Archives for October 2012

Hurricane Sandy Preparedness – Wallingford PA

October 26, 2012 by admin

Hurricane Sandy is targeting the Mid-Atlantic and

Northeast coasts and is expected to bring high winds, heavy

rain, extreme tides and possibly even snow to a

wide geographical area up and down the East

Coast. As the storm approaches, it is important to

think ahead about the things you can do to help

protect yourself and your home.

If you have not already considered these action items, now is a great time to do

so.

– Assemble your disaster supply kit that includes bottled water, nonperishable

food items, medical supplies, batteries and flashlights.

– Bring in outside furniture and other objects that could cause property

damage in the event of high winds.

– Make sure there is gas in the car and you are ready to evacuate

immediately if you are told to do so. If you do evacuate, do not go back

home until local officials say it is safe.

– Be be sure to stay indoors during a hurricane.

Don’t be fooled if there is a pause in the wind. It could be the eye of the

storm, and the winds will come again.

– Listen to radio or television for weather updates, and stay in touch with

your neighbors about evacuation orders.

– Avoid using the phone except for an emergency so the phone lines can

stay open for others.

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Wallingford PA – Where Is The Inventory?

October 19, 2012 by admin

Heading into what is traditionally a slower time of year for real estate activity in Wallingford PA there are 103 listings currently available for sale in our local market as of October 18,2012. A quick look at the distribution of local listings finds the majority of the homes are for sale in the price range of $100,000 to $200,000.

The range is dominated by 18 listings in the Wallingford Valley complex consisting of Putnam Village, Weston Village, Danbury Village, and Saybrook Village. These homes represent both two bedroom condominiums and townhouses. A suprise to many is the fact that Putnam Village and Weston Village townhomes now are listed and sell for well under $200,000.

The heart of the Wallingford single family home market has shifted to the this lower price range over the past several months. In the Spring the $300,000 to $400,000 range was dominant, which is the traditional heart of our local market, reflecting the current average price of $323,903. There are 3 townhouses located in the Mills At Rose Valley in this group, but it consists of mostly detached homes of 3 to 4 bedrooms.

For a detailed look at the Wallingford PA homes that are listed, browse the single family and townhouse/condominium listings available.

The current average Days On Market broken down by the number of days that listings in each price range have been listed on the market is exhibited in the chart above.

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Housing Markets Improving Across Pennsylvania

October 17, 2012 by admin

: Home Sales Have Increased Across Pennsylvania

Statewide housing data is looking positive in Pennsylvania, continuing the trend seen earlier this year. Pennsylvania’s housing market has seen an increase in pending sales in the third quarter, up 16 percent over the third quarter in 2011. Inventory levels shrank 11 percent from the same time last year.

Home prices continue to remain stable. The median sales price increased .01 % to $180,000 in the third quarter while days on market was down 6 percent to 92 days from third quarter 2011.

“While all real estate is local, the indicators show that overall the market is recovering slowly in Pennsylvania,” said PAR President Frank Jacovini.

Housing affordability is up 5.8% this quarter over last year this time. The index is 182. An index of 120 means the median household income is 120 percent of what is necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under prevailing interest rates. A higher number means greater affordability.

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Pick 5 Challenge Race – Saturday October 20, 2012

October 16, 2012 by admin

Pick 5 Challenge Race - Wallingford Real Estate - Wallingford PA

You Can Walk or Run In Saturday's Pick 5 Challenge

Runners and walkers will hit the streets of Wallingford on Saturday October 20, 2012 for an annual fundraiser benefiting the township’s first responders — the Garden City Fire department, South Media fire department, and the Nether Township police department. Funds will also be raised for the nation’s foremost breast cancer awareness organization.

The “Fueled Up and Fired Up Challenge” will offer both 5K and 5-mile options, as well as a 1.5-mile walk and kids’ races. Started in 2006, the event has raised thousands of dollars for first responders. Some of the proceeds will also go to the Philadelphia affiliate of the Susan B. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

The course will start at Wallingford Train Station, on Possum Hollow Road; wind through several nearby streets, including Avondale Road; head north on a portion of the Leiper Trail, and end at the offices of Wilson Oil, on Rogers Lane, where a block party-type celebration will take place. Activities will include a moon bounce, face painting, a raffle and breakfast for participants and family members. Wilson Oil is the local sponsor of the event.

The registration fee for the race is $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the event. Same-day registration begins at 8 AM at Wallingford Presbyterian Church, on Brookhaven Road, with the 5K and 5-miler getting under way at 10 a.m., the walk at 10:15 AM and the kids’ races at 11 AM.

Online registration is also available.

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Wilson Oil Addresses Propane Tank Concerns

October 16, 2012 by admin

Amid propane industry terms such as flame impingement and boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion – also known as BLEVE and pronounced as blevy, Dave O’Connell President of Wilson Oil and John Hart, a propane industry consultant, addressed a group of approximately 75 who gather at the Town House restaurant in Media on Monday October 15.

Citing the need to expand the company’s product line in a changing fuel oil industry, Mr O’Connell outlined the company’s plans to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank at the company’s 221 Rogers Lane location. Mr. O’Connell indicated that in response to community opposition the company has altered the plans from an above ground tank to a buried tank, which he indicated would add from 20% to 30% to the cost of the project.

John Hart, a propane consultant working with Wilson, provided many details regarding the numerous safeguards the industry has put in place to prevent accidents involving propane handling and storage. Mr Hart also had a visual demonstration of what happens to a propane tank when it is exposed to flames, via the use of a soda can and propane torch.

Mr Hart was commended on several occasions for his encyclopedic knowledge of propane and the industry, of which he has been involved with since 1973. Stating that 75% of the accidents involving propane center around the point of transfer of the product, many questions were raised as to how often delivery trucks, known as bobtails, and larger 10,000 gallon tankers, used to refill the underground tank, would be active at the facility. Mr Hart also acknowledged that in spite of all the safety measures in place human error is a major cause of accidents in the industry.

The burying of the tank greatly lessens the probability of a catastrophic explosion that has been cited as a concern. Mr. Hart explained that an accident involving an underground tank would be limited to the amount of propane in the piping on the exterior of the tank, and would take the form of a “flashback”. Details involving standard evacuation distances involving a propane accident were discussed as well.

Attendees addressed several issues and concerns regarding the proper notification of local Emergency Response teams and the local fire departments, as well as such issues as full transparency on the behalf of Wilson Oil as regards to the releasing of the Licenses and Inspection application.

The audience was cordial throughout the two hour event, and much information was heard and discussed, but the general opinion was that little of what was heard will dissuade opposition to the project.

Mr. O’Connell concluded, stating that Wilson desires to be a “good neighbor, and good citizen of the community”.

The next round of this bout is scheduled for Monday November 19, 2012 at the Township Building.

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