Study: Lansdale Borough Hall, Police Station in Poor Condition

Lansdale Borough Hall and Lansdale Police Station are in dire need of new layouts and a total of $3 million in new construction, as reported in a facilities study Wednesday by Spiezle Architectural Group.

During a time where Lansdale Borough is tasked with finding a future purpose and solution for the money pit known as 311 W. Main Street, Lansdale's leaders received another shock to their systems Wednesday night regarding the conditions of Lansdale Borough Hall and Lansdale Police Station. Lansdale Police Station does not work as a police station, according to Spiezle Architectural Group Inc., and needs 77 percent more space. Not to mention there's a major termite infestation in the areas of secure records storage and no fire alarm system. Borough hall is below par and could offer health hazards for its occupants. Water leaks in all directions on the exterior, but the interior looks better than it is. Borough hall, which was originally the…

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House Hunt: Eight Houses on the Market in North Penn, Souderton Areas

Four homes were recently reduced in price, and check out the new listings in Souderton and Lansdale.

31 N. Front St., Souderton, – Just listed! $199,900. A great buy! 4 bedroom/1.5 bathroom twin home with second floor balcony, newly finished third floor with vaulted ceilings, central air, updated bathrooms, fenced yard. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 517 Woodbridge Circle, Harleysville—Reduced price! $215,000. Terrific twin with 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms in Cheswyck, great use of space, large sunroom, fenced in yard with above ground pool, great location in a nice neighborhood.  Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 408 Shipwrighter Way, Lansdale—$389,900. Stunning 4 bedroom/2.5 …

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House Hunt: Seven Homes on the Market in North Penn, Souderton Areas

Two homes were just reduced in price in Harleysville and Montgomery townships.

517 Woodbridge Circle, Harleysville—Reduced price! $219,000. Terrific twin with 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms in Cheswyck, great use of space, large sunroom, fenced in yard with above ground pool, great location in a nice neighborhood.  Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 408 Shipwrighter Way, Lansdale—$389,900. Stunning 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom Colonial in Grist Mill Run on quiet cul-de-sac, new carpeting, spacious room sizes, immaculate and tasteful throughout. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 234 E. Fifth St., Lansdale—$229,900. 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms. Thoughtful and tasteful …

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House Hunt: Eight Houses on the Market in North Penn, Souderton Areas

Two homes were just listed in our list this week: one in Lansdale and another in Upper Gwynedd.

517 Woodbridge Circle, Harleysville—Reduced price! $219,000. Terrific twin with 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms in Cheswyck, great use of space, large sunroom, fenced in yard with above ground pool, great location in a nice neighborhood.  Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 408 Shipwrighter Way, Lansdale—$389,900. Stunning 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom Colonial in Grist Mill Run on quiet cul-de-sac, new carpeting, spacious room sizes, immaculate and tasteful throughout. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 234 E. Fifth St., Lansdale—$229,900. 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms. Thoughtful and tasteful …

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House Hunt: Seven Houses on the Market in Lansdale, Montgomeryville

Two homes have been reduced in price, and there's still a $699,000 home in Montgomery Township available.

517 Woodbridge Circle, Harleysville—Reduced price! Terrific twin with 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms in Cheswyck, great use of space, large sunroom, fenced in yard with above ground pool, great location in a nice neighborhood—$219,000. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 408 Shipwrighter Way, Lansdale—Stunning 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom Colonial in Grist Mill Run on quiet cul-de-sac, new carpeting, spacious room sizes, immaculate and tasteful throughout—$389,900. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 234 E. Fifth St., Lansdale—$229,900. 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms. Thoughtful and tasteful …

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Tony Di Domizio

7:16 pm on Thursday, April 28, 2011

Hi Patricia Could you please send me one photo of exterior and details of your listing (price, bedrooms, baths, amenities) to me at Tony.didomizio@patch.com. I will get it uploaded for you!   more ›

House Hunt: 10 Houses on the Market in North Penn, Souderton Areas

Several homes are now under contract! Check out ones available now before they're gone!

517 Woodbridge Circle, Harleysville—terrific twin with 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms in Cheswyck, great use of space, large sunroom, fenced-in yard with above ground pool, great location in a nice neighborhood—$224,900. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213. 408 Shipwrighter Way, Lansdale—Under contract—stunning 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom Colonial in Grist Mill Run on quiet cul-de-sac, new carpeting, spacious room sizes, immaculate and tasteful throughout—$389,900. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200, ext. 213.  401 S Main St, Telford—Under contract— great value, 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, brick fireplace, …

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House Hunt: 11 Houses on the Market in North Penn, Souderton areas

Selections include a $699,000 home in Montgomery Township and an open house in Harleysville this Saturday.

517 Woodbridge Circle, Harleysville—terrific twin with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms in Cheswyck. Great use of space, large sunroom, fenced-in yard with above ground pool, great location in a nice neighborhood - $224,900. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200 (ext. 213).  Open house scheduled for Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. 408 Shipwrighter Way, Lansdale—stunning 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom Colonial in Grist Mill Run on quiet cul-de-sac, new carpeting, spacious room sizes, immaculate and tasteful throughout—$389,900. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200 (ext. 213). 53 Zachary Drive, Chalfont—Move-in ready …

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Are We at the Bottom Yet?

Getting a great deal on a home is not just about the price of the home, but more about the costs to purchase

You’ve read and heard a boatload of news on current home prices. Each time you hear it you’re wondering whether we’ve reached “the bottom.” Sound the gong!  Someone said “the bottom”!  In our region, many experts believe we are near bottom prices, if not already there.  One of the ways this is determined is to look at the percentage of distressed properties on the market.  A distressed property is defined as a home in foreclosure or that is bank owned. It is these kinds of homes that bring down the value of non-distressed properties. In Pennsylvania, the distressed property rate is 17 percent, as of last month.  We are in better shape than most states.  Only Iowa, New Mexico, South Dakota and Alaska have fewer distressed properties.  That …

Montgomeryvile-Lansdale House Hunt

Here's your next home sweet home. Look out for rental properties next week!

408 Shipwrighter Way, Lansdale – Just listed stunning 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom Colonial in Grist Mill Run on quiet cul-de-sac, new carpeting, spacious room sizes, immaculate and tasteful throughout—$389,900. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200 (ext. 213). 53 Zachary Drive, Chalfont. $224,000. Move-in ready 3 bedroom/1.5 bathroom townhouse in Lindenfield, newer appliances, fresh paint, new carpet, spacious second-floor bath with laundry, quiet location, walking distance to Chalfont Borough and train station. Listed with Scott Loper, Re/Max Realty Group, 439 Main St., Harleysville. Contact Loper at 215-256-1200 (ext. 213). 517 Woodbridge Circle, Harleysville. $229,900. …

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First Quarter Results for Home Sales in Montgomeryville-Lansdale

Lisa Loper, member of the Scott Loper Team at RE/MAX Realty Group in Harleysville, reviews the first quarter data for real estate sales in the North Penn area.

The first quarter of 2011 finished up last week, and the results for home sales in Lansdale-Montgomeryville area are in.  Using the North Penn School District as a gauge, there currently are 564 active listings. From January through March, 109 listings were taken off the market, 159 went under contract, and 156 sold and settled. Of the 156 listings that sold in North Penn, the average list price was $284,475, but the average sold price was $262,539.  These homes took on average 92 days to sell. How does this compare to last quarter (October through December 2010)? Well, 213 listings sold, with an average list price of $294,610 and sold price of $275,925.  The average time on the market then was 76 days. North Penn School District Q1 2011 …

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