Susan Mangigian, Chester County Realtor

I want to see a home

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:54:41 -0700

A summer or so ago, I was meeting a buyer client at an open house. When we arrived, I ran into another past client with his sister and another woman. It turns out the other woman was an agent. The buyer was browsing on Zillow and clicked "see this home," and was assigned an agent who didn't ask if she was working with anyone, made an appointment to meet them at the home, and as luck would have it, she loved it and didn't realize she now had to work with the agent who met her there. She was just in the "thinking about it phase," so she hadn't called me, we hadn't filled out any paperwork, and she was shocked to learn that she could not buy the house from me. The other agent even tried to get the home she currently owned as a listing, but the buyer... now a seller, was firm. She was listing her current home with me. I had worked hard with her brother to find him a house, and she had always intended to work with me. Why am I telling you this story? Because the general public often doesn't understand how these things work. Even if you are at the beginning of "maybe" thinking about, possibly "maybe" making a move, please do yourself a favor. If you have a relationship with a trusted agent, call them even if you aren't sure. You will not be wasting their time; they want to hear from you. The fact is that the house in the story above was already an open house. She could have seen it, decided she liked it, and we could have gone back to see it again to confirm this was the one. We sold her home for over asking with her preferred closing date, and she is now happily in her new home. The moral of the story isn't that I should have kept in touch. I do. Always. The moral of the story is, please don't ever feel you are too early in the game; your agent will always be glad to spend time with you to help you decide when the time is right. Photo by Firmbee.com on UnsplashSusan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

October!

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:21:49 -0700

But when October goes.... Autumn is an undeniably beautiful season, but for me, the shortening of the days and the cooler temperatures (although it still feels like summer here in Chester County today) give me a blue feeling. My pool closed last week, and the task of putting everything away until next summer begins. If you have a pool, you are wise to have it closed professionally. In our area, I've been using Great Valley Pools since the pool opened over 20 years ago. After they do their job, I start with the umbrellas, pool floats, and toys, etc. It's a sad job for me because I am a summer person. To counteract the blue feeling, instead of a walk after dinner with my little dog Joey, I try to take a break from work during the day and get some sun on our faces. Here is a photo of Joey, enjoying the last Sunday by the pool.October symbolizes change, harvest, and transition as we go from the long and sometimes lazy days of summer into the shorter, cooler months of Autumn. The trees show off their gorgeous fall colors, people decorate their porches and front steps with pumpkins, and our little ones look forward to trick-or-treating. We go from juicy peaches and watermelons to crisp apples and tasty oranges. I'm trying to talk and type myself into enjoying the fall, in case this isn't obvious.Could you help me? What do you like best about Autumn?Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Thankful Thursday, 4/24/25

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:50:31 -0700

Spring has finally sprung in East Goshen Township, Chester County. The trees are glorious, the grass is green, and the hum of lawn mowers is once again the backdrop to a beautiful summer day. As I sit here, my little cat Dani walks in front of my computer, steps on my keyboard, and generally makes sure she gets some love! The best part of a home office is being here with my pets!We had a lovely Easter Sunday with my family, including the next generation, my granddaughter, and my great-nephew. In short, there is a lot to be thankful for. The sun is shining, I presume the birds are singing (my ears do not pick this sound up), and life is good. Carpe Diem! Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

It's Thankful Thursday, 4/3/25

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:45:33 -0700

Gosh, how did April already arrive?Today is April 3, and we are expected to experience April showers. We are still not experiencing as much rain as usual; however, when it does rain, it comes down in heavy amounts here. I'm grateful today for my landscaper who has weeded and mulched my entire property. I'm grateful to have the means to pay for help as I just can't keep up with it at 65! In preparation for spring, I had my front and back walkways power-washed and all the beds mulched. We had so much rain that the front garden bed washed all the mulch onto my newly power-washed front walkway. I'm not quite as thankful for that, but as the expression goes, into each life, at least some rain must fall. Today, I'm thankful for my pets: Joey, the mischievous dog, and my two cats, Dusty and Dani, who are both 14 and are very much a part of our family. As always, I am thankful for my family, especially my little granddaughter, who seems to be displaying her grandmother's sense of humor.Carpe Diem! Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Thankful Thursday!

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:10:11 -0700

It's been a while since I wrote a Thankful Thursday. Today is the spring Equinox and after a long winter, this is very good news.Carpe Diem! Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

What's available in Hershey's Mill?

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:27:43 -0700

There are currently 7 homes for sale in this popular, over-55 community. Of the homes currently for sale, prices range from $520,000 to $699,900. Good news for buyers: 4 of the seven have recently reduced their prices. This hasn't happened in the Mill for quite some time!Each village has its own HOA fees and a different capital contribution fund. However, all villages pay toward a Master Association, making the initial investment into Hershey's Mill something to consider.Hershey's Mill is a gated golf course community, and the villages surround lovely grounds. You don't need to golf to enjoy the many activities that are available. You can be as active or inactive as you please!I am happy to provide information if you want to learn more about Hershey's Mill. I will even take you on a tour of all available properties and show you the amenities. Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

What's for sale in East Goshen Township, Chester County

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:25:39 -0800

There are currently only 20 homes for sale in East Goshen Township. Often called the suburbs of Havertown, which is in Delaware County. It's the furthest east part of the West Chester area school district.Homes range from $212,000 for a one-bedroom townhome in Summit House development to $4,150,000 for a large single-family home in Applebrook.6 of the 20 homes are for sale in the over 55 Golf Club community of Hershey's Mill. Would you be interested in East Goshen Township?Reach out! I'm happy to talk to you about my favorite West Chester Area School District township! I live there!Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Honoring Veterans today

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:35:31 -0800

I came across this today and I wanted to share it.11 inspiring stories about Veterans.Thank you to all of our Veterans and their families, who keep the fires burning while their loved ones are defending our country.https://www.archives.gov/news/articles/veterans-day-storiesCover Photo by Haley Hamilton on Unsplash Photo by Haley Hamilton on Unsplash Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Does your real estate agent have the tools they need?

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:01:03 -0700

We can choose between putting our listings on a combination lockbox or a Supra, Electronic key in our area. The supra tells an agent who accessed the house and when. It stops unscrupulous people from obtaining the combination and helping themselves to the seller's belongings. This doesn't happen often but it happens. Or, an unscrupulous agent who doesn't feel like meeting the buyer at a house can give his client the combination and away they go. This happens way more than you'd think, fortunately, it's never happened to one of my listings. I always ask the seller which they are more comfortable with. A combination can be appropriate if the seller lives there and can be there after the showing to ensure the home is properly locked up. If the seller is away or has a second home and is not there often and their home still houses all of their belongings, an electronic key is the only way to keep the house secure.Whenever I have a situation, where I feel the house is more secure with an electronic keypad, there are agents in our market who refuse to use them due to the cost. It's a whopping $120 a year. For me, it's the cost of doing business. Does your agent have the app or does your agent need to call the listing agent whenever one is required to have them meet you at the house? Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

1007 Ridgehaven Road, West Chester, PA

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:49:58 -0700

This stunning two-story center home exudes charm and elegance, featuring beautiful hardwood flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the first floor. As you enter, you are greeted by a spacious center hall that sets the tone for the rest of the home. To the left, the inviting living room showcases crown molding. On the right side of the center hall, you'll find a generously sized formal dining room that is ideal for hosting gatherings. This room also boasts wainscoting and crown molding, enhancing its elegant atmosphere. As you move toward the rear of the home, you enter the family room which serves as the heart of the residence and is anchored by a beautiful fireplace, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The family room is open to a gorgeous kitchen, completely remodeled in 2023. This kitchen is a chef's dream featuring a 6-burner gas range, built-in refrigerator, wine fridge, microwave, and large pantry. There is counter seating, a spacious eating area, and a sunroom that floods the space with natural light and provides an outside entrance to the two-level deck and rear yard. Additionally, this level has a study, with atrium doors to the rear deck and a half bath. Venturing to the second floor, you'll discover a luxurious main bedroom suite that epitomizes comfort and privacy. The ensuite bath is a true retreat, featuring a large jetted tub for relaxation, a separate shower, dual sinks, a water closet, and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom is adjacent to the main bedroom and boasts two walk-in closets. This room can double as a sitting room to the main bedroom. The front middle bedroom features a private bath. The fourth and fifth bedrooms share a well-designed Jack-and-Jill bath which includes double sinks and both rooms have walk-in closets, ensuring everyone has their own space. The fully finished basement is a fantastic addition to this home, providing a versatile area for recreation and relaxation. It includes a kitchen area with a sink, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator, making it ideal for entertaining, an in-law suite, or an au-pair suite. The recreation area, complete with atrium doors leading to the side yard, features recessed lighting and a cozy gas fireplace. An additional exercise room/extra bedroom is also on this level. Additionally, there is room for seating areas as well as an area currently used for a pool table. There are so many ways to use this finished basement. The exterior of the home is just as impressive with beautifully landscaped front and side yards. Garden beds have a sprinkler system. The front facade has been updated with Hardie plank siding. Other improvements include a portico over the front door and an updated front door that welcomes guests with warmth and charm. The landscaping has been meticulously designed, featuring stacked stone walls in the front and bluestone pavers for the walkway from the driveway to the front door. The gourmet kitchen features high-end Thermador appliances, ensuring culinary enthusiasts have all the tools they need to create delicious meals. All wood floors throughout the home have been refinished. New carpeting adds a touch of comfort in the bedrooms, while a Sunsetter awning provides shade and comfort on sunny days. Additional updates include a new water heater, installed in 2024, a new roof in 2022, windows replaced in 2015 and 2019, and two zoned heating systems updated in 2019 and 2023. There is also a generator! All information, including room sizes, square footage, and schools are believed to be accurate but should be independently verifiedSusan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Friday Funny. "Oh Susie, horses lay down sometimes..."

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:36:50 -0700

I was born and bred in South Philadelphia. The only thing I know about horses, I learned from watching movies and TV shows. In my world horses never lay down, or so I thought.Years ago, almost 40 to be exact, when I moved to the suburbs and started selling real estate, I was driving north on Airport Road in West Chester when to my horror, there were several horses, lying down in a field!I was panic-stricken so I drove down the long driveway to alert the farmer that his horses may be dying! I got out of the car and ran to the front door. Running in heels isn't ever advisable and of course, I turned my ankle. As it reached the front door, a large muggy dog ran up to greet me by sliding his wet muddy paws down the front of my dress (in those days, a dress, pantyhose, and heels were just about mandatory).Knocking frantically on the farmer's door, I was so upset that no one was home. This was in the days before cell phones. I raced to a pay phone to call a friend I knew who worked with animals at the SPCA.Her name was Jacquie Stanke and she was one of my dearest friends, now gone for many years. Jacquie answered the phone and I rushed into my story about these poor horses, lying down and maybe dying in the field on Airport Road."Oh Susie, horses lay down sometimes". Was Jacquie's answer to this ridiculous city girl. In my world, horses on TV slept standing up!I now live 2 minutes from this farm as the crow flies, horses no longer live there, and likely the farmer, who I am very grateful was not home that day, doesn't live there either. I laugh every time I drive past that farm and so does my ex-husband who still talks about that story.Just recently, comedian Nate Bergatze told a story about going to Mount Rainier and seeing a dead horse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJgSm3xy3LA. If you've never seen it, it's worth your 5 minutes. So happy to not be alone. Cover Photo by Claire Nolan on Unsplash Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

What's for sale in Hershey's Mill?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:35:33 -0700

Hershey's Mill is an over-55 community in popular East Goshen Township, Chester County. It is about 45 minutes from downtown Philadelphia and minutes away from West Chester Borough, a wonderful college town with great shops and popular restaurants. It is located on 800 beautifully landscaped acres and is a gated community with a community pool, tennis, pickle ball, bocce and so much more. You can be as active or inactive as you choose as many clubs and fun things are going on there. Homes usually sell very quickly there and right now there are only 4 active listings. Prices range from mid $200,000's to well above $700,000. There is a home for every budget although you might have to wait a bit for one to come on the market and then act quickly!If your are curious about what Is for sale, I would be very happy to show you around. 13 Chandler, a one-bedroom home is listed for $280,000, reduced from $290,000.991 Kennett Way, is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, currently listed for $639,0001265 Oakmont is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom twin, listed for $675,000. 1473 Quaker Ridge is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached home, listed for $685,000.There is a clubhouse and a lovely golf course that if you are interested, you could join. Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

"Can I ask you a quick question?"

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:12:10 -0700

A month or so ago, I was referred to a man who lived next door to a townhouse that I listed. It sold in a few days, with favorable terms to my seller-client.I visited the new prospective client at his home, fully prepared with a full market analysis. He expressed that he needed to sell to buy and that he wasn't sure he was even going to move. He hadn't been in the house very long, about a year, but didn't like the development or the location.I spoke with him a time or two after that, and he seemed to be staying put.Last night, he called my cell and asked if he could ask me a quick question. I wasn't a quick question. He then proceeded to tell me that he bought a house that was closing in two weeks and that his current home had been on the market for 11 days. He listed with a friend, who found him the home he purchased because he wanted to help his friend out. It seems his friend is a part-time agent and this man wasn't all that pleased that his house is sitting (11 days is not that long) and he wanted my advice.I told him that I couldn't offer him advice at this point because I would be interfering with his agency agreement with his friend. I reminded him that I was a full-time realtor with a lot of experience. He wanted to once again use my experience and knowledge. Sorry, it doesn't work that way. Who you work with matters!I wished him good luck and goodbye.Photo by: Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Monday musings

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:14:39 -0700

The summer is winding down and it always makes me a little blue. My birthday month is coming up and that's the only saving grace to the end of summer for me. Yes, I obnoxiously celebrate or pretend to, for the entire month of September.But for now, it's still August in a summer where here in PA, we've had so many hellacious storms. We are expecting another this evening, with thunder and high winds predicted. Even still, there are so many places that are hurting. The photos out of Maui are absolutely heartbreaking. The following is from an Amazon wishlist page that the Realtors Association of Maui has put together. As an agent, I can't help but hurt for other agents in areas torn by natural disasters. Not only did many lose their homes, but they also lost their income as you can't sell homes that are no longer standing. If you feel moved to help, the link is below.Our friends in Maui are suffering a great deal of loss due to a destructive fire that took out a historical Hawaiian town called Lahaina. We created this Amazon Wish List to help our friends in Maui in the next days that lay ahead in the aftermath. Please keep Maui in your prayers. All items will be mailed directly to the REALTORS® Association of Maui and will be distributed to the community from there. Mahalo nui loa for your contributions, thoughts, and prayers!https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12F34LLKPCEM5?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR2ssHsKfSd2Zr1x_DeMxzR1J_8oSyBc7g7YntOqjnWvrwGM0wTK0RXBF1M Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Does your listing agent take pride in your home?

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:09:37 -0700

I showed a home this morning that was unbelievably dirty. It was vacant. There was a note on the door from the listing agent to remove your shoes or wear booties, but you needed to use your fingers to trace the words as they were completely faded, having been on the door for I presume the entire 77 days that this home has been on the market. 77 days in our market is quite a long time.There were arguably 80 pairs of booties, thrown all over the floor in the entryway; there was no basket for the clean booties, no trash can for the dirty booties. There were also folded-up boxes and trash leaning on the wall. One of the few clean things in the kitchen was a new stove. The dishwasher handle was dirty with rust stains. We didn't make it into the basement so I have no idea what delights awaited us, however, the second floor had a hall bath where the washer and dryer would go if they were there and the floor was disgustingly dirty. The mirror over the sink had all kinds of drips and stains. Can you spell Windex? If the listing agent is wondering why this home hasn't sold, and if the seller wasn't cooperative in cleaning it properly, a good agent would spend a little money to get the house at least in clean showing condition. Yes, this is the seller's job but if they no longer live there, someone should be checking on the condition. It was clear that no one had been there for a long time by the number of booties strewn all over the floor.Is your agent taking pride in your home?They should be.cOVER Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on UnsplashSusan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Hershey's Mill, Market report 7/18/23

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:31:18 -0700

Hershey's Mill is one of my favorite over 55 communities in Chester County. The market is tight in the over 55 community category as well here, with no end in sight.Hershey's Mill is located in East Goshen Township, convenient to major roads, shopping, the popular King of Prussia Mall, and the lovely town of West Chester, with all the cool shops and wonderful dining experiences.There are only 3 active listings at this time, ranging from mid $400,000's to mid $500,000. Honestly, by the time your read this, there may be none! That's how fast they are selling. I've been in real estate since 1985 and I can tell you at any given time in the past there were as many as 20 to 30 active listings in all price ranges!There are 7 properties under contract, ranging from $325,000 to $799,900!There are 39 homes that have settled in the past 6 months, ranging from $225,000 to $754,500. The average days on the market for these homes is 9 and the list price to sold price 106.7%!There is a home in every price range here if you can get lucky enough to nap it!The community has a golf course (not included), a clubhouse (first year is included at this time), a pool, bocce, tennis, and pickle ball! And so much more.I live in East Goshen and I would be happy to introduce you to this lovely community. Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Showing houses... one at a time!

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:09:43 -0700

This market in Chester and Delaware Counties is brutal. One listing a day comes up for each buyer I am working with. 20 million buyers for each listing. Yes... I know, I'm exaggerating but seriously, this is hard work. Writing offers, giving the best possible price, conditions, and terms and still losing out. It's crushing for buyer clients.I'm not sure what is worse, spending the day showing 10 to 12 houses to a single buyer or being on call 24/7 in case a house comes up for everyone you are working with. For the past 3 years, I have been reluctant to even take a day or two at the beach for fear that a listing would come up that my buyers want to see! Each year I think it will get better and we have been in this slog and dearth of listings for what feels like 5 years now. I know the market is changing in some areas but so far in the Philadelphia suburbs, we are still in a serious Seller's market.I'd love to hear from my colleagues across the US. Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Family Ties

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 07:51:14 -0700

I've been thinking a lot about my maternal grandmother. Her name was Elizabeth, as were my mom, my older sister, and her daughter. They went respectively as Elizabeth, Betty, Lizzie, and Little Lizzie!My grandmother was a funny, quirky, complicated person. She played favorites. Among her own children and among us grandchildren. She numbered us. Of my sister and I, I was #2. I was constantly being told that if I was good, I might someday be #1. As I got older, my grandmother grew to appreciate my sense of humor. This favoritism business never bothered me because I knew that crazy old lady loved me. My other cousins didn't benefit from this knowledge and she was overtly unkind to them for reasons I was never able to fathom.My grandmother was profoundly hard of hearing (unfortunately, a family thing that I also suffer from) and because she couldn't hear, she assumed no one could hear her comments on other people's looks. So embarrassing but pretty funny sometimes.As a child, I remember walking into a hair salon with her and hearing her ask for a cut and a blowjob. I didn't realize at the time why that brought the house down but I do now, obviously. She also called the Acme, our local food store, the ackame. She thought if you washed your hair twice it was good because it brought out the "headlights"! She called marshmallows marshmallies.Toward the end of her life, she developed Alzheimer's disease. It went very quickly. My favorite memory of my grandmother was a rainy day in South Philadelphia. I was walking down the street under an umbrella and someone was walking towards me under an umbrella. When we reached each other, we both lifted our umbrellas and discovered each other! We stood on that street and laughed and laughed. That is how I choose to remember my grandmother. Always laughing. She laughed like a cartoon.... yuk, yuk, yuk, yuk!If you've ever lost someone to Alzheimer's disease, you know how it steals your loved one. My sincere sympathy to all who are in this position. Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Thankful Thursday, 6/15

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:09:00 -0700

We just came off of a really long dry spell in Chester County, PA. Thankfully, we've finally had some rain! My flowers and grass are very grateful!Today I am thankful for being able to do a lot of work from home with my pets, my little granddaughter, and her parents. Right now my little cat is sitting on my desk staring at my keyboard!My little dog Joey is always glad when I am working from home!Cats, dogs, and babies are a lot to be thankful for!Carpe Diem! Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

Thankful Thursday! I'm a Grandmom!

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:19:08 -0700

It's been so long since I wrote a Thankful Thursday post, I thought now would be a good time to resurrect this habit.Why? I am a grandmother!Little Mila was born on 5/13. She has brought joy to our household!Here she is with my other baby, Joey!Happy Thursday!Carpe Diem! Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

It's National Take a Hike Day!

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:49:09 -0800

In my series of there's a day for everything, I found out that today is National Take a Hike Day!I have missed several days of celebrating the various national days because I have been hit by the Covid bug and I wish it would take a hike! Fortunately, I have a very mild head cold version of it but it does wipe you out.In Chester County, there are so many beautiful hiking trails. You can find them here.So, if you are feeling healthy, get outside and take a hike!Cover Photo by Holly Mandarich on Unsplash Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

National Notary Public Day

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:47:36 -0800

Continuing on my series of National days, here's another I would bet you never heard of!National Notary Public Day!First observed in 1975, Here's an article with lots of interesting tidbits regarding Notary Publics. Wishing all Notary Publics a great day!Cover Photo by Stephen Goldberg on Unsplash Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

National Fountain Pen Day!

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:27:34 -0700

Fountain Pen day takes place on the first Friday of each year for folks who love to use them to celebrate and promote the use of fountain pens. It's been said that once you use a fountain pen, you won't go back to a regular pen again. I haven't tested this theory because apparently, they can be quite costly! One of the places you can buy these pens is https://www.truphaeinc.com/I read that the acknowledgement of this day was started in 2012. Not to be confused with, unbelievably, ball point pen day which is celebrated on June 10. I am having fun with this series of fun and unlikely days to celebrate. Who knew? Am I right?Enjoy your Friday!Cover Photo by Digital Content Writers India on Unsplash Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

There really is a day for everything! Today is Smart Home Day!

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:07:56 -0700

It's not always easy to come up with something to write about. RE/MAX is kind enough to give me a content calendar and as silly as it might seem, today is Smart Home Day!I have a client who recently met with a company that deals with Smart Homes. His thermostat, interior and exterior lighting, his alarm system, and garage doors, were all smart! Personally, I don't think I'm smart enough for a smart home, but for folks younger and more cable-ready, this is a good thing!I do it the old-fashioned way, but this does seem so much more efficient!Photo by Moritz Kindler on Unsplash Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360

November 2! Look for Circles Day!

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:00:02 -0700

There is a name for almost every day in the year and I recently found out that November second is Look for Circles Day.This could be a fun thing to do with the kids!Circles are everywhere!Splash a circle of whipped cream in their hot chocolate!M&M's!Peanut Butter Cups!Have fun with it!Photo by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash Featured Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash Susan C. Mangigian 117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-719-1700 main office, 610-299-6237 cell Did you realize you could search for homes? Or just keep an eye on your own neighborhood? Just click the link and sign up! It's free! Don't forget to include your email and you'll have all the latest listings emailed to you. Chester County Preferred Homes You won't be asked to register. If you are interested in any of the listings you see, and you are not working with an agent, please reach out! Please visit me on facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercounty360