Real Estate Advice

When you’re buying or selling a home, it helps you understand not only the local real estate market, but some of the national trends that may effect your home selling or buying journey.

Our experienced team of real estate agents bring decades of collective experience to the table and regularly use this section of the website to offer their best tips and advice for sellers and buyers.

We hope you enjoy the advice we offer here! For an analysis of your home’s value or for help finding the right property in the Philly area, speak with one of our talented real estate agents or directly contact the CenterCityTeam office: 215.440.2093

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 […]
May 31, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Home Sales

Philadelphia Real Estate Home Sales By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Relators Let’s face it – the market is challenging right now. If you’re selling your home, there are certain focal points that can give your property the selling edge it needs to draw in buyers, ensuring a faster sale – and a higher selling price. However, there is […]
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 […]
May 25, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Curb Appeal Tips

Philadelphia Real Estate Curb Appeal Tips – Six Inexpensive Curb Appeal Tips for your Home Many individuals interested in selling their homes are already aware that curb appeal is crucial. Making a good impression on potential buyers before they even step inside will assure that your property is memorable, but more importantly, making a bad impression will hinder your chances […]
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 […]