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Welcome to the May issue of LifeandHomes™ Montgomery County PA. We’ve got lots of great things to look forward to this month. Did you know that May is ‘National Smile Month’ in the UK? That brought a smile to my face just thinking about it.

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We should also be smiling at all the good things offered around us.

LifeandHomes™ is gathering a network of professionals to guide you through making advancements in your life. These folks care about our community.

They live here, have families here, enjoy picnicking here, watch our children grow here, take in wildlife and partake in sporting of all sorts just in the Montgomery County area. We’ve got rivers, creeks and streams with fantastic landscapes within minutes of anywhere in the county. We’ve got a Al Fox , RMC wonderful history with parks to help you learn about and relive a time Real Estate Marketing Consultant past. School districts that are tops in the country with full, rounded 610-337-3260 • alfox@lifeandhomes.com curriculums and extracurricular activities for everything you can think of.

There are farms providing fresh vegetables to the area and livestock being bred here. We even have ski slopes that offer a number of action activities during the summer.

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Outdoor Feature

Trends Growing In Popularity

Whatever the economic climate, homeowners prefer landscape trends that let them make the most of the weather in their own outdoor space.

A recent American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Residential Trends Survey asked residential landscape architecture professionals to rate the popularity of different outdoor living and landscape features. Today’s homeowners, the survey said, prefer function, efficiency and fire pits, choosing such basic features as light, fire, food and a place to sit and enjoy it all.

newsShorts features (81 percent) and food/vegetable gardens (80.3 percent).

Other popular sustainability features include permeable paving (77 percent), reduced lawn (72.6 percent) and rainwater harvesting (63.6 percent).

More information can be found at www.asla. org/residentialinfo. (NAPSI)

Colorful Ways to Pay Your Mortgage

A spokesman for Milner, 49, who lives in Moscow with his wife and two children the tycoon has no plans to move into the French-style mansion in Silicon Valley.

Adzookie is looking for houses to paint. In fact, paint is an understatement. They're looking for homes to turn into billboards. In exchange, they'll pay your mortgage every month for as long as your house remains painted.

If you're prepared for the bright colors and stares from neighbors, complete the submission form found at www.adzookie.com/paintmy house.php. If your home meets their criteria, an Adzookie team member will contact you.

Plastic pink lawn flamingos were invented in 1957 by Don Featherstone of MA. His company sells an average of 250,000 to 500,000 plastic pink flamingos a year. www.Life and Homes .com

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There are a few stipulations. You must own your home. It cannot be rented or leased.

They'll paint the entire outside of the house, minus the roof, the windows and any awnings.

Painting will take approximately 3 - 5 days.

Your house must remain painted for at least three months and may be extended up to a year. If, for any reason, you decide to cancel after three months or if they cancel the agreement, they'll repaint your house back to the original colors.

While many homeowners continue to wrestle with the fallout of the housing crisis, a majority of Americans say that simply walking away from a mortgage shouldn't be an option for homeowners, according to a new survey by FindLaw.com.

According to the survey, the majority of Americans -60 percent - believe that it is "never OK" for homeowners to simply stop making payments on their mortgages. One-third of the population (34 percent) says it's OK for homeowners to walk away from mortgages, but only if they aren't able to make the monthly payments. Only 3 percent believe that homeowners should be able to walk away from mortgages anytime they want. (FindLaw.com)

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When it comes to landscape elements, efficiency and sustainability reign supreme. Very popular are low-maintenance landscapes (94.2 percent), native plants (87.2 percent), water-efficient irrigation (83.1 percent), ornamental water

The 25,500-square-foot Los Altos, Calif., home, situated on 11 acres, reportedly has indoor and outdoor pools, a ballroom, a wine cellar, five bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

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“Homeowners continue to reconnect with their outdoor space. However, expect many households this year to either phase in projects over time or carefully select fewer features,” said ASLA executive vice president and CEO Nancy Somerville.

The Wall Street Journal reportes that Russian tech billionaire Yuri Milner has paid the highest known price ever for a single-family U.S. home — $100 million.

Most Americans Opposed To Walkaway Homeowners

Overall, 96.2 percent of respondents rated exterior lighting as somewhat or very popular for this year, followed by fire pits/fireplaces (94.2 percent), seating/dining areas (94.1 percent), grills (93.8 percent) and installed seating like benches or seat walls (89.5 percent).

While the most popular outdoor features reflect an enduring sensibility, the interest in modern technology such as stereo systems (58.3 percent), Internet access (46.3 percent) and televisions (45.4 percent) adds to the growing trend of taking what people enjoy inside to the outdoors—up to a point. Only 10.4 percent of respondents thought outdoor sleeping areas would be popular this year.

The Billionaire Next Door

LifeandHomes.com Ambler

Open Market Listing Service™

$149,900

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58009

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58012

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

Audubon

$210,000

Boothwyn

$95,000

Mary Bell Rd

1604 Meetinghouse Rd

3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42461

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58005

Mary Beth Van Trieste • 610-805-0119

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Agent • c21marybeth@aol.com

Berwyn

$499,000

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

Bridgeport

$120,000

1486 BYRD DR

247 Hurst St

4 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57981

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57999

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

Berwyn

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

$475,000

Clifton Heights

858 Old State Rd

$499,000 217-219 E Baltimore Ave

4 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

Commercial

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58007

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57979

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

Berwyn

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$415,000

Devon

$900

49 Manchester Ct

144 Old Forge Crossing 144

3 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

1 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58002

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #65071

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

Montgomery County, PA

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Century 21 Alliance-Audubon

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AOH NOTRE DAME DIVISION#1

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$349,900

1668 Sawmill Rd

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Birchrunville

278 E Park Ave

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Devon

$499,900

Eagleville

$185,000

330 Old Lancaster Rd

117 Oaklyn Ave

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

2 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58006

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42462

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Mary Beth Van Trieste • 610-805-0119

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Drexel Hill

Century 21 Alliance-Audubon Agent • c21marybeth@aol.com

$349,000

Eagleville

$510,000

4610 State Rd

4016 Killington Ct,

Commercial

4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58016

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42460

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Mary Beth Van Trieste • 610-805-0119

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

Drexel Hill

Century 21 Alliance-Audubon Agent • c21marybeth@aol.com

$590,000

Eagleville

$299,999

740R Burmont Rd

537 Church Rd

Commercial

5 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58029

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57993

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

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Drexel Hill

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$850,000

East Greenville

$75,000

752 Belfield Ave

Lot 6 State St

Commercial

0 Bedrooms / 0.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58027

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #65073

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

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Drexel Hill

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$399,000

East Norriton

$265,000

433 Burmont Rd

3014 Potshop Rd

Commercial

5 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57982

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58011

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

AOH NOTRE DAME DIVISION#1 May

Bands: Jamison, Bogside, Rouges, Misty Isle, Belfast Connection,

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All Proceeds to benefit AOH Charities. No coolers permitted on festival grounds.

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Under $400,000

86 Mallard Ct Toll Brother’s Carriage Home in Rivercrest Golf Community. Backs to protected open space.

Upgrades Galore some of which are: Hardwood flooring throughout the entire first floor, recessed lighting, upgraded lighting fixtures, two gas fireplaces and many more. Care free living at its best!

Phoenixville

$179,000

416 Heckle St Townhouse Living at it’s Best! Close togrowing downtown with great places to shop and eat. This TH has a Large Living Room with Fireplace and large Dining area. Sliders off the dining room open onto a 10 X 10 covered patio overlooking a fenced yard - perfect for summertime cook-outs! Off-street Parking for 2 cars.

Phoenixville

$129,900

37 Franklin Ave Must See Charming 3Br Starter Home In Excellent Condition. Beautiful Restored Wood Trim, Thermopane Windows, Sun Room W/Garden Window. New Carpet And Vinyl Flooring. Low Maintenance. Gas H/W Heat, Very Low Utility Cost. Walk To Historic Arts and Entertainment Downtown District And Public Transportation. Why pay condo fees?

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(O) 610.935.3200 (D) 610.457.8539 www.michaelbrango.com When you choose Mike Brango, RE/MAX Associate, to sell your home or help you purchase a new home, you’ll experience a whole new level of personal service.

“In my mind the only thing that matters is the happiness of my clients, that is why I live by the motto, ‘Clients First.’

So if you are like me and believe customer service is the first priority, then we need to speak, so give me a call.”

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• From the details of bookkeeping to strategic planning • Create Grant, Tax and Management reports • Assure you are compliant with all government regulations and can withstand audit

Interim Accounting Management

967 East Swedesford Road, Suite 500 Exton, PA 19341

• Taxes • Cash Flow Analysis • Strategic Business Planning and Budgeting

(P) 484.320.8711

Quick Books Set Up

melissa@milesfinancialmgt.com

• Customized approach to set up your books to your needs, not cookie-cutter • Teach you how to enter information and oversee on an interim basis the data to ensure correctness • Educate you on how to read the financial reports

Business Set Up

Managing Behind & Beyond the Numbers

• Business structures • Accounting operations set up and procedures • Tax compliance

Office Space Available

Lonesome J’s Catering

618 Swede Street Norristown, PA

“Simple Food at a Simple Price”

610-721-3469

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Restored Professional Office Space Furnished Offices, Conference Room. Off Street Parking!

Licensed & Certified Montgomer y County Health Department

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Update Interiors with a

Quick Flooring Transformation

Is your home in need of a makeover to go from boring to brilliant? What better time than now to update your home's tired, worn interior. You need look no further than right under your feet - to the floor below - for a simple, budget-minded way to Installing new flooring can quickly and dramatically change a room's appearance without breaking your budget, thanks to stylish, durable and affordable new flooring options like luxury vinyl tile (LVT) - the fastest growing segment in the U.S. resilient flooring market. Whether you're looking to update a bathroom, kitchen, living room or virtually any other room in your house, LVT flooring, such as Tarkett NAFCO Luxury Floors PermaStone Collection, can help you make a spectacular transformation that offers everyday practical performance and stunning looks.

* GroutFit -- produces a realistic grout effect with tiles that have two beveled sides that are embossed to mimic the real thing and create "grout lines" when installed together. * GroutFil -- features 14, pre-mixed, stainresistant, acrylic-based grout colors to create an endless number of patterns and grout possibilities, heightening the mimicry of real stone. * GroutLess -- offers randomly cut tiles that quickly install edge to edge without grout or seam sealer for a uniquely modern look.

"Grout options in LVT give you the ability to get creative with your design and truly reflect your personal style," Hubbard says. "What's more, grouted LVT floors are more cost efficient and much easier to install than traditional ceramic tiles."

Maintenance for LVT floors, including grouted ones, also is minimal. Forget the sealing, polishing and special cleaners required for floors made from natural materials. While LVT floors look similar to the real thing, they feature a major benefit - the easy-care vinyl requires only the use of a neutral floor cleaner and water to maintain a beautiful floor. No harsh chemicals are needed.

Another benefit is easy repair. If a few tiles get damaged, they can be removed and replaced within minutes without the need to tear up a large section of the floor or have a flooring specialist come to your home.

"LVT combines great looks and practicality into an affordable flooring option that withstands every day wear and tear," Hubbard says. "With its quick and easy installation, you can do an amazing DIY spring decorating spruce-up in just a weekend or even less." (ARA)

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Warm, soft and quiet underfoot, wear-resistant LVT holds up to the rigors of daily household traffic much better than stone, hardwood or ceramic. This is due in part to LVT's durable construction. This resilient flooring option features a protective wear layer that resists scuffs, scratches, tears and gouges.

Because LVT isn't nearly as hard as real stone or ceramic tiles, it also isn't as slippery when wet. Glass or china is less likely to shatter if accidentally dropped, and your little ones won't scrape their knees or elbows if they fall.

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Nothing like the sheet vinyl of earlier years, today's LVT offers a design-forward, durable alternative to natural flooring, which can be expensive to install, maintain and repair. LVT, or resilient flooring, delivers all of the luxury of natural flooring without the hassle and fuss.

Like natural flooring tiles, some LVT products offer various installation options. PermaStone, for example, lets you choose from the following:

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"Luxury vinyl tile provides homeowners with the option to have flooring in any room that deftly echoes the style of popular natural, hard-surface flooring options, such as Travertine marble, limestone, concrete and slate," says Erica Hubbard, Tarkett NAFCO director of marketing.

"These designs pop with depth and realism and combine both classic and contemporary elements, providing a wide range of style options. You can even create custom designs by intermixing textures and borders throughout a room."

freshen your decor and add to your home's value. Give any room of the house an updated look with flooring that mimics natural stone or ceramic tile, but without the upkeep or high cost.

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Open Market Listing Service™ Gulph Mills

LifeandHomes.com

$899,900

King of Prussia

$950,000

282 Hughes Rd

lot 55 Orchard Dr

3 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths

Commercial

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57998

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58008

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

Hatfield

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

$319,900

King of Prussia

$135,000

1610 HEDGEWOOD RD,

11316 Valley Forge Cir

4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

2 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42470

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42463

Jay Peterman • 215-361-5965

Mary Beth Van Trieste • 610-805-0119

Prudential Fox & Roach - Blue Bell Associate Broker • Jgprealtor@aol.com

Havertown

$229,900

Century 21 Alliance-Audubon Agent • c21marybeth@aol.com

King of Prussia

$259,000

109 E Manoa Rd

441 W Church Rd

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.1 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58003

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57994

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

Havertown

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$235,000

Lower Gwynedd

$355,000

124 Brentwood Rd

248 TOWYN CT

3 Bedrooms / 1.1 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58028

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42467

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Jay Peterman • 215-361-5965

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

King of Prussia

Prudential Fox & Roach - Blue Bell Associate Broker • Jgprealtor@aol.com

$299,900 911 Stewart St, King Of Prussia

Malvern

Commercial

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58017

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42386

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Donna Marie Godfrey • 610-489-5900

RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTORS Broker Associate • embproperties@yahoo.com

$429,000

24 Duffryn Avenue

RE/MAX Achievers, Inc. Associate Broker • dgodfrey@ptd.net

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Classic Realtors Eric Biletta

528 E Lancaster Ave

(610) 633-6571 Cell

(610) 687-2900

embproperties@yahoo.com

Havertown

$229,900

QSN #58003 3 Bedrooms/1 Bath Red Brick Chatham Park two story colonial with finished basement and detached 1 car garage.

Main level features living room, dining room & eat in kitchen.

Paoli

$400,000

QSN #58015 4 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths Home backs to open space for amazing wooded views from the spacious back deck. Hardwood floors, 2-car attached garage, daylight/walk-out lower level, newer windows, updated heating system.

Wayne

Montgomery County, PA

Malvern

$600,000

QSN #57989 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths The home boasts a large e-i kit w/ new drywall & paint, updated lighting, ceramic counters, gas cooking & center island workspace, random width pegged hdwd floors t/o much of 1st flr.

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$449,000

QSN #57995 4 Bedrooms/1.5 Baths Entrance hall, living room with stone fireplace, dining room that leads out to a large covered porch - what a nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning or dinner al fresco.

Villanova

Wayne, PA 19087

Associate

Havertown

$235,000

QSN # 58028 3 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath Good opportunity, priced below market in nice Chatham Park neighborhood. Newly refinished hardwood flooring, freshly painted inside, new updates in kitchen, good floor plan.

Boothwyn

$95,000

QSN # 58005 3 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath Take advantage of this home and opportunity.

Ready to move right in and entertain guests in this large living area. Quiet area with private yard space. This is an approved short sale.No DELAY.

Bridgeport

$120,000

QSN # 57999 4 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath Short Sale! Buyer must pay a short sale administration fee of 1% of the sale price at closing.

East Norriton

$265,000

QSN # 58011 5 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Baths The main floor features a large living room with a bay window & dining room, both updated w/Brazilian Cherry Hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen w/Corian countertops, ample cabinetry & tile flooring.

Wayne

$425,000

QSN # 58018 4 Bedrooms/2 Baths Original owner has decided to move after 55 years! This great Colonial brick split level home is located on a quiet street away from all busy roads. Priced to sell!

Birchrunville

$349,900

QSN # 58012 4 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths Highlights include updated e-i kit w/granite counters, center island w/butcher block top, upgraded appliances, w-i pantry & Andersen slider leading to deck & back yard.

Wayne

$250,000

QSN # 65069 3 Bedrooms/1 Bath Bungalow with charm seeks buyer to transform the home for another 80 years of enjoyment.

Rounded doorways, brick fireplace & hardwood floors are some of the special features.

West Chester

$125,000

QSN # 65070 3 Bedrooms/1 Bath Great location, short distance to town and West Chester University. 3 bedroom and 1 bath with an upper level laundry room. Current rent is $1050.

Previously was approved by Section 8 at $1200.

$999,500

QSN #57983 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Baths Best location in the gated, luxury home community of Wrenfield with privacy and beautiful views.

Architecturally interesting inside and out.

Equipped with an elevator for easy access to 3 levels.

Berwyn

$499,000

QSN #57981 4 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Baths Spacious and Immaculate Brick Colonial home situated on a private 1 acre lot. Hardwood floors throughout. Upgraded lighting fixtures and completely repainted interior.

Malvern

$700,000

QSN #57978 4 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths/ 2 Half Baths Upgraded Meadowlark Model, with beaded siding, in the popular Summerhill community on cul-de-sac in Tredyffrin Township. Community trails, close to VF Park, Shopping, Highways and Train.

Ambler

$149,900

QSN #58009 3 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath Don't miss this outstanding value! Desirable row home nestled in the heart of Ambler. A freshly painted brick row features a living room, dining room, full kitchen, finished walk-out basement and a 1 car garage.

Devon

$499,900

QSN #58006 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths Classic Stone Front Two Story Colonial with Cedar Roof. Updated kitchen with newer 42" wooden cabinets, newer appliances including ceran top stove & cozy eating area.

Wallingford

Maple Glen

We b r i n g p e o p l e a n d h o m e s t o g e t h e r .

$374,900

QSN # 65074 4 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths Home is situated on a premium lot along meandering creek with level, park-like private back yard. Eat in kitchen with 4 recessed lights and self cleaning oven plus outside entry to wood deck.

Paoli

$325,000

QSN # 57991 3 Bedrooms/1 Bath Rare opportunity to acquire property with Town Center Zoning which allows Single Family, Multi Family, Retail, Office, Personal Service, Restaurant, Additional uses since property abuts Railroad.

Gulph Mills

$899,900

QSN # 57998 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths This gorgeous Tennessee stone home exterior boasts beautiful EP Henry paver patio, wonderfully landscaped grounds, a large upper and lower rear deck with scenic views that spans 40-50 miles.

Wayne

$575,000

QSN # 65068 4 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths Lg bank of tall windows along w/massive front & back decks allow for open views of TE Twp dedicated open space. Many updates. Private ¾ of an acre lot w/flagstone patio & walking paths.

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$299,000

QSN # 57996 4 Bedrooms/2 Baths Welcome to this beautiful 2 story Colonial in the heart of Wallingford. This 4 bedroom 2 and a half bath home is waiting for you to put your personal touches to a truly amazing property.

King of Prussia

$950,000

QSN # 58008 0.96 Acres Almost Endless possibility with +/- 1 acre lot located on the corner of Allendale Road and Route 23. Close to 23, 422, 76, 476, 320, and the PA Turnpike. Zoning is suburban metropolitan.

Eagleville

$299,999

QSN # 57993 5 Bedrooms/3 Baths Outstanding opportunity to purchase an affordable spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on a 3/4 acre lot. There is a deck off the back that can be accessed from the living room through French doors.

Norristown

$299,900

QSN # 58000 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths 3 singles at the price of town homes. 3 bedroom 2 1/2 baths, 2-car garage, central air, full basement. Great location right on the East Norriton, Norristown border.

Drexel Hill

$399,000

QSN # 57982 3470 Sq Ft Very Well Maintained Office Building on heavily traveled road Available! Owner has improved the entire building to make it a true turn key opportunity.

$850,000

$650,000

Wayne

$150,000

QSN #65075 1 Bedrooms/1 Bath Off Old Eagle School Road it is close to the Strafford train station, less than five minutes to the wonderful King of Prussia shopping and dining, the library, and all major roadways.

Phoenixville

$225,000

QSN #58019 2196 Sq Ft Valley Forge Professional Center. Wonderful 12 unit condo office complex with plenty of parking.

First floor consist of large reception area, 5 private offices, powder room and semi-finished lower level with outside entrance.

Phoenixville

$1,250,000

QSN #58013 20,400 Sq Ft ATTENTION ALL RETAIL OR MEDICAL USERS! SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE IF NEEDED!! We are offering 3.6 acres - Excellent Redevelopment or Re-use Opportunity.

King of Prussia

$299,900

$259,000

Newtown Square

$2,200,000

QSN # 58010 5 Bedrooms/ 5.5 Baths The house has been built with green principles and the builder used top of the line insulation materials and design, energy efficient windows, doors and heating-cooling systems.

Paoli

$300,000

QSN # 57990 1384 Sq Ft Existing 10 year tenant may consider multi year lease. Rare opportunity to acquire property with Town Center Zoning which allows Single Family, Multi Family, Retail, Office, Personal Service, or Restaurant.

Drexel Hill

$349,000

QSN # 58016 2400 Sq Ft Free Standing Office Building Available! 2/3 LEASED! Chiropractor and Engineering group presently lease space in the building.

Highly visible corner with own parking lot.

Berwyn

$415,000

$515,000

Newtown Square

$895,000

QSN # 58001 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths/2 Half Baths Stunning Springton Pointe home that is directly on the lake with beautiful views all year long.

Stone front English Tudor w/circular driveway.

Walk through the curved arched doorway into the 2 story marble foyer & circular staircase.

Paoli

$275,000

QSN # 57992 1603 Sq Ft Rare opportunity to acquire property with Town Center Zoning which allows Single Family, Multi Family, Retail, Office, Personal Service, Restaurant, & Additional uses.

Upper Darby

$385,000

QSN # 58004 4218 Sq Ft PACKAGE DEAL!! Bar and entire building was renovated in 2005. Everything is NEW in the bar and 2 two bdrm. apartments above. New Owner is acquiring a TURN KEY Opportunity with MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME.

Philadelphia

$1,850

QSN # 57988 4 Bedrooms/1.5 Baths Perfect for students. Property includes hardwood floors, Central Air, Ample Closet Space, Full Storage Basement, Rear Patio and ADT Alarm System.

Tenants responsible for all utilities except water.

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(610) 400-5951 Cell laurahewitt.com

Berwyn

$475,000

QSN #58007 4 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Baths eace, quiet and spectacular views await one lucky buyer at the top of the driveway. Classic two story colonial home with updated custom eat-in kitchen.

Clifton Heights

$499,000

QSN #57979 8 Units Stable tenant base and low turnover. POSITIVE CASHFLOW INVESTMENT PROPERTY! There are a total of 7 apartments and 1 storefront. Most units have been updated and current owner has made some long term capital improvements.

Drexel Hill

$590,000

QSN #58029 10,000 Sq Ft Fully Leased! Front Tenant is an Ambulance Company and Back Tenant is a Fire Services Company. Each tenant will have a NEW 3 YEAR LEASE as of 1/1/11.

East Greenville

$75,000

QSN # 65073 10.23 Acres Wooded Lot. Located on South Side Road across from Koch Filter Corporation. 1653 State Street is vacant residential land zoned R-3. 875 feet of frontage along the south side of State Street.

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QSN #58002 3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Baths The original owner of this Highlands townhome is moving on. This is a lovely end unit with lots of natural light coming from all the great windows.

The two story entrance foyer features a tile floor.

Paoli

QSN # 57997 4 Bedrooms/2 Baths/2 Half Baths Eat In Kitchen with breakfast room that has beaded board & chair rail plus new granite, all new stainless appliances including 5 burner stove, tumbled marble backsplash, nine recessed lights.

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QSN #58017 3024 Sq Ft Built as an office & warehouse along with second floor 2 bedroom residence. Huge all masonry building offers OVERSIZE garage with powderroom and potential for up to six (6) cars.

King of Prussia

QSN # 57994 3 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Charming Cape situated on a beautifully landscaped setting. Main floor features a newer eat-in kitchen with a Jenn Air oven, a living room and dining room with hardwood flooring.

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Drexel Hill

QSN # 58027 Priced to Sell!

63 Unit Self Storage Facility! Fully Leased! Very low turnover. Located off of Burmont Rd in Drexel Hill. Great proximity to all of Delaware County and Philadelphia.

Penn Valley

QSN #58014 4 Bedrooms/3.5 Baths Spacious multi-level stone & stucco contemporary home w/circular driveway. Covered flagstone entrance to the tiled foyer, living room and dining room w/hardwood floors.

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$700,000

1707 Adler Ln

618 Swede Street

4 Bedrooms / 2.2 Baths

Office Space Available

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Mark • 610-277-4868

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Malvern

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Norristown

$600,000

121 WILLIAM PENN DR,

4 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths

2 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57989

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Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Jay Peterman • 215-361-5965

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Norristown

$374,900

Lot 1 Johnson Hwy

4 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #65074

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58000

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Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

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Newtown Square

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North Wildwood

$895,000

$449,000

8 Lakeshore Dr

507 E 7th Avenue

4 Bedrooms / 3.2 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58001

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42533

Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

Colleen Wilson • 609-522-4400

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Blue Ocean Realty

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Newtown Square$2,200,000

Paoli

7 Philips Ln

21 W Central Ave

5 Bedrooms / 5.1 Baths

Commercial

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58010

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Eric Billetta • 610-598-2745

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$299,900

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$275,000

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$300,000

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$1,850

16 W Central Ave

832 N Capitol St

Commercial

4 Bedrooms / 1.1 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57990

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Paoli

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$325,000

Phoenixville

20 W Central Ave

$225,000 1260 Valley Forge Rd 108

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

Commercial

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57991

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Paoli

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$400,000

Phoenixville

$1,250,000

1559 Stanford Ln

445 Schuylkill Rd

4 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

Commercial

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58015

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Paoli

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$515,000

Phoenixville

$129,900

471 Hilltop Rd

37 Franklin Ave

4 Bedrooms / 2.2 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57997

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Michael Brango • 610-935-3200

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Penn Valley

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$650,000

Phoenixville

$179,000

430 Sprague Rd

416 Heckle St

4 Bedrooms / 3.1 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #58014

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Handling Everything From

Blue Ocean

Beach to Bay

Realty

Wildwood

$209,900

This spacious first floor condo was constructed in 2005 and offers 2BR, 2BA, living room and dining area.

QSN# 42537

N. Wildwood

(609) 522-4400 • (609) 522-9412

$449,000

Wildwood Crest $169,000

Wildwood

$764,900

Wildwood Crest $239,000

Beachblock Condominium with Spectac-

This Crest condo has been renovated inside & out. This is an oversized 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo w/ loft. Unit #4 QSN# 42541

This 6 unit complex located in N. Wild-

This spacious Crest townhouse is approximately 1600 sq. ft. and has been newly renovated. Unit #1 QSN# 42539

ular Oceanviews! 3 bed 2 bath furnished condo in a complex of only 5 units.

QSN# 42533

Wildwood Crest $189,000

N. Wildwood

This spacious Crest condo/professional office is approximately 900 sq. ft. and has been newly renovated. Unit #3 QSN# 42540

This 3 story Victorian home is situated on a

$325,000

60x100 lot and offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, LR, formal DR, kitchen and breakfast nook.

Montgomery County, PA

QSN# 42535

N. Wildwood

$499,000

Here’s your chance to own and operate a turnkey restaurant nestled on the highly traveled New Jersey Avenue!

QSN# 42531

wood is a fabulous investment opportunity.

A 90x100 parcel - 2 duplexes, 2 cottages.

QSN# 42529

N. Wildwood

$199,000

This top floor condo has had some recent renovations including a new kitchen, custom bathroom, and more!

QSN# 42538

Wildwood

$399,900

This newly renovated condo consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully equipped kitchen with granite tops, and more.

QSN# 42534

North Wildwood $349,000

Wildwood Crest $148,900

Wildwood Crest $567,500

WATERFRONT LOT located Otten’s Canal. The lot is suitable for the construction of a single family home.

QSN# 70471

BEACHFRONT CONDO - living room, galley kitchen, bathroom and private bedroom with 2 double beds.

QSN# 42542

Great Investment Opportunity! This newly renovated 5 unit complex consists of two separate buildings.

QSN# 42530

Colleen Wilson Broker Associate

Cell: (609) 602-2008 Email: colleen-wilson@comcast.net

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Think Outside the Box To

Improve Home Value

For years, the conversation about strengthening your home's value has revolved around interior projects. However, by keeping the focus inside, you might be ignoring one of the most effective ways to bring your property value up: the garden.

When discussing home value, "garden" means more than just flower beds. It includes your lawn, gathering spaces on your property, paths and walkways, in addition to the trees, shrubs and flowers that decorate the space. In a housing market where it's still difficult to stand out, turning your attention and efforts to these areas might be just the thing that will attract buyers.

It's a simple concept: A more attractive house is a more valuable house. And since your yard and garden are often what buyers see first, it's your best opportunity to set the tone as they consider your property and what they're willing to pay for it. In fact, well-designed landscaping was shown to raise perceived residential property value by as much as 18 percent, in a study recently released

by Swedish power tool maker Husqvarna.

In terms of return on investment, maintaining an attractive lawn and garden was shown to return $1.80 per dollar spent. For those who want to improve their home's value but can't afford to hire contractors for major interior repairs, garden improvements can be an affordable alternative.

Armed with the right tools, most homeowners are capable of tackling garden projects that can improve their property value, and at a relatively low cost.

To get a better understanding of what lawn and landscaping equipment would be most beneficial to your yard, visit an outdoor power manufacturer website like www.husqvarna.com. Simply edging your yard with a string trimmer helps create a clean, finished look outdoors and can be achieved for less than $200.

While many Americans are reluctant to spend much on their yards - some 65 percent of people spent less than $400 on it annually - keeping return on investment in mind can help you make better smarter decisions. If you want to call in the pros, consider projects that are highly sought-after, like in-ground irrigation systems.

Those not sure where to start can look to the wide variety of gardening websites, television programs and magazines for inspiration and practical tips.

Some of the top-ranked garden attributes for improving home value included: * A well-maintained lawn * An inviting social area * Stone paths and walkways * Decorative trees, bushes and shrubs * Well-kept hedges * Nicely designed flower beds Gardening season and the high real estate season coincide for a reason: Houses look their best surrounded by growing plants and blooming flowers. As the warmer months progress, remember that not only can investing in your garden give you a good return, it could also be the deciding factor in drawing a buyer to your property. (ARA)

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Tips for Making Your Home More Attractive to Potential Buyers First impressions are important and the same holds true when you are showcasing your home for a potential sale.

While larger home improvement projects are often necessary to catch the eye of someone in the market for a new home, they require a great deal of time and money. Sometimes simple cleaning and organization is all that is needed for your home to become more appealing to potential buyers.

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Home staging expert and TLC host Lisa Lynch says giving the perception of clean home is of utmost importance for people looking to sell or rent their homes.

"Presenting a sparkling clean property gives the impression that it was well maintained," says Lynch. "This gives potential buyers and renters a feeling of security. Often they will pay a premium for a place that has been wellmaintained and has a clean appearance."

Lynch offers these tips to impress your guests and convince potential buyers that you took outstanding care of your home:

Simplify Begin by de-cluttering your home. By removing personal items that might distract prospective buyers, you'll help them focus on how they think the home might look when they move in.

You don't want buyers to focus on possessions that you'll be taking with you when you move.

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Neutralize When showing your home to others, it's best to set your personal tastes aside by decorating in a way that will appeal to a broad range of people.

Think about replacing strong patterns with solid colors on items like bedding, carpets and drapes. It might also be a good call to store that dramatic piece of art somewhere out of sight.

You can show it off again when you move into your new house.

A Photogenic Home Many potential buyers will make decisions on which homes they would like to look at by looking at photos posted online. Do whatever you can to make your home sparkle in the images you and your real estate agent select for your listing. Focus on glass and metal surfaces that will add shine to your photos. For other bathroom surfaces, a product like Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Bath Scrubber should be used to remove easyto-spot and unappealing grime and scum from bathtubs and showers. Thoroughly cleaning these surfaces in bathrooms and kitchens can make your home look fresher and newer.

Areas that Must Sparkle While it's important to keep the entire home spotless, there are two rooms in particular that require special attention: the kitchen and the bathroom. In a recent survey, Mr. Clean asked

By Tom Sullivan

consumers which room they would clean first if moving into a new home. Of the more than 1,000 participants, an impressive 41 percent responded the kitchen and 38 percent said the bathroom. When selling your home, it is always important to make the extra effort in these two rooms; you'll never know if it will be a make or break a deal.

Scent Whether they know it or not, people entering your home will notice more than just appearances.

Attractive scents can create good feelings. Candles, diffusers, potpourri and cookies all offer inviting and familiar aromas. Use a cleaner with a pleasant scent to keep your home smelling fresh.

Details Matter Eliminate any small imperfections that might cause uneasiness with potential buyers by replacing broken light bulbs, fixing loose doorknobs or getting your closet door moving smoothly on it tracks. Even something as minor as a little mess in the microwave could turn off a prospective renter or buyer, so make sure every place you can think of is squeaky clean.

Since first impressions are so important, having your home properly cleaned and staged will help you make a sale or rental more quickly and net the price you deserve. (ARA)

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Wayne

$385,000

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6805 Marshall Rd

215 Deepdale Rd

0 Bedrooms / 0.0 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 1.1 Baths

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$999,500

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270 S Devon Ave

4 Bedrooms / 4.1 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #57983

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656 Upper Weadley Rd

4 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

1 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

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$575,000

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396 Croton Rd

303 E Miner St

4 Bedrooms / 2.1 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

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DAVID / RANDALL ASSOCIATES INC 215-256-7950 Enhancing commercial roofs for over 20 years 1-800-799-ROOF through extraordinary performance. Licensed Member Since 01/11

Installation & Service Applicator of major roofing systems. 24/7 Emergency service. Roof Inspection Service. GREEN Applications. OSHA Approved.

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H&H SYSTEMS INC 610-495-5688 Fire Protection * Security * Access Control * CCTV Backflow Preventers, Building Fire Alarm, Camera & Surveillance, CO2 Systems, Fm-200 Systems, Gate/ Parking Solutions, Nicet Certified, Pre-Engineered Systems, Put Muscle In Your Fire Protection.

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LONESOME J’S LANDSCAPING 610-721-3469 Serving the Montgomery County and nearby

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MCBRIDE PLASTERING 610-656-7187 Serving the Delaware Valley area since 1998. Specializing in Stucco Walls with fine detail and design.

We are also experts with stone walls and facing.

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