New Hope-Solebury School District Tax Increase for 2018
The New Hope-Solebury School Board recently approved a $41.2 million preliminary budget that includes a 3.1 percent tax increase. The school district has applied to the state for an exception that would allow the district to increase taxes higher than the 2.4 percent Act 1 index. According to Business Administrator Andrew Lechman, district administrators and […]
Doylestown Township Pebble Ridge/Woodridge Sewer Project
PennVest approved an application from Doylestown Township for a low-interest loan to pay for the costs associated with the construction and installation of the Pebble Ridge/Woodridge Sewer Project. Although the township applied for the loan through the state’s PennVest program to fund the initial cost of the sewer project construction, it will be 252 homeowners […]
Warminster Property Taxes – Reopens 2018 Budget – 21 Percent Increase Considered
Warminster Township supervisors voted 4-1 to reopen the 2018 budget and are considering a Warminster Property Taxes increase. Pennsylvania’s Second-Class Township Code allows the supervisors to reopen the budget with a proposed tax increase in the month of January following a municipal election, and the law gives the supervisors until Feb. 15 to act. The […]
Herald and BCAR publish ‘Area Guide to Homes’
The Bucks County Herald, in collaboration with the Bucks County Association of Realtors®, is publishing the “Area Guide to Homes.” The publication features subjects that range from home buying to home maintenance and repair, and it will be published weekly in print and online. The Bucks County Herald is an independent, locally owned news media […]
The latest Central Bucks County Foreclosures
We just added a new feature via a direct feed from the BRIGHT MLS – Central Bucks County Foreclosures for sale which includes the latest foreclosed properties available from Chalfont Borough, New Britain, Doylestown Township, Doylestown Borough, Plumstead Township, Pipersville, Warrington Township, Jamison, Warminster Township, Solebury Township and New Hope Borough. Central Bucks Homes is […]
Milford Township – Tax Rate Unchanged for 40 Years
40 years ago, Milford Township looked a lot different than it does today. Fast-forward 40 years and we have a vibrant township with a balance between farms and development – and a PA Turnpike exit! One thing that hasn’t changed is Milford Township’s dedication to fiscal conservancy. Milford Township in Bucks County has held income […]
Warminster Township Deletes Rental Ordinance
The proposed Warminster Township rental property inspection and licensing ordinance has been cancelled and deleted. The proposed ordinance would have created harsh new requirements governing residential rental licenses. The issuance and inspection guidelines were of concern to many of the township owners and residents. Warminster had the proposed rental ordinance for a review, hearing and […]
Warminster Township Meeting – Proposed Ordinance for Rentals
Warminster Township supervisors will consider adoption of an ordinance that amends and consolidates township regulations related to rental housing. The proposed ordinance will be considered at the December 21, 2017 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Warminster Township Building, 401 Gibson Ave., Warminster, PA 18974. The proposed ordinance imposes strict new requirements governing residential rental […]
New! Search for Central Bucks County Homes with In-Law Suites
We just added a new search category – Central Bucks County homes with in-law suites. Multi-generation living has increased in America and a home with an in-law suite is a place where people can live together under one roof but still have their individual independent lifestyles. More Americans Living in Multi-Generation Homes According to the […]
Mortgage Interest Deduction News
This week House and Senate Republicans struck a tentative deal on the tax bill which could lead to a final vote on the measure as early as next week. While many details regarding the tax plan are still forthcoming, some elements of interest to home owners and the real estate industry have leaked out, including: […]