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May 5, 2014

Just Sold: 1 Christian Street #33, Philadelphia, PA 19147

1 Christian Street #33, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Just Sold: $435,000 Why move to the suburbs when you can have it all in Center City in this 3bed/2.5bath home with two outdoor spaces and attached GARAGE in the MEREDITH SCHOOL DISTRICT! This 4 story home is contained within Old Swedes Court, a peaceful, and secure community, with a beautifully landscaped common courtyard. […]

May 5, 2014

Eaglemania Swoops Over Philly As Draft Looms

Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat: I don’t watch football. I’d rather get a root canal after slogging through five inches of snow and watching the full music video for “Happy.” Unfortunately, I have a bevy of male friends, and like many red blooded American specimens of their genus and species, they really like them […]

May 2, 2014

Green Is Great at 2401 Walnut!

Like some of the best ideas, it sounded crazy at first. The old Rosenbluth building, named for the family-owned bank that once occupied it, had been vacant for some years. There was talk of converting the 160,000 square feet of office space into a luxury highrise – the planned Mandeville Place would have soared 41 stories skyward, and featured a […]

May 1, 2014

Just Sold: 1414 S Penn Sq 36F, Philadelphia, PA 19102

1414 S Penn Sq 36F, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Just Sold: $1,425,000 Indulge amenities & unparalleled standards & service of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia’s most opulent residential community. Contemporary blue-glazed glass curtain wall design by world renown Handel Architects. Condo fees include: Chauffeur Service in Mercedes S550 sedan,state-of-the-art Fitness Center w/lap pool&yoga room,private landscaped park with 12′ waterfall, Residents’ Lounge, […]

May 1, 2014

What’s Shaking This Week In Center City?

…well, what is? Let’s have a little Center City-specific news roundup, shall we? Washington Life is reporting that Radisson Blu, née The Warwick, is every bit as posh as it was hyped to be. Per pictures, the historic hotel is now sporting a very name-appropriate, very polished blue ( plus chrome/glass/white) lobby, fully-renovated guestrooms, and a self-serve bar on the […]

April 30, 2014

Weekend Open House Roundup – CC West, May 4, 2014

It’s Wednesday, which means the weekend is within sight! And we all know what the weekend means… it’s time for some open houses. I’ve snagged a handful of homes to tour and explore this weekend, all in Center City West. If you are out to buy a home, consider stepping out on Sunday afternoon to take a look at these […]

April 30, 2014

Just Sold: 1133 Rodman Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

1133 Rodman Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Just Sold: $490,000 Modern Duplex offering in Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia. Below market rents, outdoor spaces, washer/dryer in each units, fireplaces and separate utilities. Central Air/Gas heat, gas cooking, 2 – 2 bedroom 2 Bath units with fireplaces and outdoor decks and patios. Separate entrances. This is a perfect opportunity for an […]

April 29, 2014

“Crawl” to a Guinness World Record This Weekend!

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Monday this year – total buzzkill, am I right? Good people of Center City, have I ever got serendipitous news. Want to have some special-occasion-level fun this weekend? Want to do something awesome on Saturday that ends early enough to ensure you’re fit to stagger through the Broad Street Run at 8:30 the next […]

April 28, 2014

The CENTERfold: All Hail the Queen (…Village)!

Today’s CENTERfold is slightly off the beaten path. Buckle your seat belts, dear readers… we’re making the trek across Washington Square to Queen Village. Pack your trunks and prepare for a bumpy ride. Okay, seriously. This listing gets special consideration for size, style, and serious pedigree – it was designed by Cecil Williams, Residential Architecture Hall of Fame honoree and […]