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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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Weekend Open Houses

Whether you’re looking for a home in the city or burbs, chances are there’s an open house you won’t want to miss this weekend. Check out these weekend open houses. 204 Carriage Lane, Newtown Square Open House: 5/12 2-4 p.m. Features an open floor plan and gourmet kitchen. Price: $2,295,000 Bed: 7 Bath: 5.2 8,420 [...]

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19th-Century Dutch Colonial Dream Home

Somerset House, located in the St. Leonard’s Tract in Ventnor, is the perfect place for people looking for top-of-the-line move-in ready condition: The 19th-century Dutch Colonial dream home is being sold fully furnished, which includes custom-made furnishings and window treatments. The well-appointed home, which underwent renovations in 2010, also includes a gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, [...]

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A Round-Up of Hot Suburbs & Up-and-Coming Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Fitler Square is among the many hot and up-and-coming neighborhoods in Philadelphia.

Homes in Fitler Square, including 1906 Waverly Street, are a hot commodity.

From the Experts: Hot Markets & Up-and-Coming Philadelphia Neighborhoods   We asked realtors who are on the ground everyday with buyers and sellers which areas are currently the hottest. Here is a round-up of popular suburbs and up-and-coming Philadelphia neighborhoods according to local experts: “The Graduate Hospital area is pretty hot in my world right [...]

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19th-Century Moorestown Estate for Sale—Chapel Included

This Norman-style Moorestown estate for sale has great water views and a chapel.

This Norman-style Moorestown estate for sale has great water views and a chapel.

SPOTLIGHT LISTING: 19th-Century Moorestown Estate for Sale French and American partnerships historically have been a beautiful thing—take the Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington, Charles de Gaulle and Franklin Roosevelt, or Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez, to name just a few.  Another example is this French Normandy-inspired 19th-century brick Moorestown estate for sale that’s updated [...]

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Modern Bathroom Design Ideas for the Next Generation

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas flooring

Modern bathroom design ideas to inspire you The bathroom has come a long way in terms of its design, rising from its beginnings as a ratty structure separate from the actual house to its current spot as an often over-sized, spa-like oasis. Modern bathroom design ideas allow for all shapes, sizes and styles, letting the [...]

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Historic Chester County Farmhouse Perfect for Equestrians

This historic Chester County farmhouse dates back to the 1700s and includes original features.

This historic Chester County farmhouse dates back to the 1700s and includes original features.

SPOTLIGHT LISTING: Historic Chester County Farmhouse Looking for an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban living? Southdown, a 42-acre farm, may be just the answer The historic Chester County farmhouse dates back to the early 1700s and features original touches like random width floors, deep windowsills, hand-hewn millwork and period hardware. Of course, [...]

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