Center City, Fairmount & Callowhill Housing Market Updates- August 2013

August real estate updates for Center City, Fairmount, and Callowhill- focusing on zip codes: 19103, 19102, 19106, 19107, 19130 and 19123 Active inventory may have decreased from a year ago, but the days on market has also decreased.  Homes are selling, and more quickly than last August. There was an increase of 15% of units
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Havertown Real Estate Updates – August

Havertown real estate is still going strong.  Read below to find out important information about the Havertown Housing Market. Units sold in Havertown is up 14% vs August 2012. Compared to August 2012 there was 1% less active inventory available. Compared to August 2012 the median sales price is $282,000, which is 8% more than
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Lower Merion Township Manager to Resign

Lower Merion Township Manager Douglas Cleland announced his plans to retire on Jan. 31, 2014, after nearly 29 years of service to the township. Cleland has held the top administrative post in Lower Merion since 2002, and served previously as finance director and assistant township manager. The current two-year employment contract for Cleland, who is
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Make a Difference Day in Exton

What: Make a Difference Day–Volunteers will help to plant trees as well as remove evasive species from the area surrounding the pond in Exton Park, Chester County Where: West Whiteland – Exton Park When: Saturday, Sept. 21, will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The day is led by the township with the help of
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Have an overabundance of home grown produce?

Oakmont Farmers Market’s Fall Food Swap will take place Tuesday, September 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Room of the Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Road in Havertown. The event is “part silent auction/part village marketplace/part fun-loving open house where your home grown, homemade or foraged creations become your own personal
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Haverford Music Festival

What are you doing this weekend? Save the Date! The 3rd Annual Haverford Music Festival is on September 7th starts at 12 PM and continues rocking and rolling until 9:30 PM. Bring the whole family for a day filled will music and fun. The admission is FREE! Various stages will be around the intersection of
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New Fall Oakmont Farmers Market Hours

Please be aware that if you are planning to go the the Oakmont Farmers Market, starting today, September 4, the hours of operation will change. The market, which features sellers of everything from fruits and vegetables to wine and vegan popsicles, will now be in operation from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Up until this week
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Consignment Sale- Friday, August 9th

On Friday, August 9th from 12-8pm and on Saturday August 10th from 8am-2pm the Spring Chicken Children’s Consignment Sale will be held at the Armenian Martyrs’ Congregational Church at 100 N. Edmonds Avenue in Havertown. It is a free event that is held twice yearly. Both baby and children’s clothing and equipment will be for
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National Night Out at Suburban Square in Ardmore

“National Night Out” Festival is being held in the Ruby’s lot in Suburban Square in Ardmore tonight, August 6th from 6 to 9 pm. Guests can enjoy live music, food, rides, carousel, carnival games, Lower Merion Police, Fire and EMS exhibits, roving entertainment, child fingerprinting/video and home safety information. Everyone attending is asked to bring
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Dining out for a good cause!

On Tuesday, August 6th from 5-9pm there will be a Library Night Fundraiser at the Oakmont Pub in Havertown. If you are looking to dine for a cause, stop by the Pub! Let your server know you’re a fan of the Haverford Township Free Library and a portion of the check will be donated to
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