Known for: Sprawling estates and high-end shopping.
The Main Line of Philadelphia is a group of suburban towns that line the trail of the old Pennsylvania Railroad. In the 1800s its picturesque and spacious landscape made it a desirable locale for Philly’s affluent families. Ever since the glamorous debutante balls, horse shows, and cricket matches have inspired movies (The Philadelphia Story) and soap operas (All My Children).
Take a drive through the area and you’ll spot stately mansions, charming historic homes, and even the occasional new construction. The homes are just as varied as the locals from the deep-rooted families to young professionals that crave a little more space than the city allows.
Here the smalltown charm is felt whether you’re walking the Euro-like Main Streets or attending the prestigious Radnor Hunt Races. On any given weekend you’ll have no trouble finding a festival to attend like Kennett Square’s iconic Mushroom fest. With an abundance of shopping centers and dining destinations, you won’t need to come into the city for all your fun...but when you do an I-95 on-ramp is never too far.
March 2026 - We've combined statistics from the past few months and our experience working with clients to give you a market update for the city and the suburbs.
We toured the stars of the Main Line; Ardmore, Bryn Mawr and Wayne PA. Come along and visit some of our favorite places in the quaint downtowns of these charming suburbs.
Bordering the northwest neighborhoods of Philadelphia, and only 6 miles from Center City, you will find the town of Glenside, PA. Essentially split in half by the regional rail train tracks, the section south of the train tracks is located in Cheltenham township, and north of the train tracks is located in Abington Township.
Welcome to Narberth! A quaint town on the Main Line that is often praised for its walkability. We love it for its year round festivals, insanely delicious french pastries (more on that below), and its central location to many other hot spots on the Main Line.
Looking for homes in the Philly suburbs and want to know your school options? This guide gives an overview of your options, and includes an interactive school district map for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, resources for private school, and homeschooling information.
Homes in the burbs provide more space, are built for growing families and host some of the most outstanding school districts in PA and nationally. We took a tour of one such town, welcome to Bala Cynwyd!
Two of our PHG agents grew up in Media, PA. We asked them to take us around town and share some of the fond memories they have about this family-friendly suburb. Take a stroll with us down State Street and find out why this is “Everybody’s home town”.
Many clients feel like they are giving up their entire city lifestyle when they move to the Philly suburbs, but you don’t have to. These PA suburbs with dowtowns are full of independent businesses, theaters and museums, farmers markets, and vintage shops. You just have to know where to look.
Anna Welsh is a Philadelphia entrepreneur that grew her passion for sewing into a sustainable handmade bag company, littlebags by Anna. Oh, did we mention she started this biz at 12?!
With the official name dating back to the 1700s, Lansdowne is a great location for families and young professionals with plenty of activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
Some studios are rooms with gear. Others are destinations. Spice House Sound, tucked into the heart of Fishtown, was intentionally built to be the latter. Once an old carriage house, designed from the ground up, this is a place where music isn’t just recorded, it’s lived in.
Meet Caitlin and George, two DIY’ers that took on the renovation of this gorgeous home. The work is complete and memories have been made. They’re now lovingly passing it on to the next owners who will call it home.
Laura and Peter purchased their home as a new build about a year ago. We visited them in nearby Lower Gwynedd to see how they have settled in. This sweet family is enjoying the space in their new home, the green gardens out back and all the town has to offer!
With a central location that is walkable in all directions, it is no wonder that Shana and Scott found a little slice of paradise among the streets of Rittenhouse. They invited us inside their home that was built in the 1800s, just in time for the magnolia tree to be in full bloom!
Just Listed! Eight years ago, 5 Loxley Court welcomed a growing family home. They fell in love with the courtyard and the original hardwood floors. Come take a visit with us to this historic home that has been updated with all the love and convenience of living in the heart of Old City in modern days.
Kathleen’s journey toward home ownership was a quick and spirited one. The Philly Home Girls were first introduced to Kathleen by her fabulous Mother, Dolores who found us online and knowingly decided a team of strong independent women were the right people to focus Kathleen’s home search....
I've always believed that one's home should rise to greet them when you walk through the door. It should be a place of peace, a sanctuary, a getaway, a secret lover of sorts.
As we publish this blog post, this home is on the market for $900,000 but only quietly until our friend Together by Michelle, and the family who owns the home, are finished discovering what will happen to the contents. When a property is listed “quietly” that means it won’t appear for sale on the 950+ websites that typically advertise real estate for sale. Until the end of July, this home will only be marketed by word of mouth.
The “Fitzwater Fixer” allowed Jenna and Dan to see just how well they worked together, and how much Philly needs this dynamite design team.
We have been upgrading Federal Street since day 1 to make it our own. It has been so satisfying to watch it evolve into something we find so beautiful and to make it work for our growing family.
If you are looking to pass the hot summer days in style, pack your cooler, grab your tube and hit the Philly area rivers for a day of relaxing fun. Check out our suggested routes and must-have list on what to pack.