Springtime is perfect for new beginnings, and if you’ve been thinking about selling your Pennsylvania horse property, now is the time. Especially if you want to sell your farm before winter comes back around, early spring is an excellent time to get it on the market. Buyers who took a break during the colder months… [Read More]
Is Your PA Horse Property Ready For Colder Weather?
Fall has flown by, and winter is coming quickly to Pennsylvania. Cold temperatures, ice, snow, and mud can make horsekeeping hard, but preparing your PA horse farm before bad weather hits can help make the cold, dark days of winter pass with a little more ease. Making sure you have enough hay stockpiled in your… [Read More]
The End of Dana Point Farm’s Thoroughbred Legacy
Since 2008, Dana Point Farm in Berks County, PA has dominated the Pennsylvania thoroughbred breeding industry. Owned by Gayle Gerth and operated by barn manager Maria Vorhauer, Dana Point quickly became the gold standard in racehorse breeding, foaling, training, and sales. The 60 acre Lenhartsville, PA facility has stood multiple winning stallions over the years, including… [Read More]
2016 Olympic Equestrian Teams Named
The outstanding horses and riders that will represent the USA in this year’s Summer Olympics have been selected, some of them even hailing from our home state of Pennsylvania. From August 5-19, the best riders in Show Jumping, Eventing, and Dressage will compete for the gold medal on a global stage. Four horse and rider… [Read More]
Equestrian Estate Available in Nazareth, PA
Do you dream of looking out your window at endless acres of beautiful fields and woods? Long for the feeling of being “in the middle of nowhere” but still close to shopping and other necessities? This property in Nazareth, PA may be your dream come true! Situated on over 12 pristine acres, the custom home… [Read More]
60 Acre Breeding Farm For Sale in Eastern PA
Are you seeking the perfect facility to relocate or expand your horse breeding program? Look no further than Dana Point Farm! This 60 acre equine paradise has everything an equestrian businessperson could desire. With a total of 52 stalls in 2 barns, 15 extensive pastures with run-in sheds and automatic waterers, an impressive office,… [Read More]
Keeping Your Horse Cool In the Heat Of Summer
By Brigita McKelvie We all enjoy our horses during the summer, but the heat during this time of year can be dangerous for horses. It can result in dehydration, lethargy, and severe heat stress causing diarrhea or colic. Here are some hot weather tips to help your horses survive the summer heat: 1- Provide fresh,… [Read More]
Protecting Your Well and Septic System
Most PA horse properties are serviced not by city water and sewage systems, but by individual wells and septic systems. These systems take some special care and management, and if you have horses or other livestock, you should take certain measures to make sure your well doesn’t become contaminated and your septic system stays functioning… [Read More]
Mortgage Rates are On The Rise – Get Off The Fence!
Since the beginning of June this year, mortgage rates have spiked up over 4%. When we compare 2015’s mortgage rates to those of 2013, it looks like we may be looking at the beginning of a steady increase. However, no one can say exactly how interest rates are going to behave in the next six… [Read More]
It Only Took 5 Years to Sell This Eastern Pennsylvania Farm
By Brigita McKelvie The owners of a beautiful 29 acre farm in Eastern Pennsylvania were ready to retire. The farm they lived on and where they raised their family was getting to be a too much for them to maintain. Although they hated to leave, it was time for them to downsize. The farm was… [Read More]
Property Priced With “Wiggle Room” in Mind
By Brigita McKelvie During my years of being a real estate agent in Pennsylvania, I have many listing appointments mostly with Sellers of rural and horse properties and farms. I arrive at the appointments well prepared with information and a Market Analysis. After touring the house and property, I sit down with the Sellers to… [Read More]
Spring Is Here! Time To Get Your PA Horse Farm Ready For Better Weather
After what seems like an endless winter, we are finally starting to see some warmer temperatures here in Eastern PA. The trees are beginning to bud, daffodils are poking their heads out of the soil, and there’s mud everywhere! It’s time to do all the chores you’ve been waiting all winter to get done. If… [Read More]