By Nadia Huliai

Prudential (DBA)

Real estate consumers are realizing that there has rarely been a better time to buy a home. In fact, historically low mortgage rates coupled with lower home prices have even sparked bidding competition in markets around the country.

A good home in a solid location may attract ample attention only hours after being listed. more…

By Nadia Huliai
Prudential (DBA)

With April 15 rapidly approaching many are scrambling to complete their taxes. For those who have recently bought or sold a home, there are a number of tax deductions that that may be available to them.

Real estate broker’s commissions, title insurance, legal fees, advertising costs, more…

By Nadia Huliai
Prudential (DBA)

When people enter your home they usually look down before up, so that first step is vital for attracting a homebuyer and making a great first impression. This is one reason why more people are installing hardwood floors in their homes.

Hardwood flooring enhances the look of any room and can create a classic ambiance that will beautify the interior design of your home. Residential real estate agents agree that homes with wood floors hold their value better, sell faster and fetch higher prices. more…

Have you visited a stunning International Orchid show in Longwood Gardens this year? In case you did miss it here is a chance to see some pictures I took at this event.

The show had dazzling orchids showcased by the best collectors and growers from Hawaii to South America.  Just imagine yourself walking  into a world of  breathtaking displays with orchids of every imaginable size, shape and color. Thousands of orchids were available for sale by international growers and there was a wealth of information available in the form of literature and lectures.

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT ORCHIDS?

The beauty and diversity of orchids have fascinated people for ages. As long as 5 centuries before Christ, Confucius compared the pleasure of seeing good friends to entering a room full of “lan” or fragrant orchids. more…

When it’s time to get together for good food and fun, Brandywine Picnic Park has it all. Located along the scenic Brandywine Creek in historic Chester County, the park plays host to some of the most beautiful scenery in the tri-state area. Tube or paddle down the Brandywine, relax in the shade, or bask in the sun. The Park is open from May to September. It is a great place for corporate picnics, family reunions, school activities, team-building events, theme parties, birthday parties, class reunions, meetings, weddings, and church gatherings.

Notice: BPP is not open to the public every day. Please call ahead to verify available public admission dates. 610-793-3198 or check their website: www.picnic.com

Longwood Gardens is sure to delight anyone who loves exquisite flowers, majestic trees, fountains, and opulent architecture. Here, amid 1,050 acres with 20 indoor and 20 outdoor gardens, you’ll find beauty at every turn. The distance covered within the outdoor gardens is about 1 mile and the estimated walking time is about 1½ hours. Longwood Gardens is renowned for its extraordinary fountains. The astonishing shows gather attention from far and wide, and are a favorite among visitors of all ages.

The Open Air Theatre has been used since 1914 for theatrical performances, concerts, and garden parties. Inspired by outdoor theaters in Europe, Longwood’s version has dressing rooms for about 100 performers beneath the stage, and an auditorium lawn that holds chairs for 1,500. The stage is framed with clipped arborvitae. Kentucky coffee-trees and Canadian hemlocks tower over the stage from behind. An unusual water curtain rises 10 feet in front of the stage during performances, which include all types of music and theater from folk and jazz to Gilbert & Sullivan operetta and Broadway musicals.

See Longwood’s Fountain schedule.

There are about 11,000 taxa (including different species, varieties, and cultivars)of cultivated plants growing at Longwood,

representing more than 200 different plant families. Some of the most notable families represented by the largest number of taxa include:

Orchidaceae with about 3,000 taxa, Rosaceae with more than 700 taxa, and Ericaceae and Liliaceae, both with over 400 taxa each. Nearly 300 different types of ferns can be found in the Gardens. About 60 species and varieties of palms grace indoor areas. On the other hand, there are 32 lesser-known families represented by only a single species each.

Plan your visit by going to Longwood Gardens website.

Here is something useful for all golf lovers in West Chester. List of some public and private golf courses in the surrounding West Chester, Philadelphia Main Line & Delaware County & Brandywine Valley area. Enjoy it!

You Can also click Here to see Homes For Sale near a Golf Course in Chester County, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA:  Radley Run Country Club
This long course has undulating greens and narrow fairways. There are sand bunkers that come into play on six holes, and water hazards coming into play on five holes. The nine hole green fees don’t kick in until 5 PM.

Fees:$50-$79
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Click Here To See Real Estate Listings – RHONDDA Community Homes For Sale in Exton, PA

Rhondda community consists of townhomes, twins and detached single homes built by the Hankin Group through 1976-1990.

Distribution of home types are as follows:

• Twins: %10
• Detached single Homes: %5
• Townhomes: %85

Median building completion date of homes in this community is about 1983.

Twins: these properties are on Aberdare Lane, Llandovery Drive, and Merioneth Drive. Square footage for twins ranges from 1,700-2,000 sq. ft. with a median of approximately 1,800 sq. ft.; median lot size is approximately 1/5 of an acre.

Detached single homes: These home are located on Carmarthen Drive, Brecknock Drive, Denbigh Lane, and Glamorgan Court;  Interior square footage ranges from about 1,900-2,600 sq. ft. with a median of approximately 2,000 sq. ft. median lot size is slightly under 1/3 of an acre.

Townhomes: Square footage of townhomes range from about 1,600 to more than 2,000 sq. ft. with a median of approximately 1,750 sq. ft.

Entry to this community: North Ship Road onto Llandovery Road; Worthington Road onto Caernarvon Drive; Newcomen Road onto Carmarthen Drive.

School District: Downingtown Area