February 16, 2012

Epiphany of Our Lord, St. Gabriels and St. Richards Staying Open!

Epiphany of Our Lord, St. Gabriels and St. Richards were scheduled to close after this school year. Breaking news from Deep Pockets – They are staying open! Recent protests and neighbors raising money made it possible for the Philadelphia Archdiocese to further review and reverse the decision on these specific schools. The official announcement will come tomorrow at 10:00AM…but as […]
February 16, 2012

Toll Brothers Begin Demolition For 2400 South Street

The South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA) is reporting that Toll Brothers has begun demolishing the parking garage in Graduate Hospital that will soon become the latest Toll Brothers called 2400 South Street. “This just in from Toll Brothers as they begin to take down the existing structures at 2400 South Street . . .Toll Brothers has commenced demolition of […]
February 16, 2012

Buying Philadelphia Real Estate

Buying Philadelphia Real Estate After years of representing buyers of Philadelphia Real Estate I decided it was time to write a post that would give advice to anyone dipping their toe in the Philadelphia Real Estate home buying pool for the first time or for the first time in a while.  The current economy has pros (low interest rates) and […]
February 15, 2012

West Philadelphia High For Sale For $6.5 Million

West Philadelphia High For Sale For $6.5 million PlanPhilly reports that The School District of Philadelphia is asking $6.5 million dollars for the 100-year-old, 250,000-square-foot building at 47th and Walnut Streets better known as West Philadelphia High. Here are some other asking prices: Ada Lewis Middle School in Germantown at $2.5 million. The Old Childs Elementary building in South Philadelphia has […]
February 15, 2012

Philadelphia Giving Away Free Trees

Philadelphia Giving Away Free Trees Philly.com reports that the City of Philadelphia is offering 4,000 free trees to city residents in Center City neighborhoods.  The City of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department is beginning the “TreePhilly” yard-tree giveaway as part of the Greenworks Philadelphia goal of adding 300,000 trees to Philadelphia’s inventory.  Wells Fargo is contributing $75,000 as TreePhilly’s sponsor. […]
February 13, 2012

BILD Properties In Bella Vista Looking Good

BILD Properties In Bella Vista Looking Good I wanted to update on the progress of the properties on 7th street next to The Coffee Bean.  The project, by BILD Properties, is moving along at a staggering pace and the homes look great.  Here’s an update of what things look like: And here’s another one: Click For a 100% FREE search […]
February 13, 2012

Graduate Hospital Project By Haffey Homes

Graduate Hospital Project By Haffey Homes   Haffey Homes is doing a high end condo project at 1820 -22 South Street in Graduate Hospital. Here’s the description from the MLS: LUXURY 6 UNIT CONDO PROJECT – PRE-CONSTRUCTION LISTING – Located in the heart of the city at 18 and South these condos are just a mere 4 blocks from Rittenhouse […]
February 10, 2012

Philadelphia Investor Alert: New Manayunk Duplex Listing

4406 Baker Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 4406 Baker Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 PRIME LOCATION duplex at 4406 Baker Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 for investor or owner occupant! 4406 Baker Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 is located steps from Main Street in Manayunk, this recently renovated and well maintained duplex offers a first floor one bed/one bath unit and a bi-level, second/third […]
February 10, 2012

Philadelphia Developer Attempting To Buy Inquierer, Daily News

Philadelphia Developer Attempting To Buy Daily News. Center City – Multiple sources are reporting that famed Northern Liberties developer Bart Blatstein and a group of investors are prepared to make a cash offer for Philadelphia Media Network, the company that owns the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.  Blatstein came into the public focus through his real estate development in Northern […]