There is a Farmers Market in Bensalem located near Street Rd and Knights Rd where you can find wonderful prices on beautiful flowers and produce . The flowers are fresh and so are the produce . You can also buy plants and fresh herbs . Last time I went for $2  I purchased a big crusty loaf of Italian bread  and an orchid plant for $5. The name of the farmers market is Produce Junction 04/10/2016

 Many Buyers in the market place are looking at houses by calling listing agents from a sign or walking into Open Houses .  They do not realize these agents really represent the seller and ethically can only disclose limited information  If a buyer really is interested in buying a house they should make an appointment sit down with an agent get qualified by a mortgage banker . This service is free .  It is a also a good idea to sign a contact with this agent to represent you in the buying process . When signing this agreement the agent has a fiduciary relationship to you much as an attorney would .  The agent then can discuss with you what you as a buyer  are comfortable spending a month . Once you are qualified you can  pin point an area .I personally like to go over the agreement of s... 04/05/2016

Echo Beach in Bensalem Pa Riverfront Community 19020 Echo Beach is a small riverfront community in Bensalem .It is close to station avenue and state rd . There are a variety of custom single family houses of all different sizes . Some of the houses are right on the river but most are not . It is a section full of charm . Most people are not even aware it is there .  When checking the Trend MLS there are two active listings for sale in this unique section of Echo Beach Active : 2 BR  2 bath  single home detached garage  1,669 sq ft Active : 4 BR 1 bath single rancher detached garage  1568 sq ft  expanded There was one sale  SOLD in the last six months for $300,000 a 2 BR 2 Bath on the River with riparian rights .  It is my professional opinion buying in this area at this point in time is... 04/03/2016

Spring Cleaning Video Tips HelpfulHannah Presents by ClutterbugSpring is here and it is the time of year to do some Spring cleaning . I live in a condo so I do not have to do outside cleaning but it is time to do inside cleaning  Sometimes I wonder where to start . It is too early to put winter clothes away but it is time to freshen up the rooms . Today I found some really cute videos on YouTube on How to Start Spring Cleaning . I chose this one as it was funny and it was just doing some particular items of the house These are items you may not always think of doing in your normal cleaning schedule .Check out Clutterbug on YouTube I found it useful and this is where I have started with my Spring Cleaning  I hope you found this video Helpful . Spring is here let's get our house ready for... 03/29/2016

Market report and Homes sold in Bensalem township Bucks county in February 2016 . Bensalem township is located in Bucks County Pa.There are homes in all price ranges in Bensalem township.I looked up the mls this morning to see the real estate activity in February 2016.I looked for residential listings sold.There were 33 homes that settled in February 2016.The highest sale price was $ 545,000 and lowest sale price was $65,000The lowest list price was $69000.The highest list price was 599,999.The average sale price was $234772The above is subject to errors and omissions.The homes were on the market for an average of 67 days.(cumulative). Bucks County is a beautiful place to live. There are parks, golf courses, restaurants and fine shopping in Bucks County. If you are looking to buy a home... 03/26/2016

 Warning Phishing Schemes Leads to Wire Fraud It has come to my attention when  reading  my local MLS an article in Realtor.com about wire fraud . Hackers are E mailing  agents about upcoming settlements and obtaining information about buyers and sellers . They are slick and are using this information to send fraudulent emails giving  the buyers  new wiring instructions  or routing information that look legitimate   Unfortunately there have been some buyers that have fallen for this scheme and have lost their money  These emails to the buyers look very professional unlike other Phishing schemes . I suggest everyone read this article and put your buyers on alert to these scams . You do not want your clients to lose their monies . Also do not open any suspicious emails asking about proper... 03/24/2016

What's in the News Philadelphia & Bucks CountyI live in the NE section of Philadelphia Pennsylvania right on the border of Bucks County Pa . I live in a gated waterfront community with  amazing views and wonderful neighbors  I also have lived and worked  in  Bensalem township for approx 24  years   I  worked at Re/Max in Bensalem for over 22 years I raised my children in Bensalem  and my family still lives there . My grandchildren go to Bensalem Schools and my daughter works for the school district . My office  that I travel to almost daily is now at the Re/Max in Feasterville /Trevose  location also in Bucks County . I also am affiliated with the Re/Max  Eastern office on Grant ave in NE Philadelphia . So there you have a little history of my current life Let's talk news in Bensalem : ... 02/16/2016

 I Want to Buy a House These are Magic Words  Magic words are spoken when I get a phone call and the person on the other end says " I want to buy a house "  What do I need to do  ? Most of the time people just want a price or they think we are just people who open up houses and show them  at their convenience . Something I did when I was a rookie but now I know better . In today's world like I  tell my children I do not meet strangers at properties . When I receive a call from someone like this I treat them with the deepest respect . I explain they need to set up an appointment with me and I will have a mortgage banker also meet with us . The mortgage banker will find out what they can afford to buy and what they are comfortable with   spending    We speak about what documentation they ... 02/13/2016

 "The Big Short" Oscar Nominated Movie Review &Trailer by HelpfulHannah  The Oscars will air Sunday February 28, 2016 this year on ABC in Hollywood California . I hope you have your tickets and your outfit picked out as it is almost time . This year the has been a wonderful diversified choice of entertainment and dramatic movies to choose from .  I have missed seeing two or three that I hope to see in the next week or two  There were some that were missed over that I thought deserved mention  and some that an actor thought should have been nominated and he is boycotting the awards . I say shame on him  This review is about "The Big Short " an amazing tale that hit me where it hurt . Yes I lived through this tale of whoa and disaster . There was a little voice inside my head that kept te... 02/11/2016

Weltanschauung Community Guidelines of Active Rain it's Biteable  We should all be thankful for our wonderful Lynn B. Friedman. Every January she comes up with a wonderful Challenge. This year she really outdid herself. She had me experiment with different features and sites to apply to our blogs. Lynn also has us write about Weltanschauung and the Community  Guidelines to remind us of what and why we are here in the 'Rain.Lynn gave us many links to sites with tools for adding Visuals to our posts. I looked at many of them. I am not a chart and graphs type of person. I try, I really do. They just do not excite me. I do not get the feeling of satisfaction when I make them. I did check out Powtoon and found that really interesting.  There is so much wonderful stuff. I am bookmarking this ... 01/31/2016

Market report and Homes sold in Bensalem  township Bucks county in December 2015 .Bensalem  township is located in Bucks County Pa. There are homes in all price ranges in Bensalem township. I looked up the mls this morning to see the real estate activity in December 2015.I looked for residential listings sold.There were 54  homes that settled in December 2015.Of these homes 31 were detached homes.The highest sale price of the single homes was $ 586,322 and lowest sale price was $80,000The lowest original list price was $95000.The highest list price was $500,900.The average sale price was $245,771The above is subject to errors and omissions.The 31  homes were on the market for an average of 83 days..Bensalem  township is located in Bensalem  school district. .Bucks County is a beautiful ... 01/28/2016

What's in the News Philadelphia & Bucks CountyEveryone knows there was a Blizzard and the municipalities have handled the situations the best the could . I live in the NE section of Philadelphia and the major roads as of today  Monday January 25 2016 are clear side roads not so great . Considering the snow amounts of nearly  two feet .They have done amazing job and still working .Here are two articles I found very interesting this past week .  One is on Bucks County and the other is about Philadelphia . It is something new I am trying I hope you find them informative .Bucks to initiate $5 fee added to vehicle registration cost Bucks County’s three commissioners recently approved a plan to take advantage of Pennsylvania Act 89 of 2013, which established a special “Local Use Fund” within ... 01/25/2016

The World of Rock & Roll Morn the Death of David BowieToday January 11,2016 David Bowie passed away at age 69 after his fight with liver cancer . Anyone who saw him perform knows he was a legend  in the world of music . I am sad another Rock & Roll Star has left our world and passed on to the next .  He has left us with some great magical music we will never forget . Let us listen -watch and say a prayer for David Bowie . 01/11/2016

Bensalem is a suburb of Philadelphia and is located in Bucks County. There are homes in all prices in Bensalem. The Parx Casino is located in Bensalem. There is plenty of shopping in the area. It is located within minutes from Franklin Mall where there are many outlets where you can buy designer brands at a bargain. Routes US 1 and I-95 are easily accessible from Bensalem. I looked up Realbird for listings in Bensalem. You can also sign up on my web site www.gitabantwal.com and look up all listings and be alerted of new listings as they come up. 01/05/2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Recline Your Seat Woodhaven Bensalem Pa   Prepare for another  journey  as the Force Awakens in the new Star Wars.  What better place to see  this movie then in a theater with reclining seats. Comfort and style was where I was as I prepared for the new sequel . I took my oldest grandson Ryan who is 14 . I had taken his mother in 1977 when the movie original was made . What memories . What excitement . The cast is wonderful.  Star Wars :The Force Awakens is  full of some of our old favorites . It also has prepared the way for some fantastic new stars . It has the music we have all grown to love . I enjoyed every second .  I feel Star Wars : The Force Awakens has done just that . It has prepared the way for a new generation of Star Wars . It has awakened the F... 12/27/2015

"In The Heart of the Sea" Now Playing a Tale of Moby Dick Woodhaven 10My grandson Ryan and I saw "In The Heart of the Sea"  in 3D last  weekend . It was the first time he had been to the new Woodhaven AMC 10 with reclining seats . He is the oldest of my grandchildren and extremely intelligent . On the way in he informed he was getting a bad mark on his report card .When I asked what he told me an eighty three in science . All his other grades were in the nineties he informed me   I was relieved . He is fourteen and in his first year of high school . I asked Ryan if he ever read "Moby Dick " He said he had not .I do not remember what year I read it in High School. I wonder if it is even required reading anymore   If any one remembers let me know .  We both enjoyed the movie . I loved the... 12/14/2015

Bensalem Voted 4-1 to enact a 1 Percent Earned Income TaxThere are many proposed projects and budgets . It is important that we as the  public should be aware of what is going on. Here are just of few of the projects and budgets in Bensalem Proposed county budget holds the line on taxesBucks County commissioners recently held a public meeting on the county’s proposed $495.4 million 2016 budget, which would maintain the current tax millage of 23.2 mills. Real estate taxes account for roughly 30 percent of projected county revenues in the budget. The budget is scheduled for adoption at the commissioner's meeting on Dec. 16 at the Bucks County Conference and Visitors Bureau, in Bensalem Township. A copy of the proposed budget is available at www.buckscounty.org.Source: Philadelphia Inquire... 12/13/2015

 "Spotlight" Now playing Woodhaven 10 Limited EngagementThis is the true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover up by the Catholic priests and how the Catholic Archdiocese covered up and moved the local priests from parish to parish .  From city to state . This is a powerful movie with an amazing cast . They shake the church and their attorneys to get to the truth .   Mark Ruffalo gives a powerful performance I think he is a wonderful under rated actor .I loved him in ''The Normal Heart " Michael Keaton and Rachael Adams were both riveting in this startling shocking biography  that opens the door and uncovered scandalous secrets of the Catholic Church . Stanley Tucci and Leiv Schreiber also give a wonderful performance Check your local... 12/09/2015

Village Greene Single Home Market Report November 2015 Bensalem Pa The sales information is obtained from Trend MLS It may not contain private sales such as for sale by owners Currently the is one active listing in the Village Greene Single Home Development   It is a Bensalem Model : 4 BR  2 full baths and 2 partial baths full finish basement & fireplace $385,000 Currently there are no pending sales There are however two Sold Houses : 1 . A Cornwell model : 3 BR 2.5 Bath No basement ,deck and sun-room addition, sq ft 1841  $315,0002 A Neshaminy model :  4BR 2.5 Bath full finished basement  2780 sq ft $410,000Average Settled Price to Original Price Ratio: 94.34% Average Settled Price to Last List Price Ratio: 94.34%Median Settled Price to Original Price Ratio: 94.34% Median Settled Price... 12/03/2015

"Victor Frankenstein" Opens Thanksgiving Day AMC Woodhaven 10 Movie I saw an early preview of this new take on Frankenstein  A movie I have seen many times with the same theme . This is a truly new spin to it . The reviews have not been favorable nor kind . I did enjoy it . This was another movie I did not expect to enjoy but did . The special effects were great and so was the roaring sounds. The costumes were very good and so was the color . It starts out with a fresh take on an old story  Electrifying and thrilling in the first moments of the movie. Personally it kept my interest with a twists and turns to the plot . Very different from what I expected . Daniel Radcliff and James McAvoy stars of the film were a good team Bringing to life spare parts with electrify lightning . Again no... 11/25/2015