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Donald D. Pearson, chairman of Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, is pleased to announce that Dana Lansing has joined the company's Bucks County office in New Hope, Pa. With a professional background in architecture and art, Dana began practicing real estate in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in 2001. She has built a notable roster of satisfied …
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Old World or New World? Given the rich European influence on architecture in the greater Philadelphia region, we thought it would be interesting to see if readers can determine whether listings are in Europe or the United States. Simply observe the photos and vote accordingly. To see if your guess it correct, click on the 'Answer' link provided. …
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Pennsylvania has pristine fresh water fishing. We thought we'd highlight some of our current listings that offer fishing opportunities on property! I've found that Pennsylvania's diverse bodies of fresh water are what make fishing here so enjoyable. Ponds, streams, lakes and rivers all have unique fauna and yield completely different experiences. If variety is the spice of life than we're going …
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One of our newest listings is garnering a lot of press this week. Melanie Stecura of our Philadelphia office listed the Vanna Venturi House in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood. The availability of this house for the first time since 1973 is causing a bit of shock and awe in the world of architecture. For those …
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We'd like to briefly present a few recent listings that we at Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty are very excited about. I couldn't help but notice a shared theme between these listings: a harmonious blending of home and nature. Enjoy! Inviting Gardens, Comfortable Air With an exciting Spring now behind us, we at Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty are …
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This week brought some notable new homes for sale in Bucks County, among them two houses with "1" as their house numbers. Let's look at these "No. 1" homes. ADDRESS: 1 Saddleview Lane, Doylestown, PA (Solebury Township) PRICE: $995,000 SUMMARY: WOW. These days, buyers walk into homes and, at least according to what agents hear, …
We are pleased to announce that Albermarle, a spectacular Main Line residence on almost 17 prime acres on the former Ardrossan estate of Col. Robert Montgomery, is available for purchase. Lisa Weber Yakulis of Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty's Main Line office has the listing. Albermarle in Villanova, Pennsylvania from Kurfiss Sotheby's on Vimeo. Located in …
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Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty is proud to announce it has listed the 50-acre Linden Hill estate property located in Gladwyne, Pa., one of the most esteemed residential ZIP codes in the entire United States. Represented by Lisa Weber Yakulis, a top Main Line real estate agent/Realtor based in Kurfiss SIR's Bryn Mawr office, and Donald …
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We've all heard it. Whether you're a to- performing agent or a first-time renter, 'Location, location, location' is the unofficial, clichéd mantra in real estate. We at Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty feel the greater Philadelphia region is an exceptional 'location' to transform a house into a home. The region boasts a mix of verdant countryside and exceptional urban landscape (check), internationally esteemed …
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Altering one's living space is invigorating. Whether you grab a few gallons of paint and reclaim that canary-yellow dining room or call in the contractor in for some serious hardscaping, improving one's home can be personally invaluable. That said, not all remodeling projects are financially equal. The rate of recoup, or the resale value, is the return you can expect on your home …
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