As CHOP expands and creates jobs it will create more traffic but on the up side think what this will do for the already booming Grad Hospital neighborhood. Not to mention maybe even Grays Ferry! As an investor I bought 2 small houses in Grays Ferry several years ago and I wonder if now…
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Buying a House – Step 1
The first step to buying a house is to choose an agent who will represent you in the transaction. You want someone you can trust – someone who knows the process well – and someone who understands the market and someone who has access to the right vendors to help you thru the process. Ideally…
A Fresh approach to food…. featuring the Warnick ladies!
Congrats to my client Renee Warnick and her daughter Olivia for their appearance in the paper yesterday. Really neat article about the Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op. Renee and her husband Derek sold their home with me in West Philly and bought a new home in Chestnut Hill. Their two children go to the Jenks School…
Hot Diggity Dog, Destination: South Street
At the juncture of several desirable Philly neighborhoods–Society Hill, Queen Village, Washington Square West and Bella Vista–lies South Street. It is an artery that has gone through many incarnations in the past and these days it is in what might be called a “transitional phase.” The good news for locals is that there are positive…
Philly Food Trucks–Great Food, Great Value, Great Additions to Neighborhoods
Gone are the days of a questionable hot dog from a questionable cart. These days, food trucks offer serious, high quality fare made by legitimate chefs. They are peppering various neighborhoods around town and have generated major followings. I’ve sampled three of Philly’s Phinest recently, and I’m hooked. I’ll list them alphabetically. Buttercream Philly…
Queen Village Home in Meredith School District for $229K!
Queen Village. Meredith School Catchment. Great Value. Well-maintained home. The old real estate adage “location, location, location” is never more apt than when referring to school district boundaries. Meredith Elementary in Queen Village is considered one of the jewels in the crown of Philadelphia’s educational system. To own a home in this neighborhood essentially solves…
Laurel Fairworth, Southwest Center City Resident
Laurel Fairworth, President of Cachet Communications, and former television journalist moved to Southwest Center City four years ago. Since then, the area has seen explosive growth, which is atypical of the current economic trend in many other areas. Says Laurel: “When I first bought my house, there were 15 vacant lots on my block alone. …
Han Dynasty Spices up Society Hill and Old City
The dining and restaurant scene in Philadelphia presents an embarrassment of riches. This is great news for neighborhoods. Real Estate Consultant Jonathan Fink comments: “When restaurants come to neighborhoods it is often a sign that the neighborhood has ‘arrived.’ How often do we talk about a Starbucks coming or the mythical Trader Joes coming to…
Great Coffee House In Southwest Center City
OCF Cafe at 18th & South is all that a coffee shop should be. Serious coffee. Lots of variety, boutique coffee beans, craft roasted, French Pressed. Equal respect for tea, which is rare. WiFi. Clean, cool, modern decor. Hipster vibe. Knowledgeable staff that isn’t snooty. When I popped in last week for a caffeine boost…
Get a Realtor you can trust – ME!
It’s a strange world out there and buying a home is a big deal. It’s not a TV from Target that you can return if something goes wrong. It’s more important than ever to make sure you are working with a Realtor who knows the market – knows the process – and will be honest…
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Keller Williams Center City
1619 Walnut Street
Philadelphia Pa 19103
direct 267 238-5733
office 215 627-3500
mobile 215 805-5276