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Defining Low Rise Condominiums in Center City Philadelphia

Here in Center City Philadelphia, low rise condominiums (LRCs) are numerous and are often favored by many buyers. LRCs are generally characterized by buildings that are less than four stories tall and generally have less than twenty condominium units in that particular association. They can be found in converted brownstone buildings or possibly small warehouse [...]

By |2021-01-29T20:07:32-05:00December 17, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Condominium Pet Policies and Resale Value

How might the former affect the latter in a Philadelphia condominium? Pet policies throughout the Philadelphia condominium landscape are as varied as the associations who put forth their rules regarding pets. From exceedingly liberal, to exceedingly exclusionary, pet policies have a way of dividing many associations, and feelings towards pet policies run from hot to mild, as [...]

By |2020-12-17T14:46:04-05:00December 17, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Condominium Pet Policies vary Building by Building

Every Philadelphia condo association has its own rule governing cats, dogs, giraffes, and other miscellaneous pets. Here in downtown Philadelphia, I find that almost all of these small associations allow dogs and cats. I dunno about giraffes. Rarely are size or breed restrictions in place. Low rise/loft styled condos that may lack an elevator and/or have limited [...]

By |2020-12-17T14:43:47-05:00December 17, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Emotion Equals Value in Some Segments of the Philadelphia Condominium Market

In many urban condominium markets like Philadelphia, the adage of Location, Location, Location may not be as important as Condition, Condition, Condition. And many segments of any Philadelphia condo market will often attract buyers that have no special home renovation skills, no tools, and no time to perform routine upgrades. I grew up in a [...]

By |2022-02-09T16:15:06-05:00December 17, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Spruce Street and Pine Street condos in downtown Philadelphia

Along (what I have dubbed) the Spruce/Pine corridor here in Center City Philadelphia, there are a variety of low rise/Brownstone styled condominiums that have seemed to perform reliably well over the past decade. From studios to three bedroom units, these condominiums resell fairly well, and have a tendency to NOT sit on the market for [...]

By |2020-12-17T14:39:25-05:00December 17, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Staging Your Philadelphia Condo For Sale

Buyers don't buy bricks and mortar. They do buy feelings and emotions. Staging works. Adding a hint of color, some well-placed artwork, rugs, and furniture can really add that pop of visual excitement that MANY buyers crave. Use the slider below to see the difference for yourself. Let me help you make sure your Center [...]

By |2021-04-06T11:53:32-04:00November 21, 2020|Seller Advice, Uncategorized|0 Comments

HGTV Shows I would Like to See

I like HGTV. I think their shows are timely, relevant, and interesting. A nice combination of education and entertainment centered around a topic that everyone likes to talk about – Real Estate. Here are some ideas I have for TV programs that I would like to see because as a Philadelphia REALTOR®, I encounter a plethora [...]

I Hope the Philly Condo I Sell You Smells Like Dog Pee

...and has dirty orange shag carpeting, and faded purple walls. I really do.Buying a cosmetically ugly home is the VERY best way to protect your investment.  Our little group of REALTORS® (www.CenterCityCondos.com) have sold over 3,000 homes and one distinction we can brag about is our ability to pinpoint condos which are "diamonds in the rough" and finding condos that [...]

Preparing Your Home For The Buyer’s Home Inspection

We have all heard of the things we need to do to sell our home. Get rid of the clutter, clean it up, blah blah blah... But what are some of the more practical approaches one can take to buffer the effects of the buyer's home inspection report?1) Have your HVAC system serviced. Have the [...]

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