April 4, 2012
Cochon Chef Opening Blue Belly BBQ In Bella Vista Large Marge checked in today with news that the head chef and owner of Cochon, Gene Giuffi, plans to open Blue Belly BBQ on the corner of 6th and Catharine in Bella Vista this summer. Word on the street is that Blue Belly BBQ will have a casual atmosphere and a […]
April 4, 2012
Three New Construction Condos In Graduate Hospital I recently mentioned a development project taking place near the corner of 16th and Christian in Graduate Hospital. A vacant lot sandwiched in between two buildings was being converted into 3 townhome style condos. The condos are nearing completion and are now available for sale at the following prices: 1542 Christian St A […]
April 3, 2012
Franklin Square Gets “The Pavilion” Last week, Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources Michael DiBerardinis and other city officials opened The Pavilion at Franklin Square. The Pavilion, a 36′ x 36 building, will host functions, be available for public use, and serve as a venue for performances. The grand opening of The Pavilion was celebrated by hosting its first […]
April 1, 2012
New Northern Liberties Apartments at 501 N. Lawrence St There are some new apartments coming to Northern Liberties at 501 N. Lawrence Street: New construction in a great Northern Liberties location. 501 N. Lawrence Street is home to three stunning apartments with dramatic skyline views. Apartment 1 is a spacious 1 BR + Den unit with large south facing windows […]
March 31, 2012
Recently Finished New Construction In Art Museum Area Was driving around the Art Museum Area yesterday and saw a recently completed new construction home. The property is located at 2015 Parrish Street and just hit the MLS at an asking price of $435,000. The home has 3 beds/3.5 baths, 2000+ sq.ft. and a 10 year tax abatement. Fabulous New Construction […]
March 29, 2012
The Industry Replacing Witch In Pennsport Finally heard from Large Marge who provided an update on Witch’s replacement in Pennsport courtesy of http://mybeerbuzz.blogspot.com. Good Dog Bar owners Dave Garry and Heather Gleason and partner Tom Darby will open The Industry at the location which formerly housed Witch at 1401-1403 East Moyamensing Avenue in Pennsport. The industry will serve “seasonal American […]
March 29, 2012
111 South 15th Street #2004 1bed/1bath Asking 349,900 at The Packard Grande – Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia Great new high floor listing at the Packard Grande with sweeping views of Rittenhouse Square! Luxurious, light filled one bed/one bath with panoramic, unobstructed views of Rittenhouse Square in the heart of center city at the Packard Grande. This condo is move in ready […]
March 27, 2012
Three New Graduate Hospital Homes At 1417-21 Fitzwater Street A few months back I mentioned some luxury homes going up between 18th and 19th on Kater Street in Graduate Hospital. The same developer is now offering 3 similar properties near the corner of Broad Street and Fizwater Street. Each home will have 4beds/2.5baths, 3500 square feet of living space, outdoor […]
March 26, 2012
Philadelphia Open House Tips Open houses are extremely popular in the Philadelphia Real Estate community. The reason is that Philadelphia, and Center City especially, is small and walk-able, so open houses will generate a great deal of foot traffic. Every Sunday morning, almost religiously, the open house signs go up with arrows, and sometimes balloons, directing would be home buyers […]