delaware county: "Seasons" For Selling Real Estate? Not So Much - 11/06/15 03:16 AM
In the Brandywine Valley region (SE PA & Northern DE)  there used to be “seasons” for selling real estate. Spring market  began after Super Bowl Sunday and closings took place before the school year began. Second was fall market, when sales were strong in September-October with buyers who did not have children in school. Even January was  specific month to corporate relocations, when companies transferred employees to new work sites.
It’s all changed, with the economy and the rise in the number of younger buyers a.k.a. Millennials or Generation Y and older buyers a.k.a. empty nesters and Baby Bomers.  Sellers no … (1 comments)

delaware county: 2012 Delaware County, PA, fireworks schedule - Janice Roosevelt - 07/04/12 03:44 AM
4th of July Delaware County Fireworks / Events
*Delaware County Fireworks for 4th of July 2012 are listed in alphabetical order by town
Big Bang BBQ Weekend
June 30, 2012
124 Beaver Valley Road
Chadds Ford, PA
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Big Bang BBQ Weekend
July 1, 2012
124 Beaver Valley Road
Chadds Ford, PA
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Fourth of July Walk/Run
July 4, 2012
East Elkinton Boulevard
Chester, PA
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4th of July Celebration at Lansdowne
July 4, 2012
East Greenwood Avenue
Lansdowne, PA
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Independence Day Fireworks and Festivities
July 4, 2012
100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA
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4th of July Celebration Fireworks and Concert
July 4, 2012
500 Lee Road
Wayne, PA
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delaware county: Market TRENDs: Delaware County, March 2012 - Janice Roosevelt, REALTOR, Lic. Pa & DE - 04/20/12 09:40 PM
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delaware county: Decoratus Curious opens in Chadds Ford-West Chester - Janice Roosevelt, Ecobroker, ABR, e-PRo, Licensed in PA & DE - 02/07/12 03:42 AM
If you love ANTHROPOLIGE and TERRAIN AT STYERS, but want things a bigt more affordable, check out the newly-opened DECORATUS CURIOUS which just opened inside the new Bikram Studio on Route 202 in West chester, Sara Ford Cocco has worked sheer magic in transforming the cavernous mall store front into something truly and uniquely wonderful. janice.roosevelt@gmail.com
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delaware county: Tax Rate Changes for 2012 - Chester, Delaware, Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 01/05/12 04:53 AM
Tax Rate Changes for 2012 - Chester, Delaware, Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania   Over the past month, the counties and many municipalities have made decisions on the tax rates for 2012 based on various degrees of budget shortfalls.
The county picture is mixed:
 
Calling for cuts elsewhere in its budget, Chester County held the line on taxes for the third straight year and will have a $513 million operating fund budget. In Delaware County, residents will pay 2.3% more in county taxes next year, after the Council unanimously passed a $324 million budget. And for the first time in 10 years, … (2 comments)

delaware county: Linvilla Orchards- Delaware County's place to go for a pumpkin or two - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 10/24/11 12:22 AM
Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Delaware County Pennsylvania area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local pumpkin patch farm. It’s guaranteed to put a Jack-o-Lantern-sized smile on everyone’s face! This is where you can find the best list of local Pennsylvania pumpkin patch farms in and around Delaware County and Pennsylvania. LINVILLA ORCHARDS

 
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delaware county: Out and About Chester and Delaware Counties, PA - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 10/13/11 09:01 AM
Ghost Tours of Phoenixville
Friday & Saturday nights in October 
Tours leave at 8PM 
For a fun and different kind of night, take a ghostly tour of Phoenixville.  Experience the history - and mystery - of the most haunted borough in Pennsylvania. A 90-minute walking tour is like a paranormal party!   Visit www.ghosttoursofphoenixville.com   Witches of Narberth Saturday, October 29th 1PM-4PM (or until prizes are gone) Downtown Narberth, Corner of Forrest Ave. and Haverford. Ave. Before the Halloween Parade and trick-or-treating get started, there's a free family event that's become a Main Line kid favorite - The Witches of Narberth!  On … (11 comments)

delaware county: Chadds Ford Days, “Dog Days of Summer” September 11 & 12 - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE - 08/24/11 01:27 AM
Mark your calender for the two-day open air fair that celebrates artists, crafters, family fun and our four legged Held at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, Creek Road, ¼ mile north of Route 1–in the meadow just steps from the Brandywine River. Admission and parking: is free. For more information, call (610) 388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
Sponsors of the Chadds Ford Days Fair are Stillman Volvo, Gutter Helmet, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Bryn Mawr Trust and Brandywineradio.com. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact the Chadds Ford Historical Society at (610) 388-7376. Artist applications and more information regarding the fair … (2 comments)

delaware county: Delaware County Home Sales Market Report - First Quarter 2011 - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 05/19/11 08:57 AM
First quarter 2011 housing sales for Delaware County, Pennsylvania, one of the five counties immediaely surrounding the city of Philadelphia still shows a strong buyers market. Job losses caused the unemployment average to rise from 8.1% to 8.3%. For the majority, historically low mortgage rates make this s superb time to buy. jroosevelt@kw.com  
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delaware county: Delaware County's Concord Township is on the move! Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE - 03/26/11 12:59 AM
 Delaware County Daily times  reports that an amzing grown of 73.5 percent in Concord Township, Delaware County, over the last 10 years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, most of the growth is coming from te 55+ crowd with developements such as Maris Grove and Fox Fields,
Delaware County as a whole grew  1.3 percent, from 551,974 to 558,979. No other Delaware County municipality came close to Concord in growth, and other communities  also saw inceases. Bethel Township's population grew 36.9 percent to 8,791.  Chester Township, on the other hand,  lost 16.9 percent of its population.
 
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delaware county: Wind through the Trees outdoor sculpture exhibit at Jenkins Arboreteum - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 03/17/11 07:04 AM
 
                      

Jenkins Arborretum & Gardens is one of eastern Pa's great horticultural and environmental assets. As a botanical garden, it maintains a collection of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns in a tranquil, naturalistic landscape. In addition, the Arboretum features a diverse collection of rhododendrons and azaleas from around the world. The unique landscape and diverse plant collections provide sanctuary for a variety of native birds, insects and other wildlife. jroosevelt@kw.com
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delaware county: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Radnor Middle School - 03/17/11 06:50 AM
 
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe


Friday, March 18, at 7 p.m.
at Radnor Middle School.
Tickets are $10 and are available by downloading an order form from
www.artsdelta.net or by purchase at the door. Block seating is available to interested groups.
This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidently enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This beloved story is a perfect vehicle for a family night out.
 
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delaware county: Pennsylvania's Delaware County - REAL ESTATE NEWS - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 02/25/11 11:42 PM
 Delaware County's largest township , Upper Darby, has announced a fee increase for rental landlords and the outrage can be heard loud and clear.
 More than a dozen landowners who have rental units incame to the Upper Darby Council meeting last week to express their dissatisfaction at the Jan. 19, council  meeting where  Ordinance 2992, calling for changes to the township real property maintenance code, was approved.
The new ordinance increases annual licensing fees - in some cases doubling the fees paid in previous years. For a single-family dwelling, the license fee increased 100% from $65 to $130. For a two-family dwelling, license … (5 comments)

delaware county: Market Trends - Chester & Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 01/24/11 09:12 AM
Market Trends: 1/24/2011
Chester & Delaware Counties
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed: 67,331Month-Over-Month Change: -4.95%Average List Price: $305,912Month-Over-Month Change: -.49%Median List Price: $209,900Month-Over-Month Change: N/A
Typical Property
Single-Family Home3.26 Bedrooms2.05 Baths$305,912 Average List Price$142/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom:   $130,1532 Bedrooms: $168,9593 Bedrooms: $204,3764 Bedrooms: $374,8815 Bedrooms: $638,133

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delaware county: Harvest Seasonal Grill & Bar - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 01/12/11 06:24 AM

HARVEST Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar is a newer restaurant in the Brandywine Valley, and a perfect one to try this time of year.
 Such a terrific concept to change the menu with the season and so much healthier  with a focus on dishes from  sea or farm immediately  to table - fresh is aways best,
Must of their items are under 500 calories!
Right now, you can enjoy Harvest rack of lamp with whole grain mustard, organic sweet potao mash  - braised with Swiss chard. 
They specialize in wood fire grilled steak, poultry and fish and serve both … (2 comments)

delaware county: Timeline for Chadds Ford, PA - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams PA & DE - 01/06/11 07:23 AM
I've always considered Chadds Ford, PA  more a state of mind that an actual place, but Chadds Ford is where I live and help people buy and sell homes, so it has to have a few particulars.
Technically, the smallcross roads of a town is next to the Brandywine River (which runs the color of brandywijn as the Dutch called it) , is in  Delaware County, Pennsylvania, one of the 5 major counties surrounding Philadelphia.
There's a post office, hotel, convenience store, and a couple of  restaurants, one is haunted and another one, a diner, is immensely popular - usually a line for weekend … (7 comments)

delaware county: DELAWARE COUNTY, PA NEWS - week of November 25 - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Willliams, Real Estate, PA & DE - 11/27/10 12:05 AM
One of the values of beloing to SUBURBAN WEST REALTORS ASSOCIATION outside Philadelphia re thw weekly updates in the counties in and around Philly.
In Delaware County, the city of Chester has been undergoing some incredible changes. Specifically, s noted a new casino and professional soccer stadium have enabled the City to make some tremendous gains.  At the Second Chester Economic Development Summit held last week. David Sciocchetti, executive director of the Chester Economic Development Authority, noted that Chester "is much better positioned to go forward from an economic point of view." But added, it will take a strong effort by the entire community not … (0 comments)

delaware county: 30-Day Real Estate Market Report for Chadds Ford, PA (19317) Janice Roosevelt, Keller Wiliams Real Estate, PA & DE - 11/02/10 06:59 AM
In October there were 5 homes in Chadds Ford, PA (zipcode 19317) that went under agreement, average price $545,720.
There were 6 homes that closed with an average sales price of $405,650.
More than the small crossroads of a town, with a wonderful Greek owned diner (HANK'S PLACE) with a long line and a long history of great food,  and a fab museum of Wyeth paintings, Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford with its sought-after zip code 19317, includes several townships and both Delaware and Chester counties just west of Philadelphia.
For an insider's look of the real estate market - online or … (1 comments)

delaware county: The art of listening - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 10/29/10 01:40 AM
Among my morning readings a theme has emerged surrounding  listening and thinking.  Where is the focus at any given time in a conversation? In thinking - perhaps about how to get your point across, further  the sale,  or move on to the next customer or client or activity. The same is true in personal relationships - conversations with family or friends.
As the "shifted market" makes its imprint on my real estate selling  area - around Philadelphia  and northern Delaware, what I hear from clients has changed.  It has become more complicated on the surface, but at the bottom is uncertainty … (15 comments)

delaware county: Have you been yug'd today? Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE - 10/14/10 05:54 AM
It addition to real esate, yoga is a passion I pursue both practicing and teaching.
Friends (and clients) have opened up new yoga classes at Tulaa's where I teach - YOGA UNDERGROUND or YUG 

 Classes start as early as 6 a.m and their new web site has all you need to knwo whether you are a "newbie" or seasoned practioner.
"What on earth goes on at YUG?!"  No mystery
CHAKRA SEQUENCE (CS) Chakras are energy centers along the spine located at major branchings of the human nervous system, beginning at the base of the spinal column and moving … (2 comments)

 
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West Chester, PA

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