June 6, 2017
half-marathon

New Half-Marathon Route for Philadelphia Marathon

Runners participating in this year’s Philadelphia Marathon half-marathon will enjoy a scenic and historic new route. The new route will take runners through the footsteps of the founding fathers, as a press release put it, as it takes them by many of Philadelphia’s most recognizable sites. The route will snake through the Historic District as part of almost ten miles […]
June 5, 2017

Just Sold: 2101-17 Chestnut St Unit #717, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Just Sold: $210,000 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Enjoy city living from this bright, well-maintained, one bedroom condo with tree-top city views. The living areas feature upgraded flooring and oversized windows which fill the home with light. Close to restaurants, shopping, theaters and public transportation, this pet-friendly condo at Riverwest is in the center of it all. The campuses of Penn and […]
June 5, 2017
prom

North Philly Mom Takes Son’s Prom to “Epic” Level

Man, the prom has become something entirely different from when I was in high school. I didn’t attend that specific rite of passage, but it seems like, as the years go by, this dance becomes something bigger and bigger. Nowadays “promposals” are a thing, girls are wearing designer couture to the event, and teens are constantly trying to one-up each […]
June 2, 2017

Just Listed For Rent: 4742 Pine St Unit #301, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Just Listed For Rent: $1,550 Just steps from UPenn and Drexel, this amazing unit HAS A GARAGE PARKING SPOT. This extremely bright and roomy 1 bedroom features custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, marble bath floors and nine foot ceilings. Washer/Dryer in unit, as well as an extra half bath. Bedroom and living room are both large […]
June 2, 2017

Just Sold: 2110-12 Tryon St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Just Sold: $1,200,000 4bed/3bath gut renovation in Rittenhouse Square with Finished Basement, GARAGE and TWO PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACES! Everything is new in this 2420 Sq.ft, 30ft wide home featuring 4 floors, GARAGE, private brick pavered rear garden, 550 sq.ft. roofdeck, and 10 year tax abatement in the GREENFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT. First floor features garage, bedroom, full bath with marble tiled […]
June 1, 2017
philadelphia

Cool Stuff About Philadelphia You (Probably) Didn’t Know

You read about the City of Brotherly Love every day here on the CCT blog, but today it’s time for a “did you know?” about our favorite city. Before European settlement, Philadelphia was known as Shackamaxon, home to the Lenape tribe of Native Americans. Although he was granted a charter for the land by King Charles II, William Penn bought […]
June 1, 2017

Just Sold: 2152 E Letterly St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Just Sold: $336,900 Welcome to one of Philly’s Hottest Areas**FISHTOWN!! Completely renovated home with contemporary finishes. Exterior features solid masonry construction with stone front and accents and new upgraded windows. First floor open floor plan with gas fireplace and accent wall. Super sleek 1st floor powder room makes the home great for entertaining inside and out. Kitchen features ultra-high end […]
May 31, 2017

Just Sold: 3905 Baring St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Just Sold: $620,000 This turn-key, 4 unit, property is located in thriving University City within a mile of Drexel University & University of Penn campuses, as well as the award winning Chldrn’s Hospital Of Philadelphia. Having just recently underwent $30k in renovations it is truly an investors dream! Fully occupied, this is a CASH COW with 4 units – including […]
May 31, 2017
Phoenix, Arizona

Philly News Briefs 5/31/17

1.) Philadelphia has been toppled from its spot as the fifth most-populous city in the country… by Phoenix, Arizona. The Census Bureau reported last week that, while the City of Brotherly Love is experiencing consistent growth, it simply isn’t a match for the Southwest city. Philly gains, on average, eight new residents a day, according to a Census report. Phoenix, […]