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A MAIN LINE TREASURE Historical charm meets modern comfort in this incredible home. Named "Tawno Ker," or "Dear Little Home," by noted Philadelphia architect and University of Pennsylvania alumnus, Horace W. Sellers, 617 New Gulph Rd. is steeped in rich, Pennsylvania history and retains its original charms with updated, modern amenities. Noted in …
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Escape into the world of cinema! In honor of the 90th Academy Awards, we’re taking a peek into a few of our exclusive listings that feature custom-built home theaters and media rooms. Sit back, whip up a fresh batch of popcorn, and take a look at homes that are more than worthy of an Oscar. …
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This past weekend the Philadelphia Inquirer’s John Timpane wrote a story about Ardrossan, the last of the great Main Line estates. At its peak, this stunner was a true estate on par with European royal properties, an 800-acre property centered around a 50-room, 33,000-square-foot mansion designed by Horace Trumbauer. Completed in 1912 for the Montgomery/Scott/Wheeler …
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Malvern Estate Home To Sell at Auction As much as real-estate market conditions in the greater Philadelphia area have improved in the past few years from the doldrums of 2008-2014, there still are some true buying opportunities lurking. For example, on July 31, 2017, Concierge Auctions will offer for sale an 18+ acre estate in …
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Montgomery County Market Update By Jennifer Riner, Trulia While home buyers across the U.S. feel priced out of some markets, some counties near big metro areas offer affordable options. Although inventory is dropping in the starter-home segment, not all markets are responding with rising prices. Take Montgomery County just north of Philadelphia. Within the starter-home segment, …
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We are pleased to announce that Joseph Berger, a Main Line native who began his real-estate career with one of the most successful sales teams in the business, is bringing his sales experience to our Philadelphia and Main Line markets. Raised on Philadelphia’s Main Line, Berger graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in …
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Carol Ogelsby and Alison Ogelsby Farrell, two of the Main Line’s top real-estate professionals, have joined Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty’s Bryn Mawr office, effective February 12, 2016. Carol is principal of the Ogelsby Group and has been a full-time realtor for more than 20 years, the top producer in her office for the past two …
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Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty announced that experienced residential realtor Wendie Loughran Steffens has joined the company. “As my business has grown, I realized I needed to be able to offer my clients a higher level of exposure for their properties,” said Steffens. “The Sotheby’s International Realty platform and support from the local Kurfiss office are …
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As we close 2015, we offer sincere thanks to the clients who have trusted us to represent them in the purchase and sale of real estate in the greater Philadelphia area and select New Jersey markets. We look forward to a healthy and prosperous New Year, eager to meet the changes coming to the real-estate market. Top …
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A recent "Extraordinary Living" blog post from Sotheby's International Realty looks at homes with towers. They overlooked one very special, very historical property on Philadelphia's Main Line that does indeed have its own tower complete with functional clock that chimes on the hour. And like the homes showcased by SIR on the blog, this tower also …
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