Halloween in Philadelphia: 2013

Philadelphia and the surrounding region is an area steeped in so much history. It has been said the ghosts of our founding fathers still wander the moonlit streets. We have it all– ancient prison ruins, narrow cobblestone alleys and creepy old cemeteries. Grab a lantern and come with us as we explore some of the […]

East Mt. Airy residents prevail as abandoned site becomes public park

(Source: Newsworks) Philadelphia now has six more acres of public parkland, thanks to an effort kick-started by residents nearly 20 years ago. The wild plot in East Mt. Airy, long used as a dumping site, has languished for decades. It was privately owned, but became public earlier this month after a deal brokered by the […]

Kid Friendly Philadelphia: UNIVERSITY CITY

  University City— We aren’t kidding around when we say University City is a family-friendly neighborhood. With a wide array of attractions, University City can be a kid’s kind of place. This neighborhood boasts many beautiful parks, a myriad of family-friendly destinations, and countless entertainment opportunities that can be fun for kids and enjoyable for […]

Historic houses 'brought back from the brink of despair' the focus of Sunday home tour

(Source: Newsworks) Sunday will be a banner day for home-tour enthusiasts in Northwest Philadelphia. As part of Historic Germantown’s fourth annual private-home tour, dramatic home restorations will be eyed from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barbara Hogue, executive director of Historic Germantown, said that the tour aims to showcase rehabbed architectural beauties built between 1890 […]

Kid Friendly Philadelphia: PASSYUNK SQUARE / EAST PASSYUNK

Passyunk Square / East Passyunk— Passyunk Square is a dynamic South Philadelphia neighborhood. The very best of old-school Philly paired with a new and exciting nightlife, the Passyunk neighborhood has much to offer for single people and families alike. From the rustic charm of the Italian market to the hip East Passyunk corridor, Passyunk Square […]

Six Smart Home Remodeling Tips

Your home is your castle. It reflects your taste and personality,  and it should. But if you are thinking of selling anytime in the near future, make sure your remodel is appealing to a wide variety of tastes, not just your own. Ditch the purple shag carpet and gold and marble bathroom for something a […]

Kid Friendly Philadelphia: ROXBOROUGH / MANAYUNK

Roxborough / Manayunk— Manayunk and Roxborough are family neighborhoods in Northwest  Philadelphia; Hilly enclaves along the Schuylkill River. Once a center of industry, with textile mills and factories, Manayunk is now a lively district dotted with bars, restaurants, nightclubs and plentiful shopping. Children are ubiquitous and families fill the row homes of modern day Roxborough […]

Government Shutdown: What's Open and What's Not in the Real Estate Industry

(Source: Realtor.com) The US Government, unable to approve a continuing resolution for funding government operations, shut down on September 30th for the first time in 17 years. What does this spell for a Realtor or the housing market in general? It means that many government organizations and programs have closed down or have drastically slowed […]