Last weekend was a picture perfect display of Fall colors and strikingly blue skies. If you happened to walk past the John Chads house, you might have caught a delicious waft of freshly baked bread. The Chadds Ford Historical Society was a stop for many southern Chester County travelers as they ventured out for the day, pleased to visit with artist Karl Kuerner and photographer Red Hamer who were signing books and prints at the Barn Visitor Center. Karl’s illustrated portrayal of his cat in “Ike at Night” and Red’s beautiful photos in his 2014 Seasons of Chester County calendar were popular purchases. Portions of the proceeds were donated to support the ongoing activities of the Historical Society.
PFR becomes Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox & Roach Realtors
DEVON, PA— With 65 offices across the region, there will be a buzz of activity on November 12th when Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS® changes to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®. Across the Delaware Valley building signs and yard signs will change from blue to cabernet, marking a new brand for the real estate market leader and many offices are hosting Grand Opening events to mark the transition.
As the largest Realtor® in the Tri-State area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and the largest single-market residential real estate brokerage in the U.S., the company has more than 4,000 sales associates in 65 offices located in major markets across the three states. On August 14th it was announced that HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, acquired Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors® and its subsidiary, The Trident Group, comprised of market leading financial services companies including Trident Mortgage Group, Trident Insurance and Trident Land Transfer Company.
“We are proud to be a part of HomeServices of America,” said PFR Chairman & CEO Larry Flick. “We are joining an organization known for its strength and stability; one that is consistent with our high standards of service and integrity, making this a win/win for our customers and our brokers.” The acquisition represents HomeServices’ expansion in the Mid-Atlantic and entry into the Tri-State region. In 2012, HomeServices closed nearly $42 billion in sales volume, over 145,000 transactions and closedapproximately $4 billion in home mortgages. With this transaction, HomeServices has 30 brands and more than 20,000 real estate professionals operating in 24 states. HomeServices’ growth strategy focuses on identifying
Prudential Fox & Roach Becomes Berkshire Hathaway…. ADD ONE…
community and long-standing traditions for excellence. Under the new structure, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors® retains its name and remains a flagship franchisee of Prudential Real Estate’s U.S. network.
About HomeServices of America
HomeServices of America, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minn., is the second-largest, full-service residential real estate brokerage firm and one of the largest brokerage-owned settlement services provider in the U.S and is the majority owner in the Prudential Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. Owned by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties and other homeownership services. HomeServices Relocation, LLC is the full-service relocation arm of HomeServices of America, which provides every aspect of domestic and international relocation to corporations around the world. HomeServices operates under the following residential real estate brands: Carol Jones Realtors®; CBSHOME Real Estate; Champion Realty Inc.; Edina Realty; EWM REALTORS®; Guarantee Real Estate; Harry Norman, Realtors®; HOME Real Estate; Huff Realty; Iowa Realty; Koenig & Strey Real Living; Long Companies; Prudential California Realty; Prudential Carolinas Realty; Prudential Connecticut Realty, Prudential First Realty; Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors®, Prudential KC Realty, Prudential Northwest Realty Associates; Prudential Northwest Properties; Prudential Rhode Island Realty; Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty; Prudential Yost & Little; RealtySouth; Rector-Hayden Realtors®; Reece & Nichols; Roberts Brothers Inc.; Semonin Realtors® and Woods Bros. Realty.
Local favorite Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike; 610-388-6221) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Philadelphia Flyers: their instant classic WHITE and RED Wines, accessible American blends meant for everyday drinking, will be available throughout the 2013-14 hockey season bearing the team’s distinctive logo.
Flyers-branded bottles of WHITE and RED will be available at the winery itself and at their Peddler’s Village location (20 Merchant’s Row, Lahaska, 215-794-9655), as well as in liquor stores in Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey. WHITE and RED will also be served by the glass and by the bottle at all concession and dining outlets at the team’s home arena, Wells Fargo Center, and other sports bars and restaurants throughout the region. Whether as a spirited holiday gift for hockey fans or an affordable and delicious alternative for wine drinkers at hockey games, the partnership will be a win for wine and hockey lovers all season long.
“As lifelong Flyers fans, we’re delighted to become the preferred wine of the Philadelphia Flyers,” says Winery General Manager Bob Brock. “Here at Chaddsford, we’re both wine lovers and hockey lovers – and we can’t wait to share these easy-drinking wines with other like-minded sports fans.”
Adds Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko, “Chaddsford Winery has an outstanding reputation for creating terrific wines; we’re thrilled that they have chosen to become a team sponsor and to create a special wine for our fans. We look forward to a great partnership with them.”
WHITE and RED wines are American blends created by Chaddsford’s master winemakers as high-quality, low-cost everyday wines similar to those that are popular across Europe. Chaddsford WHITE is an off-dry blend of unoaked French-American hybrid grape varietals with the fruity, floral character of a Riesling. It is best served chilled, and complements the Wells Fargo Center’s famed Crabfries®, with their creamy white cheddar cheese dipping sauce. Chaddsford RED is an off-dry blend of unoaked French-American hybrid grape varietals with a pleasant jammy character that is best served lightly chilled as a partner to a 16 oz. Delmonico steak at Wells Fargo Center’s upscale, members-only chophouse Cadillac Grille. WHITE and RED feature user-friendly pairing suggestions on the back of the bottle, as well as convenient screw-top closures to preserve the freshness of the wines, making them a natural choice to serve by the glass at the high-volume Wells Fargo Center.
Founded in 1982, Chaddsford Winery is Pennsylvania’s largest and best-known, devoted to producing high quality wines that are fun, mixable and easy to drink. From Keystone Cup-winning sweet Niagara to more traditional varietals, such as Chardonnay and Merlot, their wines are appropriate for every taste, occasion and budget. Although their wines are available in six states, the best place to purchase and enjoy Chaddsford wines is at the winery in Chester County or their Bucks County tasting room at Peddler’s Village, where their affordable, everyday sipping wines combine with their entertainment and educational offerings for a perfect place to spend a holiday weekend or a laid-back afternoon. More details about all events at the winery, as well as information about their wines, can be found online at www.chaddsford.com.
Chaddsford wines are available directly from the winery, located on Route 1 in Chadds Ford, and at their Bucks County Tasting Room in Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. They can also be purchased online at www.chaddsford.com and at PLCB Wine & Spirits Stores throughout PA. For more information, please call (610) 388-6221, visit www.chaddsford.com
Last weekend was a picture perfect display of Fall colors and strikingly blue skies. If you happened to walk past the John Chads house, you might have caught a delicious waft of freshly baked bread. The Chadds Ford Historical Society was a stop for many southern Chester County travelers as they ventured out for the day, pleased to visit with artist Karl Kuerner and photographer Red Hamer who were signing books and prints at the Barn Visitor Center. Karl’s illustrated portrayal of his cat in “Ike at Night” and Red’s beautiful photos in his 2014 Seasons of Chester County calendar were popular purchases. Portions of the proceeds were donated to support the ongoing activities of the Historical Society.
