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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Crum Creek Valley Condominiums are located in Nether Providence Township in Walllingford, PA.  This condominium community is comprised of two 8-story buildings, Building 700 and 800, that house the condominium units.  Crum Creek Valley is close to downtown Swarthmore, Swarthmore College and the Swarthmore Co-op.  SEPTA has a bus route just up the hill on Route 320 - South Chester Road.  The Springfield Mall is a few miles away.Crum Creek Valley CondominiumsMarket Report as of September 3, 2026No Active Listings at this momentNo Condos Pending Sale/Under Contract15 Condos Sold in the Last 6 MonthsPrice Range $165,000 - $300,000From 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom to 3 Bedrooms/2Bathrooms(info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)If you are looking for a condominium living situation in Delaware County,...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
I was hired to list this home 223 Letitia Manor Drive after it had been on the market for several months. Asked what I would do differently I mentioned what my marketing plan includes. My client mentioned that was a lot more than the previous agent ever did.It included blogging about this beautiful home in the wonderful Big Elk 55 plus community in West Grove. It included a 3D Matterport Tour so the home was always open for potential buyers to walk through. It included a YouTube video which likewise allowed buyers to get a feel for the home and its location opposite the vines of Casa Carmen our local winery. The floor plans allowed buyers to see the space the home provided. On top of all this holding an Open House where we had two potential buyers resulted in one moving forward with an ...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
We have been asked what topic we would like to discuss at our upcoming Zoom meetings hosted by Debe Maxwell, CRS  and Carol Williams For me, that is an easy choice: Artificial Intelligence.AI is quickly becoming a valuable tool in both our real estate business and our everyday lives.The Blogging ChallengeI frequently use AI to help polish my blog posts. It saves time and makes the content look great.The problem comes when I try to copy and paste it into ActiveRain. The formatting sometimes gets distorted, and I end up having to re-type everything by hand.Not being the fastest typist, that takes away all the time I was trying to save!I would love for our group to share tips on how to paste AI text smoothly into the editor without losing formatting or having to retype the whole article.  ...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Closed on this piece of beautiful land yesterday, one happy seller!Build your dream home in the scenic countryside of Robeson Township on this unique 6.4-acre property featuring substantial improvements already in place. The property includes an estimated 2,190-square-foot full block foundation, a newly installed bridge providing access across Beaver Run Creek, and a spacious 30' x 50' garage with two overhead doors, electric service, and an operational well pump. A stamped building plan designed specifically for the existing foundation is available, offering buyers a valuable head start toward completing their vision. The property's picturesque setting features Beaver Run Creek, a spring-fed pond, mature trees, and abundant wildlife, creating an ideal environment for those seeking priv...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Houses with Main Floor Bedrooms - Delaware County PA - August 2026At the time of this writing, there are 66 Active Listings for Detached, Single Family Houses in Delaware County, PA that claim to have at least one bedroom on the Main Floor.This search Included houses in the $200,000 - $500,000 Price Range.Also these houses have at least one Full Bathroom on the Main Floor.If you are looking for a house with at least One Bedroom and One Full Bathroom on the Main Floor, let us help you find what you need or want.  We can fine tune your search to fit your needs and we can be there every step of the way as you begin to visit houses. We look forward to hearing from you!(info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Photo - A Ranch Style House in Delco
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By The Jeff Rickert Team, Poconos - RSPS - The Jeff Rickert Team
(RE/MAX Property Specialists)
   Congrats Barbara Garris – $4 Million Club! 🎉🏡 We are excited to congratulate Barbara Garris of RE/MAX Property Specialists on reaching the $4 MILLION CLUB! Reaching this milestone is a wonderful accomplishment and reflects Barbara’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to helping buyers and sellers throughout the Pocono Mountains. Every successful transaction represents clients who trusted Barbara to guide them through one of life’s biggest decisions. Barbara continues to build her business by providing knowledgeable, professional service while helping clients navigate today’s real estate market. Whether you are thinking about buying a home, selling your property, purchasing a vacation home, or making a move in the Poconos, Barbara is ready to help. Please join all of us at RE/MAX P...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Traditions At Ridley Creek is a 55+ Community located in Brookhaven, Delaware County, PA.It is conveniently located, close to shopping centers, major highways, Media, PA, the county seat, and much more.There is 1 Active Listing a this time.There is 0 Condos Pending Sale/Under Contract.4 Condos Sold in the Last 6 monthsPrice range for all units $277,500 - $328,000If you want to be informed of new listings coming in this community or you want to explore your options selling/buying in this 55+ location or any others in Delaware County, please let us know and we will gladly help you.(info Bright MLS various Brokers/agents)   
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
We have been meaning to try Ground Provisions located close to where the Old Dilworthtown Inn was located. We had the opportunity Thursday evening to give it a try. Originally set up by the owners of Vedge in Philadelphia, the two current chefs bought it out last year.The location just outside West Chester is delightful, across the road is The Pear, serving American style comfort food, having arrived a little early we stopped in and it looks very cozy and warm. Definitely will be back to give it a try for lunch or dinner sometime soon.The restaurant looks large from the outside, but when you enter you realize there is an open kitchen on one side with maybe a Chef's Table, then there is another room with maybe twelve tables or so. The menu is a tasting menu changed weekly. We had emailed...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
We have been discussing all sorts of different mortgages in these recent posts. One that often gets mentioned is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage. But what exactly is that? In my conversation with Mike Storti of Foxtrot Mortgage we covered some basics. There are all sorts of ARMS, 5, 7 and 10 year arms. The number of years related to how many years you are buying the rate down. The mortgage is still a 30 year term loan, just it has a lower interest rate for a set number of years. It then resets according to the terms of the mortgage using specific indexes to set the rate.  ARMS became popular because for a long time the rate was substantially lower, sometimes it is not, they are useful if you know you are not going to stay in the house you are buying longer than the term of the ARM. For exam...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Most evenings I enjoy watching the local Philadelphia weather to see what is up for the next few days or week. And in every forecast there is a report for the Philly area as well as the Jersey shore and the Poconos. Where I live in Delaware County, it is a hop skip and a jump to get to the Atlantic Ocean or to the Pocono Mountains. Both directions roughly just under 2 hours. So the summer months in Delaware County and around the county offers a variety of things to do and places to visit.Delaware County itself offers many things to do in the summer months, such as:-Getting fresh produce from Farmers’ Markets across the county. From the Media Farmer’s Market, Linvilla Orchards, Wolff’s Apple House, Lansdowne Farmers, local CSA’s, to name a few.-Enjoying places to refresh and cool down du...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Buying a home is a matter of moving through many steps, one of which is getting pre-approved for a mortgage and then fully approved. I recently sat with Mike Storti of Foxtrot Mortgage and asked him what are the documents a buyer needs to provide today to get pre-approved and then fully approved for a mortgage. It is less than you think.If you are looking to buy a home on or around the Main Line or Chester County call Nick Vandekar with Realty ONE Group Advocates, office 484-237-2055, cell or text 610-203-4543 or email Nick@VandekarTeam.com and let's get you started finding the home of your dreams.
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Many buyers ask what mortgage should I use?There are plenty of mortgage options out there, VA, USDA, FHA, Conventional, Jumbo for example. These are not all equal and many sellers look at a mortgage choice differently to a buyer.I recently sat down with Mike Storti of Foxtrot Mortgage and discussed exactly this question. Check out the video below and let me know if you have any questions.Many buyers overlook how the choice of mortgage they select can affect their chances of having their offer accepted.So, if you are considering buying along the Main Line or Chester County or surrounding counties give me call and let's discuss the options and what is the best option for you. I want you to be confident in all the decisions you make throughout the transaction. Call Nick Vandekar, Realty ON...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Many buyers ask what credit score do I need to get a mortgage?  I recently sat down with Mike Storti of Foxtrot Mortgage and discussed this question as well as how your credit score affects your rate as well. Watch our video: If you are looking to buy in Chester County, along the Main Line or surrounding counties I can help you in your search and your purchase. Call Nick Vandekar, Realty ONE Group Advocates, office 484-237-2055, cell or text 610-203-4543, email Nick@VandekarTeam.com.
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Homes For Sale in Delaware County PA with In-Law Suites - August 2026As of August 26, 2026 there are the following claiming to have an In-Law Suite:21 Active Listings12 Pending Sale/Under Contract16 Closed in July 2026Price Range for the above is $224,900 - $9,995,000Yes a wide price range and various situations.Delaware County has many options.(info Bright MLS - various brokers/agents)In-Law Suites are often utilized by families to have multi-generational situations under one roof or on one property.  Such situations can make it easier for a family to have their parents age in place with them, and is a good way for grandparents to have daily interactions with their children and grandchildren. In-Law Suites can be helpful when extended family members may be in need of short term help du...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
I was sitting talking with Mike Storti of Foxtrot Mortgage last week and we got to discussing USDA loans. You may or may not have heard of them but they provide a useful no money down option to buy homes in rural areas.You can check eligibility using this map just click the link.Watch the video to hear about the benefits of this loanLooking to buy in Chester County, the USDA loan may be a great option. Contact me, Nick Vandekar with Realty ONE Group Advocates, office 484-237-2055, cell or text 610-203-4543, or email Nick@VandekarTeam.com and lets start working to fins you the perfect property.
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Last week I sat down with Mike Storti of Foxtrot Mortgage and we talked abut a host of different mortgage related subjects. One that Mike talked about was the buyers' debt ratios and why they are important. There are two different ratios, so watch the video to get a better understanding. If you are looking to buy or sell on the Main Line or in Chester County give me a call, Nick Vandekar, Realty ONE Group Advocates and let me give you the confidence to make the right decisions throughout the transaction. Office 484-237-2055, cell or text 610-203-4543, email Nick@VandekarTeam.com.
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
 I enjoy helping people buy and sell homes I guess that is why I chose the name   HelpfulHannah so many years ago. It all started when I took a seminar and learned that the internet was the wave of the future and that securing a domain name was essential. I remember heading straight back to the office to help everyone pick out their email addresses, urging them to invest in a computer and set up a website.Fast forward to today, and having that technology in our pocket is a necessity. Even better, our phones now come equipped with built-in AI assistants. If you haven't explored yours yet, it's ready and waiting to help with just about anythingI find myself using it all the time in daily life. Just the other day while grocery shopping, I decided to bake an applesauce cake. I simply asked ...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Delaware County PA Realtors® 2026We are Delaware County PA Realtors® and have been helping Sellers and Buyers of residential real estate since 2004. Doug brings his many years as a contractor to our team and I bring my experience working in customer service. We enjoy helping people navigate the world of real estate from the early stages of figuring out what needs to be done first, to staying on track finding or listing your house, to getting to closing.Over the years we have helped:-First Time Home Buyers-Sellers upgrading to a larger home-Sellers downsizing -Sellers wanting to move into a 55+ Community-Families dealing with an estate of a loved one who has passed-Short Sale situations when times get rough-Investors buying and selling real estateWhatever your reason for wanting to buy o...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Refinancing your mortgage can save you money over a period of time. There always used to be a rule of thumb which could be applied. But is that true today?I sat down with Mike Storti of Foxtrot Mortgage and asked the question. If you have any other mortgage questions check out my YouTube Channel or let me know in the comments and we will address them in a future video.Looking for help buying or selling homes or land along the Main Line or Chester County, contact Nick Vandekar, Realty ONE Group Advocates, office 484-237-2055, cell or text 610-203-4543, or email Nick@VandekarTeam.com.
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Fox Hill Farm is a 55+ Community for Active Adults located in Glen Mills, Delaware County.  It is located close to shopping areas, Longwood Gardens, the Brandywine River Museum and the Delaware State line.As of August 20, 2026:There are 3 Active Listings.2 Houses are Under Contract/Pending Sale.8 Houses Closed in July 2026.Price range on all the above $459,900 - $674,970(info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)If you are considering selling/buying in Fox Hill Farm, please contact us. 
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