Why Buying, Selling or Renting Right Now Still Makes Sense

Why Buying, Selling or Renting Right Now Still Makes Sense

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people have been asking us all kinds of real estate questions. The top two are: “Are buyers still looking?” and “Should I still list my house?” While there are many factors that may play in your decision, when you look at the market, it actually is a good time! Although it feels like a slow simmer, here are 3 reasons from the Philly Home Girls point of view, why the Philadelphia real estate market is still cooking and why it won’t quit.

A Dream Come True Hand

A Dream Come True Hand

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.

Entertaining Kids During The Covid-19 Shut Down

Entertaining Kids During The Covid-19 Shut Down

Philly Home Girls agent and mom, Allison Fegel, shares a list of Philly small businesses that are making it their business to keep your young ones entertained. This is a time where you can pull out the screen guilt-free and support these Philly small businesses with online classes/offerings that are meant to teach and bring out the creativity in your children!

Coffee With Clients: Colleen Rudolf

Coffee With Clients: Colleen Rudolf

About 5 years ago, Colleen and her Realtor Jeanne Whipple went on a search to find a space that could become her studio. They discovered an incredible raw building on North American Street that checked all the boxes. Colleen has been renovating and revamping over the years, and all her vision, grit and muscle has paid off.

Neighborhood Story: Old City

Neighborhood Story: Old City

Old City’s bustling entertainment and culinary scene bring vibrant life to this old corner of the city defined by its cobblestone streets and colonial relics. A city within a city, this neighborhood is complete with award-winning restaurants, boutiques, museums, theaters, art galleries, company headquarters, and even media stations.

Jazzing Up North American Street

Jazzing Up North American Street

Development on North American Street is coming in the form of residential and commercial new construction framed in a most unique way in the City of Philadelphia by green space and pedestrian and bike-friendly walkways.

Girl on the Go: Israel

Girl on the Go: Israel

Nothing like a family wedding to ship you 5,000+ miles away to the ancient lands of Israel. My husband and I used it as a chance to whisk ourselves away for three weeks of adventure and reconnecting with family and friends we haven’t seen in years.

PHG Neighborhood Guide: Germantown

PHG Neighborhood Guide: Germantown

Any chance we get to list a home or house hunt with our clients in Germantown is always a treat. Just 20 minutes from Center City, you can’t help but take a deep breath and slow down a little while admiring the Victorian details that define most homes here.

Neighborhood Story: West Philly Walking Tour

Neighborhood Story: West Philly Walking Tour

Cross over the river to explore the dynamic neighborhoods on the West end. With a bevy of small businesses, an array of delicious eats, sprawling beautiful green spaces, and tree-lined streets. So grab your jacket and stroll on over to a bustling Baltimore Ave with us!

Tiny Closets? Big Ideas to Make It Work

Tiny Closets? Big Ideas to Make It Work

Often when we tour potential homes with our clients, priorities are; kitchen, bathrooms, and storage. In Philadelphia row homes, you often find yourself working with pretty small closets in bedrooms. We’re here to tell you, don’t let tiny closets be a deal-breaker! We turned to our friend Michelle Dillon, founder of Together Organizing, and asked her all about making tiny closets work. She has taken over our blog this week to share her expert tips and advice. Enjoy and happy organizing!

Neighborhood Story: Society Hill Walking Tour

Neighborhood Story: Society Hill Walking Tour

Society Hill has a deep history of restoration and historical preservation. With the largest concentration of restored 18th-century architecture, this neighborhood begs for a walking tour. We have put together some of our favorite spots that will help you navigate the charm, history, and elegance of Society Hill.

The Power of Two: Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze

The Power of Two: Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze

While many know Graduate Hospital for its is proximity to Rittenhouse, it’s southern border neighbor, Point Breeze, it quickly becoming the place for new hot spots. When you blur these two neighborhood boundaries, you get one fantastic place to choose your own adventure.

Neighborhood Story: Pennsport Walking Tour

Neighborhood Story: Pennsport Walking Tour

Home to the original naval yard in the 1800s, Pennsport now boasts picnic-worthy green spaces, historical architecture, and some of our favorite food spots. We’ve put together some of our favorites to entertain you for an afternoon...or two. Be sure to come hungry!

Badass Women of Philadelphia

Badass Women of Philadelphia

Recently, Rebecca, co-founder of Beyond the Bell Tours, guided our whole team on the “Badass Women of Philadelphia” tour one hot day in July.  We learned about the many amazing women of Philadelphia, including doctors, activists and a slave that escaped the home of George Washington.