Why Are Schools So Important to Home Buyers?

How does the local school district affect your home's value? What determines a good school, anyway? I’ll answer all of these questions and more today. 

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How does the local school district affect your home's value?

Neighborhoods with at least one good elementary school have greater home values and higher long-term home appreciation rates than neighborhoods without good schools. 
 

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A good school has an overall test score that is 30% higher than the state average.

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What determines a good school? If a school has an overall test score that is at least 30% higher than the state average, then it is considered a good school.

While good schools are at the top of most home buyers’ checklists because they will improve the quality of life for their kids, you should be aware of the financial benefit of a good school as well. If you are interested in what our school districts are like, give me a call or send me an email. I would be glad to help you!

Home Maintenance Tips for Bucks and Montgomery County

Fall is a great time to catch up on maintenance in your home. As you’ll see, it’s also a great time to make your home happy and healthy. 

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The fall season is finally here. We are here to share some quick tips with you to make sure your home is in tip-top shape this season. 

A healthy home is one that helps you maintain optimal health. To maintain a healthy home, you’ve got to keep your home dry, clean, well-ventilated, free from contaminants, and pest-free.

Good home maintenance can do many things for you. It can:

• Reduce allergens
• Prevent illness
• Reduce injury from accidents

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Good maintenance prevents illnesses.

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The fall is also a great time to check the major systems in your home, including:

• Plumbing
• Heating
• Garage
• Attics
• Foundation
• Masonry
• Home exterior
• Roofs
• Doors
• Windows

For more information about what you can do to maintain your home this fall, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

Character or Customization? The Great Home Buying Debate

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If you're buying a home in Bucks and Montgomery County, should you buy a new home or an older home? It’s an age-old question for potential homeowners.

When it comes to older homes, they are readily available, and come with the added bonus of mature neighborhoods with larger trees and yards generally. Inside the home, kitchens are generally a bit smaller, but sometimes they're remodeled, along with the rest of the house. Here in Bucks County, we don't typically have reassessments, so older homes typically have lower taxes as well.

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Do you prefer character and charm, or totally customizable?

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With new construction homes, you typically have to wait for your home and the prices tend to be a little bit higher. The plus side is, you have many more options. You can customize the floorplan, and you decide what's actually going into the home. You will have some added expenses like landscaping, painting, and window treatments, but those are also all customizable to your tastes.

Which would you prefer? I'd be happy to help you with this decision if you're looking to buy a home. Just give me a call! If you have any other questions about buying, selling, or investing in real estate, feel free to reach out to me soon.