The names chosen for a development can be boring usually and other times they can be extremely interesting. Ever since moving to Big Elk we have wondered about the road names. Some are fairly obvious, but it is not till you do a little historical research that the others become meaningful.For exa...

01/31/2023

Home Buyers still don't get it!

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I was talking with a friend yesterday as we were watching The Philadelphia Eagles beat San Francisco to go forward to play in the Superbowl. Go Eagles!Anyway, I digress, because as our conversation progressed I realized that even with so much talked and written about it buyers still think they ne...

01/30/2023

How many days do you have to arrange a home inspection?

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You have found the home of your dreams, made an offer and it has been accepted.Now what?Well it all depends on how your agreement of sale was written and what contingencies were included. Today, I want to focus on the home inspection, as I have come to realize, that every state is different in ho...

01/26/2023

Elk Creek Farm real estate information for 2022

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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 thr...

01/26/2023

What happens to your earnest money?

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This is a question I get asked often, especially by first time buyers, but also clients moving from other states. So, I am going to address what happens here in Pennsylvania.Firstly, the earnest money can be different amounts, sometimes there may be one deposit, other times two deposits. Usually ...

01/24/2023

How many properties does the typical buyer look at?

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There is no typical buyer out there, everyone has different needs. I have had clients buy the second house I have shown them and others who have taken months of showings before finding the right home.In the last couple of years with the extremely low inventory and low interest rates there was the...

01/23/2023

Meet Rich Filipone

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I want to introduce you to Rich Filipone. Rich just joined our team at Long & Foster Real Estate in Devon working for Prosperity Mortgage as our in house Mortgage Consultant. Rich has plenty of experience in the Mortgage industry and you will get to hear more from him in the weeks to come as we b...

01/21/2023

Herrs also had Xmas lights

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Everyone knows about the Longwood Gardens Christmas Lights Display, but just down the road at the Herr's Factory in Oxford is a FREE display on the trees and factory.The whole campus is lit up, offices, factory and all the trees and the grounds as well. It is a drive through experience, but a fun...

01/20/2023

YouTube Thursday Realtor life video

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Every year in January our local board of Realtors installs their Board of Directors, those elected by the membership to serve and represent the local Realtor members.With COVID I have not attended one of these for some time, however this year i booked a seat for the luncheon, the installation and...

01/19/2023

Ovations at Elk View, West Grove PA 55+ Community

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Ovations at Elk ViewAt 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 f...

01/18/2023