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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. …

Philadelphia Neighborhood Bars, Cheers!

Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Northern Liberties, Queen Village, Fishtown.  These are all sought-after neighborhoods, and that status is based on a variety of factors:   valuable housing stock; safety; accessibility to amenities; central locations….but has anyone considered the fact that the quality of the bars in each of these neighborhoods plays a role in their desirability? Clearly this…

Ten Ways Jonathan Fink, Real Estate Consultant, is Different

  Need Real Estate in Philadelphia?  Jonathan Fink is your man.  How his he different from the rest?  Let me count the ways….. He will not, under any circumstances mislead you on pricing your home.  Many agents will tell you what you want to hear, but Jonathan will be totally honest. He will work with…

Center City Baby Boom

Last week, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that we are in the midst of a baby boom.  This trend was documented with demographic data compiled by the Center City District in their recent publication:  Leading the Way:  Population Growth Downtown.  This is good news for residents, buyers and sellers in Greater Center City, because the parents…

Watch a 330-Square-Foot Apartment Turn Into 24 Separate Rooms – Globe Trotting – Curbed National

Incredible video of small space being used in Hong Kong for many different uses…  

Open House Today 12-2:30 PM

Come see this bargain in Fitler Square today from 12-2:30.  I will be there and would love to talk to you!

Why I Love Philadelphia, Alphabetically Speaking (N-Z)

Neighborhoods.  Philly is a veritable patchwork of neighborhoods, all distinct, all wonderful in their way. Oswalt.  Well, really the entire Fab 4 Phillies Pitching Staff.  Well, really the entire team. Parks.  Philly has an amazing network of parks, from the quaint and kid-oriented, like Three Bears Park in Society Hill to Fairmount Park, spanning 4100-odd…

4924 Hazel Ave Price Reduction $449,000!

4924 Hazel in University City has been reduced to $449,000! Click here to see the full listing! This narrative from the owner describes the extensive work that was done at the home.. The property was completely gutted between the purchase in June 2006 and starting reconstruction middle of 2008. Original beams were assessed and sistered…

Dilworth Plaza

Heads up, Philadelphia!  Dilworth Plaza is about to be transformed.    Under the stewardship of the Center City District, Dilworth Plaza, the open area on the west side of City Hall, which has recently served solely as a pedestrian thoroughfare, will become an inviting park.  It will feature greenspace, public art installations, a cafe, a fountain,…

Open Houses for Sat May 7

Two open houses today.. 256 S. 24th St. Philadelphia Pa 19103  12-3   4924 Hazel Ave Philadelphia Pa 19143  11:00 – 2:30 Check them out!