Or more aptly put, is it possible to offend a whole subset of Philadelphia real estate owners in one article? I think the possibility of both is worthy of consideration. Rittenhouse Square, named after David Rittenhouse- a somewhat famous, if not boorish Philadelphia historic figure of note, has been the destination for those upper tier [...]
One surefire way to dress up that cabinet is with a really nice, non-gaudy knob or pull. It adds a certain flair to the cabinet, and the right knob or pull can really make all the difference in the world.
As a veteran downtown Philadelphia Realtor, I am sometimes accused of being indifferent to the mental trauma thrust upon buyers, especially first time buyers, as they drive down the fairway in life knowing as the home buying process. Questioning your decisions, is natural. Not anticipating the worst is unheard of, and taking your lumps is all [...]
As a veteran Philadelphia realtor, I hear a lot of interesting things come out of the mouths of many sellers here in our marketplace. In a softening real estate market, seller sometimes have high hopes for their often overlooked condominiums. Some attempts to sell are more creative than others, and some are just downright silly.
Considering doing a condominium conversion here in Center City?Let the experts at CenterCityCondos.com help you maximize your resale potential!Listen to Mark speak with Marie Scarpulla, from Fox Roach Land Development division. This podcast is geared towards those looking to buy or sell large land, or development projects.CLICK HERE to view the instructions for applying for a Tax [...]
Buying a new construction condo in Philadelphia can really try one's patience. From delays in proposed settlement dates, to varying opinions of what constitutes a finished product, many issues can really become a pain in the butt. Be forewarned- if you are buying new construction- there is a ONE MILLION percent correlation between the amount of interference [...]
As Heidi Klum would say, "One Day You Are In, and The Next Day, You Are Out". That notion, if stretched and reworked a bit, could be somewhat applicable to condos in Center City Philadelphia. Since not all fluctuations in value have a direct correlation to one event, or one particular quality to a particular [...]
Many of my Philly Condo buyers ask me which buildings they should view based on specific amenities. Here’s how I generally respond.
High Rise Condominiums (HRCs) can be defined here in Center City Philadelphia as buildings between ten and thirty stories tall. There are a number of high rise options for buyers here in town- from the existing buildings, to a slew of new construction projects already under way. The primary benefit of a high rise condominium [...]
And I'm not talking glamour or location... In no particular order, these Center City condos were chosen based upon accumulative buyer feedback, sales pace, days-on-market, perceived value, interior characteristics of units, and amenities offered. And I tend to give lots of extra credit points for value and value retention over the long haul. It would [...]
