Real Estate
5 Reasons Washington Avenue is Becoming a Prime Place to Call Home
It’s no secret some of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods are undergoing major (modern) transformations. Two of the top spots sit across the city from each other: […]
Dream Home Alert: High Style, Low Maintenance Living in Chestnut Hill
In real estate, the descriptor ‘convenient’ is often relegated to the Center City set (conveniently located near SEPTA! Restaurants! Retail!). But the same could easily […]
Peloton Bikes, Salt Water Pools and Killer Views: The Can’t-Miss Tour Inside 3601 Market
Wouldn’t it be nice to come home from a long day at the office to a glass of wine and perfectly assembled cheese plate? That […]
10 Hottest Suburban Philadelphia Towns
West Chester: The Buzzy Borough That Only Gets Better By the Numbers 15% Five-year change in home value in West Chester While planning committees around the […]
Real Estate Roundup: Philly’s Hottest Neighborhoods For Home Buyers
Whether you’re looking for a chic studio, a sprawling estate, or a comfy townhouse to start a family, there’s a neighborhood (and house) in Philly […]
Report: As More City-Dwellers Rent, Philly Remains an Outlier
As of late, renting is totally in – and no, not just for millennials. People of all age groups have hopped on the bandwagon in […]
Philly Home Buyers Break Even Faster Now, Report Says
Generally speaking, buying beats renting in the long run for most people seeking a place to live. And the recent runup in local house values means […]
I Love My Job: Jacob Cooper
An MSC Retail partner and managing director now, Jacob Cooper got his start in real estate about 10 years ago when he first joined the […]
The Future of Real Estate Tech: How to Get an Agent to Sell Your Home for Free
The internet is transforming the real estate industry much as it has transformed many others, including the news media. Technology has changed the relationship between […]
Council’s Resident Realtor Just Voted Against a Tax Hike on Real Estate Sales
A City Council committee voted 6-2 on Thursday to approve a small increase in the real estate transfer tax, which is levied when houses and other properties […]
Wells Fargo Commits $5M to Home Ownership Program
Wells Fargo has announced it is committing $5 million to a down-payment assistance program designed to boost home ownership in Philadelphia. The program, Philadelphia NeighborhoodLIFT, […]
Philly’s Next Real Estate Boom
There’s been a lot of talk about the fitful post-bubble recovery of the Philadelphia real estate market. It seems that for every two steps we […]
Farmhouse Friday: A Former General Store Just Outside Downingtown
Last week we went on a bit of a historical kick with Farmhouse Friday, highlighting a farm from the early 20th century. We continue that […]
City Fitness Opening New Gym (and Juice Bar!) on Fishtown’s Frankford Avenue
Get this, you guys: City Fitness is setting up shop on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, and they’re building a brand new gym that will have […]
Ron Rubin Steps Down as PREIT Executive Chairman
Ron Rubin — whom we once dubbed as “the man responsible for building every mall ever” — is stepping down as the executive chairman at […]