The Larry DiFranco Team, Elfant Wissahickon Realtors Blog

Posted on 04/18/2021

Make the Best of a Small Patio With These 3 Decorating Ideas

Photo by Heather Mount on Unsplash As the weather gets warmer, it’s a good time to revisit your outdoor spaces. No matter the size of your yard, porch or patio, there are some simple changes you can make to beautify and refresh the space. That being said, sometimes lack of space can seem difficult to work with. The...

Patio Furniture

Patio Plants

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Posted on 04/15/2021

Video Tour - 425 W Sedgwick Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

This amazing West Mount Airy quadruplex is an ideal investment property! Each of the four units features roughly 1,200 square feet of living space, 2-bedrooms, hardwood floors, large living and dining rooms, plus a balcony. This building is well maintained, has retained its classic character and charm, and is configured to maximize cash flow with separate electric, gas, and hot water. This property is currently fully occupied by three long term tenants and one that was recently rented. One of the first-floor units will be available sometime in June making this an incredible opportunity for an owner occupant looking to live rent free. Close...

Posted on 04/15/2021

Video Tour - 1411 Friendship Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Welcome to your new home at 1411 Friendship! This light filled brick twin has been impeccably maintained and updated. The beautifully landscaped exterior features a private front garden patio and a right sized rear yard. This lovely home provides large living and dining rooms with inlaid hardwood floors and a spacious eat-in kitchen featuring gas cooking, wood cabinets, tile counters, backsplash, and wainscoting. The hardwood floors continue throughout all three bedrooms on the second floor where you will also find a tasteful 3-piece ceramic tiled bathroom with shower over tub. The partially finished basement is home to well-maintained...

Posted on 04/15/2021

425 W Sedgwick Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119 is now new to the market!

This amazing West Mount Airy quadruplex is an ideal investment property! Each of the four units features roughly 1,200 square feet of living space, 2-bedrooms, hardwood floors, large living and dining rooms, plus a balcony. This building is well maintained, has retained its classic character and charm, and is configured to maximize cash flow with separate electric, gas, and hot water. This property is currently fully occupied by three long term tenants and one that was recently rented. One of the first-floor units will be available sometime in June making this an incredible opportunity for an owner occupant looking to live rent free. Close...

Posted on 04/15/2021

1411 Friendship Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 is now new to the market!

Welcome to your new home at 1411 Friendship! This light filled brick twin has been impeccably maintained and updated. The beautifully landscaped exterior features a private front garden patio and a right sized rear yard. This lovely home provides large living and dining rooms with inlaid hardwood floors and a spacious eat-in kitchen featuring gas cooking, wood cabinets, tile counters, backsplash, and wainscoting. The hardwood floors continue throughout all three bedrooms on the second floor where you will also find a tasteful 3-piece ceramic tiled bathroom with shower over tub. The partially finished basement is home to well-maintained...

Posted on 04/11/2021

Common Home Renovation Mistakes

Image by ClassicallyPrinted from Pixabay Renovating your home is a great way to improve your home while also adding value. While you may go into a home improvement or renovation project with the best-laid plans, problems are bound to arise especially with a larger scale job. Some issues can be prevented by understanding the most common pitfalls that...

Posted on 04/07/2021

Another Property Sold - 22 E Logan Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Posted on 04/06/2021

Another Property Sold - 7128 Bryan Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Posted on 04/04/2021

What You Should Know About Paying Your Mortgage Off Early

Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay Owning a home can be an amazing experience. But interest from your mortgage accumulates over time, leaving you to seemingly pay an arm and a leg to finance your home. But while you may think that paying off your mortgage early is a great idea, that isn’t always the case. You May...

Posted on 04/02/2021

Another Property Sold - 104 E Montana Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Posted on 03/28/2021

What is Multi-Generational Living?

Photo by Craig Adderley from Pexels Housing design has undergone significant changes in the past few decades, with open concepts and flexible living arrangements quickly taking over. Such designs reflect, in part, the increased prevalence of multi-generational families, in which family members of all ages live together. Why Today's Residents Love Multi-Generational Arrangements During the Great Recession, the...

Posted on 03/25/2021

Video Tour - 6723 N 8TH Street, Philadelphia, PA 19126

6723 N 8th Street is the lovely 3-story, 4+ bedroom East Oak Lane Victorian twin you have been looking for! This home has classic curb appeal with a wraparound covered front porch entry and scalloped shingle siding. Step inside the front foyer entry under a lovely stained-glass transom. The foyer features a conveniently located first-floor powder room. 14-lite French doors give way to the sweeping living room centered on a beautiful brick front wood-burning fireplace. Crown molding, a chair rail, and hardwood floors with walnut inlay complete the room. The gracious dining room features recessed lighting, crown molding, hardwood floors, and a...