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The intersection of North Second Street, Germantown Avenue, and Girard Avenue was once a deserted area of mostly vacant lots, including a large lot where the Schmidt’s Brewery used to be located. Developer Tower Development started building the Piazza development of mostly apartment buildings surrounding a large open piazza, similar to piazzas in Europe, many…

Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals. Last Year’s Rapid Home Price Growth Wasn’t the Norm In 2021, home prices appreciated quickly. One reason why is that record-low…

Chestnut Street continues to experience massive new development of apartment buildings. These new buildings are replacing shopping centers, vacant lots, parking lots, and sometimes smaller buildings. One site, at 4240 Chestnut Street, had a vacant lot next to a small building, which used to be twin homes. The small building, which was rather dilapidated, has…

If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help debunk…

Chestnut Street, in West Philadelphia, has been seeing a ton of new apartment building development recently. Most of that has been east of 44th Street, but now new apartment development is starting to happen further west on Chestnut Street. A large new apartment building is under construction at 46th and Chestnut Streets, next to West…

The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the…

West Philadelphia’s stretch of Chestnut Street has a mix of old townhouses and old apartment buildings, just west of the Penn and Drexel campuses. In recent years, new construction has come about, usually replacing small retail buildings that have also been located on Chestnut Street. Between 43rd and 44th Streets, on the north side of…

It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your own. But today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate advisor keep you updated…

Nicetown is a neighborhood in upper North Philadelphia that is a gateway to the unique neighborhoods of Northwest Philadelphia. It is a heavily industrial neighborhood and has many vacant factory buildings, particularly on and near Allegheny Avenue. There has been some revitalization on Allegheny Avenue just west of Broad Street, including a renovation of an…

If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating compared to the last two years, but what everyone needs to remember is that…