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Chester County PA Real Estate Market Trends for October 2017

Monday, November 20, 2017
by Scott Darling

Chester County PA Real Estate Market Trends for October 2017

Chester County PA single family homes saw pending sales increase by 16.2% in October 2017 when compared to October 2016. 502 homes sold in October with a median sales price of $340,000, a 11.5% increase from October 2016.  The average sales price increased by 4.6%, and homes were on the market 12 days less.

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Tips for Creating a Pet-Friendly Home

Thursday, November 16, 2017
by Scott Darling

The addition of a pet to a home is one of the biggest and best decisions a family can make.  Is your home ready for the task? Follow these tips for making your home pet-friendly. 

 

Outside 

  • 1. A safe environment is as important for a pet as it is for children.  The first step in keeping them safe is a fence.  Not only does it keep your pets in, it keeps others’ animals out. 

  • 2. Have an ID tag on your pet’s collar, with your name and contact information just in case they do get out.  Having them microchipped is an excellent option for identification purposes. 

  • 3. When house-training, encourage your pet to use a specific area of the yard for easy clean-up, keeping the smell away from the house.  Welcomepup.com blog has a potty-area diy. 

  • 4. A pathway to the door of gravel, cement, or other materials that aren’t plant-based will help knock off any debris that catch on paws before they come in. 

  • 5. If your animals have to stay outside when you are away for a short time, make sure they have shelter, food and, most importantly, water. 

  • 6. A play area in your yard would be great for dogs, especially, but make sure you have paths they can walk and run on, and nothing hazardous to them if they get too excited in their play. 

  • 7. Incorporating a water feature that doubles as a pet-friendly cooling-off spot is perfect for Summer outdoor play for your pets. 

  • 8. Consider the plants in your landscaping, and make sure you have nothing that can make your pet ill if they ingest it.  A great list of poisonous-to-animals plant list.  

  • 9. Make sure window screens are secure when you open them, in case Kitty wants to enjoy a nap in the open area--you don’t want her falling out of the window. Investing in a “cat condo” would be ideal for indoor cats to enjoy the outdoors safely. 

 

Inside Your Home 

  • 1. When looking for safety hazards, you should have an animal’s eye view.  Have someone get onto the floor and look for wires, window treatment cords, and anything else that is hidden from a human’s view, but could be attractive and harmful for a pet. 

  • 2. It would be ideal to have a pet-washing area in the mudroom, but if that isn’t possible, think about shelving or a storage cabinet near the door for towels, leashes and outdoor toys. 

  • 3. A cat’s litter box should be in a quiet area away from food.  It would be optimal to have one more box than cats. 

  • 4. Keep garbage in a container with child-proof lid, as dogs and cats both can figure out how to get into the trash and make a mess, and maybe eat something harmful. 

  • 5. Area rugs should be machine-washable and inexpensive, in case you need to throw them away after multiple washing, or too much dirt. 

  • 6. Crate-training is best for dogs, but most animals need a space of their own.  Provide a comfy pet bed, toys and food and water in a quiet area of the house. 

  • 7. Keeping pets brushed, toenails trimmed, and bedding changed and washed regularly is essential in keeping you from doing a lot of extra cleaning and floor repairs.  A hard surface, scratch-resistant floor is perfect for homes with pets. 

  • 8. Smaller pets that require their own habitat have specialized needs: safety from larger pets, child-proof habitat covers, a room with certain temperature and humidity setting. 

  • 9. Check with your local municipality to see if you need permits for exotic pets. 

 

Having a pet of any kind is a big responsibility.  As they become part of the family, make sure you provide the best home, the same as you would for a relative.  When your pets are happy, it just adds to the sweetness that pets bring to life. 

 

Courtesy of Chester County PA Realtor Scott Darling.

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Gulph Mills PA Real Estate For Sale: 224 Balligomingo Rd

Thursday, November 2, 2017
by Scott Darling

As they say... Location, Location, Location! This property provides quick and easy access to Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Wayne, Conshohocken, and the Main Line. Check out this updated 2 bedroom single family home with its new carpet, interior and exterior paint, and landscaping as well as all new gutters, chimney liner, and lighting fixtures. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the outdoors on the HUGE deck overlooking the wooded area surrounding Gulph Creek. A full walkout basement with utility sink, washer, and dryer provides plenty of space for laundry, storage, and a workshop. The basement can also be finished to create additional living space. Whether you're a first time buyer or even an investor, this charming home in Gulph Mills is a great find. Don’t wait! This property is priced to sell!

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Glenmoore PA Real Estate For Sale: 670 Marshall Road

Thursday, November 2, 2017
by Scott Darling

Lovely 3.5 acre lot in excellent location in Wallace Township! Slightly rolling topography suitable for your new home. Can easily have a walk out basement. Possible subdivision. There is currently an older mobile home on the lot that has a septic and well. There are tenants in the mobile home renting for $800/month. The mobile home is NOT financeable. It’s a 1974 mobile home. The detached garage belongs to the tenant. You can purchase with cash or lot/land/building financing. You may also want to consider keeping the current tenants until your building plan is ready, helping you defer some of your upfront costs. Close to Marsh Creek state park. Downingtown West/STEM Academy schools and Springton Manor elementary.  Also listed as Residential. See MLS# 7077092.

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