Echo Beach is a delightful riverfront community situated in Bensalem, near Station Avenue and State Road. It comprises a variety of custom single-family homes of different sizes, some of which are located right on the river. Despite being a hidden gem, many homes in the area have been handed down to family members, and there are a range of small and large properties available, both old and new. Echo Beach's proximity to I-95, Septa Trains, and Amtrak makes it an accessible and sought-after location.  Echo Beach has a unique charm, perhaps due to its proximity to the Delaware River. As I drove through the area, people waved and said hello, which is rare in many places. It's no wonder that families have made this place their home for generations. Even when sons and daughters move away, th... 09/29/2023

It’s a question a Buyer asked quite a few times as we moved along the steps towards closing.Yes the Buyer can change their mind prior to closing, and sometimes they do.We had a young couple years ago who were buying their first home, together. Things moved along to the point where the young woman’s parents paid off the young man’s truck.  This step enabled them to move forward with their purchase.The night before closing we received a call from the young woman saying closing would not be happening the next morning.  Reason being, they broke up. She quickly hung up.  We had no clue things were bad.  They gave no signs of tensions.  We would ask how things were going, and never in their response was there anything we could associate with a relationship on the edge.Yes Buyers can change th... 10/02/2023

Leaf peeping is a common activity in the Pocono Mountains, and foliage is at its peak in October. Pennsylvania is known for having the longest foliage season, vibrant longer than even its New England neighbors. People come from all over the state, as well as from neighboring states, to experience fall in northeast Pennsylvania. Leaves are beginning to change here in the last week of September, but the best days of autumn colors are still ahead of us. Where can one take in the breathtaking reds and golds of the season? In the Poconos, scenic drives are abundant: taking any back road can provide a picturesque experience. There are also a number of parks where one can hike or bicycle and feel the crisp air and smell the changing season. Francis Walter Dam and Hickory Run State park are pop... 09/29/2023

Water has quite the calming effect on people whether it is sitting on a deck near a river, beach, bay, creek or lake.  It is also a life long dream for people to want to purchase a home with water views.   Let's talk about how Flood Insurance can protect you and what to look for when you are searching for home.  Trust me, I'm not going to talk you out of any dream you have and especially one with water views!  It's is also one of my dreams I'm working to come true!There are different types of flood insurance and flood zones.  FEMA ( Federal Emergency Management Agency)  declares flood zones through the United States.  In the area I live in Pennsylvania the "AE" Flood Zone is when you will need to get Flood Insurance.   There are exception to rules of course but your mortgage lender will... 10/02/2023