The Holidays are happening and so are the events! Looking for things to do around the holidays? Or for light displays? Okay, Let's go!
It is so hard to believe it is December already, not only has it been 60 some degrees the last couple weeks, but real estate is keeping us more than busy!
I hope you had the opportunity to get out on Sunday to Media and see the Budweiser Clydesdales. They are beautiful and majestic, and were quite a sight to see!
So what's to do in Delaware County and surrounding area for the ?holidays? AND what is there to do that is FREE? Let's explore options:
Rose Tree Park ~ Festival of Lights
Dozens of decorated lit trees and festive displays draw visitors back each year to stroll the glimmering walkways and grounds, linger in the festive atmosphere, and pay a visit to childhood figures such as Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang and Santa & his Reindeer. The trees are lit nightly from 5:30 - 9:00 for public enjoyment.
I have not yet been here, but I understand that 327 S. Providence Road in Wallingford Pa has a beautiful display of lights. I think we will check that out this weekend! This is a Christmas light display that you can see from space. Don't worry about finding this place in the dark, with 42,000 lights, most of which are LED and computer controlled, this display will blow your mind and make the kids oooh and ahhh.
A Philadelphia tradition since 1956, the Macy's Light show is a source of wonder and awe for all ages! This show is in the Wanamaker building and is open from November 27 thru December 31. People of all ages delight in the 100,000 LED lights, narration by Julie Andrews and sounds from the Wanamaker Organ. Performances take place at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. everyday (excluding Christmas).
While in the city, there are few more must see stops to make. Comcast Holiday spectacular runs November 24, 2015 - January 3, 2016 and runs at the top of the hour from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (excluding 5 p.m. on weekdays). This is a 15 minute, free show featuring Pennsylvania Ballet dancers, a magical sleigh to a seasonal soundtrack presented by a 64 piece orchestra.
From Center city head on over to South Philly!
The Miracle on 13th Street was started in December 1998 and is now in its 26 year of delighting children and adults alike. To walk or drive this stretch fills you with holiday cheer. It is located at 1600 South 13th St. (Between Tasker & Morris St.) and claims to be THE Christmas Block in South Philadelphia.
You can also visit the 2700 block of Smedley Street between 16th & 17th and Moyamensing and Oregon Avenues for a neighborhood winter wonderland.
If you don't mind driving over the bridge to New Jersey, here are a couple of great spots to visit.
First is the Hagerty Family Christmas Village in Pitman, NJ. We have visited the last couple of years and it never gets old and the kids love, both little ones and the big ones! Looks like Frozen's Elsa and Anna are new additions to this years display. For more than a quarter-century the Hagertys’ displays, which spans five Pitman Grove section properties, have brought the North Pole to South Jersey.
While I do not think this is a free one, I hear the lighted hayride at Johnson's Corner Farm is pretty awesome! Johnson's is in Medford, NJ and beside a lighted hayride there is a live nativity, and a light show on the lake. I can't wait to check it out.
These are just a small sampling of fun things to do in and around the Delaware Valley. There are many things you can do that are not free as well, just depends on what you are looking for.
Longwood Gardens is a long time favorite. A Longwood Christmas is a beautiful display of twinkling lights, fountains and thousands of seasonal plants and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting, enjoy the glow and warmth of the new fire pit.
Whatever you decide to do, we wish you the Happiest of Holidays....... A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Whatever you celebrate, enjoy! Feel free to let me know of other great light displays or places to visit during the holidays.
126 - 132 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsport area of South Philly, Now on the market!
Exceptional Development Opportunity in Pennsport section of Philadelphia, 19147. This .27 acre,11,843 square foot property is close to I-95 North and Southbound ramps. It is convenient to Center City, Septa and the Walt Whitman and Ben Franklin Bridges and the waterfront area. Newer Construction homes are right next door. This property currently contains a two story building, with a second floor apartment, first floor garage and office with loft. Property is zoned as RSA5/Residential / Mixed use. Pennsport is bordered on the East by the Delaware river. On the west by the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows. To the North it borders Queens Village and to the south,Whitman area. Walking distance to the Italian market Bella Vista, South Street area and Passyunk Square. Recreation facilities include Dickinson Square,Herron Playground and Rizzo Rink. Pennsport is home to the Mummers and the 2 Street parade. All the greatness and Diversity that South Philly has to offer.
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2047 Bucknell Street, Philadelphia, West Passyunk. Newly remodeled and ready for its new owner!
This 2 story property at the corner of Snyder Avenue and Bucknell Street boasts of numerous handcrafted unique designs. This is not your cookie cutter renovation. Everything in this home was thought out and executed by it's current owner. From the moment you enter the warm enclosed porch and walk into the formal living room,with Hand scraped laminate flooring, directional recessed lightening(that senses your presence and automatically adjusts the lighting)you will feel at home. The Formal dining room has custom wainscoting created by the home owner and an electric fireplace. The Galley kitchen has stainless steel appliances,cabinet lighting, island work space ,granite counter tops,soft close cabinets and custom cabinet molding. The second floor has 3 nice sized bedrooms,one with built-in shelving unit. There is a full hall bath ,newly renovated with granite flooring. You will also find a newer Heater and Central Air unit and hot water heater, all installed in 2012. The basement is large,partially finished and has an outside exit to the rear yard. This Newly Renovated large corner property in West Passyunk awaits it's new owners. This home is just a few steps to the Septa 29 bus to Columbus Commons. Walking distance to Passyunk Square for dining, shopping and entertainment. Close to Girard Park and s Smith Playground for recreational activities. If you would like a personal tour,call us to day and we can get you in.
Keller Williams Real Estate, Media Pa 610-565-1665 or 484-1918
So you want to buy a house? Now what?
Buying a home is as exciting as it can be scary! Let us help you take some of that fear out of the equation. Our goal is to make it as seemless and uncomplicated for YOU the buyer as we possibly can. Our goal of course, is to get you the best house for YOU, at the best price, with the least amount of stress as possible. So where do you start?
Do you know your credit score? Have you been working at your job for at least a year and a half? and have a good working history? First and most important is finding out what you qualify for. We hate it when a buyer finds a house, falls in love with it, only to find out they are not qualified to purchase that home. First and foremost find a lender you feel comfortable with and go from there. We have lenders right here that we can recommend..... or you can choose to work with your bank if that is where you feel comfortable.
Some of the items a lender will require from you are ~ most recent paystubs, tax returns, W2s, and a credit check. OH and don't forget bank statements as well. They will want to see that you are qualified and have the funds to "close" on your new home. How much money do you need? This will vary depending on the price of the home you purchase, the type of financing you do, and whether you will qualify to also get any assistance for your purchase.
Once this is done, guess what? We can start looking at homes. Some of the things for you to decide are..... WHERE you want to live...... WHEN you want to be in your new home and WHAT you are looking for in a home. Do you want a single stand alone home, a townhouse, condo, do you need a garage, a yard, 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms? Then the fun begins, and out we go to search for your new home.
Okay, so what happens when you find "THE ONE?" Let's talk about that. We get together and we write an Agreement of Sale along with several supporting documents. One of those documents is a Buyer Agency Contract, this allows us to represent YOU the buyer in that transaction and also states that you are not working with another agent. Once that is done, your offer will be sent along to the listing agent who will present your offer to the seller for their acceptance. A seller may accept your offer as it is, counter your offer and yes it is possible that they could reject your offer.
Once all parties have agreed, we have what we call an "executed agreement of sale." You now have time frames that must be followed, and important items that must be addressed. You have a set amount of time, usually 10 days, to complete home inspections and request any repairs if any major defects are found in the property. You also have 7 days to complete your mortgage application.
How long does it take to get to settlement and be able to move in to your new home. That also depends...... on what buyer and seller agree on and what type of financing you are doing..... and that there are no unforeseen issues that arise in the process. Generally speaking you could potentially be in your new home in approximately 45-60 days! How exciting is that?
Part of your mortgage process is an appraisal, the house you are buying MUST appraise for what it sells for. How is an appraised amount determined? An appraiser will go out and look at the home, its condition, square foot, style of home .... and look at similar homes that have sold in the area in the last few months and come up with a value based upon those things. Occasionally an appraiser, especially with FHA or VA loans may request some items be repaired. The other inspection that will be done is what is called a U&O (use and occupancy permit) inspection and a certificate must then be issued for you to occupy the premises. This will usually be taken care of by the seller and every township is just a little different with what they require. Want to know more about requirements in the area you will live in, Just ask and we can provide that info to you.
There are many do's and don'ts during the process of buying a home. WE can personally answer any questions you might have. Call or email us today and we can send you a list of things NOT to do during the mortgage process.... and a list of items you will need to know and DO ~ you know a honey do list!!
WE know it is a lot of information and a lot to take in all at once...... but that is what we are here for, to guide you every step of the way. So what are you waiting for, let's get you in to your new home soon.
What is my home's value? Well, it depends on who you ask, and WHY you are asking! I know right, I thought my home's value was just it's value. WHAT do you mean it depends on why I ask and who I ask. OKAY, okay let me explain.
MARKET VALUE Market value is the price most likely to sell the home, the price an informed, willing and able buyer is likely to pay for the home and seller accept for the home. This is the price the home will get in a competitive market, assuming no undue influence on either party.
ASSESSED VALUE The assessed value is the amount used by a tax assessor on which they calculate taxes. This is a value just used to determine the taxes by your local municipality. IF you feel your house is appraised to high or unfairly compared to others in your neighborhood, you can contact the local tax assessor or an attorney to help you have it reassessed and possibly lower your taxes.
APPRAISED VALUE This is a really important number! The appraised value is an opinion of the homes fair market value..... based upon an appraisal done by a qualified, knowledgeable appraiser. What an appraiser bases that on is recently SOLD properties of similar style, square footage, and location. This number is important to the buyer, as a buyer will not want to pay more for the home than it is valued at, and a mortgage company will not lend more on the home than what it appraises for. Appraised values will also vary depending on why it is being done, for instance an appraisal for a home equity loan or even an estate, may be a bit different than when selling/buying the home.
Replacement value This is an amount it would cost to replace the home, or asset, at this time according to its current worth - MINUS depreciation.
Then there is a list price. This is a numerical amount, give to the home by the homeowner/seller .... at which the home is listed, and if in line with current market conditions, also the amount at which it will sell.
Wondering about the value of your home? Give us a call or shoot us an email, we will be happy to discuss this with you, no obligation. Whether you are thinking of moving this year, or next.....or just curious - we can help
THE LISA PECORA TEAM @ Keller Williams Real Estate, Media PA 610-565-1995 484-614-1918
Move right into this well maintained twin home for sale in SHARON HILL, PA. This corner Property is convenient to public transportation, schools and shopping. Enjoy a full eat-in kitchen as well as a formal dining room and the added convenience of a first floor powder room. The second floor has 3 nice size bedrooms. The yard is fenced and you have your own private driveway. Schedule your private tour today. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 484-614-1918
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@ Keller Williams Real Estate, Media, Pa 61-565-1995 or 484-614-1918
This large home in theBorough of Swarthmore awaits its new family. It backs up to open space ,which has a trail that leads to Rutgers field and CADES park. It is in walking distance to downtown Swarthmore borough, shops and the SEPTA train station which can take you to center city Philadelphia in 20 minutes. It's an easy bike ride to the swim club . The owners have meticulously maintained this home. They added a 50 year Architectural roof. They converted the garage into additional living space on the main level. This bonus room could be used as an office,with its own entrance or additional family room space. The hardwood floors were refinished in September 2014. Home has fresh paint. You can Relax in front of the wood burning fireplace in the sunken Living Room. Enjoy large family dinners in the classic formal dining room or just relax in the breakfast room for quick meals. The large family room is great for entertaining. The rear yard patio has beautiful views of the open space, woods that abut the rear yard of this property. Schedule your private tour today.
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Some of the Sellers favorite things about their home AND living in Swarthmore
Some of the things we love about the house
·Wooded Back Yard
·Spacious, solidly built, home
·High ceilings in living room
·Additions to the kitchen and third
floor
·Two family rooms
·Refinished hardwood floors and
freshly painted walls and ceilings throughout.
·Large eat in kitchen with Stainless
appliances, a convenient family gathering place.
·Economical natural gas heat and hot
water.
·Central Air conditioning
·Newer 50 year roof
Newly installed double hung windows.
·Tool closet and an outdoor shed.
·Large attic
What
we like about Swarthmore:
·Safe sidewalks give pedestrians easy
access to the train and Swarthmore shopping
·Close (but not to close) to entrance
to I95, Center city Philadelphia is less than half hour drive
·Located in the borough of
Swarthmore, in Wallingford-Swarthmore schools
·Strath Haven H.S. has the most
spectacular high school marching band anywhere! Of football Fridays the band
fans equal or outnumber the football fans
·The WSSD Music, art and graphic design
programs are amazing and the Robotics club in nationally recognized.
·Our community is one of a kind as is
the local paper. The Swarthmorean reflects the acceptance and encouragement of
eccentricity.
·Community has excellent relationship
with Swarthmore college and there is no lack of cultural events.
·Kid friendly, dog friendly, senior
friendly town
·4th of July annual old
time parade with banks and contests.
·Every spring Swarthmore Rotary
sponsors a large charity fun fair
·Finally there is a weekly farmers
market, food co op, beautiful swim club, and a wonderful library. First Fridays
in the ville features music, food and activities for all ages.
Property Ownership
The percent of unoccupied properties is very low in Swarthmore (19081) . It is-10.93%below the national average.
A Philadelphia tradition since 1956, the Macy's Light show is a source of wonder and awe for all ages! This show is in the Wanamaker building and is open from November 27 thru December 31. People of all ages delight in the 100,000 LED lights, narration by Julie Andrews and sounds from the Wanamaker Organ. Performances take place at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. everyday (excluding Christmas).
While in the city, there are few more must see stops to make. Comcast Holiday spectacular runs November 24, 2015 - January 3, 2016 and runs at the top of the hour from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (excluding 5 p.m. on weekdays). This is a 15 minute, free show featuring Pennsylvania Ballet dancers, a magical sleigh to a seasonal soundtrack presented by a 64 piece orchestra.
From Center city head on over to South Philly!
The Miracle on 13th Street was started in December 1998 and is now in its 26 year of delighting children and adults alike. To walk or drive this stretch fills you with holiday cheer. It is located at 1600 South 13th St. (Between Tasker & Morris St.) and claims to be THE Christmas Block in South Philadelphia.
You can also visit the 2700 block of Smedley Street between 16th & 17th and Moyamensing and Oregon Avenues for a neighborhood winter wonderland.
If you don't mind driving over the bridge to New Jersey, here are a couple of great spots to visit.
First is the Hagerty Family Christmas Village in Pitman, NJ. We have visited the last couple of years and it never gets old and the kids love, both little ones and the big ones! Looks like Frozen's Elsa and Anna are new additions to this years display. For more than a quarter-century the Hagertys’ displays, which spans five Pitman Grove section properties, have brought the North Pole to South Jersey.
While I do not think this is a free one, I hear the lighted hayride at Johnson's Corner Farm is pretty awesome! Johnson's is in Medford, NJ and beside a lighted hayride there is a live nativity, and a light show on the lake. I can't wait to check it out.
These are just a small sampling of fun things to do in and around the Delaware Valley. There are many things you can do that are not free as well, just depends on what you are looking for.
Longwood Gardens is a long time favorite. A Longwood Christmas is a beautiful display of twinkling lights, fountains and thousands of seasonal plants and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting, enjoy the glow and warmth of the new fire pit.
Whatever you decide to do, we wish you the Happiest of Holidays....... A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Whatever you celebrate, enjoy! Feel free to let me know of other great light displays or places to visit during the holidays.
