March 12, 2012
Philadelphia Mortgage Update March 12, 2012 Here’s the latest Philadelphia Mortgage update and rate sheet from Jason Griesser of Trident Mortgage: Overall, the economic data came in pretty close to expectations this week, and Greece successfully reached a debt deal with private bondholders. With a lack of surprises in the economic news, mortgage rates ended the week with little change. […]
March 12, 2012
LOVE Park Getting $20 Million Renovation Mayor Michael Nutter recently released his 2012 budget which includes $20 million for Love Park renovations. Deputy Mayor Mike DiBerardinis believes that Love Park could become one of America’s most beautiful and best-used downtown spaces. He says it’s a natural extension — a “green connector” — between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Dilworth Plaza, […]
March 8, 2012
Coxe Park Historic Designation Vote Tomorrow! Got this email from the Friends of Coxe Park and wanted to pass it along: This is a friendly reminder that anyone interested in attending the last of two public hearings about the nomination for historic designation of Coxe Park is tomorrow at 9 AM. This is the last hearing where the public will […]
March 8, 2012
Tinto In Rittenhouse Square Named America’s Best Wine Bar Rittenhouse Square wine bar Tinto was recently named among the top wine bars in the US by Travel and Leisure magazine. Here’s what the magazine has to say about Tinto: Wines from northern Spain and southern France take center stage at Chef Jose Garces’s tribute to Basque Country. While perched atop […]
March 7, 2012
Philadelphia Phillie Jonathan Papelbon Buys At 1706 Rittenhouse Shortly after signing a a four-year, $50 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon and his wife Ashley purchased a full floor condominium at the ultra luxurious 1706 Rittenhouse Square for $4.65 million. 1706 Rittenhouse Square is the 31-story new construction high rise where each condo […]
March 6, 2012
Philadelphia Real Estate : Home Buying Process I am often asked by clients for a brief overview of the process of buying Philadelphia Real Estate so I figured it would be helpful to write a post outlining the steps of the Philadelphia Real Estate home buying process from beginning to end. Step 1: Find A Philadelphia Real Estate Agent – […]
March 6, 2012
Update On Coxe Park In Logan Square I mentioned last week that members of the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, as individuals, have prepared and submitted a proposed nomination of Coxe Park to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. After looking into the issue further it seems that there is some dispute as to whether or not this status is in […]
March 6, 2012
Philadelphia Mortgage Update: March 5, 2012 Here’s the weekly mortgage update and rate sheet Jason Griesser: Rates were pushed higher earlier in the week with some testimony from the Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke. He made no mention of further easing by the Fed which somewhat surprised the markets – and as we know any time the markets are surprised […]
March 4, 2012
Hunter Pence Buys Penthouse At Murano Yesterday I was able to confirm that Hunter Pence, the Philadelphia Phillies right fielder, purchased a penthouse condo at the Murano located at 21st Street and Market Street in Logan Square. The penthouse has Southern and Western exposures and postcard like views of Philadelphia. I find it interesting that Pence chose the Murano over […]