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Wayne, PA Real Estate News

By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
One of the things about living on the Main Line is the community spirit that abounds in the different communities that make up the Main Line. Next weekend, September 25th is the 14th Annual Main Line 5K RUN, race starts at 8.30 am , there are many corporate sponsors from along the masin Line, Vanguard, Land Rover Jaguar Main Line, Nolan Painting, Main Line Health and many many others.There is a Fitness and Business Expo on Friday evening hosted by Land Rover - Jaguar Main Line from 6-8 pm, where you can meet local fitness and health experts. Because of the popoularity of the run you cannot just turn up, but there may still be time to register if you are interested in taking part, just go to www.MainLineRun.org, proceeds benefit The Main Line Chamber Foundation which provides scholarship...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
Wayne, for many the best place to live along the Main Line, either North or South Wayne, the downtown with its coffee shops, restaurants and shops is a great place to visit. Its station was recently restored as you can see from these photos below. The front of the Wayne Station, contains a coffee shop/cafe along with the ticket office and plenty of parking. The station building from across the tracks Old meets new, with the original Wayne station sign below the new Septa digital notification system. Note the double heights of the platforms for the trains. R5 for Thorndale approaching on the curve to the west of the Wayne Station, just about to cross the bridge over North Wayne Avenue.
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Why Should I Get Pre-Approved Before Shopping For a Home?    5 Things to Consider Before You "Go Buy"... Going house shopping? In today’s market seeing homes without loan approval may cause some issues. Sellers will often ask if a buyer is preapproved before allowing a showing of their home. For each showing, sellers have to up root their family, pets, etc. They have to clean and find something to do during the showing. Sellers want to make sure that a buyer has loan approval or has been through the preapproval process before going through all of these inconveniences to show their home. Online mortgage calculators are notoriously inaccurate and often set wrong expectations. You may be looking in the wrong price range: Too Low you might be disappointed...Too High you’ll definitely be di...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Main Line Neighborhoods - Open Houses This Weekend These are the Open House listings for the weekend of July 2-3. All information posted is correct as of Thursday at 8 p.m. Additional open house events may have been scheduled since that time and/or the price may have changed. To see listings of other open houses in the region, follow the links at the bottom of the page. Address Style Price Beds Full/HalfBaths OpenHouse MoreInfo 1318 Sussex Rd, Wynnewood Single $469,500 3 2/0 Sunday2-4p ClickHere 404 Hilltop Rd, Paoli Single $475,000 5 3/1 Sunday2-4p ClickHere 207 Glen Gary Dr, Havertown Single $259,900 3 1/2 Sunday1-3p ClickHere 1204 Center Rd, Havertown Single $324,900 3 1/1 Saturday2-4p ClickHere 3318 Sawmill Rd, Havertown Single $535,000 4 2/1 Sunday1-3p ClickHere 2890 Old Cedar Gro...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
My Favorite Main Line Neighborhoods Walk To Wayne Properties   The charming and wholesome town of Wayne, PA is home to a rich history that is reflected in the beautiful Victorian style homes.  The highly sought after community of Wayne, PA is also home to Award winning schools, the Radnor Trail, a variety of restaurants, shops, library and the Anthony Wayne Movie Theatre are just a few of the amenities within walking distance.  It is a perfect location for kids of all ages to enjoy the lifestyle you are looking for. Walk to Wayne properties listed for sale boast an average 10 days on the market, fewer than any other surrounding area. There is a style and price range for everyone, from convenient condominiums to luxurious and historic mansions. Below is a sampling of recent sales in and ...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
  Main Line Neighborhoods - Main Line Chamber of Conference Networking Event   Where: The Paddock At Devon 625 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087 Date: June 28, 2011 Time: 11:30am–1:30pm Network at Noon gives you the opportunity to present a 30-second “elevator pitch” to the group. Share a service you can provide/need or a new initiative, promote an event, or describe your ideal client. Lunch included. Registration preferred. Features: Open to All Website: http://www.mlcc.org Phone: 610-687-6232 Price: $25.00 for Gold Members. $30.00 for Members. $45.00 for Non-Members
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Main Line Neighborhoods - Frugal Fourth Of July Sales Each week Frugal Family features great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals and anything else that generates big savings for families. This week we scoured the area for Fourth of July sales on big-ticket items like furniture and appliances. Also, if you're in the market for patio furniture, a swingset, or an above-ground pool, check out the savings at the Patch area businesses listed below. Note: Check with the vendor for additional conditions that may apply. KMART• Deal #1: Save $30 to $50 on select camping tents.• Deal #2: Get $150 off a Wooden Jump 'N Swing swingset.• Deal #3: Get chromium dual-suspension bikes for $99.99.Good through: Monday, July 11. JCPENNEY• Deal #1: Get 40 to 60 percent off all living rooms, rec...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Main Line Neighborhoods - Volunteering adds some fire to the life of Wayne resident Kevin Woods tells Patch reporter what it's like to be a new volunteer at the Radnor Fire Department. For Kevin Woods, volunteering at the soup kitchen was one small way to help those less fortunate. But, doing so wasn’t enough to satisfy the 26 year-old Wayne native’s urge to actively serve his community. And so, about a year ago, he walked into the Radnor Fire Department and signed up to become an emergency first responder and volunteer fireman. After an initial 200 hours of in-house training, weekly CPR and fire fighting drills, and just over seven months on the job, he has learned and seen quite a bit. Showing off the newest addition to the squad, a ‘Quint 15’ truck dedicated in April of this year, W...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Main Line Neighborhoods - Local Events Get Out: Radnor Summer Concerts, Rear Window, Cool Science, Manayunk Arts Festival Don't miss out on the great summer concerts, festivals and family programming at libraries and parks this week.  See all of Patch's best bets for the week of June 22-28 below. Patch's Best Bets for the Week RAVE ON: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF BUDDY HOLLY Where/When: Cowan Park from 6:30 to 8:30 on Wednesday.Why Go: Bring the entire family for an evening of musical entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. This Wednesday begins the Radnor Summer Concert Series, featuring a free family-friendly concert every Wednesday this summer through August 3.Pricing: FreeNOVEL DESTINATIONS: SHORT STORY TO BIG SCREEN SERIES  Where/When: Tredyffrin Public Library from 6:30 to 9 ...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Main Line Neighborhoods - Local Sales & Deals Frugal Family Gets Warm Weather Looks for Less Take advantage of end-of-season sales to fill out spring and summer wardrobes. Each week Frugal Family will feature great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. This week we scoured the area for savings on warm weather styles just now going on sale. As stores clear out spring inventory, look for deep discounts at the Patch area businesses listed below. Note: Check with the vendor for additional conditions that may apply. GAP• Deal: Get 20 percent off your purchase of $75 or more with coupon. Good through: Friday, December 30 JUSTICE JUST FOR GIRLS • Deal: Get 40 percent off your entire purchase with coupon.Good through: Monday, June 27...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Main Line Neighborhoods - Philadelphia Area Says Goodbye to a Record-Setting Spring Main Line Neighborhoods - Philadelphia Area Says Goodbye to a Record-Setting Spring A few memorable days were hotter or wetter than ever before. By Eric Campbell     Monday is the last day of a spring that saw a tax-weekend deluge of rain and a two-day streak of record heat in the Philadelphia area, according to National Weather Service records. The meteorological station at Philadelphia International Airport measured 3.1 inches of rain April 16, which shattered the record for that date: 2.4 inches in 1986. The April 16 storm also produced significantly more rain than fell in all of April 2010: 2.7 inches. May was much drier, with 1.9 inches of rain in all, down from a still-below-average 2.5 inches in M...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
  Main Line Neighborhoods - Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Where: 9 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Bryn Mawr Gazebo) Date: June 18, 2011 Time: 7:00pm This week's concert will feature artist Chris Smither. Features: Open to All, Outdoor Website: http://www.brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com/ Phone: 866-468-7619 Price: $10 per person, free for children 16 and under More events info at: http://radnor.patch.com/search/events
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Main Line Neighborhoods - Traffic Shift on Northbound 476 This Week According to a release issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), drivers traveling north on Interstate 476 in Montgomery County will face nighttime lane closures next week starting Monday, June 13 and running through Friday, June 17, as crews establish a new traffic pattern. The new pattern is the start the final stage of the $71.7 million project to rebuild 3.2 miles of I-476 between the Interstate 76 (Exit 16) and Germantown Pike (Exit 20) interchanges in West Conshohocken and Plymouth Township. Weather permitting, one of the two northbound lanes on the northbound side of I-476 will be closed Tuesday through Friday nights, June 14-17, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to allow crews to relocate construct...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Main Line Neighbrohoods - Places of Interest - Fabio and Danny's Station Cafe The Main Line is home to many exceptional restaurants and cafes. Fabio and Danny's Station Cafe is a perfect example of the fine eating that is typical of this neighborhood. And I found on the Radnor Patch that they are currently running a great deal that I wanted to share with all of my readers. Enjoy!! More information can be found here: http://radnor.patch.com/events/fabio-and-dannys-station-cafe-6 Where: Fabio and Danny's Cafe, 135 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087 Date: June 8, 2011 Time: 5:45am–4:00pm CUSTOMER APPRECIATION 10% off for new customers @ FABIO & DANNY'S STATION CAFE located inside of the Historic Wayne Station Features: Open to All Website: http://www.fabioanddannystationcafe.org Phone:          ...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
May You are going to be hearing a lot about restructuring the mortgage industry in the next months and years. But the bottom line for home buyers is buy now and get financing in place by as early as May. The great terms of recent years will soon be gone, and probably gone forever. Experts say you will probably never again see down payments in the 5 percent range (even now becoming harder to find) or 30-year fixed rates under 5 percent. The median down payment in nine major U.S. cities rose to 22 percent late last year. This was the highest requirement since 1997 on properties purchased through conventional mortgages, according to a Wall Street Journal report. In many areas, however, a down payment of only 10 percent of the mortgage amount could be available for people with high credit s...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Home Buying Tips For Wayne, PA and Main Line Homebuyers Purchasing your first home is a big step, that comes with some very serious decisions. Many homebuyers are intimidated by the process, and continue renting much longer than they should, or need to. However, if you break the homebuying process down into these simple steps, and follow these important tips, you will find the process less intimidating, and much more manageable. This week I will share 7 tips to help you along the way, here is the seventh: 7) Make Your Decision!!! Homebuyers often hesitate after theyve found the right home because theyre not confident about their decision, or their decision-making process. Your home is probably the largest investment of your life, and its normal to feel butterflies in your stomach before...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Home Buying Tips For Wayne PA and Main Line Homebuyers Purchasing your first home is a big step, that comes with some very serious decisions. Many homebuyers are intimidated by the process, and continue renting much longer than they should, or need to. However, if you break the homebuying process down into these simple steps, and follow these important tips, you will find the process less intimidating, and much more manageable. This week I will share 7 tips to help you along the way, here is the sixth: 6) Pick Your Favorite Neighborhoods You can always make changes to your house, but you can never change its location. Most home buyers already have a good idea of where they would like to live because of school districts, work, or other factors. However, neighborhoods can be pretty differ...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Purchasing your first home is a big step, that comes with some very serious decisions. Many homebuyers are intimidated by the process, and continue renting much longer than they should, or need to. However, if you break the homebuying process down into these simple steps, and follow these important tips, you will find the process less intimidating, and much more manageable. This week I will share 7 tips to help you along the way, here is the fifth: Home Buying Tips For Wayne PA and King Of Prussia PA Homebuyers 5) Make a List of Must Haves & Wants Many new home buyers mistakenly think that they will just know when they walk into the one. While some buyers DO fall instantly in love with a home, this is not the norm. Youll find your search is easier, and you will be more confident in you...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Home Buying Tips For Wayne PA and King Of Prussia PA Homebuyers Purchasing your first home is a big step, that comes with some very serious decisions. Many homebuyers are intimidated by the process, and continue renting much longer than they should, or need to. However, if you break the homebuying process down into these simple steps, and follow these important tips, you will find the process less intimidating, and much more manageable. This week I will share 7 tips to help you along the way, here is the fourth: 4) Consult a Realtor ASAP Many first time home buyers avoid contacting a Realtor because they dislike high pressure sales. However, Realtors have an advantage over traditional salespeople because they have access to the Multiple Listing Service, which is a database that lists ro...
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By Laurie Matthias, Realtor, Residential Real Estate Professional
(Long and Foster Real Estate)
Purchasing your first home is a big step, that comes with some very serious decisions. Many homebuyers are intimidated by the process, and continue renting much longer than they should, or need to. However, if you break the homebuying process down into these simple steps, and follow these important tips, you will find the process less intimidating, and much more manageable. This week I will share 7 tips to help you along the way, here is the third: 2) You Dont Need a Down Payment! It always surprises me how many people want to purchase a home, but dont because they believe that a hefty down payment is required. Zero down programs are very common, and are quickly becoming the norm, rather than the exception to the rule. Because your new home is collateral for the loan, there are many ba...
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