Real Estate
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DNB First House of the Week: Amenities Abound in This Haverford Colonial
A colonial home with seven bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This classic home is set on 6.5 gorgeous acres with a pool with pool house, tennis court, basketball court, five-car garage, and guest house. The foyer opens into the formal living room with gas-burning fireplace located…
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Villanova Offers Delaware County’s Three Most Expensive Homes for Sale
In addition to being the home of this year’s NCAA men’s basketball champion, Villanova is also home to the three most expensive homes on the market in Delaware County, writes Shannon Rooney for the Philadelphia Inquirer. All three luxurious estates have prices that match their extravagance. The most expensive of the three is at 770…
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DNB First House of the Week: Restored Colonial in Drexel Hill
A stone-front Center Hall Colonial with six bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Drexel Hill. The first floor features a spacious formal living room that leads to a sunroom with exposed stone and gas fireplace. The large dining room can easily accommodate a large number of guests. Its renovated…
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Piece of the French Countryside Hits the Market in Newtown Square
Raz Amirian purchased his home in Newtown Square 15 years ago because it stood out from the rest of the neighborhood, writes Shannon Rooney for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “I had never seen a unique property like this in this area,” he said. “It reminded me of the French countryside.” Amirian saw major potential in the…
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DNB First House of the Week: Striking Victorian in Saint Davids
A striking Victorian home with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Saint Davids. Designed by renowned architect George W. Maher in 1897, it offers the perfect blend of historic charm and state-of-the-art updates. The arched front door leads into the spacious living room and dining room, while…
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Region’s Supply of Apartments May Soon Exceed Demand
With the number of multi-family development projects continually increasing in the suburbs, the supply of apartments for rent may soon exceed demand, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At the end of last year, there were more than 16,060 units in 68 projects in various stages of development. Multifamily projects are being either…
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Keystone Property Group Plans to Expand Its Office Complex in Tinicum
Keystone Property Group plans to expand its three-building office complex in Tinicum, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer plans to add an Airport Business Center at the intersection of Stevens Drive and Governor Printz Boulevard. It will consist of a 428,734-square-foot addition to one of the existing buildings. The expansion will…
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DNB First House of the Week: Contemporary Mansion in Chadds Ford
A contemporary mansion with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This spacious home is set on a gorgeous wooded lot. The circular driveway leads to the two-story foyer that opens into the formal dining room and living room with two-sided fireplace. The large gourmet kitchen…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being of the region and the state, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The study found that rail service added $14.5 billion to residential property values in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Extraordinary Victorian in Norwood
An extraordinary, three-story Victorian home with five bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms on a large double lot is available for sale in Norwood. The home features an attractively covered wrap-around porch and a grand foyer entry with gas fireplace and double-sided staircase. The first floor includes a formal living room, dining room with…
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DNB First House of the Week: Model Home in Garnet Valley
The Darlington Country Manor with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Garnet Valley. This stunner is the builder’s model home that was completed in August 2016. It impresses from the start, with its siding exterior, stone accents, and architectural details. The entry is through a grand, two-story…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial in Wallingford
A colonial home with four bedrooms and two and half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot, the home has an open floor plan that ensures the interior is always bright and airy. The entrance is through a foyer that leads into the formal living room and dining room…
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From CHESCO: Crebilly Farm Saga Continues as Toll Brothers Appeals Denial of Building Permit
The Crebilly Farm saga continued last week as Toll Brothers appealed the decision by Westtown Township to deny it a permit to develop more than 300 apartments on the Chester County property, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Horsham-based developer of luxury homes asked a Chester County Court judge to reverse the decision…
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DNB First House of the Week: Contemporary Home on Two Acres in Glen Mills
A contemporary home with five bedrooms and four full and one half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. The home is set on nearly two acres surrounded by lush landscaping and an abundance of trees. The floor plan features an open kitchen with the latest appliances, step-down family room, and sizable breakfast room…
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DNB First House of the Week: Custom-Built Home with Amazing Curb Appeal in Ridley Park
A custom-built home with three bedrooms and two full and one half bathrooms is available for sale in Ridley Park. The home is less than two years old with amazing curb appeal, HardiePlank siding, a composite deck, and paver walk way. The entrance to this beautiful property leads into a foyer with a stunning preview…
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Ardrossan Estate in Villanova Looks at Options for the Future
The Ardrossan Estate in Villanova is looking at options for the future after the family trust that governs the house expires in 2021, writes John Timpane for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This stunner, which was the inspiration for the timeless classic The Philadelphia Story, is the best-preserved mansion on the old Main Line. It’s also the…
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DNB First House of the Week: Art Deco Home with Diner in Basement in Havertown
A unique Art Deco home of five bedrooms and four bathrooms that features Bauhaus-style architecture is available for sale in Havertown. The first floor has a family room with a jade marble fireplace that is a perfect replica of the one in Cordoza Hotel in Miami. The large kitchen features plentiful counterspace, a large pantry…
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Home Values in Delaware County Continue to Rise
Home values in Delaware County continue to rise and are expected to increase another 2.1 percent over the next year, according to Zillow.com. Currently, the median home value in Delaware County is $191,100, a 0.8 percent increase over last year. This puts the average price per square foot at around $124, close to Philadelphia Metro’s…







































