The business of buying and converting Philadelphia churches is a very controversial and interesting business, which many real estate investors profit from despite its taboo perception. The decline in size of church congregations in recent decades has left thousands of church buildings empty. Shrinking congregations find themselves unable to afford the upkeep of these large, expensive Continue Reading
Why $106 Million Dollars Will Make The Gallery Mall A Cool Place Again
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trusts (PREIT) has announced that it will be partnering with Macerich Co. from California to revitalize the Gallery Mall in Philadelphia. Over $106 million has been earmarked for renovations that are certain to bring vendors and customers into the 1.4 million square foot shopping center. The future of the Gallery Mall is definitely looking up! With the Continue Reading
Girard Park Improvements In Girard Estates Philadelphia Neighborhood
According to an article in the South Philly Review, historical landmark Girard Park is finally slated for infrastructure improvements with capital funding of over $250k. Since the park has been neglected and overlooked throughout the past decade, it sadly has become more of a popular place for the homeless to rest in, than serving any other useful purpose. Other than volunteer cleanups by Continue Reading
Are Your Super Serious About Biking? Check Out Brewerytown Bicycles!
Do you love biking, biking events and cool bike stores? Then you have to check out Brewerytown Bicycles. Fairmount Bicycles opened a second location in Brewerytown at 2819 Girard Avenue. Brewerytown Bicycles will offer the sale of new and used mountain, commuter and recreational bikes as well as all biking accessories and miscellaneous gear. Scheduled mountain bike rides will be Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About The Pizza Museum In Fishtown Philadelphia
Are You Hungry? Still haven’t been to Pizza brain? Are you kidding me? Pizza Brain is an amazing magical pizza heaven in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles do backflips. With its unique brand and Guinness World Record holding collection of pizza memorabilia, Pizza Brain is taking the Fishtown (and the world) by storm. Pizza Museum Pizza Continue Reading
Stretch It Out With Free Yoga Classes In Fishtown Saturday Mornings
Stretching out with professional yoga instructors has been happening since June 28th every Saturday morning at 10:00. These urban yoga classes are at Oxford Mills in Fishtown and are FREE to anyone who wants to practice their downward-facing-dog pose or learn a new yoga stretch. The teachers are from Grace and Glory Yoga, who plan on opening a new studio soon. These FREE sessions Continue Reading
The Shocking Truth That Some Philadelphia Taxes Are 2nd In The Nation
Photo Credit Dan Moyle: Creative Commons According to a 2013 report analyzing the different tax burdens throughout the United States, it was found that Philadelphia was among the highest in both property taxes and income taxes for families making over $150,000 a year. Analysts looked at property taxes, sales tax, automobile taxes and federal income taxes to complete their lists of the 10 states Continue Reading
Learn How To Decorate Your Home Like A Baller On A Budget
Sometimes the cost of moving to a new apartment or home takes a big bite out of your savings account. Even the smartest people who have shopped for the best deals in movers, boxes, and supplies have done a lot of the grunt work themselves, and still run into unexpected costs. When the day finally comes when the last box is unpacked, the kitchen is stocked and the furniture you brought with Continue Reading
The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of Philly Gentrification & The School System
Gentrification, or the process of improving property values by rehabbing and/or replacing deteriorating houses and business structures is alive and well all over the country. In Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” this undergoing urban development has raised a few eyebrows and has some long-time residents not feeling quite as brotherly as they once did. Philadelphia, known for Continue Reading
3 Ways Renters Can Find The Best Time To Find A New Home
The American dream used to be owning your first home as quickly as possible! The visions of backyards, green grass and white picket fences has been the associated vision with families and happiness for decades; well times have changed. An incredible 54% of Americans now prefer renting to home ownership. Another 61% of homeowners delayed the decision longer than the previous Continue Reading
