The Larry DiFranco Team, Elfant Wissahickon Realtors Blog

Posted on 11/22/2021

Posted on 11/21/2021

Unexpected Benefits of an Eco-Friendly Home

Photo by Akil Mazumder from Pexels For many homeowners, the purpose of creating an eco-friendly house is to reduce their impact on the environment while simultaneously lowering their utility costs. However, there are additional perks that you may enjoy if you decide to transform your house into a sustainable living space. These are just a few of the...

Posted on 11/16/2021

Another Property Sold - 327 W Durham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Posted on 11/14/2021

Accessibility: Pier and Beam May Be More Appropriate Than You Think

Photo by 1778011 from Pixabay Although concrete walls and slabs rank among the most popular types of foundations, the vast majority of new construction relied on pier and beam designs until the 1960s. Pier and beam, commonly called as “post and beam,” was viewed as the most effective and cost-efficient way to elevate a structure above grade. In...

Posted on 11/07/2021

Strategies for Dealing With Multiple Offers for Your Home

If you’re selling your home, the idea of getting multiple offers to buy might seem like an ideal scenario. However, managing multiple offers can be complicated and even stressful. Working with a real estate agent will help you figure out the best course of action, but so will understanding your options. Here are some choices you can make...

Posted on 11/04/2021

Video Tour - 303 W Mount Pleasant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119

303 West Mount Pleasant Ave is a 3-bed, 1-bath, semi-detached West Mount Airy fixer-upper. Are you a serious investor or a future homeowner with a vision? This home is renovation ready, making it a perfect opportunity to reinvent it for your taste and needs. There is plenty of basement storage as well as a front walkout under the porch. Ample off-street parking and a large, detached workshop out back. This home is also conveniently located to regional rail, coffee shops, retail, restaurants, and the Weavers Way Coop. Walkability, commutability, and drivability are ideal all around! Showings begin on Friday, November 5th. Please don’t delay...

Posted on 11/04/2021

Video Tour - 402 W Durham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Welcome to 402 W Durham Street - your latest opportunity to own on this coveted block in West Mount Airy where you will be just a stone’s throw from both the Cresheim Trail and Carpenter’s Woods. While you can move right in, there is plenty of room for your custom upgrades and enhancements as you make this home your own and increase your equity. This stone and stucco Cotswold features a semi-private covered front porch where you will undoubtedly spend a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the lovely outdoors. Enter into the large living room with stone fireplace, hardwood floors with walnut inlay, and an open flow into the dining room where...

Posted on 11/04/2021

402 W Durham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119 is now new to the market!

Welcome to 402 W Durham Street - your latest opportunity to own on this coveted block in West Mount Airy where you will be just a stone’s throw from both the Cresheim Trail and Carpenter’s Woods. While you can move right in, there is plenty of room for your custom upgrades and enhancements as you make this home your own and increase your equity. This stone and stucco Cotswold features a semi-private covered front porch where you will undoubtedly spend a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the lovely outdoors. Enter into the large living room with stone fireplace, hardwood floors with walnut inlay, and an open flow into the dining room where...

Posted on 11/04/2021

303 W Mount Pleasant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 is now new to the market!

303 West Mount Pleasant Ave is a 3-bed, 1-bath, semi-detached West Mount Airy fixer-upper. Are you a serious investor or a future homeowner with a vision? This home is renovation ready, making it a perfect opportunity to reinvent it for your taste and needs. There is plenty of basement storage as well as a front walkout under the porch. Ample off-street parking and a large, detached workshop out back. This home is also conveniently located to regional rail, coffee shops, retail, restaurants, and the Weavers Way Coop. Walkability, commutability, and drivability are ideal all around! Showings begin on Friday, November 5th. Please don’t delay...

Posted on 10/31/2021

Kitchen Design Trends Perfect for Every Home

The kitchen is one of the most heavily used rooms in the home. While the functionality of the kitchen is crucial, the design and style elements are just as important. If you’re thinking of making some updates to your kitchen, here are some of the top trends to try: Mix & Match Metal Mixing up different colors and...

Posted on 10/29/2021

1814 Federal Street #B, Philadelphia, PA 19146 now has a new price of $282,500!

Presenting 1814-B Federal Street! Built new in 2017, this established 2nd floor 2-bedroom condominium is well constructed and comes with 6 years remaining on the tax abatement. Driving up, you will notice right away that there is a ton of activity and investment on this block. Just a few doors from American Sardine Bar and a block from Chew Playground and then Washington Avenue, this location has plenty to offer. The exterior is a brick façade with aluminum bays and a large sliding door that opens to a nearly unobstructed view of the beautiful Center City Philadelphia skyline. Entry is to a spacious kitchen and living area with Canadian...

Posted on 10/27/2021

Video Tour - 6103 Gardenia Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

6103 Gardenia Street is 3-bedroom home in Germantown. Excellent opportunity for investors and owner occupants. This home is being sold by an estate in “As-Is/Where-Is” condition. Please use the Interactive Virtual Tour to preview the listing. Showings begin...