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Rivers Bend Sales Market Report May Phila Pa by Hannah Williams . Here is the May Market report for Rivers Bend Condos as reported by the Trend MLS as of May 11,2012.

There are 3 active listings priced at $120,000- $174,500

There are 2 A units and 1 B units for sale

There are 2 Bank owner properties for sale

There are 2 pending sales we cannot discuss price until they go to settlement .

There has been 1 settled sale reported in April .

This sale is a B unit and sold for $150,000.

It is my opinion that this community is still holding value . It is still a desirable place to live  especially considering that there have been several foreclosures and short sales . Yes the values have depreciated in the last several years ;but so has the other condo communities surrounding it . It would certainly help if the owner's would cooperate and try to become FHA approved .It is also a Pet friendly condo community .

Rivers Bend Sales Market Report May Phila Pa by Hannah Williams I hope next month we will see higher sales numbers .

For more information on buying or selling a Condominium in Rivers Bend Please call

Hannah Williams your local Real Estate Agent

Re/Max Eastern 215 953 8818  email  HannahRemax@Gmail.com mention this report get Free AHS HOME WARRANTY when you list or buy  a condo or home with me HelpfulHannah

Rivers Bend Condo Market Report April 2012 Phila Pa by Hannah Williams as reported by the Trend MLS as of 4/12/2012 .

There are currently 2 condos listed for sale in the Rivers Bend Section of The Trend MLS

Prices $117,700 -$179,500

There is a B unit (2nd floor with loft) that is a short sale . There is also a an A unit for sale (1st floor unit) with a finished basement .

There has been a foreclosure in Rivers Bend .I have seen a Fannie Mae notice on a property. I will let you know when I have more information . It could be quite a long time before this property comes on the market .It could be a year or more or less.

There are 2 pending sales .We will discuss the sales prices after they go to settlement .In this market they could come back on the market or have an appraisal problem .One never knows.

There have not been any settlements in March .There have been sales so this is a positive outlook in the market in my opinion. Rivers Bend condos continues to have sales. Some of the other condo communities in the area have decreased in value at a quicker rate . The values in Rivers Bend Condos have also decreased . There have been quite a few short sales and foreclosures . These will effect value . Rivers Bend is a pet freindly community.

Rivers Bend Condo Market Report April 2012 Phila Pa by Hannah Williams as reported by the Trend MLS

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Rivers Bend Condo Market Report March Phila Pa Hannah Williams has researched this report on Trend MLS

There are 3 Active listings in the Rivers Bend Condo Community as of

March 21,2012

They are all B units which are second floor units

Price range $121,500 - $159,999

units are 2BR 2Bath with garage and personal laundry



There have been 2 settled sales in the last 3 months

Sale Priced at $100,000 -$134,450

The was one A unit sale and one B unit

Units were 2BR 2Bath units with garage and personal laundry



In my opinion the prices have fallen here as well as the neighboring condo communities . Rivers Bend had held it's value longer then the other condo communities . There have been several short sales and foreclosures this year .These sales have had an impact on value and added to depreciation. Rivers Bend Condos are spacious units with a modern floor plan some most but not all of the B units have lofts .The lofts and high ceilings add a contemporary flair to the living space .

Rivers Bend is also a pet friendly community. You are allowed dogs . Prices are at an all time low as are interest rates. These factors make this a wonderful time to be buyer. Please call me for your personal tour of Rivers Bend Condo Community.

If you are looking to Buy or Sell please call me@ 215 820 3376 or 215 953 8800



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@Re/Max Eastern inc 215 953 8818                 




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Wordless Wednesday Pet Friendly Condo Torresdale Phila Pa . Here is one of my favorite friendly dogs in Rivers Bend Condos.I have really not seen him during the winter;but when the windows and sliders open in warm weather there he is checking things out .

When asked if condos allow dogs I always suggest Rivers Bend a Pet friendly condo in the Torresdale section of Phila Pa.

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 Slippery Sidewalks Steps Rivers Bend Condos Phila Pa . The weather was frightful snow had fallen while most of us were sleeping .We woke up to snow  on a Saturday morning .My clients did not care and still wanted to look at condo's in the Torresdale area of Phila Pa .They are looking for a 2BR 2Bath condo. Young professional buyers looking  in the Torresdale section of Phila and did not want to be bothered with outside maintenance. A club house,pool,and gym were not a priority. Location and maintenance were their biggest priority .

The buyers picked me up in their 4 wheel drive vehicle and off we went . I had 3 properties scheduled . The first two were in developments with all the amenities ,club house pools and the works . The snow crews had done a wonderful job on the sidewalks and steps there was salt down so it was not slippery .

The last unit was a mess. There was no snow removal making the sidewalks and steps very slippery The gate to get into the units was frozen shut so we had to go to the unit next to it and walk across the lawn to get to the unit. Once inside the unit they really liked the layout ;but were concerned about the maintenance . It did say condo assoc. was responsible for snow removal but there was not a sign of anyone removing snow or putting down salt.

What a shame! The buyer liked the layout of RiversBend .The maintenance is a priority for them as they both work long hours . Snow removal is a major priority for them . They liked everything about the Rivers Bend unit ;but are truly concerned about the snow removal issue.They even went back the next day to check and told me there had not been any attempt to clear the slippery sidewalks or steps at the Rivers Bend Condo in the Torresdale section of Phila Pa .

The driveways behind the condos were a sheet of ice ! Not good selling features for sellers looking to sell their units .This unit was vacant I wonder if Mr or Ms seller is aware of this problem . I have a call into the listing agent .Perhaps he can explain why there was not any snow removal .

Rivers Bend Sales Market Report January 2012 Philadelphia Pa

Hannah Williams says that trend MLS has reported the following information as of January 15 2012

There are 3 active listing reported in the Rivers Bend condominiums located in the Torresdale section of Phila Pa

1) 2BR 2 Full bath B unit without loft 1 car garage + laundry room

Priced for $128,000

2) 2 BR 2 full Baths B unit with loft ,Fireplace and many extras + 1 car garage + laundry room

Priced for $ 160,000

3) 2 BR 2 Full Baths B unit with loft many upgrade T/O newer kitchen and heater +1 car garage + laundry

Priced for $177,000

There are 2 pending sales .The information will be public when they settle .Perhaps in February's report

There have been 2 sales reported in the last 3 months

1) 2 BR 2 Bath B unit with loft and a fireplace . 1car garage + laundry

Sold for $134,450

2) 2 BR 2 Bath B unit with Loft newer carpets and window treatments + 1 car garage + laundry

Sold for $150,000


It is my opinion Rivers Bend  being a pet friendly community has helped keep the pricing stable here in the past . It does seem that the Rivers Bend community is now seeing a drop in pricing. Rivers Bend community is still very desirable especially because it is pet friendly. It seems to have held its value longer than the other condo communities . One can not ignore the numbers and see the values have come down . What a great opportunity for buyers looking to purchase a condo in a pet friendly community . It will be interesting to see if the prices will continue to decline in Rivers Bend or rise in the spring . With falling interest rates it certainly be an ideal time to buy and take advantage of these prices in my humble opinion .

Call me for a personal tour if you would like to buy or for a market analysis if you would like to sell your home or need information on short sales

Hannah Williams @ Re/Max Eastern 215 953 8818 hannahremax@Gmail.com

Rivers Bend Condominium Market Report for 11/2011 Phila Pa
There are eight listings for sale reported by TREND MLS

There are 2 A units (first floor units) and 6 B units (2nd floor units) available for sale

There is a pending sale in Rivers Bend Condo that was a bank foreclosure we will discuss the price when it goes to settlement it is scheduled later this month

There have been 2 sales in the last three months in Rivers Bend

1sale in Rivers Bend was a Bank forclosure (REO) that sold for $110,900 and was an A unit Condo

the other sale in Rivers Bend was a resale that sold for $179,900 also an A unit Condo

In my opinion Rivers Bend is fighting to hold on to value. As with all the condos in the Torresdale area values have fallen .They are not yet FHA approved but the association is working to change that which will help with values. The REO's have not helped with the appraised values .They are still very desirable condo's with their contempary design .garages, location,and most of all they are pet friendly.

For more information on buying or selling a Condominium in Rivers Bend Please call

Hannah Williams your local Real Estate Agent

Re/Max Eastern 215 953 8818  email  HannahRemax@Gmail.com mention this report get Free AHS HOME WARRANTY when you list or buy  a condo or home with me HelpfulHannah

Friday's Foto: Homemade Philly Chicken Pot Pie . Last week it was cold here in Philly so I made a hearty cream of chicken soup .I actually was inspired by Will Hamm and his recipe on AR which i did try with biscuits and it was very good . So I decided since it was a horrid Saturday here in Philly with the snow to try a Chicken Pot Pie with my homemade creamy soup . I put the cold soup in an unbaked pie crust and crust on top vented it and baked . Wow it was delicious and it looked delicious too! Oh and I brushed the top of the pie crust with egg before baking it too! I can almost smell it now just writing about it .Hope you enjoy Friday's foto:homemade Philly chicken pie .Sorry didn't save anyone a slice ..maybe next time

Rivers Bend Market Report October 2011 Phila Pa

There are 6 Active Listings in Rivers Bend as of October 21 2011 as reported to the Trend MLS service

Prices start at $119,900(for a short sale) -$184,900

There is one pending sale a Bank foreclosure it should settle by the end of this month

There was a bank foreclosure sale $110,900 in my opinion it was a terrific buy

The other sale that was the same unit sold for $179,900

In my opinion the prices are all over the board here . Rivers Bend is still a very desirable community .Rivers Bend Condos have a very spacious floor plan and are pet friendly which is rare in today's condo style living of in this area . They are also working on becoming FHA approved.

Call me for a personal tour if you would like to buy or for a market analysis if you would like to sell your home or need information on short sales

Hannah Williams @ Re/Max Eastern 215 953 8818 hannahremax@Gmail.com

Rivers Bend Market report Sept.2011 Phila Pa 19114.There are Five active listings in the pet friendly Rivers Bend Condo Community as of September 27,2011 Trend MLS Report

Prices for the active listings range from $135,000 -$184,900. These listings do not seem to be staying on the market too long if they are in good condition and priced right .

There have been three sales reported since June 30,2011. One was a foreclosure that sold for $110,900 and was on the market for 90 days .The other a 2nd floor with a loft on the market for only 22 days sold for $147,500. There was another sale a first floor with a basement that sold for $179,900 in 42 days .In today's market in my opinion that is showing that things are looking up . People are buying in Rivers Bend Condo ! This is good news!

There are 2 pending sales one is a short sale the other is a bank foreclosure .We can read more about them next month .

Rivers Bend is a very desirable Community they have a contemporary spacious flair to their floor plan and they are also pet friendly something that is rare in today's condo living environment . Call me for a personal tour of the area I will be pleased to assist you .

Hannah Williams Re/Max Eastern  215 953 8818