Karen Johnson -- Bucks County PA Real Estate

  Today, I closed my first rental transaction from my first lead, Christine.  I was really lucky that my first lead turned into a completed transaction.  Even though it was not a huge commission, it was the excitement of going and getting my first check!   I had a great client who knew what she w...

Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Doylestown, Pennsylvania Here's your guide for fourth of July fireworks in and around Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 1.  Fonthill’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July CelebrationWhat:  The day event kicks off with the Children’s Decorated Bike Parade at 12:30 p.m.  Enjo...

I have recently attended new agent training at my office where we were discussing different ways to WOW your clients from the competition.  My sales manager made a suggestion that she uses at the settlement table for every closing that makes a statement and I wanted to pass it along to my ActiveR...

Langhorne Farmers Market:  Tuesdays, 3:30pm to 6:30pm at Jesse Soby American Legion Post, 115 W. Richardson Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047. The Farmers Market at Playwicki Farm:  Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm at 2350 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville, PA. Apple Picking at Solebury Orchards:  All pick-your-own fru...

Sometimes a valuable tree uproots without warning; but most often, your tree sends distress signals before it topples. How to Inspect Your TreesNo one knows your trees as well as you. So after they leaf out in the spring, leaf off in the fall, and after a big storm, walk around and look at your ...

Yesterday, I sat my first open house that was vacant.  I have sat open houses before but all of the sellers were still living in the properties.  I was not sure what to expect.   I usually try to sit an open house every Sunday to attract new leads.  The listing agent told me that there are some c...

Many real estate professionals have been blaming low appraisals for derailing transactions over the last few years. But now home prices are heating up across the country. Are appraisals still coming in lower than the agreed-upon sales price?  Even with prices rising and the number of foreclosures...

Owning a home can make families healthier, happier, and more financially secure, according to new research by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. on the benefits of home ownership. Researchers worked with Habitat for Humanity families to evaluate how their lives changed after moving into their home...

The Real Estate Market is Back!   Picture -- Weichert.comU.S. Homes Prices Posted their strongest gains since 2006!  Last April, the median sale price for Bucks County House was $249,000.  This April, the median sale price was $270,000, an increase of 8% or $21,000 compared to last year. Here in ...

Even if you live well outside a flood zone, it is still important to prepare your home for extraordinary weather patterns that could cause flash flooding. The fact is that flooding can happen to anyone – according to www.FloodSmart.gov, 20 percent of flood claims come from places where the flood...