After a sold-out event the past few years, Suburban West is bringing back the popular REALTOR Happy Hour and Affiliate Expo to a new outdoor location! Join us on the deck of the Sunset Grill at The Desmond Hotel in Malvern on Tuesday, May 22nd (5:00pm-7:00pm) for a fun evening of camaraderie and networking.

About the Expo: Suburban West’s Affiliate Members represent the spectrum of businesses affiliated with real estate. From home inspectors to mortgage/financial specialists, from staging professionals to short sale negotiators and much more. Affiliate Members from all industries will host booths during the event so you (and your clients) can learn and benefit from their services. Click here for a list of vendors. 

The Happy Hour will feature:
* Expo Featuring Affiliate Sponsor Tables
* Free Open Bar (Beer and Wine) and Free Appetizers
* Affiliate Scramble and a Chance to Win a VISA Gift Card
* Networking with REALTORS and Affiliates

**Registration Required**  Because of limited capacity, pre-registration is required on a first-come, first-serve basis.  No waiting list or walk-ins will be permitted. To register, call 610-560-4800 or register online (once logged in, click “events” and then “upcoming meetings”).

On April 5th, the Association was pleased to continue its 30+ year support in sponsoring the annual interscholastic "It's Mathematical" competition. This unique educational event presented academically gifted students from Conestoga, Delaware County Christian, Lower Merion High School, Marple-Newtown and Radnor High Schools an opportunity to compete six times a year in a college-bowl system tournament. The championship round took place at Radnor High School with SWRA Board of Director Steve D'Antonio on hand to present the awards. Conestoga High School and Lower Merion High School tied for first place and Radnor High School finished second. Congrats to all who participated!

Suburban SEPTA rail stations significantly increase the value of nearby homes, according a report released by the transit agency. The analysis, titled “SEPTA Drives the Economy of Pennsylvania” was paid for by SEPTA and prepared by Econsult Solutions. It looked at 10 years of real-estate transactions involving single-family homes in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding Philadelphia, comparing the sales prices of homes within three miles of stations to those farther away.

Econsult concluded that the rail lines added $14.5 billion in residential property value in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. In some neighborhoods, the increased value ranged between $17,300 and $46,600 per house. “Real estate values are up,” SEPTA Chairman Pasquale Deon said. “And much of that increase is added because of SEPTA.” SEPTA presented the report as part of its campaign to raise $6 billion over the next 15 years from state and local agencies for ambitious improvements.