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philadelphia: Will we ever see this in America? - 11/22/11 10:12 AM
Will we ever see this in America? Recently, walking down a street in London we saw this scene - the yellow cables are electricity cables for re-charging your electric car or bike. Not sure if there is some payment required or if this is done to encourage a greener way of travel, but we both found it very interesting. Got to wondering if we would ever see this in Philadelphia or any other major American city or its suburbs? Not sure of the distance this little car can go, but typical of size for most London cars.
I know there … (6 comments)
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philadelphia: I ain't no city boy! - 06/22/11 10:57 AM
I grew up in the suburbs of London, England and learnt to drive in London traffic, many times making it round Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly Circus without incident. English drivers are aggressive, they get on with it, but they also know that most times it is easier to let everyone merge and the traffic will move more quickly. London streets are rarely straight, or wide so you get used to parking in small spots and driving down narrow streets.
So, yesterday, I am meeting with a new client in Philadelphia, a referral from The Somers Team, who wants to move out … (1 comments)
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philadelphia: Looking for something to do this weekend in Philadelphia - 04/07/11 08:25 AM
It's April which means that the Philadelphia Antiques Show is on, this year is the last year at the Navy Yard, about 60 national dealers exhibit their merchandise for you to see and hopefully from their point of view purchase as well. The show raises money for Penn Medicine and is celebrating 50 years. It runs from April 9th through the 12th.
My brother Paul, will be exhibiting and i hope to get down to the show over the weekend as several dealers at this show hopefully will be doing The Main Line Antiques Show held in November at the Radnor … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Merion Golf Manor stone fronted cape for sale - 11/02/10 03:27 PM
We just took a great listing in Merion Golf Manor, a stone fronted cape with easy maintenance brick exterior. This home has been lovingly cared for by the current owner and altough in some need of updating, it is in move in condition.
Beautiful hardwood floors, some covered by carpets, large rooms, a ground floor bedroom, currently used as a den, with a ground floor full bathroom as well. Bedrooms upstairs are all large and another full bathroom, the basement is fully finished with a half bath and laundry room. Well priced at $375,000 located in Haverford School District. This … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Inventory accumulation along the Main Line - 08/24/10 04:14 PM
Sales have been fairly brisk this year, that is until July when the market slowed down again. Inventory accumulation along the Main Line is a good indication of where the market currently is and how long it will take to sell a home on average.
Montgomery County: 8 Days on market 83
Delaware County: 9 Days on Market 83
Chester County: 10 Days on market 85
In the tri-county area Montgomery seems to be doing slightly better, and sales over this year bear that out as well. Overall we have seen days on market rise compared tomprevious years, this is how long … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Secret Park in Berwyn - 04/08/10 12:20 PM
If you ever want somewhere in Berwyn that feels like a secret park and that is quiet, the Frank Johnson Memorial Park is the place.
Located at the end of Bridge Street, opposite the playing fields behind the old school buildings and library this place is a little gem. Maybe in the afternoon after school it gets busy, or early evenings when teams are out playing volleyball, but in the mid-morning you can sit quietly, maybe a mother or two will be there with a toddler playing on the swings and climbing set, but it is a wonderful place that few … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahon, Michelle Wie, John Daily, Sandra Bullock - 03/13/10 11:20 AM
Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahon, Michelle Wie, John Daily, Sandra Bullock
Five of these people are getting more press than Tiger Woods. That is until February 19th...the day Tiger walked on the world stage and admitted he was supposed to be like everyone else - and wasn't, in his own mind.
Rickie Fowler has been the talk of the 2010 PGA Tour. He's a rookie who plays like a veteran. He's a rookie who plays fast enough to make Rory Sabbatini happy. He is a rookie who has the nerves of a seasoned assassin. He has the confidence of an … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Inaugral Distinguished Achievement Program award presented to Nick Vandekar - 03/11/10 08:49 AM
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(From L to R): Nick Vandekar and Terry Kirkwood accept the inaugural Distinguished Achievement Program award from 2010 Suburban West REALTORS® Association Chairman Bill McFalls.
Janet Rubino, Vice President and Manager of Long & Foster Real Estate's Devon office, is pleased to announce that Nick Vandekar of the Devon office has recently received the Suburban West REALTORS® Association inaugural Distinguished Achievement Program award. This honor is in recognition for his exemplary commitment to his career, clients and community in general.
To achieve this honor, Nick demonstrated the importance of going beyond the boundaries of his real … (2 comments)
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philadelphia: Opportunities for buyers in the gloom of short sales, foreclosure and bank owned properties - 03/11/10 05:26 AM
More and more people are not paying their mortgages. we are hearing more and more stories of a rising number of homeowners deciding to pay down or off credit cards before making a payment to their mortgage. Believing that the banks already inundated with foreclosures and short sales will not take action quickly many homeowners are choosing to hold off on a payment to get their other debts reduced.
Hoping that baks will be willing to modify loans, and many banks won't modify or talk about modification till a homeowner is behind on payments, credit card debt is being reduced across … (3 comments)
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philadelphia: Wow! The whole room had their hands up. Not good news but reality. - 01/29/10 06:11 PM
I was at a seminar yesterday in Philadelphia where many of the agents were from the Main Line, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties as well as some from New Jersey where the speaker asked everyone present who knew someone who was behind on their mortgage payments to raise their hands. Wow! The whole room had their hands up. Seriously, I am not kidding, this roomfull of Realtors all knew someone who was behind on their mortgage payments. Last week I was talking with another realtor who knew several friends across the country who had not paid their mortgages for a year … (1 comments)
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philadelphia: Old Forge 2009 - 12/05/09 03:40 PM
With a first time buyers tax credit sales at Old Forge Crossing this year have unexpectedly been slow for both 1 and 2 bedroom homes. Homes that have been for sale have had few showings, with buyers being more demanding and even completely updated 2 bedroom end units, with new baths and kitchen have not sold. When a two bedroom, bank owned home came on the market very well priced this also took several weeks to sell when it should have been snapped up right away. So although interest rates are low, buyers are finding it hard to qualify for mortgages … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Villages at Hillview, 55+ active adult community, Valley Township, Chester County, PA - 11/10/09 02:52 PM
The Villages at Hillview a 55+ community is nestled in a setting that captures the charm and feeling of the area while offering the conveniences of a contemporary lifestyle. Located in Valley Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania a short drive from Philadelphia's Main Line there are many shopping centers, restaurants, golf clubs, major roadways and medical facilities within easy reach. 209 Gilmer Road a recent listing in The Villages at Hillview offers the convenience of a first floor master suite, three full baths, secondary bedroom generous enough to comfortably accommodate guests, large combined living and dining room, spacious kitchen and breakfast room open … (2 comments)
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philadelphia: Frequently asked decorating questions. - 08/21/09 09:28 AM
To continue our decorating series. Any ideas what the universal decorating question might be? Well, here it is!
"I want to redecorate but need help picking a color/s. I just don't know what color/s to use"!
So, here are a few color tips that I hope you find helpful in beginning the color selection process. And, don't forget, a professional decorator can provide you with valuable assistance in making these all important color decisions!
Decide on your dominant color. You might want to repeat that color elsewhere - at least once. Use colors unequally for better color proportion and balance. Color-connecting … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: How to select a decorator - 08/14/09 11:25 AM
Have you ever questioned how to select a decorator? Many times the only option has been to hire a decorator who charges a fee for her time. But what happens if it's obvious within the first hour or two that you just aren't going to click with that decorator? Unfortunately, you're left feeling very uncomfortable -sometimes intimidated- and you're back to square one, having accomplished nothing.
With today's overwhelming choices in home furnishings, a professional decorator is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A Decorator's role is to professionally assist you in creating the décor of your choice in your … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Merion Golf Club, Walker Cup - 08/11/09 01:46 PM
The Walker Cup is coming to the Merion Golf Club September 11-13, 2009. This event, in suburban Philadelphia, matches the ten best amateur golfers in American against the best from the Great Britain and Ireland team. George Herbert Walker, the grandfather of Bush 41 and great grandfather of Bush 43, President of the United States Golf Association in 1920, was interested in starting a competition between teams from around the world. By 1922 the call went out from the USGA to host an international Match at The National Golf Links of America. Only a team from Great Britain and Ireland could … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Places I like - Chanticleer, Wayne, PA - 07/27/09 06:51 AM
So to continue with this series, last week on a glorious summer day we visited Chanticleer in Wayne, PA on the Main Line outside of Philadelphia, one of our favourite places. This is a wonderful garden that in our opinion rivals Longwood Gardens and feels more real. What I mean by that is Chanticleer in Wayne, PA does not groom the plants for just a one week show, what you see is how it really is. There may be some weeds in the borders, the plants show there age sometimes and whilst there is this reality it is still impressive.
Only open during … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: Places I like - Valley Forge Park - 07/15/09 11:00 AM
Ever since I moved here 20 years ago I have loved Valley Forge. 3700 acres of National Park right on your door step to enjoy, trails to jog, bike or hike hills or along creeks or the Schuykill River. This 10 minute video gives a short tour of the park with some interesting clips from around the park. Hope you enjoy and make a trip, it is well worth it. For more information you can read some of the history on our website.
Valley Forge a short tour produced by Nick Vandekar on WellcomeMat
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philadelphia: Philadelphia Antique Show new venue - 03/27/08 09:53 AM
The Navy Yard
Philadelphia Cruise Terminal at Pier One
5100 S Broad Street, Philadelphia
April 12-15
This year's show will be at the Navy Yard and to coincide with this the Loan Exhibit is a never seen before collection of Maritime art and antiques curated by Independance Seaport Museum from public and private collections across the region.
My brother Paul will be exhibiting again, so drop by and look over the maritime textiles he carries as well as the usual porcelain and pottery. The show has its usual great selection of dealers from the East Coast and has a selection of special events as well. … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: The Main Line - 12/02/07 06:39 AM
Before the 1600's Lenni Lenape Indians called this area their home. In the 1600s William Penn sold land to a group of Welsh Quakers for ten cents an acre, it sells for quite a bit more nowadays per acre,although not known as the Main Line this was the beginning of the area being settled by those other than native Americans.
The Main Line proper is a line of communities extending northwest from the City of Philadelphia. The Main Line originally referred to a water line which serviced particular areas. It later became known to represent the communities along the Pennsylvania Railroad … (0 comments)
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philadelphia: PA Philadelphia AR get together - 11/30/07 02:44 PM
Hey everyone, not sure if you have seen this or not. But a great chance to meet other Active Rainers from the local area and celebrate the holidays. For the original post click here but the details are:
LOCATION : Barristers Bar & Grille 1823 Sansom St. 18th & Sansom Map for Barrrister's (appetizers and drinks)
Date & Time : December 12th (Wednesday) 6pm to 7pm (sponsored paid time)
SPONSORS for the Active Rain Gathering :
Jeff Belonger from Infinity Home Mortgage CompanyRob Robinson from Bertrum Settlements (title)Cheryle Randolph-Sharpe from Sharpe Valuations Solutions (National Appraisal Company)Please send any suggestions or to confirm to Jeff … (4 comments)
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