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July 14, 2014
There’s a reason that “light and bright” is one of the most frequently-flogged phrases in Center City real estate. Living in a major city, outdoor space is at a premium. Oftentimes, the light streaming through our windows is our only claim to a share of the world outside. Accordingly, that’s also why dark, broody living spaces are so undesirable. Today’s […]
July 11, 2014
1.) 1215-21 Wood St #6 1/1, 1,675 square feet $369,900 Open: Sunday July 13rd, 11:00am to 1:00pm Exposed brick, floating stairs in a loft with 14′ ceilings? Yes, please! With a roof deck and parking, you’ll feel like you have the coolest nest in the Loft District. The fact that this nest is close to the planned viaduct park is […]
July 10, 2014
I usually cover homes for sale here, but most Philly-area Realtors – including Frank! – broker rentals as well. Today’s Thursday Four is brought to you by the fact that I saw the most adorable Fishtown rental (see #4) and was having a love-attack and needed to do something about it. Without further ado, I give you a quartet of […]
July 9, 2014
Where gracious Logan Square living meets state-of-the-art everything, you have 2132 Race Street. Located at the ultra-exclusive, mega-hip King’s Court Mansion townhomes, this home bears the clout of one of Center City West’s best addys, as well as glorious craftsmanship and design. This beauty sports four bedrooms and four bathrooms spread over a nigh-unimaginable 4,341 square feet. Talk about room […]
July 8, 2014
The art of letterwriting is a lost art, and more’s the pity. There’s something irreplaceable about the experience of sitting down with pen and paper to handwrite a missive to someone. We’ve tried to sub in the speedier, flashier digital equivalents – texts, e-mails, IM, and Kik messages – but analog lives stubbornly on. There’s nothing quite like opening mail […]
July 7, 2014
If I’ve read one asinine real estate blog post on staging, I’ve read a thousand. The topic seems to be a fave of bloggers, probably because it requires almost no research. It’s a matter of common sense, really: declutter your situation. Clean your $@!%. Go back and clean it some more. Take down all your personal items, because you are […]
July 3, 2014
Do you have the Mister Rogers song stuck in your head now? Just me? Okay, then. Liberty Court, even after almost a decade of existence, is still one of Society Hill’s most happening addresses. The ultra-luxe townhomes here have won awards for residential design, and prices show no sign of flagging in the years since 2006. With their signature, copper-clad […]
July 2, 2014
2013 Naudain St B, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Just Sold: $280,000 Charm in Rittenhouse Square! Situated on a tree-lined street, just a two block walk to the heart of the Square-you can have it all. This is one of only 6 houses in this private gated community with courtyard. The 1st floor features a living area and a newly renovated kitchen […]
July 2, 2014
2125 Kimball St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Just Sold: $295,876 New 2 bedroom 2 bath lovely home with all hardwood floors, huge tile baths, great ceiling heights, garden!!!Amazing deal!!!! Frank L. DeFazio, Esq. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS 530 Walnut Street, Suite 260 Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.521.1623 Direct 610.636.4364 Cellular 888.308.1148 Fax www.CenterCityTeam.com Visit the CenterCityTeam.com Philadelphia […]