Category: News
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Philadelphia Named Top Destination by Lonely Planet
For the second year in a row, Philadelphia has been named the “Best in the U.S.” by the largest travel book publisher, Lonely Planet. The coveted spot is on a top 10 list of the “unexpectedly exciting places to see.” The news comes as no surprise to residents of Philly, Wilmington, DE, and other nearby […]
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3 Home Renovations to Consider this Winter
The winter season can bring on a bad case of cabin fever for some Delaware residents. Turn the season around with home renovations that are particularly beneficial during those long, cold winter months. Montchanin Builders recommends numerous home renovations during the winter months, when contractors are more readily available and you have time to oversee […]
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Holiday Events in Philly
Though the weather outside may be “frightful,” it doesn’t stop local residents from getting out to enjoy all the delightful festivities of the holiday season. Whether your idea of fun consists of hot cocoa and ice skating or shopping at Macy’s and high-tech light shows, the best of Philadelphia at Christmastime is less than 30 […]
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5 Home Renovation Ideas For Fall
Summer is an extremely busy time for Delaware home renovation contractors, but there is still much to be done in the cooler autumn months. These five fall home remodeling projects can save you money throughout the winter, protect your home from snow and ice damage, and give you a more pleasant interior space where you’ll […]
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Fabulous Summer Events in Philadelphia
There are certain American cities that seem to come alive in the summer but possibly none more so than Philadelphia with its rich riverfront setting, multicultural residents, and spectacular historic traditions. The city seems to explode from Memorial Day to Labor Day with a calendar full of art, food, and music festivals, blockbuster attractions, sporting […]
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5 Tips For Open Air Kitchen Home Renovation
Two decades ago, homeowners started to feel as though they weren’t fully maximizing their outdoor space with a simple stand-alone grill set next to an outdoor table set. Beginning in warm locales like California and Arizona, homeowners with beautiful, private backyards began designing more robust outdoor working spaces where they could cook and entertain next […]
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Deck Addition: Smart Return on Investment
With summer just around the corner, many homeowners are considering the pleasures of outdoor living spaces, whether covered patios, decks or gazebos. According to Remodeling magazine’s yearly “Cost vs. Value” report, a deck addition is a smart home addition, typically yielding an 80 to 90 percent return on the original investment. This is primarily because, […]
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New Construction Homes Near Philadelphia are Minutes from Springtime Excitement
“Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the Inhabitants thereof”. So read the words around the rim of the Liberty Bell which, along with our flag, are America’s two most enduring symbols of personal freedom. The Liberty Bell now receives 1.5 million visitors per year in the Liberty Bell Center, one block from its former […]
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Hockessin, the Foodie’s Dream, Just Minutes From Move-In Ready Homes In Delaware
“First we eat. Then we do everything else.” So said M. F. K. Fisher, the preeminent American food writer. Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher may have never visited Hockessin, Delaware, but if she had she would have delighted in this classic off-the-beaten-path foodie’s dream in the gorgeous Brandywine River Valley. Aside from being a charming scenic little town in the […]
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Philadelphia Real Estate Market Booming – Price Points Go Up
All signs are pointing to another banner year for residential real estate in the Philadelphia region, according to a recent report by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach. Low interest rates coupled with an increasingly robust economy means more people are snapping up properties with favorable mortgage terms. Research shows that houses aren’t staying […]
