Q: My house was up for sale for a year in Bells Corner and my listing contract with my agent just expired. He wants me to sign up with him for another year, but I’m not so sure he did his job since he never sold it, even after all that time. Should I sign up for another year-long contract with this guy and give him a second chance or find another agent? I want to move.

A:  Nearly 25 percent of all home listings do not sell. The market rejects them. Homebuyers in this market either did not accept the marketing effort, the price, the condition or the location, or maybe even a combination of these crucial components to selling a home. continue reading »

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Tell us how you think Action News decided 8300 Bustleton Avenue — actually in Bells Corner — is in Fox Chase.

When a car crashed into a storefront Sunday, Sept. 11, on that block, Channel 6 rushed to the scene to grab a photo and cover the story. Somewhere en route from Action News’ Main Line headquarters, it was decided the crash happened in Fox Chase. continue reading »

The area between Rhawn Street, Krewstown Road, Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard has seen a spike in burglaries.

The following is a message from 7th District Capt. Joe Zaffino:

7th District residents, please be advised that there has been a spike in burglaries within the boundaries of Grant Avenue to Rhawn Street and Roosevelt Boulevard to Krewstown Road. continue reading »

Two people were injured early Sunday morning when a driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a Bells Corner storefront.

The men, both in their 20s, were taken to Aria Health-Torresdale for injuries they sustained when their vehicle hit the store around 2:30 a.m. along the 8300-block of Bustleton Avenue. One man was in critical the condition, the other was stable. Police are still investigating the exact cause of the crash.

A journeyman farrier, Jon Weiler removes and replaces horse's shoes.

This is the second in a two-part series about Pegasus Riding Academy and the individuals who make it work. You can read the first part here.

Workers’ compensation claims happen all across the country. Many people hurt themselves in shipping departments lifting boxes, or maybe slipping and falling running up stairs. But for one local man, the injuries he can sustain on the job sound more like the NFL week 13 injury report.

From the sounds of it, Jon Weiler does not have a risky job. He handles shoes — heavy stainless steel shoes — and he does custom fittings for his clients. But Weiler’s clients are very large and are not measured in feet but rather, hands. continue reading »

People with physical, developmental and emotional disabilities turn to Pegasus Riding Academy for a balanced lifestyle.

This is the first in a two-part series that examines the Pegasus Riding Academy and the individuals who make it work.

It’s been awhile since 27-year-old Kristy Spressark was here.

She remembers the various skills she obtained when she started as a child. Although, the realization has set in that once seemingly easy tasks now require more effort than she recalls.

Spressark has a cavernoma, a cluster of abnormal blood vessels mainly found in the brain and spinal chord that causes her to have weakness in her limbs and balance problems. Spressark, who walks with a cane, participates in a unique form of therapy to help her condition: horse riding. continue reading »

Q: I am buying a twin in Bells Corner and had to get a home inspection. The inspector gave me a long list of things wrong with the house. One of them is an electrical issue that is considered a safety hazard. I am going to have my agent ask the seller to get this fixed but, considering I am not an electrician  and wouldn’t be able to tell, how will I know if it was done right or even done at all?

A: Usually a home inspection will uncover many items that need to be addressed. If homebuyers find repairs need to be done after electing a home inspection, they have every right to try and negotiate this with the home seller. continue reading »

Q: I am buying a home in Bells Corner, and I’m supposed to settle this Friday. My mortgage lender is telling me now it might not happen on time. She said the underwriter needs more paperwork, and I might even need a co-signer. I was pre-approved and have given everything they’ve asked for, why do they need more two days before closing?

A: More and more I have seen missed settlement deadlines and underwriters asking for more information and taking longer to review files. Getting mortgage loans in time for settlement has definitely been a nail-biter lately. I advise my clients to make sure all their paperwork and verifications are in as early as possible so the lender can do their job. continue reading »

Q: I am selling my home in Bell’s Corner myself, and I had an open house. I did not sell the house, but a couple realtors came through and offered their services. If I decide to hire one of them, what services can I expect to receive?

A: It depends on the realtor. There is not an across-the-board system of handling the marketing and sale of your home that every agent follows. Everyone has their own approach, and some are more effective than others.

You would be wise to interview a couple agents and proceed from there. Here are seven questions you should remember to ask on the interview: continue reading »

Twenty children were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon following a bus accident.  A sedan rear-ended the school bus the children were on on their way home from school at Castor Avenue and Benner Street. None of the children had life-threatening injuries, but were treated at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Aria Health-Frankford and Einstein Medical Center. continue reading »