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October 8, 2018

Let’s Face It: the Eagles are a Mess Right Now

It’s the question on every Philadelphia football fan’s mind right now: have the Eagles lost their edge? The reigning Super Bowl champions have begin this season with a decidedly lackluster showing: their record is currently 2-3 following a frustrating bruising by Minnesota last night. On paper, the Eagles appear poised for victory: franchise QB Carson Wentz is back and running […]

October 4, 2018

The Dog-Lover’s Guide to Buying a Home in Philly

For some people, life wouldn’t be complete without a four-legged friend by their side. Dog owners consider their pup to be a genuine member of the family, but condo associations and apartment landlords may not always roll out the welcome mat for dogs. If you are considering a move to Philadelphia with your pooch, know that Philly is generally a […]

October 3, 2018

Philadelphia Document Collector to Sell Valuable Artifacts

You wouldn’t think that piles of old paper could be worth very much, but if so, you haven’t seen James Reis’ collection. Reis, aged 73, is a Philadelphia-based real estate agent who has made a hobby of collecting old documents. Among his treasures is the original deed to George Washington’s first “White House,” located in Philadelphia on Market and Sixth […]

October 2, 2018

Philadelphia News Briefs – 10/2/18

1.) President Trump Visited Philadelphia It’s not every day that you can say the POTUS was in town! Today, President Trump spoke to the National Electric Contractors Association at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. He addressed an audience of more than ten thousand electrical contractors, electricians and apprentices from all over the country and spoke on the topics of his administration’s […]

September 27, 2018

Condo Associations and Pet Policies in Philly

If you are shopping for a condo in Philadelphia and have a fur-baby at home, it’s likely that the first question you ask before looking at any units is whether the building allows pets. There are certainly pet-friendly condos in Philadelphia, but almost all of them have rules governing what animals you can bring into your unit: size, breed restrictions, […]

September 26, 2018

Love Where You Live: Our 3 Favorite Philly Condos

Condos are a huge part of Philadelphia life. As a big city, we don’t have that many standalone houses. What we lack in the privacy of single-family homes, we make up for with gorgeous condos. Here’s a few that we love best of all. 1706 Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square The lowdown: This tony residential building is mega-luxurious: 32 floors […]

September 24, 2018

JP Morgan to Bring Branch Banking to Philly Area

In recent years, brick-and-mortar banking has been on the decline. Almost every major player in the game, regional and national alike, has closed branches in lieu of the internet- and mobile-based services that today’s customers prefer. That’s why JP Morgan, the nation’s largest banker, creates a monster splash today when they announced 50 new branches coming to Philadelphia, Delaware and […]

September 20, 2018

Another Axe-Throwing Bar Coming to Philly

Philadelphia’s third axe-throwing bar is coming to Old City. Yes, I said “third.” Apparently the kids these days aren’t content to dress like and wear the facial hair of lumberjacks; the want to throw sharp weapons as well. Kick Axe Throwing is coming to Market and Bank streets, in the space that held Stephen Starr’s now-closed Tangerine restaurant. It joins […]

September 19, 2018

Relocating to Philly: Tips for Buying a Home Sight Unseen

When most people think about home-buying, they picture long weekend shuttling from property to property, peeking in closets and cabinets to get an idea of spaciousness, seeing how the light comes through the kitchen window overlooking the backyard, and generally getting a “feel” for their next prospective home. Drop all those impressions, because this post is about something altogether different. […]