"Ash and I used to joke that it would take a one-of-a-kind person to be our real estate agent. It would have to be someone with great knowledge, extraordinary patience, sensitivity, and a wonderful sense of humor. We can honestly say that we found all of the above and more in our agent, Michael Caven. We’re the couple that agents usually run from because of our stark differences in design preference. I prefer an ultra-modern loft but my husband is drawn to a more traditional brownstone. Though, he had his work cut out for him, Michael’s gentle yet informative guidance ultimately led us to a home that we both love. We worked with him for seven months and spent many a Sunday traveling the streets of Philadelphia. He was very patient with us as we spent months deciding in which neighborhood we wanted to live. Michael was never pushy and ultimately he let us make the decision even though we both suspect that he knew which home was going to be perfect for us much before we did. Michael was amazing through the bidding, mortgage application, and closing processes that can frequently become complicated and stressful. Michael Caven is the consummate ethical hard-working real estate professional who passionately enjoys finding clients the home that is right for them. The best part about Michael is that in addition to being a great agent… he’ll also be a great friend. We highly recommend Michael for any newbie to the city or any existing residents looking for a change. "
--Dr Ash Gupta and Mechelle LaVelle
Monday, November 1, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
In the News...My Seller's Labor of Love in Frankford...
Renovating Frankford
Metro Philadelphia 11 12 2009
Longtime Frankford resident Walter Holt has seen the evolution of the massive home dubbed “The Jewel of Frankford” in his 25 years living right across the street from the mansion on Griscom Street.
“It’s a beautiful home inside,” says Holt.
Built in 1890, Realtor Michael Caven says the eight-bedroom house is Frankford’s original estate. The house, an earshot’s distance from the Frankford Transportation Center, stands out as a unique symbol for a once bustling Philadelphia neighborhood.
“There are no comparables in the area,” says Caven, of Keller Williams Realty, which has listed the completely renovated house for $369,000. “It’s a labor of love for my seller. When he purchased it about six years ago it was falling apart. He’s really put his heart into it.”
Caven says he thinks old neighborhoods like Frankford, which are portraits of urban decay, but have many huge homes at bottom market prices, need more ambitious owners willing to fix them up.
“If there were more owners with this vision, it would make such a difference,” he says.
“Hopefully, this will spur interest.”
BRIAN X. McCRONE
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