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

August 13, 2018

Philadelphia Sellers: Take These Hot Tips to Sell Before Labor Day

Historically, summer has always been a good time to sell your home. This is especially true if you are aiming for buyers that have kids, since wanting to move in between school years is a definite thing. But summer selling has its own challenges. Lots of people are vacationing elsewhere or are simply too busy to stop by an open […]

August 8, 2018

Philadelphia Sellers: The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make

Is your real estate agent complaining behind your back about what a bad client you are? You might be able to make a guess if you read about the worst blunders that Philadelphia sellers make when their home goes on the market. You may be totally clueless about your unintentional sale sabotage, but I bet that your agent knows what’s […]

August 7, 2018

🔥 Hype Alert: The Laurel is Coming to Ritt Square 🔥

Fall will bring the groundbreaking of the hotly-anticipated condo/apartment hybrid building The Laurel. Situated at 1911 Walnut Street – the last vacant lot on Rittenhouse Square – the building will bring unprecedented luxury to an already well-heeled part of Philadelphia. The Laurel will stand 48 stories high, with retail on the first few floors, 20 floors of apartments, and condos […]

August 6, 2018

Philadelphia to Start Issuing Municipal IDs

Following the lead of Chicago, Philadelphia will start issuing municipal IDs for people who don’t have drivers licenses. Recognizing that people who don’t drive still need a form of identification for many situations in life, the city announced the new cards yesterday. Without a form of identification, city residents cannot get food from food pantries, get treated at certain hospitals, […]

August 1, 2018

Panera Fans Rejoice! New Menu Item Only in Philly

I don’t know if I’ve ever shared this here, but Panera is my happy place. The fast-casual restaurant chain, which has locations throughout the United States, happens to be my favorite place to hang out and work for a few hours. The food is yummy, the vibe is mellow, and there is always someplace to plug in my laptop. Add […]

July 31, 2018

Extremely Rare Philadelphia Nickel Could Auction for Millions

The business of coin collecting, properly called numismatics (there’s your word of the day!), is one that has attracted people for almost as long as there has been tangible money to trade and collect. It is possibly the oldest hobby of collection, according to experts, and it attracts collectors of all ages, classes, and walks of life. Every once in […]

July 30, 2018

Creative Real Estate Marketing Ideas for Home Sellers

Selling a home entails so much more than simply listing a home on the MLS with a hope and prayer that buyers will find it. The art of real estate marketing for the Philadelphia market is something great realtors develop a sense for over time. Realtors who succeed do so because they have mastered out-of-the-box, creative ways to market homes […]

July 25, 2018

How to Select a Realtor: Choosing the Best of the Best

Selling your home is an important time in your life. Your money and future are on the line, and there’s no reason why you should trust these things to someone who isn’t best equipped to handle them. Choosing a realtor is perhaps the most important decision you’ll make when you decide to place your home on the market. Unfortunately, nowadays, […]

July 24, 2018

Come Grab a Selfie in Front of a “Vertical Garden” in Center City

Everyone with a smartphone knows the struggle to find the perfect spot for a profile-pic-worthy selfie. The light has to be right, your hair has to be cooperating, and the backdrop has to be pretty, while not distracting from your personal fabulousness. I can’t help with your ‘do or force the weather to cooperate, but I can tell you where […]