If you’re selling your home, your real estate agent has likely advised you to stage your home to sell. But why exactly do people stage homes to sell? Some people go to great lengths to stage their home too, even going so far as moving possessions into storage units or renting furnishings!If your home is already nicely decorated, why should you go to the added trouble of “staging” it? There are many good reasons to stage your home to sell.1. Staging Makes Your Home Appear More SpaciousHaving lived in your home for a number of years, you probably haven’t noticed how many things you’ve accumulated. When you stage your home to sell, these things get put away out of sight. This tends to clear tabletops, open up floor space and generally make your home look larger. Homebuyers will see the spa... 08/02/2019

An estate sale is the sale of the property owned by a person after a person dies. This sale may include real property, such as a home, and personal property, such as the home’s contents.There are two ways to buy property through an estate sale. One way is to buy it from the person who inherited the property. The other way is to buy it from the estate through the executor of the estate. The executor is the person with the legal authority to dispose of the estate’s assets according to the last will and testament of the person who died.The executor of the estate may be working with the state authorities in a probate court if the estate is in probate. Probate is an action by law that occurs automatically if the person died without leaving a will. Probate legal proceedings may also happen if... 07/11/2019

5 Things You Need to Know About Popcorn Ceilings If you’ve ever watched a home improvement show, the first thing said when the host walks into an older home is almost always “Popcorn ceilings - we’ll have to remove those”. Why does everyone assume popcorn ceilings must go? And what if you chose to leave them? What can be done with them? With some advice from a local painting and renovations contractor, we dive into this interesting topic! What is a Popcorn Ceiling?Popcorn ceiling is a kind of textured finish for ceilings. With a closer resemblance to cottage cheese than popcorn, this ceiling treatment began appearing in the middle of the 20th century. The technique is accomplished by spraying on a texture to the ceiling. The result accomplished several goals - it quickly and inexpensive... 06/11/2019

Lower Main Line Real Estate Market Update As we all know real estate is local, and housing along the entire Main Line is varied depending on where you are living. The picture on the Lower Main Line looks healthy, prices are up, inventory is up whilst sales like many areas have dropped as have days on market, here quite dramatically by about 20%. For a full picture, click on the graphic below: Call Nick Vandekar office 610-225-7400 or on his cell, (best number) 610-203-4543 or email Nick@VandekarTeam.com if you are interested to know a more specific number for your own home as pricing does vary by neighborhood and even by street. Whilst buyers are more demanding, you can sell your home when it is prepared and priced correctly. Our job is to guide you through the process, making sure you ... 10/29/2014

Luxury Condo in Suburban Square, Ardmore.  Nestled right be Suburban Square, Cambridge Square is seconds away from Trader Joe's, the Gap, Macy's, Starbucks.  It has to be the most convenient of luxury condos available in Ardmore.  It is also literally steps away from the R5 Regional Train line servicing the area into Center City.  2,152 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2-12/ baths, central air, 2 deeded garage spaces and the list goes on and on.  Visit my web site suzekelly.com.  Set up a search, get a Market Report.  I can be reached at any time at 215-432-0883.  Happy Hunting!   Luxury Condo in Suburban Square, Ardmore 01/08/2014

Home Prices in Ardmore PA for May  2013   Real estate market data for Ardmore, PA is provided by David Brandschain of Long and Foster Real Estate.   Ardmore Home Prices   The price of homes in Ardmore continue to increase at a greater rate than any community on the Main Line.  As, we examine home prices in Ardmore PA, in November the average price of sold homes began to exceed the average listing price of homes.   This spread has increased dramatically.  We expect prices to continue to increase substantially in 2013, as, the overall economy continues to improve and there are more first time buyer homes available in this market.  If you are considering buying a home, now would be a good time, as the number of available homes is beginning to shrink.  This decrease in supply will place add... 05/16/2013

Home Prices in Ardmore PA for April  2013 Real estate market data for Ardmore, PA is provided by David Brandschain of Keller Williams Main Line Realty   Ardmore Home Prices   The price of homes in Ardmore continue to increase at a greater rate than any community on the Main Line.   As, we examine home prices in Ardmore PA, in November the average price of sold homes began to exceed the average listing price of homes.   This spread has increased dramatically.  We expect prices to continue to increase substantially in 2013, as, the overall economy continues to improve and there are more first time buyer homes available in this market.  If you are considering buying a home, now would be a good time, as the number of available homes is beginning to shrink.  This decrease in supply will plac... 04/11/2013

Home Prices in Ardmore PA for March  2013   Real estate market data for Ardmore, PA is provided by David Brandschain of Keller Williams Main Line Realty   Ardmore Home Prices   The price of homes in Ardmore are increasing at a greater rate than any community on the Main Line, even though, we have seen average listing prices decline slightly over the last 12 months. As, we examine home prices in Ardmore PA, in November the average price of sold homes began to exceed the average listing price of homes.   This spread has increased dramatically.  We expect prices to continue to increase substantially in 2013, as, the overall economy continues to improve.  If you are considering buying a home, now would be a good time, as the number of available homes is beginning to shrink.  This decrease i... 03/19/2013

Home Prices in Ardmore PA for February  2013Real estate market data for Ardmore, PA is provided by David Brandschain of Keller Williams Main Line RealtyArdmore Home PricesThe price of homes in Ardmore are increasing at a greater rate than any community on the Main Line, even though, we have seen average listing prices decline slightly over the last 12 months. As, we examine home prices in Ardmore PA, in November the average price of sold homes began to exceed the average listing price of homes.   This spread has increased dramatically.  We expect prices to continue to increase substantially in 2013, as, the overall economy continues to improve.  If you are considering buying a home, now would be a good time, as the number of available homes is beginning to shrink.  This decrease in supp... 02/13/2013

Home Prices in Ardmore PA for January  2013Real estate market data for Ardmore, PA is provided by David Brandschain of Keller Williams Main Line RealtyArdmore Home PricesThe price of homes in Ardmore are increasing at a greater rate than any community on the Main Line.  Even though, we have seen average listing prices decline slightly over the last 12 months, as, we examine home prices in Ardmore PA.  Beginning in July, the average price of sold homes has exceeded the average listing price of homes.   This spread has increased dramatically.  We expect prices to continue to increase substantially in 2013, as, the overall economy continues to improve.  If you are considering buying a home, now would be a good time, as the number of available homes is beginning to shrink.  This decrease in... 01/16/2013

Home Prices in Ardmore PA for December 2012Real estate market data for Ardmore, PA is provided by David Brandschain of Keller Williams Main Line RealtyArdmore Home PricesThe price of homes in Ardmore are increasing at a greater rate than any community on the Main Line.  Even though, we have seen average listing prices decline slightly over the last 11 months, as, we examine home prices in Ardmore PA.  Beginning in July, the average price of sold homes has exceeded the average listing price of homes.   This spread has increased dramatically.  We expect prices to continue to increase substantially in 2013, as, the overall economy continues to improve.  If you are considering buying a home, now would be a good time, as the number of available homes is beginning to shrink.  This decrease in... 12/19/2012

Read PART I Ardmore Real Estate - Hire an Honest Loan Provider Step 5: A pre- approval letter to acquire Ardmore real estate from a trustworthy mortgage company will be the critical next step in the process. If you have not gotten the funding pre-approved, quit. There's no sense in proceeding further, no residence seller or real estate agent will take you seriously in todays competitive Ardmore real estate market . Ardmore townhomes have to have a pre approval letter pertaining to agreement of sale before being regarded by any expert Ardmore Realtor. Ardmore Realtors - View Various Residences Step 6: Now you will be ready to get out there and view Ardmore real estate. Once you begin going out to see homes for sale in Ardmore with your Ardmore Realtor, you ought to be prepared to make an... 03/01/2011

Uncovering Ardmore Real Estate the Wise Way The purchase of a Ardmore real estate may be the one largest decision you will make in your entire life. While searching for homes for sale in Ardmore, you will require the help of a professional Ardmore Realtor. If you observe the steps we've itemized below to discover Ardmore real estate the wise way, investing in Ardmore townhomes or homes for sale in Ardmore becomes much simpler and hassle-free. Only use the services of a Certified Residential Specialist Ardmore Realtor when looking to purchase Ardmore realestate. Have confidence in your Ardmore Realtor You certainly wouldn't select a part-time lawyer for a felony trial if your liberty is at risk, would you? Why then would you aim to get around the murky waters of your Ardmore real estate ... 03/01/2011

Ardmore Foreclosures and Shortsales | Look at Our New Listings Fill out my Wufoo form! Seeking Ardmore Foreclosures and Shortsales? Looking to buy Ardmore Foreclosures and Shortsales? We surely have the most beneficial Ardmore Foreclosures and Shortsales for you! Take up your search at the bottom of the page! Ardmore Foreclosures and Shortsales at 111 Glenn Rd STATELY COLONIAL in choice North Side Ardmore location, an easy walk to Suburban Square & train. The 1st floor features a wonderful floor plan of elegant center hall, Living Room with fireplace, Formal Dining Room with Butler~s Pantry & French doors to screened porch & patio for summer dining, Library/Den plus upgraded ~Cook~s~ Kitchen with Breakfast Room, Family Room and PR. The upper floors offer 6 Bedrooms, 4 full modern Tile B... 12/24/2010

Ardmore Homes for Sale | Ardmore Homes are a Great Value in Montgomery County Real Estate Are you looking for information on Ardmore Homes? Fill out my form to receive our Free Ardmore Homes Report Fill out my Wufoo form! Ardmore Homes For Sale | Invest in Ardmore Homes to Finish Rich! Ardmore is really a beautiful town and is also speedily becoming one of the most well-known areas in the USA as more young families as well as people buy Ardmore Homes. Having a population of around 12,600 people it offers a superior comfort which is associated with a more substantial population without being too busy, and is home to superb educational institutions, broadening industry as well as amazing culture! There is a growing marketplace for Ardmore homes for sale including a flourishing high end co... 12/22/2010

Ardmore Homes : The Cozy, Cramped, and Grand Ardmore Houses Admore Homes: have you considered an Ardmore home for sale but want to know more about the area? Ardmore is located on the western side of Philadelphia. It offers plenty of rural residential areas as well as various shopping districts and local restaurants. Ardmore homes are located within minutes of downtown Ardmore which has a historical small town feel to it. Living within Ardmore houses also provides access to many of the recreational centers that features skating rinks, basketball courts and tennis courts. There’s plenty to do within Ardmore. Single family houses make up the majority of the Ardmore homes market. There are plenty of yard space associated with many of the Ardmore houses that are available. Each house has a ... 10/16/2010

This single family home in Ardmore, Montgomery County has been completely renovated and updated throughout. The house is located in the desirable Lower Merion School District. The real estate investor that owns the property and managed the renovation project was a firm believer in the benefits of staging a vacant property. By choosing furniture and accessories that are consistent with the price of the home and the demographics of the targeted buyer, you can see what a difference staging makes in the appearance of this house. It goes from cold and uninviting to warm and welcoming! Smart investors don't underestimate the value staging brings to the selling process.                                                                                                                              ... 08/16/2008

Having grown up on the Main Line, it saddens me to think that developers want to tear down a Victorian home to build no less than 37 condos on a 1 acre lot.  Considering the need for a minimim of 1 car parking per unit, doing some quick math means that we all know there will be a minimum of 37 more cars in that dense little area.  Add in the fact that many of those units will have two cars, means about 10-20 additional car spaces will need to be found on-street.  Oh yeah, add any friends, or family visitors, and that could add 10-30 more cars a day.  So one Victoris can be modified, but how would Ardmore adapt to up to 90 more cars on its already congested roads??? Posted on the 5th of September, 2007 in the Main Line Times:"Zoning board to allow opponents their say about 130 Cricket Av... 09/10/2007

As quoted from the Main Line Times:"Affordable housing means more than the sale price on a home. It is a reflection of the kind of community we wish to have in Lower Merion. Successful affordable housing initiatives must be rooted in successful home ownership. To get there, several factors must be considered. Without any one of them, chances for long-term home ownership in Lower Merion Township evaporate. South Ardmore and Bryn Mawr have been targeted as locations for prime investment opportunities, and the result is that housing stock pricing has escalated, and home ownership opportunities have decreased dramatically. My community has become largely rental-based. Most of the people I grew up with have since moved away, unable to sustain the income needed to live here."To read the rest ... 08/10/2007

As quoted from the Main Line Times:"When Lower Merion Township tightened requirements in one of its multi-family residential zones last December, the goal was to discourage, albeit belatedly, new development projects out of scale and out of character with their small, older neighborhoods.But, as one Ardmore neighborhood is learning, there's more than one way to keep the recent condo trend running in the township.A new development application, scheduled to go before Lower Merion's zoning hearing board May 10, would use a different provision of the zoning code to bring a 37-unit, three-story condominium building to the town's Cricket Avenue.A fairly new development partnership, SWL and Associates LLC, whose principals are Craig Snider and Mark Weiss, is seeking a special exception under a... 05/04/2007