Around The Fountain Festival Will be Held This Sunday August 29 in Wilmington DE - 08/28/10 12:18 AM
The First Around the Fountain Festival will be held in the Cool Spring Reservoir Park this Sunday from 12:00-5:00.

The Wilmington Renaissance Corporation (WRC) and Christiana Care are presenting the first Around the Fountain Festival.  The event will be held at the Cool Spring Reservoir Park just west of I-95 and south of Pennsylvania Avenue on Van Buren Street.
 

The festival will include live music, artist exhibitions, games, improv games, food, ice cream, and demonstrations.  The musical lineup includes the Born Sisters from 12:00-1:00, Sean Dougherty from 1:15-2:00, and Chip Porter and Friends from 2:15-5:00.
 
The park itself is in a … (0 comments)

Delaware Primary Candidates Debate in Hockessin DE - 08/24/10 11:59 PM
 
Last night I had the chance to attend some primary debates in Delaware hosted by the Community Newspaper and Greater Hockessin Area Development Association at the Hockessin Fire Hall.  Now that we are heavily into the political season with the Delaware primary only two weeks away, I thought it might be good time to take a look at the early issues. (Warning to those looking for real estate: this is mostly politics and personal observations)
In the first panel, 3 of the 5 primary candidates were in attendance running for the US Senate and US Congress on the Republican side.  Michael … (0 comments)

Cedar Grove Farms PA Market Update - 08/22/10 05:43 PM
Cedar Grove Farms is a private smaller community of single family homes located just off Cedar Grove Rd in Marple Township Broomall PA.
Cedar Grove Farms is located just south of Cedar Grove Rd in Marple Township/ Broomall PA.  The development is about midway between Sproul Rd/ Route 320 and Newtown Street Rd/ Route 252.  This provides the residents immediate access to Media, Newtown Square, and Broomall and very easy commuting options along Route 1,  Route 3/ the West Chester Pike, and The Blue Route/ I-476.
Cedar Grove Farm is a newer community with the majority of homes completed between 1990 … (0 comments)

Prepare your home for showings in 30 minutes. - 08/20/10 12:14 PM
While your property is on the market, these are great quick items that can make your life much easier and stress free on a daily basis.  Thanks to Gita for the ideas.
Via GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES (ReMax Centre Realtors):
When your home is on the market it is important that it shows well. There are certain things you can do to prepare your home for showings in 30 minutes.
1.As soon as you get up in the morning make the beds.
2.Load the dishwasher right away after meals and if you do not have a dishwasher, wash the dishes … (2 comments)

Delaware County PA Market Update - 08/17/10 09:36 AM
As expected, the market is quickly returning to the mean as the effects of the tax stimulus disappear in our collective rearview mirror.
 
Since the last update based on the July 3 statistics, we have seen some interesting shifts:

Since July 3, 2010: -  Total Active properties are up 5% (from 3,620 to 3,803 homes on the market) -  Total Pending properties are up 3.1% (from 620 to 639 homes under contract) -  Total Sales are up 7.1% (from 2600 to 3030 homes now sold year-to-date)
If we compare this to the same date Aug 14, 2009, we see:
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Fee Free National Park Days August 14-15 for Philadelphia Area - 08/12/10 03:47 PM
The National Park Service is offering Free Admission to many of its sites this weekend.
It's August as the hot and steamy summer rolls on.  The beach, the mountains, the sports, and the summer chores have all been done but now you are looking for something different before the days of camps, sports, and school return in just a few weeks.
Time to take advantage of the FEE FREE National Park Weekend August 14 & 15.
During the year the National Park Service offers 5 separate days or weekends when they eliminate their entrance fees to a variety of National Parks … (0 comments)

The Gables at Chadds Ford PA - 08/09/10 09:05 PM
The Gables at Chadds Ford is a great dining choice when visiting the attractions in the Chadds Ford PA area.
The Gables at Chadds Ford is located on Route 1 in Pennsbury Township Chester County just moments west of Chadds Ford and the Brandywine River Museum and several miles east of Longwood Gardens.  This location provides immediate access from Kennett Square, West Chester, and Wilmington and is convenient to much of the area from Route 1, Route 52, and Route 202.
Established in 1997, the restaurant is situated in the restored barn on one of the oldest farms in the area.  … (0 comments)

Barley Mill Courts Update - Greenville DE - 08/08/10 10:09 PM
Barley Mill Courts is an ideally located community of single family homes and townhomes on Barley Mill Rd just off Route 141.
Barley Mill Courts is an exclusive small community with a pleasant mix of  single family properties and 16 townhomes.  The development is located just south of Barley Mill Road west of Route 141.  This ideal location affords immediate access to Route 141, Route 52/ Kennett Pike, and Route 48/ Lancaster Pike.  These provide easy commuting options into downtown Wilmington, Greenville, Centerville, Hockessin, and I-95 toward Philadelphia or Baltimore.
The first homes in Barley Mill Courts were completed in 1975 with development continuing … (0 comments)