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Weekend Open Houses

Stop by 212 Avon Road in Haverford for an open house this weekend.

Stop by 212 Avon Road in Haverford for an open house this weekend.

Whether you’re looking for a spacious country estate, a chic beach house, or a charming city row home, you’ll want to hit up one (or more!) of these weekend open houses. 2537 Flowing Springs Rd., Spring City, PA Open house: 5/19, 1 p.m. A 6.7 acre French country estate original built in 1769. Price: $2,999,999 [...]

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Bay Front Property For Sale in Stone Harbor

Looking for a beach home that will stand out from the neighbors? This Bay front property for sale in Stone Harbor not only offers four boat slips and plenty of deck space, but a cool, exposed stone wall indoors. The stone wall separates the living area and master bedroom, creating a unique feature in both [...]

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Getting Better With Age: Buying Older Homes

Buying older homes includes this 250-year-old West Chester house, which exudes unique character and charm.

Buying older homes includes this 250-year-old West Chester house, which exudes unique character and charm.

Buying Older Homes When in the midst of the home-buying process, some shoppers avoid older homes for fear of the maintenance and updates that could be required. While that concern is certainly valid, older homes, especially ones built between the 18th century and the early 20th century, possess a certain charm and unique character that [...]

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As Seen on HGTV: Philly Condo for Sale in Bella Vista

730 Montrose St., E, a philly condo for sale

Philly Condo for Sale makes HGTV appearance This five-bedroom, three-bath bi-level condo is ready to make its network debut with an endless array of high-end amenities, including a custom maple staircase, gourmet kitchen, marble and granite counters, built-in audio visual system and a full-size bar with wine chiller. And if you can tear yourself away [...]

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Seeing Design in Black and White: Ideas for Your Home

Design ideas in black and white

Design in Black and White Sometimes the simplest elements make the biggest impact when it comes to decor. Take, for example, interior design in black and white.  These two basic colors when used in decorating a room make a big visual statement. The palette is appealing for a number of different reasons, starting with the [...]

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Unique New Hope Home for Sale with Lots of Character

New Hope home for sale

SPOTLIGHT LISTING: Unique New Hope Home for Sale with Lots of Character Built as a hunting lodge by the Cadwalader, a prominent early-American from the area , this classic Tudor A-frame home is fairy-tale perfect. Exuding Old World charms, the great-room fireplace depicts the story of Rip Van Winkle alongside images of the family history. [...]

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Passyunk Square: Philadelphia’s Up-and-Coming Neighborhood

Young professionals and families have made Passyunk Square Philadelphia's up-and-coming neighborhood.

Young professionals and families have made Passyunk Square Philadelphia's up-and-coming neighborhood.

A look at Philadelphia’s Up-and-Coming Neighborhood Passyunk Square has exploded in popularity in the past five years, attracting young professionals and families in particular. Epitomizing the term “up-and-coming neighborhood,” it’s being populated with trendy bars and popular restaurants, grocery stores and boutiques especially, along East Passyunk Ave. The neighborhood is bound by Broad Street to [...]

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Newtown Square Estate for Sale —Former Pew Summer Home

Newtown Square Estate for sale

Spotlight Listing: Newtown Square estate for sale Once the summer home of the Pew family, who made their wealth with the founding of Sun Oil Company, Valley Brook Farm is an eight-bedroom, five-bath house on four-plus acres in Newtown Square—that you’re sure to love year round. The main house offers plenty of architectural details, including [...]

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Design Ideas for Kids: When Being Childish is Ok

Looking for design ideas for kids? Check out rooms like this one at 454 Boxwood Rd., in Bryn Mawr.

Looking for design ideas for kids? Check out rooms like this one at 454 Boxwood Rd., in Bryn Mawr.

Easy design ideas for kids When it comes to decorating children’s rooms, it’s time to let your creative side loose. From bright colors to fun themes, design ideas for kids are boundless (much like their energy levels right before bedtime) and should lean towards whimsical and light-hearted. Still, it’s nice to have some guidelines to [...]

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This Haverford Home for Sale is a Hole in One

Haverford Home for sale close to Merion Golf Course just in time for U.S. Open.

Haverford Home for sale close to Merion Golf Course just in time for U.S. Open.

SPOTLIGHT LISTING: Haverford Home for Sale that’s Perfect for Golf Enthusiasts Want a good spot at the 2013 U.S. Open after watching Tiger’s win this weekend? Consider purchasing this six-bedroom, five-bath  Haverford home for sale that overlooks Merion Golf Course.  The 1922 Georgian stone colonial was designed by Horace Trumbauer, an American architect from the [...]

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