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Tips, guides, and market updates from Andre Richardson to help you navigate the local real estate market.

Wooden boardwalk crossing the golden marsh grasses of the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum near Glenolden, Pennsylvania on a misty September morning

September 14, 2026

Living in Glenolden, PA: A Train Stop, a Big Marsh, and Some of the Best Value in Delco

Glenolden is a compact Delaware County borough where a SEPTA Regional Rail stop, a 26-acre community park, and the largest freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania all sit within a couple of miles of each other. Here is what living in this affordable, well-located town is really like.

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Quiet residential street in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania with brick twin homes, covered front porches, and mature trees in warm September evening light

September 10, 2026

Meet Clifton Heights, PA: Birthplace of the Slinky and a Trolley Ride From Philly

Clifton Heights is a small Delaware County borough about 5 miles west of Center City Philadelphia, where the Slinky was born in 1943, Rosati Water Ice still opens every spring, and the SEPTA Route 102 trolley runs right through town. Here is what living in this close-in borough is really like.

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SEPTA Route 102 trolley waiting at its street-level terminus in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania,with Victorian twin homes on a leafy street in warm September evening light

September 8, 2026

Living in Sharon Hill, PA: Historic Twin Homes, Minutes from Philly

Sharon Hill is a compact Delaware County borough about7 miles from Center City Philadelphia, home to about6,000 residents,the terminus of the SEPTA Route102 trolley,and blocks of Victorian twin homes. Here is what living in this close-in streetcar suburb is really like.

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Neighborhood park in Folsom, Pennsylvania with a youth baseball diamond and playground in warm early-September late-afternoon light

September 7, 2026

Living in Folsom, PA: Home of the World's First Wawa

Folsom is a walkable, commuter-friendly community in Ridley Township that sits minutes from I-95 and the SEPTA Media/Wawa Line, and it gave the world its first Wawa convenience store back in 1964. Here is what living in this Delaware County town is really like.

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Historic SEPTA Regional Rail station beside a tree-lined Colonial and Victorian residential street in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on an early September morning

September 3, 2026

Living in Prospect Park, PA: A Small Delco Borough with Big Train Access

Tucked along Chester Pike and the Amtrak Northeast Corridor, Prospect Park is a compact Delaware County borough of about 6,400 residents where the historic SEPTA Prospect Park–Moore station puts Center City Philadelphia about a half hour away. Here is what makes this small-town Delco gem worth a closer look.

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Warm locally owned café and bakery interior with a pastry display case and espresso machine in golden afternoon light

September 1, 2026

From Soft Pretzels to Waterside Dining: Local Favorites Around Upper Chichester

A guide to locally owned businesses that make Delaware County, PA feel like home: coffee shops in Boothwyn, soft pretzels in Clifton Heights, family diners in Folsom, and waterside dining in Ridley Park, all with real links.

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Pumpkin patch and apple orchard near Delaware County, Pennsylvania in golden early-fall light with hay bales and a wooden farm stand

August 31, 2026

Labor Day Weekend in Delco: Pumpkins, Hayrides, and Easy Ways to Welcome Fall Around Upper Chichester

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial start of fall in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. From Upper Chichester's family fall festivals to Linvilla Orchards' pumpkin patch, hayrides, farmers markets, and crisp trails at Ridley Creek State Park, here are the local ways Boothwyn and Upper Chichester families enjoy the season.

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Quiet residential street in Yeadon, Pennsylvania with Colonial and Victorian-style homes under warm late-summer afternoon light

August 27, 2026

Living in Yeadon, PA — Inside Delaware County's Historic Flag Day Borough

Six miles from Center City Philadelphia, Yeadon is a tree-filled borough steeped in history — home to the nation's first Black-owned swim club, an annual Flag Day celebration founded by a local resident, and a quick SEPTA train ride to the city. Here is why this Delaware County community deserves a closer look.

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Tree-lined residential street in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania with Victorian and Queen Anne homes under warm late-summer morning light

August 25, 2026

Living in Lansdowne, PA — Delaware County's Artsy, Walkable Victorian Gem

Six miles from Center City Philadelphia, Lansdowne is a walkable borough with Victorian architecture, a thriving arts scene, 11 parks, and an 18-minute SEPTA train ride to the city. Here is what makes this Delaware County town a hidden gem.

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East Lake Park in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania with the fountain and Victorian homes visible through trees on a late summer afternoon

August 24, 2026

Living in Ridley Park, PA — What Makes This Delaware County Lake Town Special

Ridley Park is one of Delaware County's original planned suburbs, built around a 14-acre lake with Victorian homes, a walkable downtown, and a direct SEPTA train into Philadelphia. Here is what makes this borough worth putting on your list.

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Delaware County Courthouse in Media, Pennsylvania on a late summer morning

August 21, 2026

Selling an Inherited Property in Pennsylvania — What Delaware County Families Need to Know

What people who inherited a home in Pennsylvania are searching for online, answered with specific Delaware County probate court details, PA inheritance tax rates, and the fastest ways to sell in Delco.

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Quiet residential street in Delaware County, Pennsylvania with Colonial Revival homes in late summer golden hour light

August 19, 2026

Pre-Foreclosure in Delaware County, PA — What Homeowners Need to Know

The top questions Delaware County homeowners are searching about pre-foreclosure, the Pennsylvania judicial foreclosure timeline, and every option available to protect your home and your credit.

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Quiet residential street in Upper Chichester Township with mid-century and colonial revival homes under late-summer morning light

August 17, 2026

Top Questions People Ask About Moving to Upper Chichester, PA

From safety and schools to commute times and housing costs, here are the top questions people ask about moving to Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County — answered with real data and local insight.

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Suburban Delaware County streetscape with Colonial and ranch homes, manicured lawns, and mature trees in warm golden-hour light

August 14, 2026

Cost of Living in Delaware County, PA — What Newcomers Need to Know

Housing costs, property taxes, utilities, transportation, groceries, and how Delaware County compares to Philadelphia, Wilmington, and South Jersey — everything newcomers need to budget for before moving to Delco.

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Vibrant dining table with Italian pasta, pizza, Asian spring rolls, and Mexican tacos in warm restaurant lighting

August 12, 2026

Best Restaurants and Dining Spots in Upper Chichester and Boothwyn, PA

From award-winning Cajun counter joints and wood-smoked barbecue to family-run Italian delis and authentic Vietnamese pho — discover the best restaurants and dining spots in Upper Chichester and Boothwyn, PA.

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Chichester Senior High School in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania on a bright late-summer morning

August 10, 2026

Chichester School District — What Parents in Boothwyn and Upper Chichester Need to Know

School ratings, programs, special education services, extracurricular activities, and what makes the Chichester School District stand out for families in Boothwyn and Upper Chichester, PA.

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Scenic Delaware County park with creek, wooden footbridge, and woodland trail in late summer

August 7, 2026

Best Parks and Outdoor Spaces in Delaware County, PA

From Ridley Creek State Park to neighborhood playgrounds in Upper Chichester — discover the top parks, trails, and outdoor recreation areas across Delaware County, PA.

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I-95 highway near Philadelphia during golden hour with commuter traffic and a SEPTA bus in the right lane

August 3, 2026

Commuting from Boothwyn and Upper Chichester to Philadelphia - Your Complete Guide

SEPTA bus routes 113, 119, and Regional Rail options, I-95 drive times, and the pros and cons of each commute method — everything you need to know about getting from Boothwyn and Upper Chichester to Center City Philadelphia.

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Colonial home in Delaware County with a weathered For Sale By Owner sign in the front yard during golden hour

August 5, 2026

FSBO Pricing Mistakes That Cost Delaware County Sellers Thousands

Overpricing is the number one mistake FSBO sellers make in Delaware County. Learn the most common pricing errors, how emotional pricing leads to stale listings, and when it makes sense to bring in a professional.

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Tree-lined suburban street in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania with mid-century homes on a summer morning

July 31, 2026

Moving to Boothwyn, PA: Your Complete Relocation Guide

Thinking of moving to Boothwyn, Delaware County? This complete relocation guide covers housing options, neighborhoods, schools, commute times, cost of living, and what life in Boothwyn really feels like.

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Colonial Revival home in Delaware County with a removed For Sale sign leaning against the garage and a lockbox on the front door in early morning light

July 29, 2026

Your Listing Expired in Delaware County? The Top Questions Sellers Ask and the Answers That Help You Sell

Your listing expired in Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, or across Delaware County. Here are the top questions expired listing sellers ask online, answered with local market insight and a clear path forward.

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Colonial home in Delaware County with a For Sale sign in the front yard during golden hour

July 29, 2026

Why Listings Expire in Delaware County and What Sellers Can Do About It

Expired listings are common in Delaware County — but they don't have to be the end of the story. Learn why homes expire in Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, and across Delco, what sellers ask most after expiration, and how to relist with a winning strategy.

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Colonial home in Boothwyn, Delaware County with a For Sale By Owner sign in the front yard

July 27, 2026

FSBO in Delaware County, PA — What Most Sellers Get Wrong

Thinking of selling your home without a realtor in Delaware County? Learn about the pricing mistakes, marketing gaps, and MLS access limitations that cost FSBO sellers thousands in Boothwyn and Upper Chichester.

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Historic Pennsylvania stone home with estate sale sign in autumn

July 24, 2026

Selling a Home You Inherited in Pennsylvania — What Delaware County Families Need to Know

Inherited a home in Delaware County, PA? Learn about the probate process, Pennsylvania inheritance tax, stepped-up basis rules, and the fastest ways to sell an inherited property in Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, and beyond.

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Quiet suburban street in Delaware County, Pennsylvania on a late summer afternoon

July 22, 2026

Pre-Foreclosure in Delaware County, PA — Your Options and Timeline

Facing pre-foreclosure in Delaware County? Learn the Pennsylvania foreclosure timeline, your options including loan modification, short sale, and deed in lieu, plus local resources to protect your home and credit.

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Tree-lined suburban street in Delaware County, Pennsylvania on a summer morning

July 20, 2026

Delaware County PA Real Estate Market Update — Summer 2026

Median home prices, days on market, inventory levels, and what buyers and sellers in Boothwyn and Upper Chichester need to know this summer.

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Tree-lined suburban street in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania

July 15, 2026

Top 10 Questions People Ask About Living in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania

From schools and safety to commute times and housing costs — the most commonly asked questions about Boothwyn, answered with real data and local insight.

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Tree-lined suburban street in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County

July 17, 2026

Why Families Are Moving to Upper Chichester Township

Affordable homes, strong schools, parks, and a prime location between Philadelphia and Wilmington are driving a surge of families to Upper Chichester Township, PA.

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Tree-lined suburban street in Boothwyn, Delaware County

July 13, 2026

Why Boothwyn Is One of Delaware County's Best-Kept Secrets

Tucked along the I-95 corridor just north of the Delaware line, Boothwyn offers suburban space, solid schools, and a 30-minute commute to Center City.

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Exterior of a suburban home in Upper Chichester

July 10, 2026

Selling Your Home in Upper Chichester

A practical guide to pricing, staging, and marketing your Upper Chichester home for maximum value in today's competitive market.

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Scenic park landscape near Upper Chichester

July 5, 2026

The Complete Upper Chichester Neighborhood Guide

From schools to commute times, parks to restaurants — everything you need to know about living in Upper Chichester, PA.

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Bright two-story foyer entryway

June 28, 2026

First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Delaware County

Navigating the home-buying process in Delaware County, PA — from mortgage pre-approval to closing day and beyond.

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