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April 30, 2019
The history of the Philadelphia we know today is a storied and tumultuous one. We didn’t become the City of Brotherly Love overnight; it took a centuries-long run of religious squabbles, war, deconstruction, and reconstruction to build this formidable city, which is recognized as an integral part of American history. Philly’s story starts in the sixteenth century, long before it […]
April 30, 2019
Sometimes it’s abundantly clear why a home would be a tough sell – the roof is damaged, it’s in a bad neighborhood, there is visible water damage, et cetera. The price point could also be wrong, but that’s an easy one to suss out. On occasion, however, the reasons a home sits on the market are far more insidious and […]
April 24, 2019
There’s no doubt that “going solar” is the wave of the future. As trends turn away from fossil fuels and other types of energy that are bad for the environment; clean, plentiful solar energy is clearly the answer. Many homeowners are interested in harnessing the power of solar, but the cost of the equipment needed to convert (to wit: solar […]
April 23, 2019
Continued from Part One. You’re all up in the inspector’s grill. After reading what I just wrote, know that it is possible to get TOO involved in the inspection. While following at a respectful distance and giving the pro room to do their job is absolutely acceptable, sticking your nose in every crevice and getting in the way is most […]
April 23, 2019
Home inspections are a big part of the homebuying process. They mark a big milestone in the course of the transaction for both buyers and sellers, because they can be stressful. The specter of an inspection turning up all manner of necessary repairs and tanking the sale haunts buyers, just as a already-beloved future home being deemed ineligible can frighten […]
April 22, 2019
I’ve said it before, but selling a house is as complicated a maneuver as a Viennese waltz or a foxtrot. There’s prescribed etiquette, you have no control over how fast (or slow) the dance takes, and you have to avoid stepping on your partner’s toes. The process can be confusing and frustrating if you don’t know the rules of the […]
April 17, 2019
Up until yesterday, Philadelphia was the last major city in the United States without a street-cleaning program. Residents saw proof of this in dusty, dinghy streets that were covered in litter and schmutz. When a new street-sweeping program was announced, residents were thrilled. The execution of the plan, however, has left a lot of people confused… and dusty. Big cities […]
April 16, 2019
In recent years, Philadelphia has been writ large on the national stage. We hosted the Pope when he came to the United States, we held the Republican National Convention in 2016, and now, the city will be able to brag that we’re hosting Major League Baseball’s All-Stars Game in 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. […]
April 10, 2019
Great news, Philly – tomorrow, your morning coffee is on Wawa! June 11th marks Wawa Day, an annual celebration of one of Philadelphia’s favorite institutions. Free coffee of any size is a standard on this day, and tomorrow, which marks the 55th celebration of this unofficial holiday, is an exciting one for more than a single reason. It’s believed that, […]