A Guide for Philly’s Newest Urbanites Moving from the quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sacs of the suburbs to the vibrant heart of Philadelphia is an exhilarating transition. Whether you are eyeing a luxury condo near the University of Pennsylvania or a sleek loft steps from Jefferson Hospital, the draw is undeniable: world-class dining, culture, and walkability are right at your [...]
Buyers shopping for a condo in Center City Philadelphia almost always start with the same question: How much is a view worth? The allure of a penthouse skyline view is nothing new. Anyone who remembers Eva Gabor on Green Acres recalls how she “adored a penthouse view.” And today’s condo buyers in Philadelphia often feel [...]
One of the questions I hear constantly from Philly condo buyers and investors is a simple one: “Can I Airbnb this condo?” It’s such a common question that I usually know it’s coming before it’s asked. After more than 35 years of selling condominiums in Center City Philadelphia, I can say with confidence that this may be the single [...]
It is NOT always dollars and cents that prompt a seller to sign an agreement of sale…here are a few tips to sweeten your Philly Condo offer: Shorten your settlement date-especially if the home is vacant. Get a pre-approval from the mortgage company that the LISTING agent uses most. This will allow the listing agent, [...]
Living in a low rise or loft styled condominium can have its ups and downs. Here in Center City Philadelphia, we consider a low rise condominium to be an association that generally has anywhere from two to eight units, within a three to four story building. Defined as such due to the physical nature of how such [...]
Yeah, I swim. A lot. Here are my top five favorite pools in town. 1.)Waterfront Square 2.) One Riverside 3.) The Arthaus 4.) Symphony House 5.) The Murano
Twenty years ago, a Capital Contribution was a very rare line item paid by a buyer to reimburse the seller. Today, a Capitol Contribution is standard for almost any purchase, and the payment now goes to the condo association and not the seller. So WTF is a Capitol Contribution?Quite simply, it is a one-time fee collected from every buyer. [...]
Center City offers a buffet of living arrangements. Almost any Center City condominium with a smattering of exposed brick attempts to pass itself off as a loft. Often sought after as an expression of one's own style, loft living has taken off in downtown Philadelphia. Lofts vary in look, layout, and location throughout downtown Philly. [...]
Every spring, my phone starts ringing off the hook with students and or parents of students who will be attending Jefferson Medical School. My name is Mark Wade, and I am a realtor in Center City Philadelphia. Many of these folks have figured out that buying a condo in the area is a wise investment, [...]
...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 [...]
