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Blue Bell was established in 1714. The network of roadways that were developed throughout parts of the township helped create commercial centers, including inns, taverns, and trade centers. These small centers developed into villages that were the forerunners for development. The growth of population, business and industry which began shortly after World War II, is continuing into the 2000s. Blue Bell was the fastest growing Montgomery County municipality between the census periods of 1980 and 2000. Today, the township attracts consumers with a large variety of commercial/retail establishments, including the Montgomery Mall. The best-known section of the township is Montgomeryville. It should be noted that residents or businesses may actually be located within the township, but have a mailing address of Lansdale or Colmar. For more information on Blue Bell, click on this link.   Lansdale Borough was incorporated on August 24, 1872, and was named after Philip Lansdale Fox, chief surveyor for the North Pennsylvania Railroad. The borough originally consisted of 124 acres taken from Hatfield Township and 145 acres taken from Gwynedd Township. Over the years, the borough grew to its present size of 1,896 acres. The railroads aided in the development of the borough as a business, residential and transportation center. Today, Lansdale is considered the geographic center of the North Penn Region and provides jobs and housing opportunities for many. Small businesses and shops are very active as the borough continues to promote its downtown district. It should be noted that many businesses and residents have a Lansdale mailing address but are actually located in the surrounding Townships of Upper Gwynedd, Towamencin, Montgomery and Hatfield. PUBLIC SERVICES: The entire borough is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves borough residents. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is arranged by privately contracted haulers. RECREATION: The borough employs a full-time recreation director who oversees the Department of Parks and Recreation. Nine major sites, in addition to several smaller areas, comprise 125 acres of parkland. Facilities include two swimming pools, fitness trail, tennis courts and much more. Little League programs are run by a private organization. For more information on what is available, please call 215-368-1691. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: SEPTA bus and rail lines connect the borough to Lower Bucks County, Eastern Montgomery County, and Philadelphia. SHOPPING: Main street shopping district, along with community-style shopping centers and a host of small businesses, give area residents plenty to choose from. The nearest major shopping mall is the Montgomery Mall. 2000 POPULATION: 16,071 2005 POPULATION EST.: 16,030 2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $46,232 2000 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS: 6,893 2002 MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE: $142,450 GOVERNMENT: MAYOR-COUNCIL AREA: 2.99 SQUARE MILES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: NORTH PENN SCHOOLS STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: 53RD STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 24TH U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 13TH DISTRICT JUSTICE: 38-1-28 1628 Cowpath Rd. Hatfield PA 19440 215-393-7534/7535 AREA HOSPITALS: Grand View Hospital Central Montgomery Medical Center LIBRARY: Lansdale Public Library CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: North Penn  Request my Free Horsham, Upper Dublin, Gwynedd, Doylestown, and Blue Bell Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Horsham, Upper Dublin, Gwynedd, Doylestown, and Blue Bell, Pennsylvania area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out...
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Home Inspections >About Termites
Most real estate offers require an inspection by a licensed exterminator to determine that the house doesn't have termites or other wood boring insects. The inspector will look for two signs in deciding whether or not to pass a house--an active termite infestation and evidence of a past infestation.
If your house does not pass the termite inspection, get a list of qualified exterminators from your real estate agent. Find out what treatment options they offer and what they charge for the service. Exterminators are usually quite competitive. If your home was treated for a past infestation, the company which performed the extermination may be willing to re-certify your home without a second treatment. Arrange for the termite inspection as early as possible, so you will have time to determine the best way to get rid of them, if they are found.
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What kind of home construction is considered to be the safest in seismic areas?
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