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

June 7, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Listing Agent AND Buyer’s Agent?

Listing Agent AND Buyer’s Agent? Listing Agents & Buying Agents: Do You Need a Listing Agent and Buying Agent? – Should One Agent Represent You to List and Buy? Because very few buyers and sellers really understand how real estate agents operate, a huge question that pops up over and over is: “How many agents do I need when listing […]
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June 6, 2011

How To Do A Philadelphia Short Sale

How To Do a Philadelphia Short Sale Why Would a Lender Accept a Short Sale? A short sale in real estate is not always a pleasant transaction.  There are many ways to lose a home but signing away ownership in a manner that destroys credit, embarrasses the family and strips an owner of dignity is one of the hardest. For […]
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June 6, 2011

Philadelphia Realtors and Philadelphia Real Estate Agents

Philadelphia Realtors and Philadelphia Real Estate Agents The Differences Between REALTORS & Real Estate Agents By Elizabeth Weintraub People use the terms REALTOR® and real estate agent interchangeably, but that is incorrect. There are differences between REALTORS® and real estate agents. They are not the same. Although both are licensed to sell real estate, the basic difference between a real […]
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June 6, 2011

How to Choose a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent

How to Choose a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent by Elizabeth Weintraub- modified for Philadelphia Real Estate Market Smart consumers interview potential Philadelphia real estate agents before deciding on whom to hire. Just as you are sizing up the potential for a good fit, rest assured that the real estate agent will likely be interviewing you, too. Be wary of agents who […]
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June 5, 2011

How To Find a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent

How To Find a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Finding a good Philadelphia real estate agent or Philadelphia broker is essential to enjoying a painless real estate transaction. The saying is “20% of the agents do 80% of the business,” and it is true. The question is how can you find the best Philadelphia real estate agent? The best agent for […]
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June 4, 2011

What Philadelphia Home Buyers and Sellers Expect From a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent

What Philadelphia Home Buyers and Sellers Expect From a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Immediate Access / Response. Buyers expect instant gratification and are not going to wait until you drive to the office to check for messages.  Sellers and buyers don’t want to reach voice mail or an answering machine. They want you to answer your freakin’ phone. If, for […]
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June 2, 2011

Why Use a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent?

Top 10 Reasons to Use a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent for Your Home Search 1. Education & Experience You don’t need to know everything about buying and selling Philadelphia real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does. Henry Ford once said that when you hire people who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter […]
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June 1, 2011

8 Reasons To Buy Philadelphia Real Estate

8 Reasons To Buy Philadelphia Real Estate By Elizabeth Weintraub, Broker-Associate at Lyon Real Estate in Sacramento, California but edited for and relevant in Philadelphia. If you’re like most first-time Philadelphia home buyers, you’ve probably listened to friends’, family’s and coworkers’ advice, many of whom are encouraging you to buy a home in one of the Philadelphia neighborhoods. However, you may […]
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May 26, 2011

Philadelphia National Home Ownership Month

June is National Home Ownership Awareness Month Home ownership has been the American Dream for several decades. Owning a home creates that sense of community that so many of us dream  of and work to achieve. In recognition of the value and benefits of home ownership in the Greater Philadelphia area, Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS is celebrating National Home Ownership Awareness […]
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