Expert Advice: What should I expect during my home inspection?

Expert Advice: What should I expect during my home inspection?

Inspections can sometimes feel scary. The house you fell in love with may have some flaws. PHG agent Christian Fegel is here to let you know that is totally normal. It is rare to walk away from a home inspection without at least one item on the to-do list.

Girl On The Go: Urban Cycling

 Girl On The Go: Urban Cycling

If you want to fall in love with Philadelphia, all you need is a safe bike. As many bike paths have been open during the pandemic, we have hopped on ours and set out to explore some fav Philadelphia spots, and uncover some hidden secrets.

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.

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!