Haverford Pennsylvania Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Prudential Fox & Roach Realtorshttp://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.comWed, 22 Feb 2012 20:44:19 GMT272 VALLEY RIDGE RD, HAVERFORD 19041Winner of 11 Pyramid Awards including Community & Home of the Year - Haverford Reserve - The Carriage Homes, features a community for all ages with 100 beautifully crafted residences bordering a spectacular landscape of 124 acres of woodlands, walking and nature trails. Inside, exquisite appointments include 9 foot ceilings, oak flooring, fireplaces, spacious center-island gourmet kitchens, expansive owners suites, lavish master baths and his/her walk-in wardrobe closets. Each home is fully customizable. Providing a maintenance free lifestyle,this Pembrey model offers 4,310 square feet including magnificent 1,200 sqare foot finished lower level w/built-in bar, a premium lot, custom sound system, solarium, premium hardwood floors, custom kitchen w/Wolfe appliances, study w/custom library, & hot springs spa in back yard. Sales Center open daily 12-5; go to 108 Green Lane to see furnished model.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/272-VALLEY-RIDGE-RD-HAVERFORD-Pennsylvaniahttp://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/272-VALLEY-RIDGE-RD-HAVERFORD-PennsylvaniaWed, 22 Feb 2012 20:44:19 GMT241 VALLEY RIDGE RD, HAVERFORD 19041Winner of 11 Pyramid Awards including Community & Home of the Year - Haverford Reserve - The Carriage Homes, features a community for all ages with 100 beautifully crafted residences bordering a spectacular landscape of 124 acres of woodlands, walking and nature trails. Inside, exquisite appointments include 9 foot ceilings, oak flooring, fireplaces, spacious center-island gourmet kitchens, expansive owners suites, lavish master baths and his/her walk-in wardrobe closets. Each home is fully customizable. Providing a maintenance free lifestyle, the Treymore with Great Room offers 3840 square feet with 3 spacious Bedrooms including a first floor Master Suite, 3 1/2 Baths and second floor complete with Craft/Bonus Room and 2 car garage. Sales Center open daily 12-5; go to 108 Green Lane to see furnished model.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/241-VALLEY-RIDGE-RD-HAVERFORD-Pennsylvaniahttp://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/241-VALLEY-RIDGE-RD-HAVERFORD-PennsylvaniaTue, 21 Feb 2012 20:40:34 GMT214 VALLEY RIDGE RD, HAVERFORD 19041Winner of 11 Pyramid Awards including Community & Home of the Year - Haverford Reserve - The Carriage Homes, features a community for all ages with 100 beautifully crafted residences bordering a spectacular landscape of 124 acres of woodlands, walking and nature trails. Inside, exquisite appointments include 9 foot ceilings, oak flooring, fireplaces, spacious center-island gourmet kitchens, expansive owners suites, lavish master baths and his/her walk-in wardrobe closets. Each home is fully customizable. Providing a maintenance free lifestyle,this Pembrey model offers 4,310 square feet including magnificent 1,200 sqare foot finished lower level w/built-in bar, a premium lot, custom sound system, solarium, premium hardwood floors, custom kitchen w/Wolfe appliances, study w/custom library, & hot springs spa in back yard. Sales Center open daily 12-5; go to 108 Green Lane to see furnished model.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/214-VALLEY-RIDGE-RD-HAVERFORD-Pennsylvaniahttp://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/214-VALLEY-RIDGE-RD-HAVERFORD-PennsylvaniaTue, 21 Feb 2012 20:40:34 GMT833 LOUDAN LN, NEWTOWN SQUARE 19073This magnificent Colonial home, located in a family friendly neighborhood of coveted Radnor Township, is in pristine "move-in" condition. Exquisitely appointed throughout, the first floor includes a Reception Hall with slate floor, lovely Den with fireplace, beautiful Living Room with oak flooring & gas fireplace and elegant Dining Room with decorative moldings. Brookhaven cabinetry & granite countertops highlight the renovated gourmet Kitchen, while the charming Breakfast Area has a bay window & window seat. The expansive Family Room features custom, built-in cabinetry. The spacious 2nd floor includes pristine hardwood floors throughout, a master Bedroom Suite with oak flooring & private Bath and 4 additional spacious Bedrooms plus 2 Baths. Brightened by abundant sunlight, the walk-out Lower Level is finished with bead board wainscoting & full Bath. The breathtaking nearly 2 acre level grounds with perennial gardens are tranquil, park-like and perfect for entertainment & recreation.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/833-LOUDAN-LN-NEWTOWN-SQUARE-Pennsylvaniahttp://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/833-LOUDAN-LN-NEWTOWN-SQUARE-PennsylvaniaSun, 12 Feb 2012 20:47:21 GMT1272 GULPH CREEK DR, WAYNE 19087Meticulously renovated by its current owners just 5 yrs ago, ~~~Boxwood Cottage~~~ combines classic old world charm w/luxurious state-of-the-art amenities. Exquisite upgrades include a rebuilt gourmet Kitchen/Breakfast area/Mudroom w/fully custom cabinetry, coffered ceiling & fireplace. Reconfigured Master Ste includes vaulted ceiling, custom cabinets, large walk-in shower, soaking tub, marble finishes and Perrin & Rowe fixtures. Reconstructed Butler~~~s Pantry has custom cabinets, granite tops & SubZero wine chiller. Additional renovations were HVAC systems, electrical system, whole house lighting control & backup generator. Exquisitely appointed Great Room is brightened by 2 sets of exceptionally charming French doors on 2 exposures; a Family Room w/fireplace has handsome built-in cabinetry. Breathtaking 2+ acre property is surrounded by woods & preservation area w/new landscaping/hardscaping including a fire pit, large flagstone seating areas & perennial gardens overlooking pool. Very low real estate taxes.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/1272-GULPH-CREEK-DR-WAYNE-Pennsylvaniahttp://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/1272-GULPH-CREEK-DR-WAYNE-PennsylvaniaSat, 11 Feb 2012 20:46:23 GMT1269 BOBARN DR, PENN VALLEY 19072This stunning Penn Valley home has been completely renovated during the past 5 years with new windows, doors, plumbing, electric, HVAC, Brazilian cherry flooring, Deck, Bathrooms & gourmet Kitchen. The first floor has a Great Room with vaulted ceiling & fireplace, Dining Room with vaulted ceiling, gourmet Kitchen with travertine floor, cherry cabinetry & granite counters and Master Bedroom Suite with soaring ceiling and luxurious marble Bathroom. Two additional Bedrooms - both with Brazilian cherry floors and fitted closets - and a marble hall Bathroom occupy this floor. The finished, day lit Lower Level includes a Bedroom with wall-to-wall carpeting & windows on 2 exposures, a full Bathroom, Kitchen with granite countertops, Exercise Room and expansive, carpeted Family Room.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/1269-BOBARN-DR-PENN-VALLEY-Pennsylvaniahttp://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/1269-BOBARN-DR-PENN-VALLEY-PennsylvaniaFri, 10 Feb 2012 20:46:08 GMT782 CLOVELLY LN, DEVON 19333Designed by Rene Hoffman & handcrafted by Semerjian Builders, this magnificent custom built Estate Manor home is located on a breathtaking acre in Devon. Easily expandable & exquisitely detailed t/o, the first floor includes 10 ft ceilings, 2 1/2 story Reception Hall, elegant Living Room with piano nook, Dining Room served by a Butler~~~s Pantry, spacious Family Room with coffered ceiling & French doors opening to covered flagstone Terrace with fireplace. Gourmet Kitchen has custom cabinetry and adjacent Breakfast Room offers a wall of windows. Spacious Study has a fireplace & opens onto the Terrace, while a Home Office offers built-in cabinetry. Second floor includes a Master Bedroom Suite & luxurious Bathroom, three additional Bedrooms, two Baths & Laundry Room. Approximately 1,250 sf is ready to be finished with Bedroom(s), Nanny Suite or as needed. The third floor can accommodate a large Bedroom Suite with Bathroom. The Lower Level has a Recreation Room, Exercise Room, full Bathroom and large Bar.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/782-CLOVELLY-LN-DEVON-Pennsylvania-2http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/782-CLOVELLY-LN-DEVON-Pennsylvania-2Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:50:06 GMT2538 COLD POINT HILL RD, PLYMOUTH MEETING 19462Impeccably maintained colonial home in Plymouth Meeting! Like new construction w/o high taxes. Main flr features hdwd flr entry, double closet, spacious fireside living rm, formal dining rm w/hardwds & sliding French doors to lovely deck w/new canopy. Family rm (now used as music rm), eat-in kitchen w/lots of natural light, 1st flr powder rm plus entry to 2-car attached garage are featured here as well. 2nd flr offers generous master suite w/cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet plus full bath w/double sink & jetted tub. 3 add~~~l bedrooms w/ceiling fans, large closets plus hall bath & laundry complete 2nd level. Full, finished walk-out basement offers great space for entertaining or possible add~~~l bedrm! Andersen French doors lead to fenced-in rear yard w/patio & hot tub! Other outstanding amenities include 9~~~ ceilings, crown molding, freshly painted interior, heated garage, fire/security/sprinkler system! Convenient to all major routes! 1-yr home wrnty to Buyer at settlement! Shows like a sample. Don~~~t wait!]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/2538-COLD-POINT-HILL-RD-PLYMOUTH-MEETING-Pennsylvaniahttp://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/2538-COLD-POINT-HILL-RD-PLYMOUTH-MEETING-PennsylvaniaThu, 09 Feb 2012 20:50:06 GMT1660 MOUNT PLEASANT RD, VILLANOVA 19085This spectacular property comprises over 12 breathtaking acres of stately mature trees, gently rolling hills, handsome stone walls, a stream with cascading waterfalls and footbridges, a swimming pool and five man-made ponds - reminiscent of Monet's Giverney. Two separate, exceptionally charming residences with apartments, each approximately 2,661 square feet, are nestled in the majestic woodland setting. This pristine 12 acre property is extremely rare in north-side Villanova's estate area, and offers extraordinary beauty, privacy and a truly unprecedented opportunity to create the family compound of your dreams. Offered in ~~~as-is~~~ condition.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/1660-MOUNT-PLEASANT-RD-VILLANOVA-Pennsylvania-4http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/1660-MOUNT-PLEASANT-RD-VILLANOVA-Pennsylvania-4Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:50:06 GMT1660 MOUNT PLEASANT RD, VILLANOVA 19085This spectacular property comprises over 12 breathtaking acres of stately mature trees, gently rolling hills, handsome stone walls, a stream with cascading waterfalls and footbridges, a swimming pool and five man-made ponds - reminiscent of Monet's Giverney. Two separate, exceptionally charming residences with apartments, each approximately 2,661 square feet, are nestled in the majestic woodland setting. This pristine 12 acre property is extremely rare in north-side Villanova's estate area, and offers extraordinary beauty, privacy and a truly unprecedented opportunity to create the family compound of your dreams. Offered in ~~~as-is~~~ condition.]]>http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/1660-MOUNT-PLEASANT-RD-VILLANOVA-Pennsylvania-3http://www.philadelphiamainlinelistings.com/property/1660-MOUNT-PLEASANT-RD-VILLANOVA-Pennsylvania-3Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:50:06 GMTShould I Buy a Home Now?I’m often asked if this is a good time to buy a home.  Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already.  They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy.  The problem with this approach is that you don’t know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you’ve missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability.  Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows.  Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life.  It’s important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial “comfort zone.”  To that end, it may be more important to lock in today’s relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today’s market.

 

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