Kennett Square Pennsylvania Junk Removal Clean Out Service Delaware Junk Removal services Kennett Square, Landenberg and Oxford Pennsylvania.  We clean out homes and businesses, haul away unwanted items from basements, garages and storage sheds and demolish sheds, swing sets and yard debris.  We remove anything from anywhere! Fast Service Low Rates Locally Owned And Operated 09/01/2012

      If you do not like things that go bump in the night (namely other people) you might want to avoid "On Light," installations by Bruce Munro at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  However, if you want to see the fields and marshes transformed by bubbles, bottles, and blocks of plastic lit from within, you need to see Munro's first solo light exhibit outside of his native England. Most of the paths are outlined by lanterns with candles inside, but they don't light your path--I had a tiny flashlight I used to give me a little confidence as to where my feet were going, but the circular path (and you don't really know that you are going to end up where you started) draws you through fields, across a (mosquito laden) pond, and through clearings scattered with globes and sc... 09/01/2012

  Unlike their neighbors directly to the south in Delaware, Southern Chester County is still improving at a good pace. Although the number of listings is down, closed sales for June 2012 are up 45 PERCENT! And pending sales are up almost 36% for the year to date. On top of all this good news, average days on the market are down 15% for the year to date.                                I never promised you a rose garden, but here's one anyway!   07/18/2012

Tales of Scandal and Scoundrels was the theme of the Town Tours and Village Walks in historic Kennett Square, Pennsylvania on Thursday night. Part of a series of programs held every summer on Thursday nights run by Chester County, the Kennett Square Borough Historical Commission always puts on a heck of a show, while “historical” characters throughout the town channel actual people and events.  This tour was no exception, and we were treated to a wide range of characters ranging from a troupe of gypsies skipping town in an old car, a police chief with a tale of a man who murdered his wife and then tried to collect on her insurance, and the ghost of William Penn’s daughter, Letitia, whose ghost is said to hount the historic Kennett Square Inn (she stood across the street in ghastly pale ... 07/14/2012

102 Wyndham Hill Dr, Kennett Square, PA 19348 OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, April 29, 2012 ~ 1 PM - 3 PM   Main Features: Status: ACTIVE List Price: $999,700 MLS Number: 5956679 Type: Single Family Home | Sq Ft: 5,450 Bedrooms: 5 | Full Baths: 4 | Half Baths: 2 TREND MLS Area: East Marlborough Twp   Description: Come tour this beautiful quick delivery home in a private 8 home cul-de-sac community of Bellefield. This home is located in the prestigious Unionville-Chadds Ford School District—just minutes away from all three schools. Also, it is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants and local attractions: Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum, Delaware Art Museum among other notable places to visit. Open House Hosted by Letitia Stevenson. Get Directions to 102 Wyndham Hill Dr Kennett Square PA 1... 04/27/2012

Should I stay or should I go when my home is showing? Gently put, most agents say that when potential homebuyers come to see your home, it’s best that you leave the premises. Perspective buyers don’t want to see owners hovering or milling about. When they do, they get uncomfortable and feel as if they are intruding. This often causes buyers to look quickly without gaining a proper feel for the home. The reason sellers give for sticking around is that they believe home shoppers won’t be able to find everything, and the sellers want to point out the important features. Another is that owners feel they can help “sell” the property by talking about the positives. Rest assured your real estate agent is well trained in showcasing your home, and in reading buyers and knowing when it’s best to... 04/17/2012

I am so lucky to have Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania as a nearby neighbor just across the state line from my Delaware Home.  Another great thing is that I have a friend who has guest passes with her membership. We also share a love of plants and flowers, plus we love to walk. What a recipe for a great day!   The Orchid Extravaganza is presently featured until March 25, 2012, so we feasted our eyes on these great plants.  With over 20,000 varieties, the number of orchid species equals more than twice the number of bird species, and about four times the numer of mammal species. 02/20/2012

OK, it’s been great having temperatures in the 50’s this winter. But when it gets below 30 degrees and the wind blows so hard it keeps me awake at night, I need some respite for my weary mind. So I take myself back to Longwood Gardens in nearby Kennett Square, PA and recall the gorgeous orchids on display in the conservatory in the past.    I know it’s orchid time again, but until I can get myself over there (waiting for a warm and sunny day when the long walk from the visitors’ center won’t freeze my nose off), I will bask in the glory of these orchid photos I took a couple of years ago.   02/12/2012

Kennett Square PA 19375 Real Estate Homes for Sale listed by Subdivisions Neighborhoods Click any of the Kennett Square Subdivisions below to view Kennett Square PA real estate listings for sale in the respective Subdivision. Then contact John Luca to answer any questions or for a tour at 302-740-5872 Bancroft WoodsBayard Ests @ LgwdBellefieldBelroseBeversredeBucktoe HillsCedar CroftCedar MillCedarcroftDalkeith FarmDavenport MdwsFalcons LairFox HollowFox Lee ManorGlenelg FarmHadleys MillHartefeldHessian HillsIndian SpringsKenlin VillageKennett SqLa ReserveLongwood CrossingLongwood MeadowsMerrymet FarmsNewlin GreeneOrchard ValleyOsborne PlacePennock GreenePenns ManorPocopson CreekPonds Of WoodwardRed Clay CrossingSavery MillSchoolhouse LaneSmithridgeSouthridgeSouthviewStenning HillsStone... 01/17/2012

Once a year, the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) presents "a pantomime in the British tradition." This means the "dame" is played by a man, the "principal boy" is played by a young woman, and a friendly animal or two are played by, in this case, two girls playing the front and back of a cow. This is the eleventh year of this madness, begun by imports from England who also imported silly songs, silly jokes, and lots of audience participation. I love to go to the Saturday matinee performance (there is also one Friday night and Saturday night) where there are lots of children in the audience. This year, one of my friends brought eight year old twin grandchildren, and we sat in the front row. What a hoot! The kids loved it, especially Frankie, who said it was the best play he had ... 01/16/2012

The temperatures have turned cold  but there's a warm welcome in the galleries, shops, and restaurants of Historic Kennett Square.  Many businesses are open late on First Friday, this Friday, January 6th 6-9 p.m  and offer special exhibits, light refreshments, and good company.  Some of the activities happening "around the Square" include:     THE PAPER MARKET ECO BOUTIQUE  at 106 West State Street announces a showing of mixed media, watercolors and oil pastels by Unionville artist Charlene Thomforde.  They will offer light refreshments throughout the evening.   BYRSA BISTRO at 102 East State Street will have live music on First Friday and is introducing a new chef's specialty.   THE CENTRE FOR VIBRANT LIVING at 115 Marshall Street (behind the post office & library) presents a photograp... 01/05/2012

Since our market includes the adjoining state of Pennsylvania, it is interesting to look at the market report for Southern Chester County and compare it to New Castle County, Delaware. While new listings in NCCo were down for the year 13%, Chester County new listings were down only 3%. For 2011, Closed sales  in Delaware were up almost 3%, while the total up to November in Southern Chester County were down almost 5%. Days on the market were up 23% in Delaware, while the number was only half that in Pennsylvania. Median sales prices are similar, with prices down 7.3% in Southern Chester County, while the New Castle figure is down 9%. So it looks like we need a little Christmas to get things moving in our adjacent markets in Pennsylvania and Delaware! Since we share the benefits of havin... 12/22/2011

This years theme is gingerbread fantasy throughout the garden. Also do not miss the candy- land Music Room good for the whole family. Here is a time & tickets link  http://www.longwoodgardens.org/TimedTicketing.html Here is the main link http://www.longwoodgardens.org/genpage.aspx?en=events_1_3_3     Jeff and Heather Rickert, Realtor®, RSPSNew Home Construction SalesResale Home SalesInvestment Properties    Keller Williams Real Estate601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-631-1900Direct: 215-850-9640 · Contact FormWhat Others Are Saying... Real Estate in Lower Salford, Souderton, Telford, Skippack, in Montgomery and Bucks County, PA     12/12/2011

  Historic Kennett Square will brings back the"Winter Farmers Market" beginning this Friday, and continuing through April from 2 - 4 pm on the first and third Fridays of each month. The market will be out-of-doors along State Street. Each First Friday market will feature hand-made, functional crafts, accessories, and fine arts items, from eclectic sculpture and prints to note cards, along the Genesis brick walkway. A new aspect of the Winter Market allows customers to place their orders in advance. The vendors will publish their inventory in our market e-newsletter and customers can email their requests to the Market Manager. She will then gather your order and have it ready to pick up. Check the HKS website and sign up for the market e-newsletter for further details on the vendors and ... 11/02/2011

Busy day tomorrow, so this post is a little early. One of the good things about the Main Line and Chester County is the abundance of local vineyards. Today, I stopped by the tasting room for Paradocx Vineyard located at The Shoppes of Longwood Village, just outside Kennett Square. A great place for a visit the room has plenty of light and John Caldwell the tasting room manager will be glad to help you. The Vineyard is located at 1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 if you want to take a drive out there. I went with a bit of an agenda as I was hoping I can persuade Paradocx to be one of the sponors for the Main Line Antiques Show providing wine for the opening night party. Not sure if that will happen, but we tasted a few options this afternoon. You can see their is quite a select... 08/16/2011

           Part II The Cinco de Mayo celebration in Kennett Square offered variety in the way of a very talented singer, Pedro Camargo, who not only crooned convincingly, but dazzled with his silver-trimmed costume.  And the young dancers from Grupo Folklorico Yaretzi had a surprise in store--dancing a whole number while balancing glasses of water on their heads!  And not a drop was spilled on the spectacular costumes!          A highlight of the festival was the crowning of Miss (Sen~orita) Cinco de Mayo by a man who (I think--but it was all in Spanish) represented Univision TV, assisted by a dapper little Chico who held the crown. After all the royal wedding hats and crowns on last Friday, this was a more down-home version of royalty with a definite local flavor! 05/03/2011

The Ballet Folklorico Yaretzi (Aztec for "you will always be loved") of Norristown, Pennsylvania performed at the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 2011.                 Since 2006, the Festival has been sponsored in Kennett Square by Casa Guanajuato, a group promoting Mexican culture. The Cinco de Mayo Festival celebrates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, in which Mexico defeated forces led by Napoleon III of France.  The many mushroom farms in the area have attracted workers from south of the border, so there was a big crowd present, and the program was in Spanish, with only a few brief words translated for us gringos.            There were trinkets and handiwork from various vendors, and a great choice of food. We sampled some great fresh tacos with all ki... 05/01/2011

 Kennett Square's iconic Brush & Palette, originally an art supply store and frame shop, will  close after a 25 -year run as a mainstay on State Street. The business is for sale. Wanda Kevis and Bert Proscino  developed a remarkable showcase for local artists who offer work as diverse as hand-crafted jewelry, sculpture, and mixed media. Renowned for design, craftsmanship and commited to conservation, Brush & Palette has been a major contributor to the revitalization of Kennett Square, Pa., voted "one of America's coolest small towns."  Kevis, who attended the Moore College of Art and has taught hundreds of artists over the years, and respected by collectors for her own mixed media style, is retiring May 31st, a recent letter noted.  Prosino, attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine... 04/07/2011

With April 18th rapidly approaching many are scrambling to complete their taxes. For those who have recently bought or sold a home, there are a number of tax deductions that that may be available to them. Real estate broker’s commissions, title insurance, legal fees, advertising costs, administrative costs, and inspection fees are all considered selling costs and may be used to reduce one’s taxable capital gain by the amount of the selling costs. That could result in a big savings depending on the final sale price. Interest that is paid on a mortgage is also tax-deductible, within limits. A married couple filing jointly can deduct all their interest payments on a maximum of $1 million in mortgage debt secured by a first or second home. Buyers may also be able to deduct some of the inter... 03/30/2011

If you are 62 or older you can serve time in a variety of interesting capacities and lower your tax bill in theKennett Consolidated School District's Senior Citizen Tax Relief Program. Seniors  can  serve in different capacities within the schools earing  $10.00 per hour of service with a maximum of 50 hours per person.Participants benefit from the personal satisfaction of providing needed services and earn dollars that can be applied to their property tax bills. Program Elements This is a pilot program that will be available for the 2010-2011 school year for the first 20 program applicants. The program will be supervised by a District administrative employee. Participants will be required to attend a group orientation/training session that will be scheduled in October. The maximum reli... 03/10/2011