June 14, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Home + Garden, PHG Community

Where to Garden in Philly

June 14, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Home + Garden, PHG Community

Moving to the city doesn’t mean you are destined to only be able to grow herbs in your window boxes. With an estimated 400 active places around the city designated as community gardens, you can find somewhere to grow your summer flowers and fall root vegetables.

June 11, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Steps to Becoming a Landlord in Philadelphia

June 11, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Steps to Becoming a Landlord in Philadelphia

The required certificates and licenses for landlords in Philadelphia are issued by a few different departments in the city, and must be done in a specific order. To make it simple, we’ve prepared a step-by-step guide with links to complete each one online. Become a landlord from your couch!

May 30, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Girl on the Go, Food + Drink, Art + Architecture, Travel

Girl on the Go: Japan Edition

May 30, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Girl on the Go, Food + Drink, Art + Architecture, Travel

For my 40th birthday, I tossed the reins to my team and took my husband on a 3 weeks trip across Japan. While we made many stops to extraordinary landmarks all over the country, for this Girl on the Go I’ll focus on islands and animals.

May 24, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Neighborhood Story, Food + Drink

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

May 24, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Neighborhood Story, Food + Drink

Naming and defining the different sections of the 19125 zip code is a controversial thing to do. The names, lines, and boundaries have shifted over time. As a rule of thumb, it’s ok to pick your own nick names and boundaries and go with what you believe.

May 15, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Girl on the Go, Events

Girl on the Go: Chinese Lantern Festival

May 15, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Girl on the Go, Events

Girl on the Go: Chinese Lantern Festival

Interested in experiencing the culture, food and artistry of China without the expense of travel and painful jet lag? Well, you are in luck as the Chinese Lantern Festival has returned to Franklin Square from now through June 30th.

May 1, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Expert Advice

Buying a Home Just Got Easier with These Programs

May 1, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Expert Advice

Buying a Home Just Got Easier with These Programs

If you are purchasing a primary residence in one of these areas, you could qualify for a special mortgage program that only requires 1% of the total price as a down payment, and/or up to $3000 in refunds, regardless of household income.

April 23, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Art + Architecture

Masonic Temple

April 23, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Art + Architecture

We’ve added the Masonic Temple to our “must see” list, and you should too! Even if you’ve never heard of the Masonic Temple, you’ve most likely walked right past it or seen its medieval tower in the Philadelphia skyline right next to City Hall.

April 9, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Art + Architecture, Events, Maker Story, Home + Garden

A Dream Come True Hand

April 9, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Art + Architecture, Events, Maker Story, Home + Garden

Celebrate True Hand’s new home, a 150-yr-old church, at their Grand Re-Opening April 26 and 27. While people often romanticize about buying a church and converting it to fit their needs, Mike and Josie actually did it! And the project is also a 2019 Grand Jury Winner, awarded by the Preservation Alliance.

April 5, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Events, Food + Drink, Giving Back

Parks on Tap 2019

April 5, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Events, Food + Drink, Giving Back

Parks on Tap season starts April 24! If you are new to an area, this is a great way to meet your neighbors and find out what is going on in your community. Check out our handy map for this traveling beer garden that pops up all over the city with food, craft beer, and other adult beverages.

March 27, 2019

Ivy DeWitt

Neighborhood Story

PHG neighborhood guide: Newbold-ISH

March 27, 2019

Ivy DeWitt

Neighborhood Story

In the past ten years, Newbold has gone through a host of changes with new development, resident-led initiatives, and an influx of food and drink destinations. We’ve put together our favorite Newbold-ish neighborhood spots for you to check out.

March 20, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Expert Advice

Happy Spring...Market: Inventory up, mortgage rates down

March 20, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

Expert Advice

Happy Spring...Market: Inventory up, mortgage rates down

Happy first day of spring, home buyers! If you are in the market to buy, the real estate stars are aligning for you: mortgage rates are down and inventory is picking up.

February 25, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

PHG Community, Events

Our New Home at Elfant Wissahickon Realtors

February 25, 2019

PhillyHomeGirl

PHG Community, Events

Our New Home at Elfant Wissahickon Realtors

We swiped right on Elfant Wissahickon! Making matches is what real estate agents do, so making this one came from the same due diligence we are known for guiding our clients through.

December 12, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Shopping

PHG Shop Small Holiday List

December 12, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Shopping

We made a list and checked it twice - local shops, makers, and artists, naughty and nice! PHG is here to help you find gifts for even the most difficult person on your list.

September 27, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Neighborhood Story, Maker Story, Art + Architecture

Bok Studio Tours

September 27, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Neighborhood Story, Maker Story, Art + Architecture

We loved it so much, we took our team photo here. Meet the entrepreneurs, artists, and specialized manufacturers that make up this mini neighborhood.

September 24, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Expert Advice

Moving in Philly: Temporary No Parking Permits

September 24, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Expert Advice

Moving in Philly: Temporary No Parking Permits

A step by step guide to obtaining a Temporary No Parking permit in Philadelphia. If you don’t want to get yelled at for blocking through traffic, annoy your new neighbors, stress out about squeezing between cars, or possibly get a ticket, the $25-$50 may be worth it..

September 18, 2018

Ivy DeWitt

Neighborhood Story, Food + Drink, Home + Garden, Shopping, Kids, Art + Architecture

Family Friendly Fishtown

September 18, 2018

Ivy DeWitt

Neighborhood Story, Food + Drink, Home + Garden, Shopping, Kids, Art + Architecture

While restaurants, cafes, retail shops, and wellness studios continue to plant roots in Fishtown, so have many new families. Here is our favorite fun, convenient, and useful spots for the little ones.

September 11, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Shopping, Food + Drink, Home + Garden, Kids, Neighborhood Story, Art + Architecture

East Kensington Walking Tour

September 11, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Shopping, Food + Drink, Home + Garden, Kids, Neighborhood Story, Art + Architecture

Our East Kensington walking tour packs in the shopping, drinking, eating, and entertainment. Pick a few favorites and choose your own adventure for the day.

August 20, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Expert Advice

EXPERT Advice: When to use a Real Estate Agent to Find a Rental in Philly

August 20, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Expert Advice

Are you moving to Philly from another city? Have a tight budget? Need pet-friendly? Let us help you figure out if using a real estate agent is best for you.

August 13, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Girl on the Go, Art + Architecture, Travel

Girl on the Go: Spain

August 13, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Girl on the Go, Art + Architecture, Travel

PHG Intern Azeemah Solomon was chosen out of ten girls at her school, the Philadelphia High School for Girls, to study abroad in Spain this summer.

August 8, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Maker Story, Food + Drink

Farmer Ben & Three Springs Fruit Farm

August 8, 2018

PhillyHomeGirl

Maker Story, Food + Drink

For Farmer Ben at Three Springs Fruit Farm, growing great food and assisting in awesome meals for your friends and family is a job that he is passionate about and takes seriously.

THE JEANNE WHIPPLE TEAM