Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties Real Estate. Tips for home buyers, home sellers by Gita Bantwal,Realtor at ReMax Centre Realtors.

There may be many reasons that you may feel you have to sell your home even though you may lose money.  There are programs by Fannie Mae, HUD etc  that might help you.

You should get legal advice , try to get a loan modification and call housing Counselors and see how they can help. This post is not to be considered as legal advice. An attorney can help you and guide you.

I hope this post will make it easy to be organized when you talk to HUD counselors.

Go to www.hud.gov for information .

After considering your options if you decide you have to sell your home here are some things that you might need :

Statements from bank for checking and savings accounts of all borrowers (3 months)

2 years W 2's for all borrowers

Tax return for last two years.

IRS form 4506

Paycheck stubs for all borrowers

A recent credit report

If you are self emplyed , provide P and L statement

If you have been laid off from work, copy of termination letter.

If you have any unexpected hardship that caused problems you should write a letter explaining it and show proof eg medical bills, etc

Prepare a monthly budget and statement showing all your recurring debts, expenses like utilities, insurance, groceries

If you would like a free market analysis of your home call Gita Bantwal at ReMax Centre Realtors 2153438200x124

Be careful before you sign anything that a stranger asks you to sign.There are many scams out there and there are people trying to take unfair advantage of others.

 

Go to my web site www.gitabantwal.com to look up listings in Philadelphia and suburbs. I am a Cerified Residential Specialist in Philadelphia Metropolitan area. I specialize in listing and selling homes in Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties. If you are relocating to other parts of the country I can refer you to qualified agents in the area. Please call me at 2153438200x124 or on my cell phone 2152758491

I love showing homes for sale at Stover MIll. The rooms are large and they have lots of storage space. They are located in Central Bucks School district. www.cbsd.org

I looked at the mls today and found out that there are 4 homes on the market.

The least expensive is listed at $199,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome . The average price is $214196 and highest price is $224,900. These homes have been on the market for an average of 81 days.

There are 3 homes under contract,pending settlement. They were on the market for an average of 74 days and average listed price is $212,630

13 homes sold in last six months for an average of $.They were active for an average of 76 days.

If you would like a free market evaluation of your home in Stover Mill call gita Bantwal at 2153438200x124 at ReMax Centre Realtors Visit www.gitabantwal.com and look up 1000s of listings

More details available at ZIPVO.com. Windrush is a community of townhomes built circa 1996 by Katz/Swerdlogg who built homes on Mayfield Circle and Rockcress drive. and Orleans built homes circa 1998 on Sweetbriar Drive. The models range in size from 1600 sq ft to 2300 sq ft. There are 2 and 3 bedroom models. All of them have atleast a one car garage. There are few with 2 car garage. Some have basements. Some of the models are : Aspen,Briarwood,Carlton,Devon,Eaton,Franklin,Ashley,Cameron,Clifton. The Orleans built homes are also called Courts at Woodfield. The community has tennis courts and tot lots. It is located within walking distance of Township park.The park has walking trail and soccer fields. There is great shopping near by. You can go for groceries to Genuardis or to Wegmans in Warrington. You can eat out at Outback Steakhouse or at Jamison Grill. There is Mcdonalds and Subway in Jamison. If you love to golf you can go to the Bucks Club. You can also pay and belong to the swimming pool at the Bucks Club. Warminster train station is not too far away. You can take the train to Philadelphia or the airport. You have to drive to the station at Warminster on Jacksonville road. New Hope and Peddlers are within 20 minutes of Jamison. Right now there are 3 homes for sale . There is a 2 bedroom for $299,900. There is a 3 bedroom interior unit on Sweetbriar and there is a lovely end unit on Mayfield circle. The home on Mayfield Circle has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, walk out basement. It is listed for $359,900. You can look up mls #5521555 or go to www.gitabantwal.com and look up the listing which is featured or look at all available listings in Jamison. Call Gita Bantwal at ReMax Centre Realtors 2153438200x124

On my recent trip to India, we stayed at a nice place on a beach for a couple of nights. This is located in the countryside and not yet commercialized. We had a room with the view of the beach and it is so quiet and peaceful. You can sit on the balcony for hours and just watch the world go by.

I was checking out some pictures for a listing this morning and came across this picture. It is a good Monday morning motivator for me.

There are several homes for sale in the community with various floor plans. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in a 55plus community call a Seniors Real estate Specialist. Ask me for my Free Reports available to Seniors. Gita Bantwal 2153438200x124

Lovely End unit with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1 car garage, eat in kitchen, family room with fireplace, dining room, computer room, large deck, walk out basement. Neutral decor. Washer,dryer,refrigerator included. Gas heat, central air, Listed for $359.900. Call Gita Bantwal at ReMax Centre Realtors 2153438200x124 or visit www.gitabantwal.com . mls #5521555 This lovely community is within walking distance of township park. It is located in Central bucks school district. www.cbsd.org

Date sunday June 21, 2009.

Check in begins at 7.30 am

Rain or shine

Location New Britain

Awards will be given in following age groups :

Ages 5-7,8-10 ,11-13 14-15. Call any of the following for more information

Bucks County Parks and Recreation 2154895132

Warminster township 2154435428

Warwick Township 2153436100

Doylestown Township 2153489915

Fees $5/child

$10/ 2 or more kids in immediate family.

Registration must be paid in full by June 15th to get a goodie bag.

 

Willow Grove ,   For Rent  $875 plus utilities

This large 3 bedroom, 1 bath  apartment is on second floor and is within walking distance of train station.

It is available for immediate occupancy. The school district is Upper Moreland school district.

Landlord requires tenant to have good credit. Call Gita Bantwal at ReMax Centre Realtors 2153438200x124 to look at this apartment.

 

Buckingham springs is a wonderful community in Buckingham, Bucks County, There are several resales available starting at $135,000. There are 2 and 3 bedroom homes . Some have garages.

I am a seniors real estate specialist.

You will love the pool and the clubhouse. I will email you the monthly calendar of events. They have weekly shopping trips.

I have listed a beautiful home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 car garage and a nice porch with retractible awning. List price is $205,000.

It comes with a one year AHS warranty .Washer, dryer, Refrigerator and window treatments included.

Call Gita Bantwal at ReMax Centre Realtors 2153438200x124

visit www.gitabantwal.com and look up 451 W Grouse Ct. You can also look at all the other homes in the community.