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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Seven Road Blocks to Condominium Financing…
Condo Associations are becoming heavily scrutinized. We have all heard of the difficulties in procuring a residential mortgage - from the need for high credit scores to the down payment requirements. The new qualification paradigm for obtaining a mortgage can…
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…
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…
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Why Do SOME Condo Units Have Super High Condo Fees?
I get this question all the time. Why do condo fees vary from building to building? Generally speaking,the answer is simple, yet sometimes detailed. Let's start with what almost all condo fees (here in Center City Philadelphia) cover: master insurance…
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Can you handle living in a Philadelphia Condominium…or does big city living give you the willies?
Having just lunched with an old college friend who lives in suburban Cincinnati, I am aware that suburban life and I are like oil and water. Though I covet her ownership of a three car garage, and unlimited access to…
Downgrading Philly Condo Values
Like being bumped out of first class, or getting the worst table at your favorite restaurant, being "downgraded" is no one's idea of a good time. Condominium values in Center City Philadelphia can also be downgraded. Since enjoying a popular,…