Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner? It's been a busy week, including a happy settlement in Center City for some wonderful clients!
Now that the costumes are packed away, this weekend in Delaware County is all about food trucks, makers markets and getting a jump on holiday shopping. Below are my picks, from the Swarthmore Makers Market to a Food Truck Frenzy at Linvilla in Media and a Glen Mills food festival you won't want to miss.
Rates eased again! The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 7.24% in the week of Oct. 29, down from 7.32% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago it was 6.17%.
Buyers have more to choose from, too. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro, active listings were up 19.7% from a year ago in October, the median list price was $375,000 (down 1.3%), and 20% of listings had a price cut, according to Realtor.com's October Housing Report.
What does that mean here in Delco? More choices and more room to negotiate for buyers. For sellers, pricing it right and preparing your home well matter more than ever. If you're wondering what this means for your home, reach out and I'll walk you through it!
Sun., Nov. 8, 10am-3pm. Get a head start on holiday shopping right here in town! More than 90 local artists and makers line Park Avenue and the front of The Inn at Swarthmore with handmade gifts, plus live music and food. Proceeds benefit downtown Swarthmore enhancements. Details
Sat.-Sun., Nov. 7-8, 11am-4pm. About 30 food trucks roll into Linvilla, including Federal Donuts, Ike's Crabcakes, Humpty Dumplings and Korea Taqueria! Rain or shine. Admission and parking are free; food and farm activities are extra. Sunday is also the last day of Pumpkinland, so make it a farm day. Details
Fri., Nov. 6, 12-8pm; Sat., Nov. 7, 12-7pm; Sun., Nov. 8, 12-4pm. Pierogies, stuffed cabbage, beef stroganoff, blini, halushki and homemade pastries at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church on Route 352. Dine in or take out, take a church tour, and enjoy free parking, rain or shine. Details
On view through October 2027. More than 50 sculptures by artist Steve Tobin are installed across Tyler's gardens, meadows and woodlands, some reaching 30 feet tall. You can touch, walk into or look up from below some of them! Included with general admission, and the fall color makes this a perfect weekend for a walk. Details
Fri., Nov. 6, 7pm; Sat.-Sun., Nov. 7-8, 2pm. Practically perfect family fun! The young performers of CCC Shines bring Disney's Mary Poppins JR. to the stage at Cardinal O'Hara High School. Tickets are sold online and at the door. Get tickets
Sun., Nov. 8, 9:30am. A guided three-mile hike through the mill's historic grounds, led by Dee McGrath, former vice president of the Chester County Trails Club, ending with 10 quiet minutes to simply listen to nature. $10, free for members. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water! Details
Sat., Nov. 7, 10am-4pm. Kids can putt their way through 18 creative mini golf holes set up throughout Tredyffrin Library, with refreshments, raffles and a prize for every player. $6 per golfer, which also covers golfing at Paoli Library. Details
Fri.-Sun., Nov. 6-8. The Philadelphia Museum of Art's Contemporary Craft Show celebrates its 50th year at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with 195 juried artists working in ceramics, glass, furniture, jewelry, wearable art and more. Perfect for a one-of-a-kind holiday gift! Don't miss the "Find Your Style" fashion event on Saturday at noon. Get tickets
Sun., Nov. 8, noon. Honor our veterans ahead of Veterans Day! The parade steps off on the Ben Franklin Parkway and ends at Eakins Oval, where a festival runs from 12:30-3:30pm. Details
Real estate news: The U.S. Housing Market Just Flashed a Major Warning Sign (Fast Company). Homes under contract fell 10.5% from a year ago in October, the steepest drop since late 2023, and one in five listings had a price cut. For buyers here in Delco, that adds up to more leverage; for sellers, it's a reminder that pricing and presentation matter.
Home tip: 7 Ways to Make Your Home Thanksgiving-Ready (Homes & Gardens). Skip the whole-house deep clean, focus on the rooms guests will see, clear the entryway for coats and shoes, and set up a cleanup zone in the kitchen. These are the same habits that make a home show beautifully, so if you're thinking about listing in the spring, hosting season is great practice!
Address | Town | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
603 Harvard Ave | Swarthmore | 3 BD, 3 BA, 1,784 SF | $799,950 |
203 Willow Ave | Wayne | 3 BD, 4 BA, 2,628 SF | $1,250,000 |
574 Foxwood Ln | Easttown Township, Chester County | 2 BD, 3 BA, 2,763 SF | $450,000 |
1109 E Wilt St | Fishtown, Philadelphia | 3 BD, 2 BA, 862 SF | $435,000 |
440 E Franklin St (coming soon) | Media | 3 BD, 1 BA, 1,472 SF | $425,000 |
603 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore: Bespoke, down to the last detail. Some homes are renovated. This one was reimagined. When The Arters Collective acquired 603 Harvard Avenue, they inherited a property that time and years of neglect had left overgrown and forgotten. What they created is a true bespoke residence, where every finish, sightline and material was chosen on purpose.
You know I am here for you to answer questions, address concerns and help you prepare your home when you are ready to make that move! Let's sell your home on YOUR terms.
Jenna Leggette, REALTOR® · The Jenna Leggette Group at Compass · M: 267-334-6599 · O: 610.822.3356 · [email protected]
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