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Another Happy buyer and seller.Yes Hannah Williams also known as HelpfulHannah of Re/max affiliates located 19114 in Torresdale section of Philadelphia,Pa has helped another young couple fulfill their dreams of home ownership.The home was purchased in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia in the 19136 zip code with the help of Kevin O Shea an Agent from Re/Max Eastern.Everyone worked as a team with full cooperation the transaction moved quickly and they were in their new home in 30 days and with FHA financing.Almost a miracle with today's nightmare stories about mortgages.

The Buyers were renting  a home in the 19136 on Holme ave ready to buy and eligible for the "first time home buyers credit  for $8000" We looked at many homes in their price range .They had requested to stay in the 19114 or 19136 area of the Torresdale section Of Philadelphia,Pa.This is considered the North East section of Philadelphia.Most of the homes we looked at need work.Some of the homes were really nice ;but the heaters were as old as the house or outdated.We just could not seem to find the home that said this is your house.Every Home we  saw was just not the right house for them.

On a weekend ,it was a Saturday. I received a call from the buyer she had been searching on my HelpfulHannah.com website and found a house that had just come back on the market that day in the 19136 area and she wanted to see it.She was always so sweet she knew I was going to the pool and didn't want to ruin my day so she waited until after 5pm to call me. It was a Re/Max listing and thankfully it was Kevin OShea because it was a Saturday after 5 pm and the office was closed..Kevin being the great agent that he is returned my message gave me the lock box combo.

That was it there was the house we were looking for ! The house screamed BUY ME I HAVE BEEN WAITING for YOU! The buyers said this is the one WE WANT TO BUY..THE SELLERS WANTED TO SELL!!

Crispin Gardens is the area in the 19136 zip code of the Torresdale section of  NE Philadelphia Pa

The best part of the story is that the couple became engaged right before settlement.He proposed on his hands and knees and gave her a beautiful diamond engagement ring.

I gave them my accountants number and they  talked at the table they will be seeing him to ammend their tax forms to receive their $8000 tax refund check

ANOTHER HAPPY BUYER MAKES HELPFULHANNAH HAPPY ..Let HelpfulHannah  Help You!

pictures are by Hannah Williams not to be duplicated without permission .HelpfulHannahs.com is a website please visit it if you are interested in information about homes or any information about the Philadelphia or Bucks County Pennsylvania area or call me direct 215-992 3376 or by cell 820-3376  i will be glad to assist you.Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures,are the property of Hannah Williams. If you wish to use something you see here,( please ask for permission) Most likely I will oblige, with a link back to my original content as well as an acknowledgment. Thank you to all my friends,neighbors and clients who allowed my to use their photos and videos maybe you will get to Hollywood!

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Delaire Landing is a waterfront condominium community that also features a 24hour security guard and a camera security system through the grounds.We are are a very safe community but it is better to be safe than sorry.We are also in the process of updated our  residents car system from a card and remote to an easy pass.Guests have to be checked in by the guard and  car license plate numbers are taken and registered at the gate house. The gate house  is opened 24hrs is also monitored by cameras for added protection.There are cameras strategically placed through out the development.

Delaire Landing and Bakers Bay Gated Waterfront Condominium Communities. They have both 24hour security. They are located next to each other on State road in the Torresdale section in North East Philadelphia.These Communities are close to the Torresdale train station.

In minutes or what we call city blocks you can walk and be in Bucks County,Pa.The historic town of the Andalusia part of Bensalem,Pa.where you can find some beautiful historic mansions that now are catering halls to have weddings and other affairs all waterfront property.It really is a beautiful place with beautiful waterfront homes and historic estates.

The beauty of the waterfront and the serenity of the location combined  with 24hr security makes these  wonderful Condominium Communities the perfect place to live.With the decline in the market prices now is the time to buy.You can buy a beautiful Condo overlooking the river for a great price in a wonderful community.One that has so much to offer you will never want to leave. A great investment in your future. A place where you can walk ,sit and enjoy the wonderful waterfront views of the river and also have 24 hour security.What more could you want.

Don't forget it you are a first time home buyer and you qualify for the $8,000 tax credit you can use it to buy a condominium.Hurry time is running out. You must settle by Dec.1,2009.

pictures are by Hannah Williams not to be duplicated without permission .HelpfulHannahs.com is a website please visit it if you are interested in information about homes or any information about the Philadelphia or Bucks County Pennsylvania area or call me direct 215-992 3376 or by cell 820-3376  i will be glad to assist you.Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures,are the property of Hannah Williams. If you wish to use something you see here,( please ask for permission) Most likely I will oblige, with a link back to my original content as well as an acknowledgment. Thank you to all my friends,neighbors and clients who allowed my to use their photos and videos maybe you will get to Hollywood!

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Delaire Landing Condominium is a Waterfront Community.For people of all ages .It has a fantastic water view that can be enjoyed year around.The residents here the enjoy the water views in the summer more so than anyother time of the year.Why is that you may ask? The reason for that is the beauty that went into the planning of the development and the placing of the two pools.There is a lap pool and a heated pool.  The pool each overlooking the Delaware River..

Why would you plan a vacation in the summer for the family? Everything you need for family fun is here.Most families wait for another time of year.Fall is a beautiful time to vacation.The winter when the snow is falling we all love to make plans to get away to someplace warm.I have been hearing talk about about vacation planning for the winter. Summertime at Delaire Landing residents enjoy themselves at the pool. It is so close to the waterfront you can hear the water lapping against the shore

You can watch the Sail boats , small yachts,water jet ski's,tug boats,racing boats,and even huge ships..which always amaze everyone.When the Ships come down the river everyone stops what they are doing and looks until they pass by..No matter how long I live at Delaire Landing It will always fascinate me when i see the large ships pass by..Four years ago in April 2005 there was a whale that was lost and passed by..we didn't see him he did not surface in front of Delaire Landing's Waterfront views.

 avg sales prices range for a 1 br :$120,000-$160000 w/den         2 br $116,900-190,000 w/loft

There are eight different condo associations and many styles to choose from

Delaire Landing has a strong condo association and is FHA and Va approved. Prices here have declined in the past year.We are fortunate to be an approved condo association making financing easy to obtain for qualified buyers.The $8000 first time home buyers Tax credit Money can be used to buy a condominium..Hurry time is running out..

Pictures are by Hannah Williams not to be duplicated without permission HelpfulHannahs.com is a website please visit it if you are interested in information about homes or any information about the Philadelphia or Bucks County Pennsylvania area or call me direct i will be glad to assist you.Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures,are the property of Hannah Williams. If you wish to use something you see here,( please ask for permission) Most likely I will oblige, with a link back to my original content as well as an acknowledgment. Thank you.

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Delaire Landing condos are renovating its recreation center.They had not been updated in many years.The main entrance room and that overlooks the  beautiful pools and scenic Delaware River where you can watch boats and ships pass by..what a view..

Delaire Landing is Located in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia Pa.It is a Gated Community located on the Delaware River .The residents call it the best kept secret in Philadelphia Pa.

Minutes from center city there is a shuttle bus that runs daily to the  SEPTA train station..and minutes outside of Bucks county Pa

Delaire Landing has many activities in the main room of the recreation center. There is a fireplace where a 52" Sharp Aquas LCD 1080P  was purchased by the Master council..Will Kane(Vice president) and his sons were kind enough to shop,find the best price,and pick-up and deliver the TV to the rec center.It will be professionally mounted and installed this week.I am not sure but I think a stereo surround sound system may be installed also..What a fantastic place to watch the sports games or enjoy a great movie with friends.There are four  large leather sofas ordered. They should be delivered shortly after the set up of the 52"LCD 1080 P TV..

Delaire Landings Recreation also has a library that has been restored with the help of Judy Feinberg,Dot Holmes,and Judy Plymouth.They have worked very hard to go through all the books ,put them in the right categories and neatly put them in alphabetical order.The next project will be DVD and video ..All of the books and video are donated by the residents of Delaire Landing Condos.When you want one you just take it ..When you are finished you bring it back..It is done on the honor system

Delaire Landing Recreation Center also has a card-room where afternoon and evening card games take place.Neighboring condo residents from Bakers Bay join in the games.New card tables and chairs were recently purchased for these games that are enjoyed by many residents and their guests..

Delaire Landing Recreation Center has a gym and work out room we are looking into some newer equipment in the future ..renovations cannot be done all at one time

What kind of housing is right for you? Are you thinking of making a purchase of a home? Have you thought about Condo living? This care-free style of living is not for everyone;but it may  be right for you.Some people do not have the time or the desire to maintain the outside of the home such as mowing the lawn, or other outside issues..Owning a Condo is like your own home just a little more Carefree...Let someone else do the work and have the worries...but if you would like to contribute you can you have a choice.Delaire Landing Condos is a wonderful place to live .A Riverfront Gated Community ,with two pools,tennis courts,country club style living

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Delaire Landing Condos in the Torresdale section Of Philadelphia Pa. A beautiful Gated Community.This is Will Kane the president of our condo association and his son Danny.They have been working very hard to restore the Asian Gardens located in our Courtyard atCondo section #1 called the GARDENS known for the beautiful flowers and gardens.

We have been very fortunate to have a new neighbor John a gardener by hobby . He knows how to shape and trim up bushes. Here we are a group of us working hard. Together we can clean up this beautiful Garden that has been neglected for so many years. It was back breaking work. Bushes that had been only topped and  trimmed..Leaves that had been blown underneath these bushes for years and had to be bagged and disposed of. There were old bottles and lots of other trash.

Then came the electric saws..the rakes,the brooms,clipper, and numerous trash bags...

It was a beautiful warm day in Delaire Landing .The sun was shinning .The birds were singing.The neighbors came out with extra trash bags .The walkers came to chat and watch.Some of the neighbors sat on the benches and observed.Yes it was a Fresh Spring smell in the air. The cutting of the bushes smelled so good..Arms were bleeding from the stickers;but that did not stop the hard-work or determination....to restore this garden...Spring water,soda,and iced tea that was the drink of choice today....Trudy and I raked and loaded up the trash bags with all the debris as the men cut and shaped the trees and bushes.We had the easy job compared to backbreaking job that they did!

Now we have to take the big branches to the dump!Maury,John,Will.Trudy,and myself piled up all the big branches and put them behind Danny's pickup truck.We had to load it up. After numerous trips Danny and Will disposed of as much as they could..the rest will have to be picked up by other means.

We could have hired a landscaper to do this job but it would have cost the residents at Delaire Landing Condos thousands of dollars! So as a group all pitching in together.. working hard enjoying each others company.. we not only saved money... we learned from each other... enjoyed the sunshine and spring fresh air,,and felt a great feeling of accomplishment and camaraderie...... Now every year as the Garden grows we can Share and Reminisce....

Delaire Landing Condo is Located in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia Pa. It is a Gated Community .This project was started in the Spring by the residents of Condo One called the Gardens.There are eight condo associations that join together in one Master Council.

Here are the pictures of the Gardens in the Summer we have all been enjoying the beauty we have helped create.The beauty that had been neglected in this lovely Gated community by the river.

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