Living in Philadelphia

This is one of our most fun sections on the site because it rounds up all the best things about living in Philadelphia—the city center, but also the surrounding suburbs. We also cover new laws and ordinances that might impact your life, upcoming events of note, and more.

Want to know the best parks in the city? We have you covered. A new street food festival or pop-up restaurant featuring a world-reknowned chef? We definitely have you covered there, too. Wondering about the latest developments on school zoning, new city taxes, and more? If the news impacts Philadelphia it will be found here!

We love our city and look forward to sharing with you the aspects of living in Philly, from food to culture to neighborhoods and more.

We hope you enjoy the information we offer! If we can help you in any way, please speak with one of our talented real estate agents, or directly contact the Center City Team office: 215.440.2093

July 3, 2014

Won’t You Be My Neighbor (In Liberty Court)?

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 […]

June 30, 2014

W.T.Philly – Hello, Wallflower!

In a hot real estate market like Center City, a home sitting on the MLS for more than a couple weeks is already well past its initial shine. By the time a month’s rolled by, it’s not unusual to start wondering what’s wrong. A home languishing on the market is like a girl left on the bleachers during a school […]

June 26, 2014

Thursday Special: A Slightly Spooky Bonus CENTERfold

You guys. YOU GUYS. I am a creature of habit, and I was all geared up to do a Thursday Five today. Honest. It was going to feature homes with fabulous custom closets, if you must know, and I had 75% of the lovely home porn I needed to fill it out. I was browsing the unholy carnival of lies […]

June 25, 2014

Pictures of Pretty Condos: The Barclay Condominiums

The Barclay Condominiums are more than just a collection of some of Center City’s toniest condos – the historic building that contains them is nothing less than a local landmark. This stately 1920s landmark has towered over Rittenhouse Square for the better part of a century, first as a hotel and then as condos. Between its pervasive Pre-War elegance and […]

June 16, 2014

W.T.Philly – Errors By Owner

You need a seller’s agent. Trust me on this one. FSBO, or For Sale By Owner, may as well stand for “For Sure [a] Bad Option.” Here’s the skinny: we know that listing with a licensed agent almost inevitably results in sellers getting more money for their home. We know that Average Joe homeowners are likely to be snowed by […]

June 11, 2014

Duplexes! Are These The Solution For Frugal Singles In Center City?

Duplexes can seems like – if you’ll forgive me speaking bluntly for a moment – the bastard stepchildren of real estate. Conventional industry wisdom holds that they are near-impossible to sell, and a real bear to rent and maintain. Who wants to buy one, right? Frank sent me a really cool little story piece entitled, “Single Guy Finds Duplex.” The […]

June 9, 2014

W.T.Philly – With Friends Like These…

UPDATE: ALL PICTURES REMOVED DUE TO THE FACT THAT SOMEBODY CAN’T TAKE A JOKE. …who needs to actually sell their house? Welcome to W.T.Philly, an occasional feature highlighting Center City real estate listings that make you say “…bzuh?” Last week, we checked in with a teeny-tiny Trinity home packed with lots of charm in a space that would make even […]

May 23, 2014

Happy Memorial Day!

Living in Philadelphia every day, it’s easy to forget – or to become pretty damn complacent – about the absolute mass of Americana ’round these parts. This is the birthplace of liberty, and the cradle of freedom! It makes sense that we go all out and get our full patriot on for national holidays, and Memorial Day is no exception. […]

March 17, 2014

Prepare for Spring with Great Outdoor Bars!

The weather lately has been nothing shy of a rollercoaster, feelin’ like springtime one day and hitting us with an insane wind chill the next. Those few days we’ve had in the 60’s, though, are enough to make us thirsty for springtime. Slowly, but surely, it’s on its way. Who doesn’t appreciate the little things in life, like sipping a […]