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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
In terms of value retention, resale ability and livability...Here are my top ten picks for 2015: 1) 1706 Rittenhouse at 1706 Rittenhouse St. - - There can be little doubt that the building shines in terms of value growth and…
Like Hair-Do's and Trendy hot spots around town, the popularity and demand for specific Philadelphia condominiums can fall in and out of style. The following ten Center City condo buildings have withstood the test of time, and generally garner more…
After the Murano, The Phoenix, and CU 257, who is next in line? Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen, and see the might tumble. Large chucks of unsold, high-rise, new construction condos are flying out the door in Center City Philadelphia via…
