homes for sale: Why a buyer consultation is VITALLY important! - 04/16/24 08:19 AM
You want to buy a home in the Main Line and Chester County areas. You go on line and search for homes and see some you like, there may even be an Open House you can visit. However, so far, you are unrepresented and not working with an agent who is going to protect your interests.
You know you should have a buyer's agent representing you, guiding you, so you ask some friends and look online. You hope that you can just make a phone call and get an agent to help you. But, this would be a BIG mistake.
When a customer … (16 comments)

homes for sale: New month, new brokerage, new ideas! - 02/06/24 12:48 PM
So my exciting news for this month is that after 18 years with Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., I have moved my license to a new brokerage. I have joined Realty ONE Group Advocates in Downingtown, PA.
Located at 255 W Uwchlan Avenue Downingtown, PA 19335 this is a great location for me living in West Grove and working along and around the Main Line and Chester County.
I am excited by this move as I believe that Realty ONE Group Advocates offers my clients, buyers and sellers alike options in this ever changing Real Estate Industry. It allows me to be … (23 comments)

homes for sale: Avon Grove School District year to date market statistics - 05/15/23 08:41 AM
Avon Grove School district covers a variety of different townships, but generally buyers will focus on the school district rather than one particular township when looking for a home.
We can see that days on market have dropped as buyers adjusted to the interest rate rises and more inventory came on the market. Current inventory is a little higher than last year, with a median price point of $572,988 compared to $507,450 last year. Inventory accumulation is almost twice what it was last year, but still low overall, anything less than 6 is considered a sellers market.
Listings have been steady with about … (8 comments)

homes for sale: Willowdale Crossing, Kennett Square Real Estate 2022 - 02/16/23 10:36 AM
2022 Real Estate Results
Willowdale Crossing

Located in East Marlborough Twp and the Unionville-Chaddsford School District
 
Three town homes were listed and sold in 2022, compared to two in 2021.
One detached home was listed in 2022 and is still active compared to eight detached homes listed in 2021 and sold
The average days on market for detached homes in 2021 was 25, with an average sales price of $684,437
For town homes that have closed the average days on market are 18, an increase of 5 days over 2021 but that is still low.
The average town home price was $480,000 compared to $389,500 in 2021 a … (3 comments)

homes for sale: Elk Creek Farm real estate information for 2022 - 01/25/23 02:40 PM
Elk Creek Farms is a development of 194 homes built by Iacobucci Builders between 2002 and 2004, located on route 896. It comprises of single family detached homes of three, four and even five bedrooms, with two and three bathrooms.
Whilst most homes have a two car garage I have seen some with three car garages. Most homes sit on  about 1/3 of an acre and homes vary between 2900-3900 square feet approximately with additional space in the basement.
Children living here will attend Avon Grove Schools, Penn London Elementary, F S Engle Middle and Avon Grove High School. These homes have a … (10 comments)

homes for sale: Ovations at Elk View, West Grove PA 55+ Community - 01/17/23 09:33 AM
Ovations at Elk View
At Ovations at Elk View you are purchasing more than just a home, you purchase a Carefree Lifestyle. As a resident of this 55+ Gold Star Rated Community you will enjoy the Grand Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pools, Spa, Billiards, Library and much more all for a low monthly HOA fee.
Ovations at Elk View has a combination of detached and twin homes, with two, three and four bedroom and two and three bath options. There are a variety of different models to suit all lifestyles, all the homes have a two car garage.
Ovations at Elk View 2022 Summary
 
During 2023 … (13 comments)

homes for sale: What it means to own a home? - 01/04/23 06:56 AM
What does it mean to own a home?
Owning a home is far more than just being responsible for a mortgage and taxes and maintenance. Yes, it is all those things too, but what does it mean to own your own home?
Well, I cannot answer for you, but I want to suggest what it has meant for me over the years. I bought my first home when I was 22 years old, newly married and living in England. At that time and maybe today, mortgage rates floated in England, they were tied to an index rate from the Bank of England and … (19 comments)

homes for sale: Big Elk 55+Ryan Homes Development West Grove PA - 10/19/22 01:03 PM
 
Living in a new community is appealing to many people. Currently, builders seem to be favoring building Active 55+ communities and Ryan Homes has been developing Big elk for little over a year. The new clubhouse, shown above,  opened recently with a swimming pool, mail room, exercise room and kitchen and club room too.
 
Located on W Baltimore Pike the main road into the development is called Hood Farm Road. This is between Routes 796 and 896 so easy to reach from Route 1.
The development consists of what Ryan Homes calls Villas and Ranch Homes. The Ranch Homes come in several different … (14 comments)

homes for sale: Pending sale after three days! - 07/13/22 11:22 AM
Although the market is cooling, certasin properties are still going strong. 
Welcome to 358 Devon Way in Hershey’s Mill. This oversized unit with Great Room won’t last long! Centrally located in sought-after Devonshire Village, this comfortable 2-bedroom, 2 full bath ranch-style home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and offers the best in one-floor living, including a spacious carport with large storage area.
This freshly painted home has been extended in the past giving it a spacious feel and added entertaining space. Entering the foyer to your Left from the front door, you see the eat-in kitchen which has access to the Great … (11 comments)

homes for sale: Homes for sale - new inventory - 05/29/21 01:41 PM
Everyone is complaining about the lack of inventory and this week we did our bit to help out.
 
We just listed this 4 bed 3 1/2 bath town home in Coddington View in Pottstown at 192 Stone Hill Drive, priced at $300,000 it has a ton of upgrades selected by the original purchasers. 
 
 
Open House Sunday May 30 10-12. 
 
Wonderful end unit town home, with every upgrade they could get, Upgraded flooring, 9' ceilings on main level, main bedroom with trey ceiling, fans throughout the house, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, tiled showers, large step down rear deck 14' by 12' approx. size, … (16 comments)

homes for sale: Video tour of 50 Carol Lane, Malvern, PA 19355 - 10/30/20 09:17 AM

 
Don't miss this video tour of this 4 bed 2 bath Summit Ridge Ranch, located on 3/4 acre lot, but with 1.3 acres of privacy at 50 Carol Lane, Malvern, PA 19355.
In ground pool with a new liner and cover, shed, plus propane powered house generator.
Recently painted and with custom trim throughout.
Enter into the living room, with an open floor plan to dining area, with hardwood floors and kitchen. French doors to deck with awning, deck was recently re-finished, eat dinner overlooking the pool or enjoy a drink as you relax in your own recreational area.
Three good … (6 comments)

homes for sale: Don't wait! Taking action leads to success - 07/30/20 09:26 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor e-Pro, CRS, RCS-D, Vets is always encouraging us to Take Action in his posts. This week I got a call from a client who I have been showing homes to for a little while, but all fell short for one reason or another. They had just seen a home they had driven by and wanted to make an offer.
 
It was a coming soon listing, which meant no showings. They loved the location and the look of the lot from the road. It was an estate selling the home, and they did not want to wait till it … (4 comments)

homes for sale: Too late for this Old Forge Crossing condo - 07/24/20 10:18 AM
 
This beautiful one bed, one bath condo with a rare water view is in a prized location in Old Forge Crossing in Devon PA 19333.
After a flurry of activity on Tuesday, we had several offers to review and my sellers selected one they thought was the best. So 437 Old Forge Crossing, Devon PA 19333 is now under contract and a pending sale.
 
The buyer had lost out on several other offers and had learnt their lesson well crafting a strong offer with great terms for my sellers.
 
 
Seen by many buyers at 437.OldForgeCrossing.com, this home had lots to offer, with many recent upgrades. Located … (11 comments)

homes for sale: Repeat clients say a lot about you! - 07/06/20 07:05 AM
I love when a client comes back to use you again as it is a statement about your service and the quality of your work. This year I have had several clients use me for a second time or in the case of one client several times this year. Investors, I never know when they will call. We had just wrapped up a rental of a property they had been trying to sell and we rented to a potential previous buyer whose finances had got a little sidetracked due to the coronavirus situation.
 
So, I was surprised when they called on the morning … (14 comments)

homes for sale: Under agreement 280 Dayleview Road, Berwyn PA 19312 - 05/27/20 12:40 PM
As restrictions have been lifted we have seen an increase in showing requests and many homes going under contract.
 
This includes our listing at 280 Dayleview Rd in Bewryn, Tredyffrin Easttown School District. The virtual tour shows off the wonders of this home beautifully. Seller is happy and the home inspection has been booked. Sorry, but you missed this one.
 
 
Virtual Tour Click here
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homes for sale: Tuesday Thoughts - 05/12/20 07:56 AM
As we all sit at home, many may be wondering what is real estate going to look like when things improve and we can begin to get back to normal. What is that new normal going to look like?
 
Well, like the image to the right, there are a lot of different routes that can be taken.  Most will not lead to the destination you want to arrive at, but if you are careful making your way through the junction you won't get lost and you will arrive at your destination.
 
During this enforced stay at home period I have managed to bring homes to … (9 comments)

homes for sale: Impossible or I'm possible? - 04/27/20 11:39 AM
Often how you look at a problem will lead you to the answer. After Roger Bannister ran a mile in under 4 minutes many others now felt it could be done and achieved similar results.
 
If we believe someone like ourselves can achieve something we want to attain, we will be able in our minds to overcome all the objections. How many of you who are brokers know people who outsell others simply because they believe it can be done and you are surprised by those who you think will be wonderful but never acheive the results you expect. It is all mental.
 
My middle … (19 comments)

homes for sale: We just held our first Virtual Open House - 03/28/20 11:14 AM
These are different times. And every day we are adapting as rules change. I decided to host a Virtual Open House at a listing as my clients really want the house promoted. Initially I was going to go to the house and do it with the husband. But, then we got a stay in place order and our State Association told us we must not be having any one on one meetings with clients as part of that stay in place order.
What to do? Well I made my client an admin on my Facebook Business Page, you can find it by … (52 comments)

homes for sale: You can view this home at 24-1 Main Ave., Berwyn PA 19312 online - 03/18/20 03:24 PM
This home goes active in our MLS tomorrow morning, if you are worried about going out to view homes right now, check out the video below and the link to the listing photos in the Virtual Tour below.
 
Berwyn Village Court town home, built in 2017 and still has that new home feel, in the heart of Berwyn itself lies this amazing town home, three beds 2 1/2 baths, literally minutes or less to everywhere you want to be in Berwyn, SEPTA Regional Rail Station, La Cabra Brewing, Berwyn Taverm, 30 Main, Casey's Pour House, Veekoo Asian Restaurant, Thai, Italian and Mexican … (14 comments)

homes for sale: Chesterbrook, January 2020 - 02/05/20 11:06 AM

 
The Chesterbrook real estate market in Tredyffrin Township, Tredyffrin Easttown School District, has been fairly active during January 2020.
Four homes closed ranging in price from $190,000 to $445,000. Average days on market for these was 48, however two of the four homes sold in 5 and 6 days respectively, the other two were much longer. Generally in this price range sales tend to happen quicker than 48 days. The average square foot price was $191.73 after allowing for seller concessions to buyers on these homes.
2 homes are under contract with contingencies and 9 homes are pending with contingencies removed, other than … (8 comments)

 
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County (Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Downingtown, PA

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Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055

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