August 11, 2015
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Philadelphia News Briefs 8.11.15

1.) Bloomingdales will finally have a presence in Center City. The upscale retailer will be opening an outlet store at The Shops at Liberty Place at 1625 Chestnut Street. The store will take over vacant space that was once a Warner Brothers store. The Bloomingdales outlet will be the 16th one in the entire country. The fact that the store […]
August 10, 2015

Just Sold: 320 Race St D, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Just Sold: 320 Race St D, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Sale Price: $325,000 Spectacular, full floor, Soho style 2bed/2bath condo in Old City boutique condominium. Meticulously renovated, this breath taking property features an upgraded kitchen with gorgeous stone counters, stainless steel appliances, oversized windows facing both west (amazing sunsets) and north, professionally designed custom master closet, exposed brick, exposed ductwork, hardwood floors, […]
August 10, 2015

Just Sold: 1110 Lombard St 5, Philadelphia, PA 19147

1110 Lombard St 5, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Sale Price: $306,000 PRICED TO SELL! Welcome home to this beautifully renovated bi-level condominium in the Washington Mews Condominium Association. Enter into a tranquil, meticulously landscaped courtyard and walk towards one of many buildings compiling a total of 52 units within the community. Open first floor plan consists of a large living room with […]
August 10, 2015

Just Listed: 3963 Terrace St, Philadelphia, PA 19128

3963 Terrace St, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Asking Price: $379,900 Looking for a large, completely renovated home in Manayunk with SEVERAL CAR OFF-STREET PARKING walk-able to Main Street? If so, this is the perfect home for you! This beautiful stone-front property has been tastefully renovated to include hardwood floors throughout, beautiful, original trim and moldings and solid wood doors throughout! Exceptional ceiling […]
August 10, 2015

Just Listed: 1534 McKean St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

1534 McKean St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Asking Price: $214,900 Welcome home to 1534 McKean, a recently updated four bedroom, one and a half bathroom townhome in the booming Newbold area of South Philadelphia! Take a look at the beautiful partial stone façade that was recently done. Walk into an open concept floor plan which consists of a spacious living room, dining […]
August 10, 2015

Just Listed: 250 S 17th St 301, Philadelphia, PA 19103

250 S 17th St 301, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Asking Price: $724,900 Welcome home to 250 s. 17th, Rittenhouse Square’s preeminent prewar building. This doorman, elevator building is just steps from Rittenhouse Square. Only two units per floor, so no need to worry about noisy neighbors. Unit #301 is completely renovated and has been meticulously maintained during current ownership. It has extraordinary […]
August 10, 2015

Just Listed: 903 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

903 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Asking Price: $899,900 Welcome home to this tastefully renovated town home with GARAGE PARKING in the charming Washington Square West neighborhood! The recessed, gated entrance gives you that little bit of additional privacy you have been waiting for! The home is complete with three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a living room with a […]
August 10, 2015
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Some Philly Residents Resent Pope’s Visit

The pope’s visit to Philadelphia is an exciting development for sure. The city is all abuzz with planning for the big event, which is set to take place in September. But some Philadelphia residents just aren’t feeling the papal love. Scores of residents have taken to internet forums like Reddit and the comments sections of news sites to complain about […]
August 7, 2015
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The Rise of the Micro-Units

It’s a cliche of big city living – people cramming themselves into teeny-tiny apartments barely bigger than a walk-in closet. In reality, that phenomenon seems confined to New York City. One doesn’t find very many “micro-units” in Philadelphia. That is, not until recently. Alterra Property Group is running something of an experiment to see whether the Philadelphia rental market will […]