Has the condo market been overbuilt, or overpriced? Unless you live underneath a rock, it can be no surprise that the condominium market in particular has drawn the short end of the stick in the recent housing downturn. From high…
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Are Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Condos Somewhat Passe?
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…
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It’s Not the Kitchen Cabinets – It’s the Knobs!
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.
You are not an idiot…but the home buying process may make you feel otherwise
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,…
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Maybe A Rich New Yorker Will Buy My Overpriced Condo
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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PHILADELPHIA CONDO BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS
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 New Construction Condos in Philadelphia can really be awful
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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Depreciation and Appreciation in the Center City Condo Market
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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Philly Condo Buildings’ Best Amenities – 2017
Many of my Philly Condo buyers ask me which buildings they should view based on specific amenities. Here’s how I generally respond.
Defining High-Rise Condominiums in Center City Philadelphia
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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