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delaware county: The Return of the American Chestnut Tree - 03/17/09 09:01 PM
From beloved Christmas Carols to iconic Wyeth American paintings, the American Chestnut tree has always been deeply ingrained in our culture. Once one of the bedrocks of our forests, farms, industry, and identity, beginning in 1904 the American Chestnut Tree has been all but wiped off the land by a century of blight. It continues to fight for its survival and now with continuing help from its friends, the American Chestnut may be able to grow and thrive again in another decade or so.
Pennsylvania was at the center of its historic range and continues to play a key role in … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Get the Shovel! - Garden Resources in Suburban Philadelphia PA - 02/18/09 07:42 PM
Spring is on its way and now is the time to plan and prepare for the new season!
Whether it is for your garden, yard, or another property, there are many resources at your fingertips in Delaware County PA. If you are considering a sale of your property this year, preparation of the exterior space is an incredibly important but often overlooked step in getting your home ready to place on the market.
The Delaware County Penn State Cooperative Extension offers many resources at no or minimal cost. The extension office is located off Paper Mill Road just east of the … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Lawrence Park Delaware County Remains a Great Option - 02/10/09 09:19 PM
Since development began in the 1950s, Lawrence Park has remained one of the most popular communities in Marple Township Delaware County PA. It is situated just east of Lawrence Road, north of Sproul Road, and west of the Blue Route, I-476. Lawrence Park Shopping Center was built at the same time and still anchors the corner of Sproul and Lawrence Roads. Just to the south lies Lawrence Park Industrial Park with a mix of commercial and light industrial businesses and further south is Cardinal O'Hara High School. It is just minutes from the I-476 Marple Broomall exit providing easy commuter access throughout the region.
The community … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Folcroft Station SEPTA R2 Regional Rail - 02/08/09 05:06 PM
Today we're visiting the Folcroft Borough Station of the SEPTA R2 Regional Rail Line connecting Center City Philadelphia with Newark Delaware.
Folcroft is a great community incorporated in 1922 and conveniently located in southeastern Delaware County PA. The station itself is located just east of the Primos Ave overpass (Primos Ave becomes Oak Lane as you travel further north). It is the fifth stop west of 30th Street Station, with a 15 minute scheduled travel time to downtown. The SEPTA R2 line actually parallels the main Amtrak Northeast Corridor rail lines from Center City through Newark DE, although Amtrak does not currently stop here. The … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Union Av Foreclosure In Lansdowne Upper Darby PA - 01/31/09 09:21 PM
Note: Property Now Has Accepted Agreement
Almost every discussion we have today in real estate eventually turns to short sales and bank owned properties. We've all heard the radio ads and the cocktail chatter of finding your dream home for $29.99 per month with no money down. The reality can be quite different. Yes - there are some great values out there but the great prices often simply reflect the condition.
As in every market, the suburban market just west of Philadelphia does have its share of foreclosure listings. The condition of these bank owned properties run the gamut from move-in … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Radnor is Going Green - 01/29/09 10:48 PM
Tonight Radnor held the Kick Off Meeting for it's Sustainability Series: Issues in Sustainable Living and Growth in Radnor Township. This was the first in a series of topics that will be presented approximately every two months throughout the year covering a wide range of Green topics. The series is hosted at the Radnor Township Municipal Building on Iven but the presentations are also aired live on Comcast Cable Channel 10 and Verizon FiOS Channel 30.
Sponsored by the Radnor Conservancy, the League of Women Voters of Radnor Township, and the Township of Radnor PA, the meeting started at 7PM with the topic: … (0 comments)
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delaware county: WMMR & Acme Support Pierre's Coat Drive for Project H.O.M.E. - 01/27/09 08:03 PM
Mark your calendars.
WMMR and Acme Markets are again teaming up to support "Pierre's Coat Drive for Project H.O.M.E.".
"Project H.O.M.E. (Housing, Opportunities for Employment, Medical Care, Education) empowers people to break the cycle of homelessness, address the structural causes of poverty, and attain their fullest potential as members of society." Project H.O.M.E. is headquartered at 1515 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 just eight blocks north of city hall. It's revitalization efforts are focused in the North Central Philadelphia community known as the "St. Elizabeth's/Diamond Street" neighborhood, and Ridge Avenue commercial corridor, but the project has multiple locations centered around north central Philadelphia.
Earlier today I … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Community & Residential Revitalization Resources Abound in PA! - 01/23/09 10:57 AM
Concerned about development in Suburban Philadelphia? Worried about revitalization of a commercial area? Looking at the impacts on the surrounding residential areas? Are you thinking of starting a business? Considering a move into the state and need to know what resources are available?
Last night, State Rep Greg Vitali hosted a free public Business District Revitalization Workshop at the New Manoa Elementary School in Havertown for anyone interested in improving and revitalizing the local business districts. In addition to brief introductions by various elected officials, the presentations included five representatives from various organizations which covered the spectrum of resources available for communities … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Split Level Homes on a Comeback - 01/17/09 08:26 PM
Times change, styles change, but in time everything old is new again. In architecture, we see the same cycles. After reaching a peak of popularity a half century ago and then falling out of favor, split level homes in the area are now again receiving increased attention. It's time to take a second look.
Beautifully Updated Split Level Home Throughout the fifties and sixties, the Philadelphia PA and Delaware suburbs experienced a tremendous amount of growth. One of the primary style beneficiaries of this growth was the development of the split level home.
As homes expanded and families needed additional room … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Luxury Activity in Suburban Philadelphia - 12/31/08 08:36 AM
Quick Market Update:
The top end luxury home market continues at a leisurely pace as we close out the year.
In Delaware County Pennsylvania for the last quarter of 2008 (Oct 1- Dec 31), only eleven sales in the $1+ Million price range were recorded in the TrendMLS Delaware County Market Statistics as of 12/30. Many of these properties were new construction which were placed under contract well before the recent financial market turmoil.
Only two existing homes had settlements during the quarter - both in Radnor Township: Wayne PA 19087 - both settled just above $1.3M
There are currently an additional 155 homes available on the market … (0 comments)
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delaware county: Trains & Trolleys in Suburban Philadelphia - 12/17/08 08:10 PM
One of the great (and least often appreciated) things about a long established city is its well developed public transportation network. Philadelphia and its suburbs are no exception.
Before the widespread use of the automobile, one of the key advantages that came with city living was its easy access to public transportation both within and around the surrounding area. Philadelphia has always been at the forefront of transportation development. Originally dependent primarily on river transportation, it quickly benefited from early road, rail, and canal development due to its prime East Coast location. This was hastened by the state when Pennsylvania created the Main Line of … (1 comments)
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delaware county: Take the Long View (in Suburban Philadelphia) - 12/08/08 04:18 PM
The numbers don't add up.
After reviewing the November statistics in Delaware County Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia, there is really not enough local sales activity for the numbers to indicate any clear trends. Depending on the area/township viewed, you could demonstrate the market moving in almost any direction desired. Normally, you can look at detailed statistics at the township level and generalize for the county and vice versa - not accurate at this point. So now it is probably better to look at the bigger picture.
The important dynamic here is "How is the overall market doing?", "What impact has the overall … (2 comments)
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delaware county: Stuck in the Middle With You 2 - 11/24/08 08:55 PM
Based on the feedback from my last post, I thought it may be helpful to shed a little more light on the home pricing and activity in different areas in Delaware County by showing a quick comparison. I chose two townships basically on either end of West Chester Pike (aka RT 3, the main east-west artery between Philadelphia and West Chester in Chester County).
Newtown Square (Newtown) is located at the intersection of Rt3 and Rt 252 in the upper west side of the county next to Chester County and has predominately single family homes. Upper Darby is adjacent to Philadelphia to the east and has … (0 comments)
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