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Tax Appeal – New Construction, Chester County

New Construction Assessment Chester County assesses the value of your home when it is built. Until the house was constructed, only the land was assessed for tax purposes. About 8-12 weeks after the Settlement of your new construction home, the Chester County tax assessment office determines the total “Assessed value” of your home – which […]
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Home Moving Tips- Chester County-PA

If you have a move coming up, here a few tips to help your move go smoothly. 1. Research movers’ ratings thoroughly. We’ve all heard horror stories about movers stealing, losing or recklessly damaging belongings, make sure you’re choosing a reputable, licensed company with ample experience. Check reviews, Better Business Bureau ratings and references before committing to hire. […]
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Popular Super Bowl Sunday Food Recipes

The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, at 6:30 pm in Las Vegas. Who’s ready for Super Bowl Sunday?! As the big game quickly approaches, we’re gearing up for a night filled with some of our favorite things: football. Below I’ve rounded up […]
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Researching School Districts -Chester County

Researching School Districts before you Buy a House – Chester County, PA School district in one of the most important criteria for most buyers looking to buy real estate. Real estate agents are not allowed to steer clients towards or away from any school districts, so we cannot give our opinion on which school districts […]

Bela's Blog Tax Appeal – New Construction, Chester County New Construction Assessment Chester County assesses the value of your home when it is built. Until the house was constructed, only the land was assessed for tax purposes. About 8-12 weeks after the Settlement of your new construction home, the Chester County tax assessment office determines the total “Assessed value” of your home – which […]

Bela's Blog Home Moving Tips- Chester County-PA If you have a move coming up, here a few tips to help your move go smoothly. 1. Research movers’ ratings thoroughly. We’ve all heard horror stories about movers stealing, losing or recklessly damaging belongings, make sure you’re choosing a reputable, licensed company with ample experience. Check reviews, Better Business Bureau ratings and references before committing to hire. […]

Bela's Blog Popular Super Bowl Sunday Food Recipes The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, at 6:30 pm in Las Vegas. Who’s ready for Super Bowl Sunday?! As the big game quickly approaches, we’re gearing up for a night filled with some of our favorite things: football. Below I’ve rounded up […]

Bela's Blog Researching School Districts -Chester County Researching School Districts before you Buy a House – Chester County, PA School district in one of the most important criteria for most buyers looking to buy real estate. Real estate agents are not allowed to steer clients towards or away from any school districts, so we cannot give our opinion on which school districts […]

Bela's Blog 4 Reasons You Should Buy A Home This Winter Don’t get left out in the cold, find your dream home this winter. Winter is a wonderful time of year to buy a home. Here are four reasons why you should house hunt this season. Avoid the competition While other home buyers hibernate during the winter season, you can take advantage of a potentially slower […]

Bela's Blog Credit scores explained for first time home buyers Thinking of buying real estate? First time home buyers have concerns about their credit score…What will the lender find when they run the credit report? What really determines your credit score? Hope this helps….. 35% PAYMENT HISTORY The largest factor is your basic payment history. This is the number of unpaid bills that you have, any […]

Bela's Blog Home Owners Associations – What Buyers need to know Every home buyers gets the community’s Home Owners Association documents for review. In fact it is a contingency of buying a home in a Planned Unit Development. The Home Seller is required to give them to the Home Buyer as a part of the contractual obligation. But what are you supposed to look for in […]

Bela's Blog Just Listed-1070 Kriebel Mill Rd, Norristown, PA 19403 Watch the video below to view a virtual tour with more photos This stately colonial with a large fenced-in yard offers complete privacy on almost 2.5 acres. Well cared for by its current owners, this natural light-filled home awaits new buyers. Love people but don’t want them too close all the time? All done with […]

Bela's Blog 5 Simple ideas to decorate your Home for Thanksgiving Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! This year I am gratefully for all my current and past clients. I am especially grateful for all the client referrals and recommendations you sent my way throughout the year. I am very thankful for your business! To prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, here are […]

Bela's Blog Home Inspections – everything you need to know! Home Inspections Atop the long list of items to do when buying or selling a house is the home inspection. But what is involved? How much does it cost? Why is it done in the first place? It’s important to understand what a home inspection entails and how it affects the sale of your home […]

Bela's Blog 7 Benefits of Buying or Selling your Home in the Fall Season Many many advantages to selling or buying your home in the Fall Season – here goes… 1. Home for the Holidays – We all want to enjoy the holiday season with our loved ones in this cozy place we call home! When you buy or sell in Fall – you are all settled in your […]

Bela's Blog Just Listed-506 Saint Annes Ln, Exton, PA 19341 Watch the video below to view a virtual tour with more photos Welcome to a contemporary tree house with stunning views! This home sits on almost 1 acre, with a protected 2.9 acres in the back, that allows you to be one with nature. Claim your own retreat close to the hustle and bustle of […]

Bela's Blog Just Listed -153 Bowery Ln, Downingtown, PA 19335 Watch the video below to view a virtual tour with more photos Location Location Location! Welcome to this totally updated cream puff in East Village. A well-appointed new construction home is great, but one that is totally updated and customized since – priceless! The Sellers have added trendy designer farmhouse-style touches to the entire home. […]

Bela's Blog Toll Brothers Plan to Build 280 Luxury Townhomes-Anfiled at Malvern Community Toll Brothers Acquire 159 Acres in Malvern, Plan to Build 280 Luxury Townhomes in Philly Suburbs, Chester County, Pennsylvania. New construction homes coming soon in Malvern, PA, 19335- Chester County. The development will be in the Great Valley school district. Site improvements of the property are currently underway, Toll Brothers real estate development and construction […]

Bela's Blog How to maintain or improve your credit score How to maintain or improve your credit score – Do’s and Don’ts Renters who would like to become home buyers often find improving their credit scores a big challenge. No need to pay credit agencies big money …here are some common Do’s and Don’ts in Credit DO 1. Pay your bills on time. Delinquent payments and […]

Bela's Blog For Rent-71 Buttonwood Dr, Exton, PA 19341 For Rent-71 Buttonwood Dr.-Exton- Evian Community – Rental is available for renting August 1,2023. Welcome home to this recently spruced up end unit townhome in the popular Evian development! The entire home has been newly painted and all new flooring – both in July 2023. The 2 story foyer entrance is flooded with light, and welcomes […]

Bela's Blog For Rent-40 Madison Way, Downingtown, PA 19335 For Rent-40 Madison Way-Downingtown- Bell Tavern Community – Rental is available for renting August 27,2023. Location combined with lifestyle in top rated schools! Make the Chase At Bell Tavern community your new home. Spacious 3 beds, 2.1 baths townhome located in a prime location. The FINISHED basement sq ft is not included in public records […]

Bela's Blog The secret to winning a multiple offers situation. Making several offers before you can get one accepted is not the solution to getting the home of your dreams. In this video, I explain how I help my clients make aggressive offers and win the multiple bids game of today’s hot market. I first like to sit down with my buyers for a […]

Bela's Blog To Move or Not To Move? Making a Decision: Moving to a New Home vs Renovating Your Current One Should I stay in your current home or relocate? This is a regular question I am asked by clients, so I thought I would share my video with you. Some things to keep in mind if you are trying to decide if […]

Bela's Blog Marsh Creek State Park-Chester County Marsh Creek State Park is a 1,705 acres state park located in Upper Uwchlan & Wallace Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The park is the location of the 535-acre man-made Marsh Creek Lake. With an average depth of 40 feet (73 feet at its deepest), the lake is stocked with fish & is a stop […]