Yardley, Newtown, Bucks County, Thoughts for the day.
I generally am not in the habit of re-posting an article from somewhere else. However, I am going to make an exception today. A friend of mine sent me this article, which was originally written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Clevland, Ohio. I absolutely loved the advice, and thought I would pass it along via my blog. Forgive me if you have already seen this.
“To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I’ve ever written.” My odometer rolls over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch .
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about…
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it..
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ‘In five years, will this matter?’
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.
35. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40 If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s,we’d grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.”
919 Hunt Drive, Yardley, Pa. 19067
919 Hunt Drive, Yardley, Pa. 19067:
I recently listed a wonderful home in Lower Makefield Township, located at 919 Hunt Drive. The house features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths.
Pull in the driveway, and feel instant peace and serenity, as you admire the tall trees, and flowering shrubs, that make this more than 1 ace setting, so spectacular.
Entertain family and friends in the expansive, gourmet kitchen and family room areas. Picture yourself preparing meals with loads of granite, counter space, and double ovens, built-in microwave, and sub–zero. Feel the Bucks County charm, in the beamed ceiling family room.
Serve your guests in the step down living room, with custom bar and conversation area.
Get away from it all, in the huge owners retreat. Sooth tired muscles in the large, jacuzzi tub.
The lower level offers finished space for an ideal retreat.
Be sure to check out the picture gallery below.
The property is proudly offerred at 728,000.
If you would like to hear about other, similar properties, or get additional information about this stunning home, please contact me.
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Yardley, Newtown, Upper Makefield…Bucks County….where do prices stand, today?
I saw an interesting article in the paper the other day, about home prices, and where they stand today, relative to where they were over the past several years. Obviously we all know that prices are lower today, than they were 2 or 3 years ago, at the height of the market.
The article referenced the S & P/Case-Shiller National home price index. According to the the index, housing prices in much of the nation, have dropped to where they were in 2002. I think the most important aspect of the article, though, was that it pointed out that home prices varied dramatically, in various cities across the country. I make this point all the time, that real estate is local!
The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller National Home Prince index, reported home prices tumbled more than 19% in the first quarter. However, that varies tremendously, from area to area, depending on an areas affordability, foreclosure activity and local economy.
As an example, the report showed that prices in Phoenix are at early 2001 levels, while prices in Las Vegas are around the mid 2002 levels. Home values in Charlotte and Seattle, are about where they were in 2005.
So what is the story in Bucks County. Our market is closer to the Charlotte and Seattle model, than Phoenix. Overall, prices in most parts of Bucks County have fallen around 15% from the height of the market. Some segments of our market are performing better than others. I continue to find that the high end market, is really challenging, right now. The market for townhomes and condominiums, is perfoming much better. There are lots of first time home buyers, who are taking advantage of low interest rates, and the 8000 tax credit.
As always, price is critical in any market. If you are going to sell your house, it is more important than ever, to price your house correctly. If you have any questions about the value of your house, please feel free to contact me for a free market anlysis. I also can email you monthly, a comprehensive market study that is specific to the neighborhood in which you live. It will show you all the active listings, pending homes, and recent sold homes. It will also include how long it took for homes to sell. If you have interest in receiving that report, drop me an email.
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