Where's the Flag? - 04/25/12 07:19 PM
When I was young my mother had many purple and gold/white “flags” in her garden.When I got older “flags” took on a new name. Did you call Iris flowers flags years ago?

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Hitchin' A Ride - 04/24/12 12:45 PM
Two souls harnessing the wind off the shore in the Delaware Bay just north of Cape May, NJ. A day trip from Delaware County, PA.

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Euthanize A Beloved Pet At Home – A Delaware County PA Vet That Makes House Calls - 04/24/12 09:27 AM
When The Time Comes To Euthanize Your Pet Consider a Veterinarian Who Will Visit You At Home In Delaware County PA.If you are a pet owner chances are there may come the time when you have to make a decision to euthanize your beloved pet because letting them live is simply to painful for your pet and for you, as their beloved friend. Putting a pet in a car and taking them to the Vet before you put them down can be very traumatic for you and your pet.  So the option of having the Vet come to you and your pet … (2 comments)

Looking Up - 04/22/12 03:49 PM

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Work Has Begun On The Countryside Market And Deli After 2011 Holiday Fire – Swarthmore, PA - 04/22/12 01:06 PM
Work Has Begun On The Countryside Market And Deli After 2011 Holiday Fire – Swarthmore, PA
-----Post Script 4/22/2013 ---Unfortunately the Countryside Market and Deli will not be returning.  The building has been razed and it will not be rebuilt......GloriaThe Countryside Market And Deli located in Swarthmore PA on Yale Avenue was destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve last year.  It was very sad to see this happen for it was a thriving business and fire is never a good thing.  Fortunately no one was hurt in the fire, but the fire apparently destroyed everything in the building including the living … (4 comments)

Realtor Appreciation Week in Canada! - 04/18/12 08:58 PM
Now I think our Canadian neighbors are on to something.  It would be wonderful if such a thing would happen down here in the states.  I’d be happy with “Realtor® Appreciation Day”!
Thanks Al and Peggy for letting us know about this week in your neck of the woods!
Gloria
Via Al & Peggy Cunningham Brokers Brampton Ontario 905-450-5500 Houses For Sale (We have a home for you! Call Us! RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.):
Realtor Appreciation Week in Canada! It's always makes you feel warm and fuzzy when you work hard for someone and things work out.  It's also nice to feel appreciated … (5 comments)

Have A Seat.... - 04/18/12 08:00 PM
…..enjoy the “hand” made art.

Located in Media, Delaware County, PA.Mosaic created by local children. 
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Make a Difference Day in Gaithersburg - Friday, April 20, 2012 - 04/17/12 02:58 PM
Here are great ideas on making a difference everyday no matter where you live.  Please take a moment to read this post by Roy Kelley and consider making a simple change in how you do things.  Like Roy said "Small actions can add up to significant savings in our ...natural resources".
Thank you Roy for this great post.
Via Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale (Roy Kelley and RE/MAX Realty Group):
Make a Difference Day in Gaithersburg - Friday, April 20, 2012
 
Use less!  Do more!  This year, make a commitment to change a few habits for the benefit … (0 comments)

A Turtle's Meanderings - 04/15/12 11:43 PM
Saw this turtle on the surface of a pond while on a hike in Kitty Hawk, NC area in late March 2012. 
A day in the life of a turtle in a pond, traced out in the vegetation on a pond.

The green stuff looked like alfalfa sprouts.  The brown things were from pine trees.

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Rose Valley, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 11:09 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Rose Valley, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $677,500. The minimum sold price for a house was $210,500.The average amount of days on the market was 91.3 residential houses sold in Rose Valley, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012Only 1 residential house sold in Rose Valley in March.  It sold for $575,000 and was on the market for 149 days.(Information from Trend MLS)
 
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Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 11:08 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $3,853,366. The minimum sold price for a house was $3,060.The average amount of days on the market was 112.835 residential houses sold in Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $3,853,366. The minimum sold price for a house was $4,000.The average amount of days on the market was 114. 349 residential houses sold in Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from Trend MLS)
 
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Swarthmore, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 11:05 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $850,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $70,000.The average amount of days on the market was 97.13 residential houses sold in Swarthmore, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $705,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $70,000.The average amount of days on the market was 160. 5 residential houses sold in Swarthmore, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from Trend MLS)
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Springfield, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 11:01 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $360,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $90,000.The average amount of days on the market was 106.47 residential houses sold in Springfield, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $348,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $175,000.The average amount of days on the market was 103. 23 residential houses sold in Springfield, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from Trend MLS)
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Upper Providence Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:52 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Upper Providence, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $735,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $136,000.The average amount of days on the market was 134.20 residential houses sold in Upper Providence, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $675,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $172,500.The average amount of days on the market was 153. 8 residential houses sold in Upper Providence, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information … (0 comments)

Concord Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:46 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $670,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $131,250.The average amount of days on the market was 134.23 residential houses sold in Concord Township, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $670,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $131,250.The average amount of days on the market was 133. 13 residential houses sold in Concord Township, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from … (0 comments)

Chadds Ford, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:40 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $548,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $145,000.The average amount of days on the market was 132.5 residential houses sold in Chadds Ford, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $548,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $187,000.The average amount of days on the market was 155. 2 residential houses sold in Chadds Ford, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from … (0 comments)

Brookhaven, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:35 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Brookhaven, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $310,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $50,100.The average amount of days on the market was 85.17 residential houses sold in Brookhaven in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $180,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $50,100.The average amount of days on the market was 61.6 residential houses sold in Brookhaven, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from Trend MLS) … (0 comments)

Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:30 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $245,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $110,000.The average amount of days on the market was 87.6 residential houses sold in Aston, Delaware County in March 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $280,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $94,000.The average amount of days on the market was 112.16 residential houses sold in Aston, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.(Information … (0 comments)

Edgmont Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:25 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $407,500. The minimum sold price for a house was $180,000.The average amount of days on the market was 191.2 residential houses sold in Edgmont Township, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012No houses settled in Edgmont Township in March.
At the time of this writing, there are 7 Active listings and 4 Pending Listings, with and Average List Price of $511,942.(Information from Trend MLS)
 
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Upper Merion, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:17 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Upper Merion, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $1,400,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $61,500.The average amount of days on the market was 105.61 residential houses sold in Upper Merion, Montgomery County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $845,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $61,000.The average amount of days on the market was 114. 28 residential houses sold in Upper Merion, Montgomery County in March 2012.(Information … (2 comments)

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:12 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $3,200,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $12,900.The average amount of days on the market was 115.1353 residential houses sold in Montgomery County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012 The maximum sold price for a house was $1,850,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $12,900.The average amount of days on the market was 126. 531 residential houses sold in Montgomery County in March 2012.(Information from Trend MLS)   (Gloria grew up … (0 comments)

Ridley Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 10:07 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Ridley Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $360,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $40,000.The average amount of days on the market was 137.53 residential houses sold in Ridley Township, Delaware County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $225,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $40,000.The average amount of days on the market was 124. 18 residential houses sold in Ridley township, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from … (0 comments)

Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - First Quarter and March 2012 - 04/15/12 09:53 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Thornbury Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March) The maximum sold price for a house was $625,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $315,000.The average amount of days on the market was 97.14 residential houses sold in Thornbury Township in the First Quarter of 2012. March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $500,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $322,000.The average amount of days on the market was 90.6 residential houses sold in Thornbury Township in March 2012.
 
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Conshohocken, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - First Quarter and March 2012 - 04/15/12 09:45 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Conshohocken, Montgomery County Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March) The maximum sold price for a house was $375,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $88,000.The average amount of days on the market was 49.19 residential houses sold in Conshohocken in the First Quarter of 2012. March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $275,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $189,000.The average amount of days on the market was 25.6 residential houses sold in Conshohocken in March 2012.
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Chester County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 09:39 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Chester County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter of 2012 and for March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $3,200,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $10,000.The average amount of days on the market was 113.915 residential houses sold in Chester County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $2,075,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $15,683.The average amount of days on the market was 112.379 residential houses sold in Chester County in March 2012.(Information from Trend … (0 comments)

Bridgeport, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 09:33 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Bridgeport, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $259,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $57,000.The average amount of days on the market was 377.8 residential houses sold in Bridgeport, Montgomery County in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $259,900. The minimum sold price for a house was $65,000.The average amount of days on the market was 737. 3 residential houses sold in Bridgeport, Montgomery County in March 2012.(Information from Trend MLS)
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Middletown Township, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold - March and First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 09:24 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012. First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $640,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $210,000.The average amount of days on the market was 98.38 residential houses First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $375,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $210,000.The average amount of days on the market was 90.6 residential houses sold in Middletown Township, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from Trend MLS) Previous Reports for Middletown … (2 comments)

Nether Providence, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In First Quarter And March 2012 - 04/15/12 09:19 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Nether Providence, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, Feburary, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $545,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $45,000.The average amount of days on the market was 151.25 residential houses sold in Nether Providence in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $495,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $103,500.The average amount of days on the market was 155.10 residential houses sold in Nether Providence, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from … (2 comments)

Parkside, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 09:13 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Parkside, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $205,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $100,000.The average amount of days on the market was 161.6 residential houses sold in Parkside in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012
The maximum sold price for a house was $205,000.
The minimum sold price for a house was $100,000.
The average amount of days on the market was 153.
3 residential houses sold in Parkside in March 2012.
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Marple Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In First Quarter and March 2012 - 04/15/12 09:06 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Marple Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March)The maximum sold price for a house was $494,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $150,000.The average amount of days on the market was 136.40 residential houses sold in Marple Township in the First Quarter 2012.Totals for March 2012The maximum sold price for a house was $494,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $173,000.The average amount of days on the market was 106.16 residential houses sold in Marple Township, Delaware County in March 2012.(Information from Trend MLS)
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Bucks County, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold In March And First Quarter 2012 - 04/15/12 09:06 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March of 2012. Totals for March 2012 The maximum sold price for a house was $2,900,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $50,000.The average amount of days on the market was 104.392 residential houses sold in Bucks County in March 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March) The maximum sold price for a house was $4,900,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $24,000.The average amount of days on the market was 108.976 residential houses sold in Bucks County in the First Quarter 2012. (Information from Trend MLS)
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Media, Delaware County Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold First Quarter And March 2012 - 04/15/12 09:04 PM
Here is information about residential houses that sold in Media, Delaware County Pennsylvania for the First Quarter and March of 2012.First Quarter 2012 (January, February, March) The maximum sold price for a house was $335,000. The minimum sold price for a house was $166,500.The average amount of days on the market was 59.3 residential houses sold in Media in the First Quarter of 2012. March 2012 ReportOnly 1 house sold in Media in March.
It was on the market for 44 Days.

(Information from Trend MLS)
Previous Reports for Media, Pennsylvania September 2010 Media, PAFourth Quarter 2010 Media PAFirst Quarter 2011 Media PASecond … (0 comments)

Lavender's Blue, Dilly Dilly, Lavender's Green - 04/11/12 07:33 PM
Spring flowers blooming at base of a Sycamore Tree.  They just have to do their thing in Spring! 

Lavender's blue, dilly dilly, lavender's green,When I am king, dilly, dilly, you shall be queen.Who told you so, dilly, dilly, who told you so?'Twas my own heart, dilly, dilly, that told me so.
       
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Ukrainian Easter Offerings - 04/07/12 08:08 PM
Easter is when I feel my Ukrainian roots. All four of my grandparents were from Ukraine.
My parents' home was adorned with embroidered linens and pillows. They had a collection of pysanky made by people gifted with the ability to create beautiful Easter Eggs with a kistka and beeswax.Easter was always the time of year to draw attention to these beautiful creations. Happy Easter. 
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Minus 42 Feet - 04/06/12 08:57 PM
...and still being detected.

Amazed that our movements were still being detected underwater!
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Spring Is Here In Delaware County PA - Sellers Are You Ready To Market Your House This Year? - 04/03/12 08:55 PM
Spring Is Here In Delaware County PA - Sellers Are You Ready To Market Your House This Year? 
Traditionally the cold winter months are slow here in Delaware County.  Then with the return of warm weather in Spring, the activity begins to pick up with people putting their houses on the market and buyers beginning to search for homes.
The process of buying a house can take a few months at least.  Once a buyer finds the house they want and it is under contract, it can take anywhere from 45 to 60 days on average to get to settlement, if … (7 comments)

Free Workshop For New Birders At REI Conshohocken, PA April 17, 2012 - 04/02/12 01:56 PM
Free Workshop For New Birders At REI Conshohocken, PA April 17, 2012Are you a new birder and want to learn tips from experienced birders? 
Do you want to get more involved with bird activity in this area? Well REI located in Conshohocken, PA, not far from Delaware County and the Blue Route, is hosting a workshop with staff from Natural Lands Trust.  The staff will offer their knowledge of locations in the area that are great for birding and they will talk about birds that are common to this area. This is such a great hook up between REI and the Natural Lands … (9 comments)

Pet Project Contest - 04/02/12 12:55 PM
Re-blogging this since I know there are many animal lover out there who have things they would love to share.  This will create helpful localism posts.  Thank you Mona and others for pulling this together.  
Via Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina (Buyer & Seller Representation):
　
As pet lovers and REALTORS, we have the dual advantage of much needed knowledge of resources to help our furry friends and the humans who love them. This seemed like an ideal combination to create the Pet Project Contest.
One of my favorite things about ActiveRain is the number of caring members who openly … (2 comments)

A Blind Dog - Desperately Alone - 04/01/12 08:38 PM
Be a voice for those who have no voice.  Support your local animal shelters in any way you can, by donations, time or spreading the word.  Thanks Debra for being a voice for our furry friends.
Via Debra Walsh Hudson Valley NY Real Esta 845.294.8800 (Keller Williams Realty Goshen, NY - Realtor):
You have to watch this video.  Watching it made me burst into tears, but it had a good ending for a change which helped greatly. 
Those of us in Real Estate see abandoned, abused and unloved animals almost everyday some weeks.  Since the economy has taken this downturn over … (0 comments)

When Dating Was Timed By The Life Of Flame - 04/01/12 07:35 PM
We visited Kitty Hawk and the Outerbanks this past week and learned and saw a lot of interesting things.
Never knew dating was timed by the life of a flame on an oil lamp.....


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