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

February 28, 2011

House Hunting For Philadelphia Real Estate

    House Hunting For Philadelphia Real Estate By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors House Hunting Tips-  You are ready to buy a house! Somewhere out there is the dream home you have been searching for! Now how to you find it? There are countless resources available to today’s home buyers. Where do you start the search for […]
February 28, 2011

Increase Philadelphia Real Estate Home’s Value

Increase Philadelphia Real Estate Home’s Value By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors How Homeowners Can Increase Their Home’s Value in Today’s Market In today’s climate of dwindling home values, many homeowners are wondering if it’s at all possible to increase their home’s value. According to Larry Flick, CEO of Prudential Fox & Roach there are steps you can […]
February 11, 2011

Philadelphia Neighborhood Spotlight: Northern Liberties

Philadelphia Neighborhood Spotlight: Northern Liberties By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors Median Sale Price: $299,900* Northern Liberties, just north of Center City, Philadelphia, has transformed from an industrial enclave into one of Philadelphia’s hottest areas for young professionals, students, artists, hipsters and young families. The former manufacturing hub and home of the famous Schmidt’s Brewery is now renowned […]
February 7, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Taxes Too High?

Philadelphia Real Estate Taxes Too High? By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors Are Your Property Taxes Too High? Are Your Paying Too Much in Property Taxes? How to Find Out According to the American Homeowners Association, due to decreasing property values in many areas, it is 60% more likely that your property taxes are too high. “The problem […]
February 3, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Appraisals

Philadelphia Real Estate Appraisals By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors How to Get the Best Appraisal for Your Refinance As the credit freeze begins to thaw a bit and interest rates remain at record lows, many homeowners are looking to test the waters of refinancing once again. Larry Flick, CEO of Prudential Fox & Roach, warns homeowners, however, […]
January 25, 2011

Philadelphia Home Buying Mistakes To Avoid

Philadelphia Real Estate Mistakes To Avoid By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors Top 5 Home Buying Mistakes To Avoid Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a veteran, buying a home is a complex process and can be intimidating. To make this process less stressful, here are a few helpful tips from your Prudential Fox & Roach agent […]
January 25, 2011

Greater Philadelphia Real Estate Housing Prices

Greater Philadelphia Real Estate Housing Prices By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors Greater Philadelphia Housing Prices Hold Steady in 2010 The Greater Philadelphia real estate market is showing signs of stabilizing, as home sales continued to steadily increase after record lows due to the expiration of the federal tax credit in July. In spite of economic conditions that […]
January 25, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate Home Staging

Philadelphia Real Estate Home Staging Home Staging – A Buyer’s Perspective by Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors Mark your calendars because this February marks the beginning of the spring real estate season. Unlike 2010, this year there is no federal tax credit to incentivize wary buyers. This year the major selling point for potential home buyers focuses on Going […]
January 3, 2011

Philadelphia Homes For Sale Prices

Philadelphia Homes For Sale Prices By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach Greater Philadelphia Housing Prices Outpace National Trends The Greater Philadelphia Region continues to outperform national pricing trends, according to the most recent HomExpert Market Report. While recent reports, including this week’s quarterly Standard & Poor’s Case-Schiller National Home Price Index, show continuing pricing declines in many of the […]