RealtyTrac has released a first-quarter housing analysis of HUD data and it shows a firm emphasis on the number 27. Single-family-home building permits are up 27 percent from one year ago, while foreclosure starts are down 27 percent from one year ago. Nice, right? As is evident from the following graphs and charts, the Philadelphia area is decidedly unspectacular in terms of results. More →
Surely, This Pelvis Will Be Talking U&O Taxes Tonight at the Goldtex Preview
Tonight is the VIP preview party for the opening of the Post Bros.’ Goldtex apartment building, and the invitations are as…stirring as the listings copy Post generates to advertise their rentals. It’s a curious space these fellows occupy: They’re pathbreaking developers who may have changed the way the unions operate for good, earning significant civic credibility; yet they’re also avid employers of deeply unserious frat-boy humor and Bikini Bandits-style marketing.
This VIP party, for example. Yeah, so there are hot women on the invite—big deal. As Matthew Pestronk said when we asked him about all the brothers’ somewhat salacious approach, sex sells. But the subject line for the email invite to the party was a bit bawdier than usual: “Come Polish Our Pearl,” it said. For those who don’t know what that means in sexual slanguage, let us enlighten you because idiomatic expressions of the carnal variety is what this blog is really about. After the jump, the definition and the full image of the invite, which is kind of NSFW.
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As Seen on HGTV: Philly Condo for Sale in Bella Vista
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Philly Condo for Sale makes HGTV appearance This five-bedroom, three-bath bi-level condo is ready to make its network debut with an endless array of high-end amenities, including a custom maple staircase, gourmet kitchen, marble and granite counters, built-in audio visual system and a full-size bar with wine chiller. And if you can tear yourself away [...]
For Rent: Fairmount Penthouse With Views for Days
Views for days from Fairmount penthouse.
We all know the best part about Fairmount in the summer: the Parkway hoopla, which revs up just about every weekend. The worst part is also easy to guess: the people. This condo rental offers the best of both worlds, with stellar views of the Parkway (think: Welcome America fireworks) minus all that messy mixing with the hoi polloi.
Property’s Morning Obsession: Back to School With 3rd Ward
After opening for a short preview during Philly Tech Week in April, 3rd Ward has finally announced its class schedule. We’re still waiting with bated breath for the promised millinery class, but the courses already on the calendar look pretty intriguing.
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Seeing Design in Black and White: Ideas for Your Home
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Design in Black and White Sometimes the simplest elements make the biggest impact when it comes to decor. Take, for example, interior design in black and white. These two basic colors when used in decorating a room make a big visual statement. The palette is appealing for a number of different reasons, starting with the [...]
Three Potato Four Is Leaving Manayunk
What Racked Philly calls “one of Philly’s best home decor destinations” is moving from its flagship location in a Manayunk converted textile mill to a new spot in Delaware County. Once again, the store will reside in an old industrial space adapted for its use—this time, an old wood shop in Media, Pa. The move will take place next month. More →
For Sale: Alexander Calder’s Hudson River Home on Magnificent Grounds
This cut-stone European-style manor in the town of Croton-on-Hudson was built in 1917 after Elizabeth Farrington Stevenson was gifted 11 riverside acres by her father. She designed this spectacular home herself and employed the same Italian stonecutters who’d worked on the Croton dam.
North Country Sotheby’s International says Farrington Stevenson’s design was conceived with seclusion in mind: “The idea was to ensure complete privacy by creating inner gardens and pools, with three sides of the home facing the land and Hudson.” The grounds are exquisite, with multiple courtyards, gardens, lush lawns, grape arbors, flowering plants and pathways bounded by tangled greenery.
The 17 Best U.S. Cities for Dogs
This little dog in Rittenhouse Square likes Philly just fine.
The Estately blog has a list today of the 17 Best U.S. Cities for Dogs. Those that scored highly have lots of dog parks, dog-related businesses and prior high rankings on other dog-friendly lists. Need we state the No. 1 pick? All together, now: Portland, Ore. Forget about that vaunted number of people with Ph.Ds; sounds like there far more canines holding obedience degrees.
Philadelphia, well…the city doesn’t make the cut. Here’s why: “With an average of 2,354-square-feet, Philly’s homes have some of the smallest yards in the country.” To say nothing of Michael Vick.
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SPOTLIGHT LISTING: Unique New Hope Home for Sale with Lots of Character Built as a hunting lodge by the Cadwalader, a prominent early-American from the area , this classic Tudor A-frame home is fairy-tale perfect. Exuding Old World charms, the great-room fireplace depicts the story of Rip Van Winkle alongside images of the family history. [...]