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Philly Spring Clean Up

My partner, Bob Elfant, and two of our dedicated agents, Janice Smalley and Deb Stanitz, spent this past Saturday cleaning up the east and west blocks of Duval Street off of Germantown Avenue.  They volunteered with neighbors and the board … Continue reading

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Now and Then: Historical and Contemporary Photos of Philadelphia – Skookul.com

Check out this very cool interactive Google Map that shows what your location looked like 50 years ago.  We found this great photo of 20th and Pine Streets in Rittenhouse Square:   Find anything cool?  Let us know the address … Continue reading

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Elfant Wissahickon at WXPN tomorrow!

Elfant Wissahickon REALTORS is excited to be supporting WXPN radio in their Spring Fundrive. From 6 to 8 am during the Morning Drive with Michaela Mahjoun, 15 brokers and agents will be answering phones and taking pledges. We’re so excited … Continue reading

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All welcome on Forbidden Drive

One of the great things about living and working in the Northwest Section of Philadelphia is the escape that Valley Green and Fairmount park provide. I keep myself somewhat sane and somewhat fit by going for a run through the … Continue reading

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New Carbon Monoxide Law for Homeowners

The City of Philadelphia’s Carbon Monoxide Law went into effect on January 1, 2009. This ordinance requires owners of all one and two-family dwellings and small residential care/assisted living facilities to install Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection and alarm devices in … Continue reading

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Cliveden of the National Trust

Happy New Year! After a short hiatus from blogging over the holidays – we’re back and ready to start the year off right. On Wednesday, our company had its first joint sales meeting of 2009. It’s a company goal for … Continue reading

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New Housing Legislation

Most of you will have heard that President Bush signed into law legislation that will help almost half a million homeowners avoid foreclosure on their homes. Though the criteria for receiving assistance might seem complicated, CNNMoney.com spells out whether you … Continue reading

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Philadelphia Rowhouses

The city planning commission developed this incredible resource and fascinating history of the Philadelphia Rowhouse, available here.  It’s a great guide for the row-home-owner and an interesting read for anyone with an appreciation of architectural or Philadelphia history.   Posted … Continue reading

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New Blog!

First blog post! I’m Paul Walsh, Associate Broker and Managing Partner of Elfant Wissahickon REALTORS in Philadelphia.  I’m hoping this blog will serve as a resource for Real Estate information, market conditions, sales strategies, how-to’s for buyers, and general info about … Continue reading

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