Devon Real Estate | Mark Sweeney | 312 Old Forge Crossing PA | MLS# 6489564

Put this on your must see list. 213 Old Forge Crossing Devon PA 19333. MLS #6489564    

First floor two bedroom, two bath Condominium in popular Old Forge Crossing, Great value at 189,900. Located in a private setting and close to parking. Completely updated and ready for you to move in and enjoy maintenance free living. The kitchen features an open design offering great flow between the living and dining room with plenty of storage and counter space, a five burned gas range and microwave, disposal, new dishwasher. Hall bath and master bedroom bath have floor to ceiling tile, and modern bathroom fixtures. Laundry closet located in the hall bath area features full size washer and dryer, floor to ceiling tile and built-in storage cabinets. No shortage of closet space here, there is a walk in closet off the hall and in the master bedroom, two additional closets in the living room. 

This award winning and well run condominium, Old ForgeCrossing has plenty to offer; enjoy time at the community pool or a game of tennis in one of the two courts. This beautifully landscaped community features a reflection pond, walking paths and social activities for everyone. Like to bike or enjoy long walks? OFC provides private access to the new Chester ValleyTrail. Short commute to the Devon train station (R5) and bus routes to the city, 202  the turnpike as well as major corporate centers and shopping especially Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Wegmans and the King of Prussia Mall and Court.  The condo fee includes pool, tennis, outside maintenance, trash, gas for cooking and dryer. One Year Home warranty provided to the buyer at closing for additional peace of mind. For more info contact Mark Sweeney Associate Broker 610-399-5100 Office or marksweeney@kw.com
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Selling in the Winter? Tips from SuburbanPhiladelphiaCommunites.com

Numbers Don’t Lie – Winter Isn’t so Bad

National Association of Realtors statistics tell us that fewer homes sell in winter than spring. Their studies show
that in November, home sales slide about eight percent. In January, they slide even more—dropping by a
whopping 27 percent. These numbers make sense: Fewer homes are on the market in the winter, so naturally,fewer homes sell


Less Competition From Other Sellers
Naturally, many homeowners buy into dated, and frankly false ideas that now is a bad time to sell, and in turn
decide to hold out until spring. Worse yet are the homeowners who take their homes off the market as winter
approaches, aiming to re-list in spring. Sadly, they may be missing a prime opportunity to finally get the home
sold—and for top dollar. For homeowners who decide to list, there is far less competition and they are often
able to snag top dollar for their homes.

Buyers Are More Motivated During the Winter
What would motivate someone to buy real estate in the dead of winter, especially in areas with wicked weather?
Job transfers are high on the list of reasons, so if you practice real estate in an area with large influxes of
transferees, winter is an even better time to sell.
Whatever the reason, buyers who are looking to move while others settle in for the colder months will be
motivated to get the deal done. And that can mean less concessions, more cash, and a better close for those
snow-weathering sellers.

source: Market Leader

Provided by: Mark Sweeney Associate Broker Keller Williams Real Estate.

Considering Selling? Check out my video on best practices for selling at top dollar.

Safe Pumpkin Carving tips from Mark Sweeney SuburbanPhiladelphiaCommunities.com

Here is a great article I found on keeping this family activity a safe one. 

Carving Safety Tips Jack-o’-lanterns are a Halloween staple. Many families share in the tradition of carving pumpkins, but many also experience injuries as a result. According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, hospitals treat four to five times more hand injuries in October than any other time of year.

Take precautions when carving your jack-o’-lantern by following these steps.
 1. Prepare a first aid response. Before starting any pumpkin carving project, have a plan for responding to accidents quickly. If a cut occurs, apply pressure to the wound with a clean, dry cloth. If there are no signs of healing after 15 minutes, go to the emergency room.

 2. Use a specialized carving kit. Most pumpkin carving kits come with tools that are not only safer for carvers to use, but more effective at sawing, poking and scooping jack-o’-lanterns.

 3. Set aside enough time to get the job done. When carving a pumpkin, slower is better. Make sure you have time to pay careful attention to the task at hand.

 4. Carve in clean, dry area. Slippery surfaces can lead to injury, especially when dealing with sharp objects. Keep your area and tools dry at all times.

 5. Carve the pumpkin before gutting. To avoid injury, carve your design into the surface of the pumpkin before removing seeds and pulp. This will mitigate the chances of placing your hand inside the pumpkin when cutting later.

 6. Have an adult do the carving for children. Do not let children younger than 14 carve pumpkins. Get kids involved by having them draw a face or pattern on the surface of the pumpkin, and have them clean out the inside with a spoon or their hands.

 Source: Consumer Reports
Make it a fun and safe Halloween 
Mark Sweeney Associate Broker
 Keller Williams Realty

Fall lawn care to do list from Mark SweeneySuburbanPhiladelphia.com

Taking time in the fall to prepare your lawn for the colder months ahead will pay dividends come spring and allow you to enjoy lusher, greener grass when temperatures rise again.

  Fertilizing Providing nutrients to your lawn before cold weather strikes is good for strengthening roots and increasing the nutrients stored for an earlier spring green. While the top growth of grass stops, grass plants are storing nutrients and energy for the following season. To determine the best ratio of fertilizer for the soil in your yard, you should utilize a soil test. Otherwise, look for fertilizer with a nitrogen-phosphate-potassium (NPK) ratio of 3:1:2 or 4:1:2. When applying the fertilizer, make sure that you follow the application instructions and rate information on the package and use a calibrated spreader to apply the correct amount. It is also a good rule to apply the fertilizer about 2-3 weeks before the ground freezes so the plant can start to take up some of the nutrients. Instead of pacing the yard with a push spreader, consider a tow-behind spreader attached to your riding lawn mower or garden tractor. An attachment can quickly distribute fertilizer evenly across your yard

Aerating Aerating, the process of removing plugs of soil and thatch from the lawn, is ideal in cooler months. It encourages deep rooting, improves water and nutrient penetration, and promotes growth of beneficial soil microorganisms. There are a variety of techniques you can use to penetrate the soil, such as spiked shoes or spray-on liquids, but to most effectively aerate soil, attach a dethatcher, or a plug aerator behind a riding mower or tractor to remove plugs of soil from 2-3 inches deep.

  Mulching If you prefer not to rake or bag grass or leaves, mulching with a mower is an ideal alternative. Be sure to mulch leaves only when they are dry to avoid damp and wet leaves clumping or building up under mower decks. Remember that grass needs sunlight in the fall to help store food for winter, so don't wait until your lawn is completely matted down with leaves to mulch. A thin layer of mulched leaves is ideal and helps add nutrients to the soil, reducing the need for fertilizer.

  Composting Creating a compost pile allows you to turn organic material into rich soil. The fall season is a good time to create a compost pile with decaying yard matter, such as vegetables, grass clippings and leaves, which can provide nutrient-rich soil for spring planting. For best results, alternate layers of "brown," or high carbon materials, with grass clippings. Using a rear bagger with your lawn mower or tractor will help make collecting grass clippings a breeze, and adding to your compost pile is as simple as backing up to the spot and unloading. Another optional mower attachment, the lawn sweeper, brushes leaves into a hamper, much like a broom and dustpan.

  Taking these steps will prepare your lawn for the winter and help it come back strong, healthy and beautiful in the spring.

Mark Sweeney is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Real Estate

Suburban Philadelphia Communities Old Forge Crossing Devon PA 19333

Affordable living in Devon PA 19333

    Looking for an alternative to renting or perhaps downsizing? The best keep secret along the main line is the condominium community of Old Forge Crossing.

Prices range from 150,000 to 215000, there are one bedroom, two bedroom flat, some with fireplases and a den. Also there are spacious townhomes.

This development is situated on forty beautifully landscaped acres featuring a reflection pond and walking paths. Like to bike or enjoy long walks? OFC now provides private access to the new Chester Valley Trail.  A Short commute to the Devon train station (R5) and bus routes to the city, 202  the turnpike as well as major corporate centers and shopping especially Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Wegmans and the King of Prussia Mall and Court.  The condo fee includes pool, tennis, outside maintenance, trash, gas for cooking and dryer.  Contact Mark Sweeney today and see if this community would be the right fit for your lifestyle. You will not be disappointed. 

Mark Sweeney is a Associate Broker with Keller Williams Real Estate and a resident 

of the community of Old Forge Crossing.