Spring in PA: Local Planting Times, Garden Tips & Where to Shop in 2025
Ready to start your spring garden in Montgomery or Bucks County, PA? Don’t jump the gun! With 2025’s colder-than-usual start and shifting frost dates, timing is everything. This guide covers what to plant and when, local weather trends, and the best nurseries in Harleysville, Doylestown, and beyond. Whether you’re sprucing up your curb appeal or growing your first veggie bed, we’ve got you (and your garden) covered.
Q1 Real Estate Market Update for Montgomery & Bucks County
The first quarter of 2025 brought strong buyer demand, limited inventory, and fast-moving homes across Montgomery and Bucks County, PA. In this market update, CEO Samantha Kelley shares what Q1 trends reveal about pricing, competition, and what buyers and sellers can expect this spring.
Preparing Your Home for the Spring Market
Thinking about selling this spring? With buyer activity on the rise across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, now is the time to prepare your home to stand out. REALTOR® Michelle Hunsberger shares five essential steps—from curb appeal to pricing—to help you get market-ready with confidence and clarity.
Township Orders Immediate Auction Sale for Fire Damaged Mansion, Lehigh County, PA
Township Orders Immediate Auction Sale for Fire Damaged Mansion Sprawling Stone Compound
Salisbury Township, PA – Tranzon Alderfer is thrilled to announce the upcoming auction of a French Chateau Style Mansion in Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania. The property known as Ravenwood includes the 18,500± sq ft main house, along with two apartments and a 4,600± sq ft guest house. In 2021 a fire broke out in the home and caused significant damage. The east wing of the home has been taken down to the foundation and most of the interior has been stripped to the studs. The apartments and guest house remain in good shape and suffered no smoke damage.
The 4.62± acre compound sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac. It has garage space for sixteen cars so bidders can bring their antique automobile collection. The impressive exterior architectural details, terraced gardens and pool with waterfall make it a great place to entertain.
Auction House Closing, Real Estate and Contents Auctions Scheduled- Scranton, PA
Scranton, PA – July, 7, 2024 – Tranzon Alderfer is pleased to announce the complete liquidation retirement sale of the Lettieri Auction Property. The high profile 12,044 sq. ft. mixed-use property is located in the north part of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This up-and-coming section has new shops, restaurants and apartments springing up all around. The auction, driven by the owner’s decision to retire. The owner is selling the Real Estate, the final contents and liquidating the business. The contents sales are scheduled in July and listed on www.lettieriauction.com.
Tranzon Alderfer Expands and Grows with Addition of Auction Industry Veteran Bob Dann
Harleysville, PA – May 20, 2024 – Tranzon Alderfer, a member of the leading nationwide real estate auction and marketing firm, is thrilled to announce the expansion of our team with the addition of Bob Dann, CAI, a seasoned veteran of the auction industry. Mr. Dann brings a wealth of experience in real estate auctions and competitive bid marketing services, further enhancing Tranzon's capabilities and reach across the United States.
Since starting his career in the real estate auction business in 2004, Mr. Dann has specialized in representing farm owners, bankers, estates, courts, government agencies, and property owners in the sale of residential and commercial real estate. Bob is a distinguished alumnus of the Missouri Auction School and the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI). He holds licenses as a real estate broker and auctioneer in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Florida, and as a licensed real estate salesperson in New Jersey and New York.
“Tranzon’s commitment to putting the client first aligns perfectly with my values,” said Bob Dann. “Their nationwide network of talented professional auctioneers, award-winning marketing tools, and a first-class support team will allow me to expand my reach and better serve my clients.”
Alderfer Receives Four-Way Test Award
In May 2024, Sanford “Sandy” Alderfer was honored with the Four-Way Test Award given by the Rotary Club of Harleysville, Pennsylvania.
Since the 1940’s, the Four-Way Test has been used by Rotarians world-wide to encourage personal and business ethical practices. It is held as the standard by which all behavior should be measured and is a model for the things we think, say, and do. Each year, the Harleysville Rotary Club honors local leaders who have demonstrated the principles of the Four-Way Test through their dedication to their community and profession
