Aka: Don’t Be the Most Hated Person in Your Philly Condo Look, if your goal is to become a social pariah before you’ve even unpacked your Vitamix, by all means, treat your building staff like servants. But if you’d prefer your guests weren't interrogated like criminals, and your Amazon packages didn’t mysteriously "vanish" for three [...]
A Big Win for one of the top buildings in Philadelphia: The Arthaus Condos A major transformation is coming to Broad Street—one that will directly impact the feel and value of nearby real estate. A $150 million streetscape project aims to reshape this iconic corridor with more trees, landscaped medians, and a pedestrian-friendly design. The goal is clear: [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
A small number of condos in prime Center City zip codes have not appreciated over the past decade+/- In my 33 years of selling Center City real estate, I can tell you that value growth/appreciation is a priority for most buyers when purchasing a Center City condo: Many buyers rank appreciation as a reason to [...]
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