Nick & Trudy Vandekar Realtors Main Line PA Homes for Sale Lic AB067198

Whilst I could be talking about the inventory of homes along the Main Line for buyers to consider, actually I am talking about where to go for Valentine's Day with your significant other.

Every village and town along the Main Line outside of Philadelphia is stuffed, literally stuffed with restaurants to go, most of them are good, some are excellent, with appropriate pricing. Most cultural tastes are catered for, there may be a lack of vegan restaurants but you can always find something to eat at either Chinese, or Indian. Whether it is Bryn Mawr, or Exton and all points in between you can have big noisy restaurants or small intimate space.

Using Devon as a base Yelp came up with several suggestions locally, Wayne has Teresa's and Teresa's next door, The Great American Pub, Matador, Xilantro, just for starters, Berwyn is awash with Italian and other choices, Paoli has San Nicola another Italian favorite, the choice is endless, and if you include some of the bigger local hotels where many good chefs reside today you have even more choice.

King of Prussia, in the Mall and around the outskirts has lots of choice for steaks and other choices, so make sure you book ahead, with so many places to go, saying you could not find anywhere to eat might just not wash it this year.

Where am I going, probably cooking a meal at home and enjoying a nice wine. Have a great time and let us know your choices and where you like to eat.

I love to sit Open Houses especially this time of year when people are getting out and about to see homes that are on the market. I chose to sit this home at 160 Sheldrake Drive in Paoli, PA 19301 this Sunday from 2-4 PM. It was the model home for the development when it was first built 49 years ago, and this is the first time it has been on the market since then. Situated on a nice lot of 0.64 acres it has a nice presence in the neighborhood.

It is a solid stone colonial, and I wrote about what is a colonial a few weeks ago, and this one is in excellent condition according to the listing agent, with deep window sills, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, built in book shelves and much more. I am looking forward to seeing the home. Taxes at $6483 last year are reasonable for this area for the size of the lot and the home. Whilst it is close to downtown Paoli, with its shops and train station, this neighborhood is not a high traffic area and the homes are set amid mature trees giving pleasant shade during hot summer days.

So stop on by and visit for a while at this home filled with character priced at $599,000, it will be open Sunday February 12th from 2-4 PM, this may just be your Valentine!

For those who live here, the condo association fee at first seems high but it covers lots of things.

Gas for the dryer, gas for cooking, gas for hot water, water, pool fee, tennis courts, exterior maintenance, trash collection, a club house and snow clearing, a host of social activities arranged for homeowners and those who rent here.

What it does not cover is the cost for the sewer, this is billed separately and this year it is $250, bills go out during February and are due March 1st, if you are later than March 10th there is a late fee. Like most places sewer bills are always in arrears, so you are actually paying for your 2011 fee.

Your other utilities cable either Verizon or Comcast are available is extra, gas for your heating and electricity are not included in your condo fee and are paid separately.

As I mentioned Old Forge has an active community, and some events taking place in the coming months are a Spring Brunch March 4th 11 - 1 PM to which you bring a dish to share.

March 16th St Patrick's Day Happy Hour at 5 PM in the Clubhouse

And the annual Old Forge Crossing Flea market and Crafts Fair Saturday April 28th from 8 - 1 PM. Contact the management office if you are interested in a table.

A good number to know if you live in Old Forge Crossing is the emergency hot line 610-687-5678 especially if you have a sewer or sink back up in the evening or over a weekend, call this number to avoid damage and stop any problems for your neighbors.

Old Forge Crossing is in a great location, it is a great place to live, either as a homeowner or as a tenant. Old Forge Crossing is an approved condo development for FHA loans making purchasing easier here than other condo developments not approved. If you need details on any available properties give me a call and we can help you.

One of the things about living and working in a village is that it is always evolving, and Berwyn, Pennsylvania is no different. Straddling two townships, Easttown and Tredyffrin it is a beautiful place. From when you step off the train having travelled along the famed "Main Line" you can't fail but notice the friendliness of the surroundings.

But don't take my word for it, watch the video and then take some time to come visit.

"We do not want to gain at someone else's loss; we want to gain while helping the other person to also gain."

— Jose Silva:

Many people today want the first part of the quote above, they want to crush the opposition, take no prisoners and be acknowledged as the winner. But in our business and in representing our clients the latter part is far more beneficial. It reminds me of the Zig Ziglar quote about achieving success through helping others achieve what they want.

Negotiations whether in a buyers market or a sellers market are all about helping both sides reach a consensus that the deal works for both, it may not give each side everything they want but it does help each side come to the table and accept the deal they got. You never know when you might need to go back to the other party and burning your bridges does not help you in the future, so keep those avenues of communication open and look to help the other side a little.

I find in the Main Line, PA Real Estate market that helping both parties achieve most of their goals leads to success. If you want help achieving your goals then give me a call now and lets get started moving you towards achieving your goals straight away.