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
July 16, 2018
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
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
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 28, 2017
It’s been a while since we’ve opened up the CENTERfold to take a look at some of Center City’s loveliest homes for sale. This apartment, located at 105 S 12th St APT 504, is worthy of special attention. Located close to Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square, you can’t beat this building’s location, or its proximity to dining, entertainment, and other […]
February 21, 2017
They’ve been talked about for years now – including the rumor that Jay-Z and Beyonce were buying the penthouse – but the luxury condo units at 500 Walnut are nearing completion. Final work is being wrapped up on the building, and residents will be able to move in this summer. Developer Tom Scannapieco is making a name for himself as […]
February 2, 2017
Three major rent reports turned in their January assessments yesterday. These rent reports give snapshots of the Philadelphia and nationwide rental markets and determine trends in pricing. The three biggest reporters can’t seem to agree on whether Philly is riding an upswing or on a downward trend when it comes to rental pricing. Philadelphia Magazine reports that the Zumper Rental […]
January 13, 2017
Just Sold:$359,000 Newly constructed 4 unit condo in highly thought after Francisville. This is the 3rd (top) floor unit with an open layout, extra high ceilings, wide plank natural birch hardwood floors throughout. Modern kitchen with slate GE appliances, a breakfast counter facing a huge 8’x17′ window. Two large bedrooms with views of the downtown skyline from both. Two full […]
September 27, 2016
Real estate site Redfin released its August housing report last week, giving a number of insights into the housing market that come as no surprise to the professionals: they already knew it was a seller’s market. Home prices are high, and inventory is low – low enough that it actually cut into sales, which fell by 4.6 percent within incorporated […]
August 24, 2016
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Apparently, so is hideousness. In the spirit of good fun, Curbed Philly asked readers to comment with what they thought the ugliest buildings in Philadelphia were. Comments came in on the post, as well as through Curbed’s social media, and it turns out that people have a LOT to […]