Navigating Off-Street Parking in Philadelphia: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating Off-Street Parking in Philadelphia: A Comprehensive Guide

Parking in Philadelphia can be challenging, especially for homeowners and prospective buyers. Understanding the landscape of off-street parking, its costs, and alternatives is crucial and one of the many things Philly Home Girls can help you navigate.

Defining Real Estate Terms : Buyer's Closing Costs

Defining Real Estate Terms : Buyer's Closing Costs

Closing costs are an integral part of buying or selling a home. These are fees and expenses, beyond the sale price. For buyers, there are various ways to structure when and or how they’re paid. Let’s explore what these costs entail and how buyers can plan for them effectively.

Defining Real Estate Terms | What is a buyer or seller’s market 

Defining Real Estate Terms | What is a buyer or seller’s market 

When talking about real estate you’ve most likely heard people referring to a buyer’s and seller’s market. So what exactly does that mean, and how do you know what market you are in? There are many layers to unravel, so let’s go over the basics and nuances of each market. 

Expert Advice: Financial Planning for Idealists, Dreamers, and Skeptics

Expert Advice: Financial Planning for Idealists, Dreamers, and Skeptics

When we heard about this local, women-owned, socially conscious business, we had to meet them. Livelihood is a Philly based financial services firm that bills itself as financial planners offering advice for idealists, dreamers, and skeptics.

A Neighborhood Story | Northern Liberties

A Neighborhood Story | Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties is perfectly placed with walkable access to Fishtown, Olde Kensington, Poplar and Old City. It’s also chock o 'block with restaurants, bars, retail and small businesses that the community relies on. We put together the perfect Nolibs itinerary that will get you lost in the streets (in a good way!).

Expert Advice | Inheriting a Home

Expert Advice | Inheriting a Home

What do you do when you’ve inherited a house? How do you sell a home from a loved one’s estate? What will happen with your home after you pass away? These are common questions we get in this industry. To help answer them, we sat down with Steven Zelinger, an attorney that specializes in estate planning and probate.

Buy A Home Anywhere With PHG

Buy A Home Anywhere With PHG

Almost all of our business comes from referrals. This means our clients are so happy with our service that they refer us to their friends, family, and colleagues. While many are local to the Philly area, we can also assist in introducing agents who work in a similar style to ours and align with our values, anywhere across the county and around the world.

Understanding Capital Gains Tax and Selling Your Property

Understanding Capital Gains Tax and Selling Your Property

There are three times you need to be aware of the possibility of getting hit with capital gains tax. When you sell your primary residence for a large profit, when you are considering converting your primary residence into an investment property, and when you are building your investment portfolio.

Expert Advice: Should You Stage Before You Sell?

Expert Advice: Should You Stage Before You Sell?

“Should I stage my home before listing?” is one that we hear often at Philly Home Girls. The term “staging” encompasses everything from a simple clean out of your crammed closet, to a full renovation. Our friend and staging expert, Tiffany Fasone from Voila Design Home, joins the conversation to stage or not to stage.