Brewerytown...that interesting part of North Philadelphia that seems to be stuck somewhere between gentrification, preservation, and new construction. With so much going on over there, I think it’s noteworthy to briefly speak about the sometime blurry neighborhood lines, along with a big mover and shaker in the area. One of the biggest players in this Philadelphia neighborhood is MM 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
Avoid These 5 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Or You’ll Regret It Later
Make no mistake about it: at least once in your life you will most likely be a first-time home buyer. And let me be the first to tell you, being a first-time home buyer is not the same as being a first-time TV buyer or a first time computer buyer. This is your house! Where you’ll live a significant portion of your life! Where you’ll make memories, start a family, and Continue Reading
5 Tips To Become A Smarter First Time Home Buyer
House-hunting usually begins with a dream, switches to watching shows on HGTV, and then moves to property sites such as Trulia and Zillow. That’s the fun part. What none of these places do is tell first-time buyers what they really need to know before taking the plunge. #1. Save more money Save up more than the down payment. Often, a first-time home buyer will live in a rental of Continue Reading
Don’t Think You Need A Real Estate Agent? Read This To See Why You Do!
It’s no secret that sometimes real estate agents have not ranked high in public esteem. But a couple of other facts tell a different story. The first is that while some people give low marks to the profession, they actually give high ones to their own Realtors. Surveys show this situation to be truer in 2014 than ever before. The second point to note, though, is the upheaval in the industry Continue Reading
3 Reasons To Keep Living With Your Parents Before Buying A House
We probably all know adults between the ages of 25 and 35 grappling to answer the question of whether they should move back in with mom and dad to save money to buy a house, or whether they should bite the bullet and move out into their own place, albeit, a place that’s rented. There’s a lot of factors to consider when making this decision and it’s certainly not a decision that can be made Continue Reading
First Time Home Buyers and Big Bang Theory
Since I actually have a background in bio-chemistry (super geek), I thought it would be a great way to kick off the blog by combining my expertise in both science and real estate. Watch a lot of those television programs about buy a house, and you might come away thinking that those beautiful people in that gorgeous home got there after a pea with the mass of a trillion suns exploded a long Continue Reading
5 Tips To Look Smart When Buying A House
Looking to buy a home in Philadelphia? Here are five essential tips for making you as smart as possible about the process: #1. Get your finances in order Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find a suitable lender and get pre-approved for a loan. This will put you in a better Continue Reading
How To Move From A Small Town To Philadelphia Like A Pro
Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city like Philadelphia can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Philadelphia is a cool and historic town of restaurants, cultural institutions, and vibrant nightlife. But are there other things that are Continue Reading
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