Living in Philadelphia

This is one of our most fun sections on the site because it rounds up all the best things about living in Philadelphia—the city center, but also the surrounding suburbs. We also cover new laws and ordinances that might impact your life, upcoming events of note, and more.

Want to know the best parks in the city? We have you covered. A new street food festival or pop-up restaurant featuring a world-reknowned chef? We definitely have you covered there, too. Wondering about the latest developments on school zoning, new city taxes, and more? If the news impacts Philadelphia it will be found here!

We love our city and look forward to sharing with you the aspects of living in Philly, from food to culture to neighborhoods and more.

We hope you enjoy the information we offer! If we can help you in any way, please speak with one of our talented real estate agents, or directly contact the Center City Team office: 215.440.2093

November 26, 2018

How to Stage Your Philadelphia Home for Sale

It used to be the case that, if your home was in good repair and was priced fairly, you would have little-to-no trouble selling it. However, the real estate landscape in Philadelphia – as well as in other major metro areas – has changed, and now it is suggested that you have your home staged before putting it up for […]

November 19, 2018

Living La Dolce Vita: Luxury Real Estate Trends

They say that some people are like magpies, obsessed with the shiniest and newest of everything. If you are well-off, attaining the latest trends gets a lot easier. Like clothing, cars, and iPhones, there are definite trends in real estate. For the hoi polloi, we may gratefully accept such luxuries as quartz countertops, floating shelves, and subway-tile backsplashes as totems […]

November 14, 2018

It’s #SelfieTime at the Most Instagram-Worthy Spots in Philly

If you are a millennial or millennial-adjacent, you know full well the power of social media. It brings us together, it keeps us up to date on our loved ones’ lives, and it allows others to catch a glimpse of our own quotidian experience. One of the most beloved social media apps is Instagram, which allows users to share photos […]

November 12, 2018

Wawa Introduces Center City Catering!

Have you ever supped on a delicious hoagie at Wawa and felt… “man, I could sure go for about fifty of these to share with my closest friends?” Oh damn, son: your wishes have been answered. At least, if you live or work in Center City, they are. Effective TODAY, downtown Philadelphia denizens can order catering a la Wawa for […]

November 7, 2018

The 5 Best Spots to Watch the Sunset in Philly

Watching the sunset is one of the closest things I’d wager to being a universal experience. Who isn’t awed and humbled by the spectacular vision of the sun disappearing below the horizon line in all its majesty, as it paints the sky in rich shades of gold and vivid red? People who are blind or heartless, that’s who. Philadelphia may […]

November 5, 2018

Nine Months Post-Super Bowl, Philly Experiences Baby Boom

It’s a joke, but it’s one based in reality. Why are so many babies born in Florida nine months after hurricane season? (Answer: there’s nothing better to do for entertainment). What about the historic popularity of September as a birth month, nine months after the celebration-heavy winter holiday season? Why was my best friend’s daughter born almost nine months to […]

November 1, 2018

Is Golden Tate the Cure for What Ails the Eagles?

Welcome to Philadelphia, Golden Tate. Feel that weight on your shoulders? It’s the hopes and dreams of the Super Bowl champion Eagles, who are experiencing a major championship hangover and currently need all the help that they can get. View this post on Instagram 🦅1️⃣9️⃣ 🦅 A post shared by Golden Tate (@showtimetate) on Oct 30, 2018 at 4:01pm PDT […]

October 31, 2018

Philly Burger King Will Not Offer Cheesesteak Out of Respect for Original

You have to respect the Philadelphia cheesesteak. It’s something that a lot of other food trucks and restaurants around the country try to replicate, but the results are inevitably poor copies of the original. There are some things in life that should just be left to the experts, and cheesesteaks are one of them. Many an eyebrow was raised in […]

October 30, 2018

Wedded Bliss: Philly’s Top Wedding Venues

Right after she says “yes” and he puts the diamond on her finger, the wedding planning starts. And when that begins, one of the very first topics of conversation is the best best wedding venues in the city for your nuptials. If you are engaged in Philly, yay for you! You are blessed with an abundance of options that offer […]