Winter is Coming, Prepare in the Summer

With heat waves and beach trips still to come, it’s hard to believe colder months are right around the corner. Before you know it flip flops and sand shovels will be replaced with scarves and snow blowers. While vacation mode is in full swing, taking the time to prepare for winter could save your family […]

A chat with John O’Connell, Realtor

Do you have a favorite new local restaurant or business that you are really excited about? I’ve been trying the coffee at a new place in Germantown called “Germantown Espresso“. It’s very good actually. What do you enjoy in your free time? I cherish my free time, driven by the rude calculation that shows me […]

A chat with Jessica Gliwa, Realtor

What do you like to do in your free time – besides sell real estate? Spend time with my family and dogs, and go to the beach. What does your perfect weekend look like? Going to the beach until the sun sets. iPhone or Android? iPhone of course! What is your favorite dessert? Crème brûlée […]

A chat with Janice Smalley, Realtor

Where are you working today / where are your appointments? Working from home but no appointments scheduled so far. What is your favorite on-the-go lunch choice? Salad or yogurt Do you have a favorite new local restaurant or business that you are really excited about? Wissahickon Brewing Company in East Falls. They are an up […]

A chat with Jenny Sweeney, Realtor

Where are you working today / where are your appointments? Sundays seem to be my busiest day. I am working the floor schedule at Elfant Wissahickon this morning, showing an apartment in Germantown at noon and taking a client to see a great modern ranch in Flourtown this afternoon. Do you have a favorite new local […]

Katey McGrath

Katey McGrath is the Vice President of Operations for Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, overseeing planning, development and management of the company’s non-sales departments, including finance, IT, human resources, special projects departments, et al. She manages strategy and policy development and implementation for the ownership of the organization. She has been with EWR since 2000, working in […]

A chat with Deb Stanitz, Realtor

What did you do before you became a realtor? I am an Artist by training having earned my BFA and MFA and practiced as a sculptor primarily in welded steel, glass and light. For many years I designed and fabricated furniture as well as teaching Art at the University level. I loved helping students visualize […]

Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar

By: Douglas Trattner at Houselogic.com Tips for a barefoot-worthy lawn that’ll ensure your home has uber curb appeal. Ahhhh, that sensation of stepping onto a freshly mowed lawn sans footwear. There’s nothing like it. Here’s how to ensure that grassy feeling from spring to fall. Early Spring Like so many maintenance jobs, everything goes smoother — […]

Turn Off the Video Games and Turn Your Kids into Nature Reporters

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon @ Houselogic.com When your kids whine, “I’m borrrrrred” during school breaks, sign into plant and animal tracking websites and teach them about nature. If you’re looking for something constructive for kids to do during school breaks and get them to help you with yardwork and gardening, turn them into junior environmental reporters […]