranges and locations.

Many of these homeowners will try to figure out their home value by using online value tools such as Zillow, where the zestimate is hardly accurate, they use an average of sales from 6 months prior and do not take into account any your gorgeous upgrades and custom changes to your home.

Looking to find ways to maximize your investment? Freshening things up a bit always helps bring the highest dollar.  Minor things from a new coat of paint, to deep cleaning and fresh flowers in the garden really help showcase your property and can bring better bids from anxious buyers.

Do you want to know what your home is worth?

Fill out the form below to get a Free Home Value Report customized to your home from our current market data.


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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Investment Formulas for Rentals

Investment Formulas for Rentals

Ever think if your investment property is really going to make you an investment? Profitability index is a method real estate investors use to compare the initial cash required to make the investment to the present value of all its estimated future cash flow benefits. 

PI = Present Value of all Future Cash Flows / Initial Cash Investment

4 Easy Steps
  1.  Calculate the total dollar amount
  2. Designate a discount rate
  3. Calculate the present value
  4. Divide the total present value

  •  1.0 - achieved desired rate of return exactly
  • > 1.0 - exceeded your goal
  • < 1.0 - failed to achieve your goal

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Eagles Mere - Market Activity

Here is a great update on Eagles Mere in Middletown Township!


In this neighborhood holds 5 Active properties for sale. Don't miss out, Check them out now before they are gone! 


There is 1 property Pending at the moment and expecting to settle by the end of this month.

445 Mulberry Ct



There is one settled property in the last 6 months!

380 Cottonwood Dr



This neighborhood is a pleasant and quiet community! Don't miss the chance to check out any of the homes that are available!
Search more homes by going to my website!
RealEstateWithMelanie.com

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Restaurants in Bucks County

Wondering where to go out to eat? Looking to go somewhere new? Check out some of the top rated restaurants in the areas of Lahaska, Yardley, and Newtown.


Villaggio - Relaxed Italian restaurant offering traditional cuisine, including family-style offerings.

Porterhouse Restaurant & Pub - Relaxed pub featuring a contemporary country vibe & a menu of steak, seafood & pasta.

Nancy's Village Cafe  - Classic American breakfast & lunch fare, plus baked goods, served in a homey, shopping-plaza space.

Canal Street Grille - Cozy eatery on the Delaware Canal offers casual fine dining, American & Greek fare, & outdoor seats.

Yardley Inn - Creative New American cuisine in a Revolutionary-era inn setting with views of the Delaware River.

Trattoria Rosa Bianca - Family-run Italian BYOB in a historic, quaint Victorian home with seasonal outdoor dining.

Vecchia Osteria - Southern Italian specialties served in a warm space with outdoor seating & a BYOB policy.

Florentino's - Cozy neighborhood BYOB trattoria serving Italian classics.

Cafe Con Leche - Casual, compact BYOB featuring South American & Mediterranean-style cafe fare, plus vegan options.





Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Red Rose Gate Real Estate Update

These 3 properties sold:

37 Rose Apple Rd --------- $259,900 --------- 9/30/2016

7 Rockwood Rd --------- $299,900 --------- 10/14/2016

73 Red Ridge Rd --------- $289,900 --------- 12/29/2016



This property is pending sale:

38 Rust Hill Rd --------- $225,000 --------- 12/20/2016



This property is still active:

27 Rockwood Rd --------- $233,200 --------- 11/23/2016 



For additional information for this property or others visit www.RealEstatewithMelanie.com.


Thursday, December 29, 2016

12120 Rambler Rd, Philadelphia Pa 19154



NEW HUD LISTING!!! Check out this preview of a new 3 bedroom 1 bath HUD listing in the Far North East Philadelphia.  Located just minuted from Woodhaven Rd and I-95 & Route 1 right outside of Bucks County. Great for rental investment or inexpensive single family home.  Here is the link to the property listing for 12120 Rambler Rd, Philadelphia Pa 19154




Melanie Elliott
Realtor
Century 21 Veterans
104 Pheasant Run Suite 106
Newtown, Pa 18940
267-352-8000 Ext 143 Office
267-243-8939 Cell
www.RealEstateWithMelanie.com

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Newtown Grant Homes

Newtown Grant is a suburban neighborhood located in Newtown, Pennsylvania.



Newtown Grant is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to large (four, five or more bedroom) townhomes and single-family homes. Most of the residential real estate is owner occupied. Many of the residences in the Newtown Grant neighborhood are established but not old, having been built between 1970 and 1999. A number of residences were also built between 2000 and the present.





Newtown Grant residents attend 

Also Newtown's Municipal Building is located at 
23 N State St, Newtown, PA 18940.








Newtown Grant's median real estate price is $385,436.
67.4% of homes in Newtown Grant are 3-4 bedroom, 27.8% are 0-2 bedrooms, and the remaining homes are 5+ bedrooms. There are more townhouses than single family homes in this section. A little more than 50% are townhouses and about 30% are single family homes. Majority of the homes price range from $210,000 to about $784,000.

Here are some townhouses and condos that are available in Newtown Grant.




































Melanie Elliott

104 Pheasant Run Suite 106
Newtown, Pa 18940
267-243-8939  Cell
267-352-8000 Office