About Delaware County, PA

I finally made it to Nifty Fifty's In Folsom Ridley Township PA.

I've heard about it for years. I've passed it while driving. I've seen that it's won the Best of Philly 10 times. I know everyone seems to have tried them, but ... I somehow hadn't. Now I have and I understand what everyone has been talking about.

Nifty Fifty's channels all that 50's feeling from the time you glance at the neon bedecked exterior. This is only heightened as you enter through the gleaming stainless steel and glass front doors to a classic fifty's diner: lots of neon, red vinyl bar stools, black & white tile work, cool soda fountain, vinyl covered booths, 100% fresh food, and over 100 flavors at the World's Largest Soda Fountain.

This is not a franchise but a family owned enterprise committed to the communities they serve. They are open 7 days a week from 6AM until 11PM Sunday - Thursday and until 1AM on Friday and Saturday. Today, they have restaurants throughout the area (3 in PA & 2 in NJ). They also support the community through their School Scrip Program, Fun-Raising Nights, and Shake Days. It is even a great place for parties.

If you haven't had a chance to visit, it's about time. If you already enjoy, it's probably about time for another visit. Grab some friends, get some food, and enjoy more that this area has to offer.

Visit Nifty Fifty's In Delaware County - Ridley Township at
1900 MacDade Blvd at Route 420
Folsom PA 19033 Phone: 610-583-1950 (of course)

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Newtown Square,PA/Bear, DE
Office: 610-353-1199/Direct: 610-359-3853/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.DelawareCountyPennsylvaniaHomes.com

The first picture has the backyard picnic table and shed. The second picture includes my front porch birdbath.

The Luxury Home Market continues its slow pace as we head into the traditional 2010 sales season.

There have been many changes in the market since our last update in June but most of those have impacted the market at lower price points. The primary sales activity continues to be first time buyers or lower move up buyers as people continue to take advantage of the 2009 and now 2010 Homebuyer Tax Credits. At the higher price points, activity is still constrained by the availability of loans with prices remaining fairly flat or trending lower.

In the luxury market, sales have continued to drift. In 2009 for the year, there were 67 completed home sales in the $1,000,000+ market down from 93 in 2008 and the peak of 132 in 2007. The average sales price dropped again to $1,481,000 in 2009 from $1,585,000 in 2008. The average days on the market rose from 93 days in 2008 to 117 days in 2009. The most expensive home did rise a bit to $2,500,000. New Homes continued to take a large share with 33 of the 67 completed sales.

Today there are an additional 129 homes currently on the market with an average asking price of $1,984,000. This includes 57 new construction homes and properties ranging up to a list price of $13,500,000. There are also 18 properties under contract at an average price of $1,647,000 including 9 new homes.

Bottom Line: So, as we last found in June, the luxury home market continues to be working against the economy and financing issues as it waits for confidence to return to the market. As before, new homes enjoy a large share of the market as home buyers still appreciate the flexibility that new construction affords.

As always, should you have any questions or are considering a move in the area, please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Newtown Square,PA/Bear, DE
Office: 610-353-1199/Direct: 610-359-3853/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.DelawareCountyPennsylvaniaHomes.com

(All statistics per the TrendMLS System and believed accurate but not guaranteed)

Snow Storm Wallops Delaware County - Go Easy With the Snow Removal!

It has been a truly amazing snowstorm! The weather forecasters have been right on about this one and we have been walloped with gobs of snow in Delaware County, just outside of Philadelphia. Reports on the radio recommend that if you do not have to go out, don't. Let the roads be clear for the snow removal crews. Must be close to 20 inches at this point and still coming down (a little slower). Most of our neighbors have just stayed in doors and have not even begun to dig out their cars and shovel driveways and sidewalks.

For those of you who may be doing your own snow removal, please remember to take it easy and take many breaks for there is really a lot of snow to move around!

Here is an article posted in the Delaware County Times about snow removal.

Stay warm! Stay healthy! (Written by Gloria)

Doug Durren and Gloria Todor, Realtors^®, CENTURY 21 Absolute Realty
Serving Delaware County Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas
Take advantage of the Tax Credit before April 30, 2010
- First Time Home Buyers and Current Homeowners -
610-909-0687 Doug 610-328-4300 x131 Office
484-431-3686 Gloria www.RealEstateDelawareCountyPA.com
Email GloriaTodor@Century21.com

Yes - We have snow here...

View of Downtown Swarthmore

The view from the warmth of Hobbs Coffee.

The Swarthmore PA SEPTA R3 Regional Rail Station

We don't usually see drifts blowing through the station.

Just a few additional snow facts compliments of CBS 3:

- Every snow flake has 6 points
- There are 6 basic shapes
- Dry snow piles up faster
- Every State has had snow

Finally just one more thought: The most snow produced in a single snowstorm was 15.75 ft/ 189" at the Mt Shasta Skibowl in California between February 13-19, 1959. No problems here.

Enjoy and be safe! And it continues to snow.......

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Newtown Square,PA/Bear, DE
Office: 610-353-1199/Direct: 610-359-3853/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.DelawareCountyPennsylvaniaHomes.com