** COMING SOON - MAY 24 **  Well appointed 2-story brick townhouse in highly sought after Heritage Hills in historic Washington Crossing.  Situated on a lot that backs to a panorama of trees.  

Step inside to the Foyer with convenient coat closet, you will be impressed with the hardwood flooring that runs throughout the main level accented by neutral paint colors.
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The living room is highlighted by recessed lighting and a brick wood-burning fireplace with electric insert.  The kitchen features recessed lighting, newer SS appliances and a sliding glass door leading to the deck, ideal for enjoying your morning coffee as you relax.  The dining room is illuminated by natural light that floods the room through the windows making it perfect for your next holiday gathering.  An updated half bath completes the first floor.  Upstairs hosts a master suite with wrap-around closet that can be accessed from the bedroom or the bathroom, which features a full shower, his & hers sinks, and Jacuzzi tub.  The second bedroom hosts two closets, along with a linen closet .   Downstairs the walk out basement has been finished with a family room, storage area and laundry room.  The generously sized family room offers a spectacular panoramic view of the picturesque rear patio through a sliding glass door.  Relax by the  brick wood-burning fireplace with electric insert in the winter or sit outside on your private hardscaped patio and enjoy the lush landscaping in the warmer weather.  

The home also features a newer hot water heater (2018), New heater (2017), New Air Conditioning (2017), detached garage, brand new carpeting throughout second floor and basement, and more!   Take advantage of everything the association offers including lawn care, snow/trash removal, tennis courts and pool.  

If you're interested in learning more about this property, please give us a call today at 215-757-7257, or email us at TheSwainTeam@gmail.com.

​** COMING SOON - MAY 24 **  Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath colonial situated on half an acre. Step inside to the bright and airy living room with hardwood floors that opens to the family room and large eat in kitchen. An updated full bathroom and generously sized laundry room with ample storage complete the first floor. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and a full updated bathroom. Host a BBQ and entertain family and friends in the rear yard with plenty of space and deck (new decking installed 2017). Behind the home as far as the eye can see is 40+ acres of green space. The home also features: newer windows (2008) with warranty, newer entry doors (2016), new gutters (2012), newer roof (2008), new neutralizer tank (2016), two zone heat, newer carpet upstairs.

If you are interested in learning more about this property, contact us today at 215-757-7257 or email us at TheSwainTeam@gmail.com.

May is here are we are starting to see more houses coming on the market.   I am preparing to put 10 houses on the market this month!  Yet, we still have more buyers than there are homes for sale because rates have remained steady.
If you are a seller and want to net the most when you sell then listen up:
The hottest homes that come on the market are staged homes.  Homes that have that HGTV look.  And right now staged, well maintained homes are selling with multiple offers. 
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At our home selling seminars we teach you how to net the most for your home and one of the points we review is how staging is an awesome return on investment.  Staging your home can net you more let’s take a look:

• Appeals to a wider range of buyers
• Staged homes sell 6 times faster
• ROI averages 169% more
• Buyers want move in condition
• Buyers buy with their eyes
• Staging makes a great first impression
• Creates Demand
  

Demand is essential to selling your home for the most! Be sure to hire an expert marketer like myself who knows how to create demand.  When selling think of it this way: High Demand = Highest Selling Price & Sellers in Control of Negotiations
 
Next, I want to talk about basic tips for staging:

• Remove unnecessary furniture: Less = More
• Flood the rooms with natural light
• Keep corners clear
• Remove personal pictures & knick-knacks
• Clean out closets
• Declutter
• Neutral Fresh Paint gives your home a new look

 
There is a reason Toll Brothers spend $1000’s to have the most appealing model homes. Because they know it will net them more in the end.

 Remember you do not have to stage to sell.  Everyone’s goals are different. 

If you are thinking about selling but not sure with improvements or repairs to make, contact us.  We are happy to come out to your home and do a Home Sellability Assessment where we walk through your home and work within your budget to prepare a prioritized list of what should be done. 

Contact us today at 215-757-7257 or email us at TheSwainTeam@gmail.com.

​** COMING SOON - JUNE 10 ** Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial is situated on a quiet street in Fallsington.  The lushly landscaped exterior of the home is accented by a hardscaped driveway and pathway leading to the front door.  Step inside to the foyer with cherry hardwood floors that extend throughout the spacious living room, dining room and gorgeous eat in kitchen.  The kitchen features ample cabinet space, granite countertops, SS appliances, recessed lighting.  The spacious family room is highlighted by a brick hearth propane fireplace with French doors leading to the oversized three seasons room.  An updated powder room and laundry area complete the first floor.  Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms including the master bedroom suite complete with a private full updated bathroom, and an updated full hall bathroom with ceramic tile and 6-foot Kohler soaking tub​.   The basement is partially finished and ideal for a play room, or office.  The fenced rear yard is professionally landscaped making it ideal for entertaining.  The home also features a newer roof (2015),  Newer heater (2018), Newer central air (2018), above ground oil tank, replaced windows, gutter guards, and two car garage.​

​If you are interested in learning more about this property, contact us today at 215-757-7257 or email us at TheSwainTeam@gmail.com.

Bucks County will be holding two events for residents to dispose of household hazardous waste in June. 

The first event will occur on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Bucks Upper Bucks County Area Vocational Technical School, 3115 Ridge Rd., in Perkasie. The second will be held on Saturday, June 29 at Bucks Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Rd., Warrington.

More information about this event, which hazards you can dispose of, and future dates can be found here.​

Coming Soon!...May 1, 2019! To learn more about this home or to schedule a tour in advance, call 215-757-7257 or email us at: TheSwainTeam@gmail.com.
Expanded and Well maintained! This 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home is ideally situated across from open space. Step inside to the spacious, bright and airy living room that opens to the eat in kitchen. The family room addition is highlighted by recessed lighting and a brick hearth wood burning fireplace. Just off the family room is the utility room for added storage. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the first floor. Upstairs host 2 bedrooms and and full bathroom as well. Home also features a sewer line replaced in the rear yard, newer heater (2013), central air (2013), and upgraded electric.

To learn more about this home, or to schedule a showing, contact us today at 215-757-7257, or email TheSwainTeam@gmail.com 

The spring market is here!  Today we are going to discuss the facts on what’s going on in the market.  There is so much negative news out there.  But let’s talk about what’s going on locally.  It is true what Sam Khater chief economist at Freddie Mac said - “We’re in a mental recession. It’s a constant stream of negative headlines for a couple of months…it wears on you.” 

Our local housing market is hot!  Our listings are selling with multiple offers and FAST!  Another testament to the growth in home sales this year compared to last year is how many transactions the Mortgage Bankers Association, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae are projecting for 2019. 

Fannie Mae thinks we will see a slight increase, Freddie Mac thinks we will see a larger increase, and the Mortgage Bankers Association says we are going to do very well. 

Last month we spoke about how to win a bidding war.  This month lets focus in on how to create a bidding war.  To create a bidding war, you need to be a skilled marketer who knows how to create the RIGHT demand.  There are several elements involved including market knowledge, customized marketing campaigns, and strategic pricing.   This ensures that you will net the most and have the negotiating leverage to make it an easier sale for you.  We discuss in depth our exclusive marketing strategies at our home selling seminars. 
We utilize our marketing dollars to pre-market your home BEFORE it goes up for sale.  This allows us the opportunity to reach as many buyers as possible and perfect our marketing plan. By analyzing your pre-market viewing statistics, we can pinpoint a more accurate marketing strategy, therefore, decreasing your home’s days on the market and stress on you to sell your home.  Your home is one of your largest assets hire The Swain Team who knows how to net you the most with our proven methods. 
 
If you are thinking about putting your house on the market this year now is a great time to start the process and you can start it by coming to my next Home Selling Seminar at the Northampton library on May 1st.  Give us a call at 215-757-7257 Or email us to register at TheSwainTeam@gmail.com

​SOLD with Multiple offers BEFORE it hit the MARKET! This townhouse was preinspected and priced to sell. The sellers had the home preinspected by a certified home inspector so that the buyers would know the condition of the home before they put their offer in. The sellers were realistic and were downsizing and going into an assisted living facility. We were able to market the home in advance on our Exclusive Coming Soon Campaign a month in advance. Boy, did we accumulate a lot of interest! We planned to put it on the market on a Monday, and conducted preview showings the weekend before. And the offers started rolling in! We announced that all offers would be presented Wednesday and put the home on the market to generate more interest. We had 5 offers, some above the asking price! The sellers chose the agreement that fit their needs the best. It was a full price offer, no home inspection contingency, and the buyer would allow the seller to leave any unwanted contents in the house. And after living in the home for 30+years they had a lot of unwanted stuff. Price isn't always the driving factor for a seller. So they didn't have to worry about cleaning out the house or any repairs. They just sat back and collected their check at settlement!

** COMING SOON - APRIL 8, 2019**  To learn more about this home, or if you'd like to schedule a tour, please call 215-757-7257, or email theswainteam@gmail.com.

​Affordable living in Neshaminy School District! Step inside to a well maintained, loved home! This charming 3 bedroom Cape is ideally located towards the end of the road where Taddei Woods Nature Area, which features a rather nice looping path with connections to the neighborhoods. The living room has hardwood floors that run throughout the first floor. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space. The home also features newer windows and storm door.Upstairs hosts storage as well as a nicely sized bedroom. The rear yard is fenced and ideal for a summer family cookout. ​