Advice for Buyers

We regularly share the advice, ideas, insight, and assistance you need to buy a home in the Philadelphia community. From ideas on the best neighborhoods (for families, students, singletons, and more) to practical things like securing a mortgage in the Philly area, negotiating with sellers, and any obstacles common to our fair city specifically. We update the blog every day, so there’s sure to be a wealth of information that can help you on your home buying journey.

If you’re relocating here, we have a host of resources for you as well—buying a home in a new city can seem a daunting task, but our knowledgeable team has decades of collective experience in the Philly market, specifically. We share businesses tailored to relocated professionals, as well as full, hands-on services to help your move go smoothly—for you, and for your family!

We hope you enjoy the advice we offer here, and if you need additional information on anything, or to speak with one of our real estate agents, contact the CenterCityTeam: 215.440.2093

September 5, 2018

What are “Average Priced” Homes Like in Downtown Philadelphia?

According to real estate aggregate site Zillow.com, the average listed price for a home in the city of Philadelphia is $220,000. That’s slightly higher than the national median home price of $200,000. But that’s just a number on paper – or, well, on a screen. What is an “average” home in Center City, as opposed to Philly as a whole, […]

August 29, 2018

So, You Just Moved to Philly. Now What?

Moving to a new city marks a fresh start in your life. If you’ve just bought a house in Philadelphia, you might find yourself surrounded by newness: new furniture, new home accessories to situate as you play around with decor, and a new job, new neighbors, new favorite places to eat. It’s going to take a while before you stop […]

August 22, 2018

Jobs in Philly: Philadelphia’s Top Employers

Philadelphia is about more than just cheesesteaks and Rocky. It’s a vibrant, welcoming city that is just as desirable as other East Coast hubs like Boston and New York. Like those cities, Philadelphia boasts some outstanding job opportunities at the top employers in the city. Philly is big on the “eds and meds,” referring to the large amount of colleges […]

August 20, 2018

Getting a Mortgage: More Complicated Than You Might Think

As anyone who has been through it will gladly tell you, buying a home is no walk in the park. Unless you are able to pay cash upfront (and really, how many people can do that?), you will have to apply for a mortgage. Getting a mortgage sounds easy enough – I have good credit, I have a job, no […]

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 16, 2018

8 Things You Should Know When Relocating to Philly

Are you a new transplant to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love? Welcome! Relocating to a new place can always be disorienting, so it helps to have a guide to teach you what you need to know about your new home. Philadelphia is unique in that it’s a big city with a small-town feel, owing to the uniqueness of its […]

May 22, 2018

Finding a Condo in Some of Philly’s Trendiest Neighborhoods

Philadelphia is known as a “city of neighborhoods.” Different areas of Philly are quite distinct from one another, owing to unique characteristics that draw residents to them. Philly as a whole is a city with a lot to offer, but certain neighborhoods are particularly trendy, whether they appeal to young professionals, growing families, grad students, or well-heeled singles. How does […]

May 7, 2018

The 5 Best Philadelphia Neighborhoods for Families

If you are moving to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, and are looking for the best neighborhoods for families, you’ve probably done some Googling already. What you don’t need me to tell you is that there are lots of amazing places in Philly to bring up kids, giving them a lifestyle rich in culture, a great education, and proximity […]

April 6, 2015

Philadelphia Millennials Wary of Homebuying

For generations, American young adults have followed a certain life script: move out of your parents’ home, go to college, get a job, get married, buy a home, start a family. There’s some wiggle room for the order of events, but the gist is clear. As the generation known as Millennials continue to grow up and move through the milestones […]