A Walking Tour of the Meredith School Catchment

A Walking Tour of the Meredith School Catchment

What better way to enjoy the great outdoors then with a walking tour of the Meredith School Catchment? Meredith Elementary School is not just a fabulous school, it’s a bright, vibrant, and family-friendly neighborhood with a ton of conveniences.  Let us show you by walking you along the grid east to west, south to north.

Fishtown/ East Kensington Walking Tour: North of Norris

Fishtown/ East Kensington Walking Tour: North of Norris

Whether you’re new to the Fishtown/East Kensington area or have lived here for a while, this list is for you. Come take a walking tour with us, we started at Norris and headed up Frankford Ave- a strip we’re calling  “North of Norris”.

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

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.

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.

Expert Advice: Preparing Your Home To Sell

Expert Advice: Preparing Your Home To Sell

For those who have never sold a home or need a refresher, we’ve got a few tips to help you prepare. While half of the factors in determining your home’s list price are out of your control, location and market, there are two factors that you do have control over, condition and motivation.