As I mentioned in my previous post, one of the things I love about being in Bucks County is the proximity to both Philadelphia and New York.  Yardley,  which is where I live, -- actually Lower Makefield Township, which has a Yardley mailing address -- is only about 35 minutes from center city Philadelphia on a Saturday evening.  If you are not familiar with Philadelphia it is a wonderful city to explore.  World-class restaurants, fabulous orchestra and concert halls, great music and much more. However, our sports teams are not so great. Following Philadelphia sports teams is a soap opera unto itself. 

Last evening my wife and I joined friends of ours for dinner at a new restaurant in Philadelphia.  Because the restaurant was so incredible, I wanted to mention it.  It is called, Waterworks, and is located just around the corner from the art museum.  You can actually see boathouse row from the restaurant, which is really beautifull.  Again for those who are not familiar with Philadelphia, boat house row is along the Schuykill River where rowing clubs have their huts and clubhouses.  They are beautiful to see at night.

Anyway, this restaurant is absolutely fabulous and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Philadelphia.  The building that houses the restuarant dates back to the 1800s and the current owner has done an amazing job of renovating it.  It looks as though they will have outdoor seating in warm weather, with views of the river, which should be very enjoyable.  The food and service is outstanding and I don't think you will regret giving it a try if you are in the Philadelphia area. 

It is hard to believe that today is Super Bowl Sunday already.  From a real estate perspective, the Super Bowl is important because we, in the industry, talk about the start of the spring market as beginning once the Super Bowl is over.  The spring market is generally the most active market for real estate.  Many people want to coordinate their moves once the school year ends and this generally begins at the end of June.  As a result, even though it is only February, people begin their search for homes now. They also begin the process of exposing their homes to the market this time of the year looking for late June, July and August closings.  If you are in that group, it is not too soon to begin the process.  I have an excellent booklet of 450 ideas to get your home sold quickly and for the highest price.  It offers a checklist of things to take care of to make the process as smooth as possible.  The booklet can be e-mailed and is free for anyone interested in obtaining a copy.  I also have a book about moving with children and moving with pets, which can also be e-mailed.  They all offer wonderful suggestions for dealing with the entire process of getting your house ready for the market and dealing with the process of moving with children and pets.

Enjoy the Super Bowl.