Marty Millner
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Real estate statistics in Yardley, Newtown, Upper Makefield Township, Lower Makefield Township & Bucks County
I have not done this in a number of posts, but I wanted to take a very detailed look at market statistics, through the end of November, in some of the markets that I serve.
In virtually all of the markets in which I work in Bucks County, the pace of 2009 year to date units has continued to improve. For example, in all of Bucks County, the number of single family homes this November, was 79% higher than November of 2008.
Doylestown, Pa – Bucks County – The Great Toy Exchange
The Great Toy Exchange will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 8am to 10am. Located at Superior Woodcraft’s Showroom, 160 North Hamilton Street, Doylestown, PA.
Every parent knows how quickly children develop and move on to new toys. Every parent also knows that the older toys develop into clutter and new toys are costly. This is where The Great Toy Exchange can help. The Great Toy Exchange is a way for parents to exchange their children’s toys that are no longer age appropriate or played with by their child for other toys that are age appropriate and will interest their child. The Great Toy Exchange will help you reduce clutter, save money and provide your child with new and different experiences to help with their development and interests.
How – Simply bring your clean, unbroken and generally good conditioned toys to The Great Toy Exchange. Place them in the area of estimated value. Then review the other toys at The Exchange and select toys that are of the approximate value to what you contributed. Parents will be using the honor system and The Great Toy Exchange is free a program open to the community; so please always apply the golden rule.
Specifics – The Great Toy Exchange will only accept clean, unbroken, reasonably used toys that have not been subject to any recalls. Stuffed toys will not be accepted. Toys with fabric might not be accepted. Toys that are dropped off and have not been chosen can be picked up at 10 am at The Great Toy Exchange during the day of the exchange. Any toys remaining after 10 am on the day of the exchange will be donated to charity. Neither The Great Toy Exchange nor Superior Woodcraft, Inc. provide any claims, warranties, or guaranties concerning the quality or safety of the toys that are part of the exchange. Parents should contact the toy manufacturer directly concerning any quality, safety or other concerns pertaining to a toy. The Great Toy Exchange is a non-profit community service program provided & administered by Superior Woodcraft, Inc. for the benefit of the families and children in our community. Neither The Great Toy Exchange nor Superior Woodcraft receives any monetary, financial or other similar benefit from The Great Toy Exchange.
If possible please leave children at home. For more information visit, http://www.superiorwoodcraft.com/ or email me for information.
Doylestown, Pa. Bucks County, Doylestown Holiday Celebration – Friday, November 27th, 2009.
Doylestown, Pa. Bucks County, Doylestown Holiday Celebration – Friday, November 27th, 2009.
The holidays are beginning in Doylestown! Come join the fun with the lighting of the Dreidel and tree. Enjoy the sounds of carolers, free cookies and cider and Santa!
The festivities begin at 6pm on Friday, November 27th and Santa will arrive at 6:30pm. The location if you don’t already know is in the Town Center at State and Main Streets.
You can meet Santa at his house at Hamilton Street (free of charge) once he arrives. There will also be storytelling from 6:45-7:15pm across the street from Santa.
For more information visit the Doylestown Business and Community Alliance site or email me.
Come out and start the holiday season off right! I hope to see you out and about, as it is a great family event!
Doylestown, Pa., Bucks County – Jim Henson’s Fantastic World – Through November 29, 2009
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World – Through November 29, 2009.
Jim Henson
I know there are fans of Jim Henson all around, so why don’t you visit Jim Henson’s Fantastic World exhibit at the James A. Michener Art Museum here in Doylestown, Pa.
This limited time engagement exhibition features 100 original artworks, including drawings, cartoons and storyboards that illustrate Henson’s talent as a storyteller and visionary. Among the variety of exhibition objects are puppets and television and movie props, photographs of Henson and his collaborators at work and original video productions, including excerpts from Henson’s early career and experimental films. The exhibition installation will include a resource room, which will feature hands-on activities for children of all ages, including a puppet theater.
Tickets just cost $10.00 per Adult, $9.00 for Seniors, $7.50 for Students (with ID), $5.00 for Children 6 to 18 years old and Free for Children under 6 years.
Call me if you have any questions or visit the museum website where you can purchase tickets online.
Warrington, Pa., Bucks County – Winding Brook Farm Autumn Family Fun Activities – Through October 31st, 2009
Corn Maze
I feel like since the weather is about to get colder out, that I need to visit every outdoor event this fall.
Well, here is another great event being held by Winding Brook Farms in Warrington, Pa. The “Amazing” Corn Maize, Hay Maze, Li’l Peepers Hayride, Pumpkin Patch, weekly entertainment, concerts and more.
CORN MAiZE: A 5 acre maze to test your skill! Come see our design this year, created by Brett Herbst, founder of The Maize, LLC. These guys are the leading corn maze design/consulting company in the world. Expect 30 minutes or more to complete the maize. A trivia question “passport” can help guide you through the maze, if answered correctly. In the event of defeat, they have “corn cops” to show you the way out. How fun!
HAY MAZE: A labyrinth of hay bales towering above your head. It will take a few minutes to wind your way through this puzzle. Kids will love to enter numerous times, at no additional charge.
LI´L PEEPERS HAYRIDE: This is an evening hayride with Family Friendly Halloween Scenes. The hayride lasts approximately 30 minutes and is suitable for all ages.
PUMPKIN PATCH: A walk-to-patch, free of charge, is available. Or take a hayride to the pumpkin patch where each person can pick their perfect
They have also launched a Haunted Hayride this year called “Night Chills” and have a combo ticket for that with their Corn Walk of Horror for $25. This is for the family members who prefers their Autumn entertainment of the “spine-chilling” variety. The Haunted Hayride runs through 10/30. The duration is approximately 30 minutes.
See their website for ticket prices and combination deals. Some events are free with purchase. Tickets are also available at the farm on event dates.
Call me if you have question or just come out and enjoy the fall weather.
Yardley, Newtown, Pa, Bucks County. Many Halloween Events around the Area– October 1, 2009 to November 1, 2009
Bucks County. Many Halloween Events around the Area– October 1, 2009 to November 1, 2009
It is that time of year again! Halloween Hayrides, some very scary, some not as scary, you can take your pick.
Shady Brook Farms has something for everyone. Come early in the day to take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and then stay around in the evening for the Shady Brook Farm’s “Horrorfest”. Horrorfest has four thrilling attractions such as the Hayride of Horror, Barn of Horror, Alien Encounter and Deadtime Stories Corn Maze. You can check times and buy tickets online at Shady Brook Farms.
A great hayride for the family is at Active Acres. Here you can ride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkins. Enjoy pony rides, the corn maze, farm animals and more. It is open every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3:30pm through October 26th.
We have all heard of and hopefully have toured the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Halloween attraction, “Terror Behind the Walls” is back with the New Infirmary now open. Voted #1 Haunted House in America, don’t miss the chance to be inside the 11 acres abandoned prison. Visit the Easter State Penitentiary “Terror Behind the Walls” for more information.
Come out to the Grand Opening weekend of the Valley of Fear and The Original Haunted Hayride here in Feasterville, PA. Or if you can’t make it this weekend, you have plenty of opportunities as they will be open every Thursday through Sunday from October 1 to October 25 and then daily from October 27th to November 1st. There are three main attractions for you to see. First is the Original Haunted Hayride. Second are the Miles Manor and One Eyes Willy. Third is the Valley of Fear. Visit the Valley of Fear website and print off an opening weekend coupon for 3 attractions for the price of two. You can also purchase the Fear Pass or VIP Fear Pass only which will let you skip to the front of the line on all three attractions.
What a great way to spend time outside before the weather turns cold. If you need more information, please call me.
Bucks County, Yardley, Newtown Pa, tax appeals
As a follow up to my post yesterday, regarding the process of appealing property tax assessments, I saw that in the Bucks County Courier Times this morning, there was an interesting article about a large group of home owners in a specific neighborhood, who decided to appeal their property tax assessments.
The neighborhood is called, “Bluestone Creek“, and it is in Warrington Township. It is a newer developement, and many of the owners found, after moving in, that their tax assessments were based on values that were more than what they paid. As I pointed out in my post, yesterday, property taxes are unfavorably skewed against newer construction.
Home owners in this neighborhood, saved an average of 900.00 each, with their successful appeals.
As I observed yesterday, in my post, this article points out that it is not a complicated process to appeal your property taxes in Bucks County, if you feel that they are not fair, based on other homes of comparable value.
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