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

May 25, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Sales Slip In April

Philadelphia Real Estate Sales Slip In April Existing-home sales dipped 0.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.05 million in April and down 12.9% from the 5.8 million pace one year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. NAR said home sales were elevated in late spring of late spring of last year because of the expiring home […]
May 17, 2011

Hunting For Philadelphia Real Estate

Hunting For Philadelphia Real Estate – What to Do Before You Start House Hunting Now is a great time to consider buying a home in the Philadelphia region. Whether you’re relocating, purchasing a vacation house or looking to become a homeowner for the first time, there are certain things you need to do before you even begin to look for […]
May 17, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Outperforming Last Year

Philadelphia Real Estate Outperforming Last Year By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors According to the NAR chief economist, Lawrence Yun Home sales are on track to outperform last year, even though the market doesn’t have the benefit of the home buyer tax credit. He said this is thanks to sustained economic growth, the slowly recovering jobs picture, and […]
May 14, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Home Buyer and Seller Report

Philadelphia Real Estate Home Buyer and Seller Report Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors 83 Percent of Home Buyers Value Agent Services; Role of Internet Increases for Home Buyers and Sellers, According to PF & R Survey Prudential Fox & Roach home buyer and seller profile offers insights to consumer behavior in the Greater Philadelphia Area While the  internet […]
April 21, 2011

Buying Philadelphia Foreclosures and Philadelphia REO

Buying Philadelphia Foreclosures and Philadelphia REO The economy is improving overall and, as a result, some bright sports are showing up in the real-estate market. However, the foreclosure spike, which began around the same time the recession did, isn’t a distant memory just yet. In many areas, foreclosures have even encroached into some key cities that were formerly thought to […]
April 21, 2011

What to Consider When Making an Offer on Philadelphia Real Estate

What to Consider When Making an Offer on Philadelphia Real Estate By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors When buying a home, buyers want to avoid paying more than they have to, but may need to juggle some numbers in order to reach an amount that seems fair to both parties. Deciding what to offer a seller for their […]
April 12, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate One Stop Shopping

Philadelphia Real Estate – One Stop Shopping By Larry Flick – Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors Gone are the days of single-product real estate companies. Consumers today want a variety of services when it comes to Philadelphia real estate. The company that offers only brokerage services will have a difficult time competing in the future real estate industry, according to […]
April 5, 2011

Just Like the Weather, Real Estate is Local

Just Like the Weather, Real Estate is Local By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach Case Shiller just released its monthly House Price index so we are sure you will hear or read that home prices continue to decline. What will not be reported is the fact that the Case Shiller House Price Index tracks just 20 metropolitan areas, most […]
March 4, 2011

Selecting A Philadelphia Real Estate Agent

  Selecting A Philadelphia Real Estate Agent By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors The decision to buy or sell a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people make in a lifetime. According to the 2010 National Association of Realtors survey, 88% of home sellers used and agent when listing their homes. This is because […]