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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Residential Houses for Sale in Delaware County, PA as of February 17, 2025544 Active ListingsPrice Range $24,500 - $5,500,000606 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Delaware County in January 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 311 315 337 Average Days on Market 27 29 31 Minimum Price Sold $15,000 $8,500 $37,285 Maximum Price Sold $2,400,000 $2,775,000 $10,650,000 Median Price Sold $265,000 $299,950 $320,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)55+ Communities in Delaware County PAAre You Really Ready To Buy A Home?Real Estate Guides 
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Residential Houses For Sale in Aston, Delaware County, PA as of February 17, 202516 Active ListingsPrice Range $93,900 - $1,195,00013 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Aston in January 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 10 15 13 Average Days on Market 9 17 33 Minimum Price Sold $187,000 $240,000 $78,000 Maximum Price Sold $635,000 $572,500 $645,400 Median Price Sold $321,550 $310,000 $340,000 (info from Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Aston PA is part of the Penn-Delco School District.Aston Veterinary in Aston - where I took my kitty, Sunny.Ice Works in Aston
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Overpricing your home can result in it not selling! Then you need to keep reducing the price and you end up in a spiral following the market down.For many years it has been a strong sellers market, with low interest rates and strong demand, sellers have seen multiple offers over asking. But while there is still a problem with low inventory, buyers are being hampered by strong interest rates compared to the last few years.Interest rates are now hovering between 6.5 and 7% and with inflation rising again they may not be dropping for sometime. High interest rates affect what buyers can afford, reducing the amount they can pay for a house.Pricing a home for sale needs to take into account what homes have sold for recently that are similar or as real estate likes to say comparable. Also, we ...
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By June Piper-Brandon, Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Mid-Appalachian Quilt RetreatWhat is the Mid-Appalachian Quilt Guild?The Mid-Appalachian Quilt Guild is a members-only group that meets once a year in Gettysburg for a long weekend of fun, quilt workshops, programs, lottery block drawings, and sharing with other quilters. The annual membership fee is $30 which entitles you to be able to register for the weekend fun.What are the costs?In addition to the $30 membership fee, there are fees for room and board and for each class that you register for. It is a very reasonable cost for the weekend. When is the meeting?The retreat, in 2025, runs from June 5-8. Where is it?MAQ takes over the campus at Gettysburg College. You can stay on campus in the dorms, or you can stay in a local hotel or bed and breakfast. There are classes every day from F...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Right now as I hear the wind really pick up, I marvel at its power and the sounds it creates. Yet I know the damage and destruction it can do. Strong winds can tear down tree limbs and whole trees if the ground has been saturated with rain. The trees can destroy property and bring down power lines.Wind can rip off siding on houses and tear off roofs.Wind can spew garbage cans across yards and empty the contents all over the place.  Outside structures that are not stable can be torn down.I hear the wind chimes being strongly thrust around by the strong wind gusts. There is a steady sound of the wind beating up against obstacles in its way, like houses, tree branches.Today we have a High Wind Warning. Gusts can be up to 55-60 mph, per one source. I think the temps got up close to 60 degre...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Today the City of Brotherly Love turned out big time on Valentine’s Day to show its love for the Philadelphia Eagles, this year’s Super Bowl 59 Champions. It always amazes me when there are large gatherings of people and how well behaved they all can be. Such events are wonderful for the people participating and those of us watching from afar. I have to admit I had a local TV station on all morning and through all the speeches and even now after the celebration is over.Large crowds are not my thing to do in person, yet I enjoy knowing such good events are happening. I am thankful for the wonderful camera work provided by the local TV stations, taking viewers up and down the parade route, and seeing things above the crowds via drones and helicopters.Philadelphia has a lot of experience h...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
There are many things to consider when buying a home and deciding on your "Must Haves and Deal Breakers". But before you consider these it is important to consider where you want to live and this post is going to consider why that is important.Most buyers have their list and they know in the current low inventory market they need to be flexible. And while there may be certain things driving where they want to live there are also a host of intangibles which they may not have considered deeply enough.A young family looking for a home may want to live in a good school district, now that phrase is very subjective to begin with as only they know what they exactly mean by it. What is good for one child may not work for another. Likewise with demanding a safe area, for those coming from a rura...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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As a Realtor® I know first hand how difficult it can be for Sellers to declutter when preparing to sell their home. Even if you start way in advance of the target market date, it can become overwhelming. There are years of memories that need to be sorted and possibly given away. Downsizing is a challenge and if you are dealing with a loved ones’ house, not your own, it can be a real challenge as well.We tell our clients that there are non-profits that will pick up lightly used donations at their house, which can be very helpful. This eliminates the added steps of having to pack things up in a vehicle and drive items off at a drop off center. And it can be comforting to know that you are helping others in need and not adding to a landfill. I learned about donation pick up services years ...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Philadelphia News Views Jet Plane Crashes Who would Believe a Jet Plane would Crash into a  Residential Shopping Center and Residential living area, leaving many families homeless and helpless? My deepest Sympathy to all who were affected by this tragedy. We here in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have the best Governors, Josh Shapiro and Mayor Parker; we are Philly Strong; they kept us informed and were there on the scene helping and cleaning everything up. The FBI was also present. The truth was spoken and respected.Many people are sick with the flu and other illness. I, for one, have been out of commission for a month and even lost my voice for several weeks. I am just getting my strength back. Every time I think I am over it, it comes back. So, I am taking it easy and resting. At one ...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Pricing a home for sale is a science and an art.Finding the right price for a home when listing it is important, overprice it and you may not get any showings. It is very true, buyers look at homes online first and most buyers are savvy enough to know when a home is overpriced as in this low inventory market they may have looked at and made offers on several homes already. Price it too low and buyers may wonder what is wrong with the house.As a seller, you may be thinking I want to use the agent who gives me the highest price to list my home. But, what you really want is to get the highest price and the best terms to match your plans for moving.I had a home for sale and we had multiple offers, my sellers did not accept the highest price offered, but took a lower offer with better terms....
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Golf View Estates, Springfield, Delaware County, PA, 55+ Market Report as of February 6, 2025There is 1 Active Listing and 1 Coming Soon ListingThere are no Sale Pending 4 Houses Sold in the Last 6 monthsPrice Range for all $180,000 - $489,000(info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)If you want to be kept aware of upcoming Sales in Golf View, we would be glad to help.Golf View Estates in Springfield, Delaware County PA is a community of McKee built townhomes nestled between the Springfield Mall, Smedley Park, The Springfield YMCA and the Springfield Country Club (thus the name). 
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Delaware County PA offers a wide range of housing situations for people who want to live in a Senior Community.  They range in price, style and amenities, from a modest home to a luxurious townhouse.Market Report for Senior Communities in Delaware County as of February 5, 2025:6 Active Listings12 Listings Pending Sale/Under Contract3 Listings Sold in January 2025Price Range $40,000 - $1,150,000(info from Bright MLS various broker/agents)If you are in need of guidance from experienced agents, give us a call.Fox Hill Farm - 55+ Glen Mills, PAThe Villas At Golf View - 55+ Springfield, PATraditions At Ridley Creek - 55+ Brookhaven, PA
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Did you know a well staged home can sell faster and for more money? Here's how to make your home irresistible to buyers!Staging a home for sale is not about creating a theatre set, but to allow the buyers to see themselves living in the home. If there is too much personal clutter buyers cannot see past that and get distracted by photos, kids toys, etc. Here are some home staging tips for selling your home fast.Here are some key statistics on how home staging helps properties sell faster and for more money: Homes that are staged sell 3x faster – According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), staged homes typically spend 73% less time on the market compared to non-staged homes. Higher selling price – On average, staged homes sell for 5% to 10% more than homes which are not stage...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Curb appeal is that magic component when a buyer or anyone views your home and says to themselves that is cute, gorgeous, lovely or words similar. It is what that first impression generates in their mind and everything else flows from there. If it is a positive vibe then they will be more positive about the house, but, if it is negative then they generally will be looking for things to confirm that first impression.However, good curb appeal can add thousands to the value of your home and Spring is the perfect time to refresh a home's exterior.For example, I was showing a home to buyers and as we walked up to the front door we could all see the flower beds were filled with weeds and the mulch was old and decaying. As we entered the house, the buyers saw how dirty the wainscoting was and ...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Every once in a while I catch a trivia section on a local Philadelphia radio station where a story may be read from a local paper from years ago or details given of something that was aired on the radio years ago. Recently I found out that Bill Haley of Bill Haley and His Comets had a connection to Delaware County.I looked Bill Haley up on Wikipedia and sure enough there were two ways he was connected to Delaware County.First, when he was seven years old his parents moved to Boothwyn, Bethel Township where he spent his early years until he left home as a teenager to go on the road to find himself. Yodeling and singing along the way. And during those early years it was documented that he played music at an event at age 13 at Bethel High School.Then at some point later on, he returned to ...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Many sellers are unaware of the process of selling a home completely as they do it just a few times in their lives with long times in between each sale. And things are not always the same depending on what state you live in. I wrote a post about appraisals from the buyer's perspective and you can read "Why do I need an appraisal?" here. This post is from the seller's perspective.When your home goes under contract there are many different steps that take place. As part of the agreement between buyer and seller in Pennsylvania, there is an understanding that the buyer will make a full mortgage application if using one within the number of days stated in the contract. Once that application is made the mortgage lender will arrange for an appraiser to visit the house to verify the value of t...
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By Susan Mangigian, Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches
(RE/MAX Preferred)
There are currently only 20 homes for sale in East Goshen Township.  Often called the suburbs of Havertown, which is in Delaware County.  It's the furthest east part of the West Chester area school district.Homes range from $212,000 for a one-bedroom townhome in Summit House development to $4,150,000 for a large single-family home in Applebrook.6 of the 20 homes are for sale in the over 55 Golf Club community of Hershey's Mill.  Would you be interested in East Goshen Township?Reach out!  I'm happy to talk to you about my favorite West Chester Area School District township! I live there!
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
If you are buying a home with a  mortgage the bank will want an appraisal carried out. The buyer pays for this and since the 2008 housing crash these are arranged through a third party management company that finds the appraiser and orders the appraisal so that the appraisal is unbiased and independent.It is usually ordered after the buyer and seller have signed an agreement of sale and the buyer has finalized applying for a mortgage. The mortgage provider will place the order for the appraisal.An appraisal is a snapshot of value on a certain day, using past sales created by a licensed appraiser. It gives an unbiased estimate of a property's value and the lender want to make sure the home's value covers the loan amount. Whilst they are supposed to be accurate, two different appraisers m...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Before I was a Realtor® I knew nothing about radon, but now thanks to my profession I have become educated on its existence and the harm it can cause to homeowners who are not aware. That is why it is so important for buyers to get a radon inspection when they are in the process of buying a new home. This is my basic understanding of radon. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that rises up out of the earth from uranium. Some areas have higher concentrations of this release of gas then other areas. Pennsylvania tends to have higher amounts, making it that much more important to have a radon inspection in your home or during your purchase of your home. We know of situations where one house will have high levels of radon, and the neighbor next door will have a lower number. Too much...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Roughly a week ago, I started to received an accelerated amount of spam phone calls to my cell phone, sometimes 15-20 per day. My cell number must be getting sold over and over since the spam calls are coming from many different states and different numbers in repeat states. There are even calls that are off by one number from my cell number. Many times these calls come around dinner time or sometimes when I happen to leave my phone in another room and then I have to quickly get to the phone, just in case it is an important call and not spam.In our line of work we rely on working with new people so answering a phone call is important for new business. Luckily there are some that are not spam.The only good thing about this is, the caller ID is helping me avoid such incoming calls because...
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