THE COSTELLO GROUP

I'm so excited to share this new project I just listed by Red Oak Development that I had my lovely assistant (see video for a cameo appearance) help me film a quick tour of the home. The first unit is ready now and the second will be coming available early May. I'll be hosting an open house Sunday from 1-3 if you want a better look in person. For the full details of the listing click here. #RedOakDevelopment #MichalaCostelloRealtor #KurfissSothebysInternationalRealty #NewCo

Set majestically behind a gated entrance on approximately 14 acres (with more acreage available), this all-brick custom residence is a true oasis. Retreat to your own private resort with four beautiful ponds, an elevator, and serene water views from almost every single room. This substantial estate has great flow and boasts 10,908 square feet of luxurious finishes, expert craftsmanship and timeless Parisian touches. Discover your own special escape, located on the outskirts o

It's not everyday that a house as charming as this comes onto the market. From the moment you step through the vestibule entrance you instantly feel at home. Sun streams through the original windows nestled in the deep windowsills. There are two wood burning fireplaces for relaxing; either in the elegant living room or cozy family room located in the lower level. The dining room can host a large dinner party and the kitchen is full of life with the black and white painted

Chestnut Hill is known as the Garden District. This beautiful Wissahickon Stone Schist home is the perfect example of why it's called the Garden District. I'ts located on a quaint tree lined street, just steps away from the shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill. Both the front and back exteriors have mature evergreen plantings that provide color and foliage year round. This link will show you in more detail all the wonderful things this home has to offer! #ChestnutHill #Mi

As soon as you turn onto Denbigh Lane, you feel a calm serene wash over you. Almost as if you were driving through a french countryside, this beautiful 26 +/- acres community makes you forget you are just minutes from major highways leading you to King of Prussia and Philadelphia. This pristine home located on the inner circle over looks the lush grounds from it's courtyard patio. The floor plan for this model was well thought out, providing access to the patio from many r

Do you love living in the city but feeling a little bit squeezed and in need of some refreshing space? Before you cross the city line check out 578 Paoli Avenue! Choosing between city living or the 'burbs is easy with this Roxborough location. You get the best of both worlds; the convenience of all the city has to offer but with the space and backyard of a suburban home. #Roxborough #PhiladelphiaRealEstate #MichalaCostelloRealtor #KurfissSothebysInternationalRealty #Millenni

This charming 3 bed/1 bath twin embodies the essence of an (approximately) 144 year old home in Chestnut Hill, with one exception. The kitchen is HUGE! With it's center island, it is perfect for entertaining. One of the best features is that the kitchen opens out onto a covered patio that overlooks a very serene backyard. Just a block off the 'Ave, it is very convenient to walk to all the shops and restaurants Chestnut Hill has to offer. It's situated between the East and

Calling all Millennials, First Time Buyers, those with student loan debt, etc, etc, etc. Fannie Mae is easing the debt to income ratio! Coming next month mortgage applicants will now be able to have a debt to income ration of 50%, up from 45%. Almost done paying off that student debt? This may help you qualify for a home loan that was previously out of reach. It's the perfect time to get pre-approved for the upcoming Fall housing market (I know, I know, we are JUST getting

This is an amazing opportunity to buy a double lot in Passyunk Square! The first lot is a fabulous home that was renovated in '09. It offers three bedrooms including a full 3rd floor master suite, three full baths, a finished lower level, two decks PLUS an outdoor patio. The second lot offers an extension of the patio and a full garage for parking and additional storage should you need it. Separately deeded, the garage could be sold to a developer or someone looking to own a

With the changing of the seasons we see the changing of home decor. To get the latest trends in interior design, I contacted Glenna Stone, of GLENNA STONE Interior Architecture + Design. She gave us some great insights to what she is seeing at her vendor shows and what her clients are selecting when completing their renovations. The industrial aesthetic is being replaced by cozy comfortable rooms and warm tones. People are opting for textures that create comfort and warmt

Donald Pearson, Chairman of Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty discusses what has happened in the real estate market for the first half of 2016 as it relates to our office locations in the Philadelphia, Main Line and Bucks County. Overall inventory is down across the Philadelphia region but Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty's numbers are soaring. So much that we will be opening a new office by the end of the year! If you are thinking of selling and would like a ho