The meltdown that passed for Summer in Tredyffrin Township broke a few“heat wave” records for all of Philadelphia. Be careful not to miss the belated Summer gift of the popular Cool Beans Band Concert at The Pavilion in Wilson Farm Park. The rescheduled concert will be a welcome transition into the month of September.

Wilson Farm Park is off of Lee Road and Chesterbrook Blvd,Tredyffrin Township, September 11, 2011 at 6pm. Bring a chair or a blanket. See you there! Be sure to say hello. Daisy’s the cute one. Thanks to Horizon, Main Line Health and Paoli Hospital for sponsoring these popular Tredyffrin events.

Call Judy Peterson, Realtor Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors, Devon Home Marketing Center 610-889-5509.

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Hello Digital Photography Goodby MLS Books. Get Over It!

The Real Estate Listing Photograph was a very lonely creature when I first began my Real Estate Career. There was only one black and white real estate photograph that lived in the MLS Books. The MLS Books were about the size of the Yellow Pages Telephone Directory.

Today our Trend MLS and other search portals can feature up to 25 color property photos. This is a brochure showing photos of a pending sale in Chesterbrook that drew numerous showings, open house visitors and offers to purchase.

“A picture is worth more than a thousand words”, is what I always tell my Sellers

I saved this article from the Wall Street Journal. It shows not only the direction but the acceleration of changes since the days of MLS Books. And in less than a year, it shows the benefit of good photographs not just for high end properties, but in every price range. The National Association of Realtors reported last year that 98% of all Buyers begin their search online!

It’s an exciting time to be part of the changes in Real Estate as more and more people recognize the competitive advantages of good real estate photography. Judy Peterson Real Estate Photography

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If you are a Townhouse or a Condo Buyer or Seller in Tredyffrin Township you will have seen the most real estate activity in all of Chester County Pa in the past 12 months. There were 354 units sold in Tredyffrin, followed by 195 sold in Phoenixville, 188 in East Goshen Township and 186 in West Goshen Township. Inventory is moving, however Sold prices for townhouses and condos are down 4% since June of 2010.*

5 Key Selling Tips For Tredyffrin Condo Sellers

The Months Supply of Inventory was the highest in October of 2010 and down to a healthier 5.6 months in June of 2011. With all time low interest rates, the signals are good for buyers and investors to be in the market.

As always, the key factors and tips for Home Sellers are:

1. excellent condition,
2. a little creative staging,
3. excellent Real Estate Photography,
4. strategic pricing,
5. creative marketing.

*All data courtesy of Trend MLS and Terradatum is deemed accurate but is not guaranteed.

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Town Homes and Condos offer some good choices for First Time Home Buyers, Seniors downsizing and Investors because of the attractive lifestyle. The Community of Chesterbrook in Wayne 19087 Tredyffrin Township PA is one of Chester County’s most popular Town home and Condo locations.

New Condo Townhome Buyer Tips and Tricks

• Docs and Rules and Regs need to be ordered earlier the process.
• Disclosures are more important than ever before.
• Financing can take a little longer as some markets (not ours) had high foreclosure rates in the condo segment of the real estate market.
• Each segment of the market has it’s own challenges as we work through economic and housing recovery. Potential $8,000 tax credit of free assistance from the government remains the pot at the end of the rainbow for First Time Home Buyers for homes purchased BEFORE November 30, 2009.
• Thinking about purchasing to take advantage of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit? Don’t delay! Except for cash buyers, the days of 30 day closings seem to be a thing of the past.

*A look at the June 2009  housing statistics in Tredyffrin compared to the market activity in June of 2007 shows a good 4% increase in the median sold price for townhomes and condos in Tredyffrin, including Chesterbrook. The Median townhouse/condo sold price in June of 2009 was $299,000 with an average of 42 days on the market.

The Supply and Demand Number of Units sold in June of 2009 was 19 units sold compared to 30 units sold for June of 2007 a 37% drop.

During the time period 62 Townhouses and Condos sold in Tredyffrin Township and 30 of those sales were in the community of Chesterbrook.

Days on the market and Months Supply of Inventory are beginning to return to some normalcy with June DOM at just 42 days from listing date to settled date as you can see from my Months Supply of Inventory Graph. While the MSI is currently 3.9 months  in June of 2009 as compared to 2.9 months in June of 07 that’s a huge improvement over the statistics from December/January of 2008.

There were 54 Town Homes and Condos for sale in Tredyffrin as of the end of June and 26 of those town homes were in Tredyffrin, Wayne,  Chesterbrook Pa.

*Data courtesy of Trend MLS and Terradatum is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

Contact or call me, Judy Peterson, Realtor Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors Devon Home Marketing Center,  with ALL your real estate questions, 610-889-5509. I’m always here to help!

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Home buyers in Chester County from Rita’s Water Ice in Chesterbrook, Tredyffrin to Paoli to Frazer or Exton, Downingtown or West Chester sometimes need to take a break from our house hunting work, so I often keep an eye out for Ritas Water Ice.

FREE Rita’s Water Ice on the First Day of Spring, Friday March 20th 2009:

An annual tradition that you won’t want to miss. From 12 Noon to 10pm Rita’s Water Ice will offer FREE Water Ice to help us celebrate the First Day of Spring. Find a participating Rita’s Water Ice near you just by entering your zip code. Rita’s has 500 locations in 17 states. Some locations offer catering for parties (join the Birthday Club) and corporate events.

Rita’s Water Ice is a favorite treat of the little people in my family as well as my clients. My fav is the Custard, but try the new Lite Line, Slenderita’s, Mystery Flavor, and other yummy treats AND take pleasure knowing that Rita’s donated more than $500,000 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

See you at Rita’s tomorrow!

Contact Judy Peterson your Chester County Main Line Pa Real Estate Expert or call Judy 610.889.5509 direct, Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors Devon Homes Marketing. I know the neighborhoods that you want to call home and I know where to have some fun and get something yummy in your travels along Chester County and the Philadelphia Main Line! After all, finding the perfect home should be fun!

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Spring and the official Vernal Equinox , arrives March 20th 2009, and not a minute too soon, in my opinion, and yours too I imagine. These charming Johnny Jump Ups can be found along a path as one of our earliest signs of Spring together with Crocuses and Forsythia. Even in December if it’s warm, but not this year.  If planted in a protected area, they’ll often reseed themselves.

A visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art is a great way to begin your Spring walking.  Cezanne and Beyond – A Century of Great Artists Philadelphia Museum of Art – You will see more Cezanne and the artists Cezanne influenced, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art than if you went to Paris up to May 17^th. This is an outstanding opportunity. Adults $14, Seniors $12, Children 12 and under Free.

*Birds chirping, a warm sunny day, Spring senses stirred and I begin to hear the call of the countryside. Chester County Pennsylvania Countryside to be specific. No one does a day in the country better than Chester County Pennsylvania.

*Try Longwood Gardens where you stroll either indoors or outdoors when you hear the call of Spring early as I do. Also, Valley Forge National Park has many places for a Spring walk, both natural and paved (keep in mind the Valley Forge Road Bridge closing for detours into the Park) .

*Plan on at least two visits to Historic Yellow Springs where you’ll find 142 Acres to walk about and explore. The Yellow Springs Art Show is held April 25^th to May 10th, offering original Artworks by local Artists and the Annual Summer Fest Day is held Sunday, June 1^st.

*Visit the Historic Mill At Anselma and take a stroll along Pickering Creek and get ready to enjoy the opening day of the Anselma Farmers Artisan Market June 4^th

*Right here in Devon, our favorite, Jenkins Arboretum, Devon Pa is temporarily closed but poised for a Spring Opening and the unveiling of the New Education Center. So stay tuned.

*Marsh Creek State Park is another Chester County gem for you to explore anytime of the year.

*Plan ahead for a June visit to French Creek State Park. And while you’re in French Creek Park, be sure to visit the Historic Hopewell Furnace Colonial Community (June thru Labor Day with community demonstrations or visit Crow’s Nest Preserve, part of the National Lands Trust Preserve of open space and stop by the J. Maki Winery French Creek Ridge Vineyards for a Wine/Champagne tasting.

*The Clover Mill Vineyards and Winery–plan ahead for the May 2009 reopening and a Sunday afternoon wine tasting right here in Chester Springs.

And last but not least, and Daisy’s favorite, is our own Wilson Farm Park, here in Tredyffrin Township, for good old everyday walking fun. Seems like there’s twice as many Ducks and Geese as last year (must be Spring!).

Please support the Wilson Farm Park Summer Concert Series so that this fabulous Event can continue to give pleasure to all members of the community, as it has in the past. Get your business advertised on Park Flyers when you make a contribution. Wilson Farm Park is here for all to enjoy. No one checks for badges to see if I live in Tredyffrin Township. All are welcome. Let’s keep it that way. The good news is that anyone and everyone can help support Wilson Farm Park Summer Concert Series, with a 501(c)3 tax deductible contribution!

Do you have a favorite Park place to take a Spring Stroll? Leave us a comment and share your fav!

Oh my, a whole blog post from your favorite Main Line Chester County Realtor at MainLinePaToday.com and no mention of Chester County Pa real estate, or homes for sale in Chester County Pa Philadelphia Main Line Area.  Must be Spring Fever! Just remember to Contact me or call 610–889–5509, Judy Peterson, Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors when you need the best real estate information. Whether you’re a first time home buyer, or home seller needing to sell your home, you can trust a neighbor to help with all your real estate needs!

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Have you heard anyone say about Real Estate that, “nothing’s selling”? Well that’s a common myth these days. Throughout Chester County, and Tredyffrin Township, the perception has been that selling a home in this market is all but impossible. But the truth is that there were actually 98 Townhomes and Condos that sold in Chesterbrook between January 2008 and January 2009.*

And there were another 6 townhomes and condos that settled in January 2009.

8 Chesterbrook Townhomes sold in just this past December 2008. The townhome and condo market seems to be picking up. The average days on the market was 47 Days. In part, townhomes and condos are the perfect home choice for first time buyers and downsizing buyers.

The Community of Chesterbrook offers a lifestyle with great appeal to both first time buyers and downsizing buyers.

The 8 Chesterbrook Townhomes Sold December 2008 were:

• 720 Washington Place, Eagles Ridge 2bedrooms 2/0 baths
• 1312 Eagles Ridge, Eagles Ridge 2bedrooms 2/0baths
• 120 Cavalry Court, The Paddock 3 bedrooms 2/1 baths
• 304 Danor Court 2bedrooms 1/2 baths
• 44 Woodstream Dr, Bradford Crossing 3bedrooms 3/1 baths
• 18 Rampart Dr 2 bedrooms 2/1 baths
• 28 Main Street 3 bedrooms, Main Street Village 2/1 baths
• 7 Wellfleet Ln 2 bedrooms, Landmark Village 2/1 baths

The Median Townhome Sold Price was down 12% from $376,500 in January of 2008 to a median sold price of $330,000 in January of 2009.

6 Townhomes Sold and Settled in Chesterbrook just in January of 2009:

• 183 Valley Stream, Valley Stream Village1 bedroom 1/0 baths
• 48 Rittenhouse Ct 2 bedrooms 2/0baths
• 70 Cabot Drive in Newport2 bedrooms 2/1 baths
• 72 Iroquois Ct in Sullivans Bridge -3 bedrooms 2/1baths
• 74 Abrams Ct, Graystone – 3 bedrooms 2/1baths
• 55 Main Street, Main Street Village – 3 bedrooms 2/1baths

It’s Officially Spring In Real Estate

Thinking about buying a townhome or a condo in Chesterbrook? Give me a call. There are some good home buying choices I’d like to tell you about.  Our Trident Mortgage Company is humming with lending transactions and free, no obligation home buyer pre-qualifications.

*all data courtesy of Trend MLS and Terradatum is deemed accurate but not guaranteed

If you’re thinking about selling a home in Chesterbrook, call and ask me for my  Pre-listing Walk Through and an updated Comparative Market Analysis so that you get the best terms and sold price. More than ever, you need a full service  Marketing Plan that’s designed for your success.

Contact or call now 610 889–5509, Judy Peterson, Realtor and Chesterbrook expert, Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors Devon Pa 19333

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A First Time Home Buyer called me about a recent Chesterbrook Sale. She asked me about the Chesterbrook Condo and Town Homes real estate market in Tredyffrin Township.

We sat down together to take a close look at the Chesterbrook Real Estate Market and the Tredyffrin Township real estate market for condos and town homes. The Median Prices Chart shows homes for sale and homes that have sold in Chesterbrook and in Tredyffrin Township.  I plan to provide more Homes Sold Information to help home buyers and home sellers see that the level of market activity is greater here in Tredyffrin compared to news reports.

Tredyffrin Town Homes and Condos Dec 2007 Compared to Dec 2008*:

• Median For Sale Prices were level – $249,900 December 2007 and $249,900 for Dec 2008
• Median Under Contract Prices dropped 37% from $296,450 to $187,000 Dec 2008
• Median Sold Prices up from $236,500 to $265,000 December 2008
• Months Supply of Inventory dropped 69% from 33.5 Months  to 10.3 Months Supply of Inventory. Inventory is actually beginning to tighten up.
• Days On Market increased from 4 DOM to 106 Days On Market December 2008

Chesterbrook Condos and Town homes For Sale:

• There are currently 12 Condos and Townhomes for Sale in Chesterbrook (Danor Ct, New Market Ct, Paddock Dr, Hanover Ct, Iroquois Ct, Rampart Dr, Woodstream Dr, Stonehurst Ct, Wellfleet Ln and Painters Ln)
• prices for sale between $218,000 and $470,000.
• 2 townhomes for sale in Paoli Woods
• 3 Town Homes for sale in Daylesford Lake
• 1 Town Home for sale in the gated community of Arbordeau.

Chesterbrook Condos and Townhomes Pending Sales:

There are 6 Pending Condo and Townhome Sales in Tredyffrin Township Chester County and 5 of the Pending Sales are in Chesterbrook.

Chester County Sold Condos and Town Homes in Tredyffrin:

• 93 Condos and Town Homes Sold and settled in Tredyffrin Chester County.
• Sold Prices range from $174,000 to $595,000.
• The average sold price is $346,336 for Condos and Townhomes in Tredyffrin Township Chester County

5 Reasons to get ready to be a Town Home or Condo Buyer:

1. town Homes remain a good investment.
2. Interest rates are at an all time low
3. prices are down.
4. Spring Market begins the end of January.
5. Obama expected to create additional incentives.

Are you ready? Call me to get “preapproved” and don’t miss this opportunity.

*Data courtesy of Trend MLs and Terradatum is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

Contact or Call 619-889-5509 Judy Peterson Realtor Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors Devon Home Marketing Center for more information about Chesterbrook condos, town homes. Sellers Request your custom Comparative Market Analysis and prelisting walk through. Buyers Ask for my Daily EMail Updates for New Listings.

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When we think of Newport, we think of an elegant easy lifestyle. Just like the name Newport implies, this home offers an elegant easy lifestyle, upgrades galore, move-in condition, plus the kind of convenience that brings pleasure to your daily life. Two bedrooms, two and a half baths, Living Room, Dining Room area, over sized deck, Master Bedroom Suite, Eat-In Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Finished walk out lower level, garage? We got that! And it’s all right here in Chester County.

End Style Town Homes are sought after because they offer more privacy and light.  In addition to the  private location, this home offers true move-in condition and a dramatic open stair case with special window views from every room.

22 Cabot Drive, Chesterbrook sparkles with upgrades and defines “move-in” condition.

This home has been lovingly cared for. A few of the upgrades include: wood floors on every level, all new windows, fresh neutral paint and crown molding just about everywhere, new corian counter and sink in the kitchen, new dishwasher, stove, designer light fixtures, and high end gas fireplace logs with remote feature.

Just imagine your very own point and click fireplace! One in the Living Room (with remote control) and a second fireplace in the Lower Level. No chopping down trees or carrying messy wood logs, ever. Bring your big screen TV!  Life is good! View Virtual Tour here or Click the Virtual Tour Tab Above.

Like to shop but not after a long day at work?

Take a short walk to The Chesterbrook Village Shopping Center with Genuardis Supermarket and Rite Aid Pharmacy for all you day to day needs.

Fun local shopping beckons at The King of Prussia Mall, one of the largest in the country, Downtown Wayne, Paoli, Malvern Boro or The Exton Shopping Mall.

The Chesterbrook Lifestyle

Located in Wayne, Tredyffrin Township, Chesterbrook offers a park like setting. It’s only a short walk from 22 Cabot Drive in Newport Village, along a private path to Wilson Farm Park (playground, walking paths, Pond, Playing Fields and Shire Pavilion for Concerts in The Park) and all season enjoyment. Proximity to Historic Valley Forge National Park offers hiking and woodsy walking trails. Another bonus is the award winning Tredyffrin Easttown Schools.

Ease of commuting to all points east and west along Route 202, Route 422, The Pennsylvania Turnpike and The Schuylkill Expressway. The Devon, Strafford or Paoli Train Stations for an R5 ride to Center City are just minutes away. Chesterbrook enjoys easy access to all area Major Corporate Centers in Great Valley and Chesterbrook Corporate Centers.

Contact or Call 610-889-5509 with any questions.  I’m always here to help!

*All information deemed accurate, subject to errors and omissions. See listing agent for possible inclusions and exclusions.

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Real Estate in Chesterbrook Tredyffrin Township Chester County offers a variety of mostly town homes and condominium style homes. There are two single family home villages (Green Hills and Fox Hollow).  House Values in Chesterbrook can be seen by real estate activity between January 2008 and August 2008 in Chesterbrook Wayne Pa:

Chesterbrook Real Estate transactions January 2008-August 2008:

• 30 Chesterbrook Homes For Sale Prices between $184,900 – $459,900.
• 10 Chesterbrook Homes are Pending Sales between $189,000. – $278,610
• 62 Chesterbrook Homes Sold Prices between $170,000 – $440,000
  
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The “Chesterbrook Lifestyle” is enhanced by the highly regarded Tredyffrin Easttown School system which is attractive to families with children, a convenient Chesterbrook Village Shopping Center, Wilson Farm Park, Walking Trails, Picket Post Swim Club, and public Tennis Courts and convenient commuting to Major Corporate Centers, the City of Philadelphia, King of Prussia, West Chester and Downingtown areas.

There are multi-level Town Homes and Condos in Chesterbrook and there are Flat Style Town Homes and Condos.  Some of the one level Flat Style townhouse units can be first, second or third floor style.  Chesterbrook Home Styles range from 1 Bedroom 1 Bath, to homes with 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths.

Contact or call 610-889-5509 for help with determining your house values.  Ask about my Real Estate Home Marketing Plan. Request my Free Pre-Listing Walk Through suggestions for your home.

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