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PHG Neighborhood Guide: Germantown

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PHG Neighborhood Guide: Germantown

Any chance we get to list a home or house hunt with our clients in Germantown is always a treat. Just 20 minutes from Center City, you can’t help but take a deep breath and slow down a little while admiring the Victorian details that define most homes here.

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Neighborhood Story: West Philly Walking Tour

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Neighborhood Story: West Philly Walking Tour

Cross over the river to explore the dynamic neighborhoods on the West end. With a bevy of small businesses, an array of delicious eats, sprawling beautiful green spaces, and tree-lined streets. So grab your jacket and stroll on over to a bustling Baltimore Ave with us!

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Tiny Closets? Big Ideas to Make It Work

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Tiny Closets? Big Ideas to Make It Work

Often when we tour potential homes with our clients, priorities are; kitchen, bathrooms, and storage. In Philadelphia row homes, you often find yourself working with pretty small closets in bedrooms. We’re here to tell you, don’t let tiny closets be a deal-breaker! We turned to our friend Michelle Dillon, founder of Together Organizing, and asked her all about making tiny closets work. She has taken over our blog this week to share her expert tips and advice. Enjoy and happy organizing!

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Neighborhood Story: Society Hill Walking Tour

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Neighborhood Story: Society Hill Walking Tour

Society Hill has a deep history of restoration and historical preservation. With the largest concentration of restored 18th-century architecture, this neighborhood begs for a walking tour. We have put together some of our favorite spots that will help you navigate the charm, history, and elegance of Society Hill.

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The Power of Two: Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze

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The Power of Two: Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze

While many know Graduate Hospital for its is proximity to Rittenhouse, it’s southern border neighbor, Point Breeze, it quickly becoming the place for new hot spots. When you blur these two neighborhood boundaries, you get one fantastic place to choose your own adventure.

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Neighborhood Story: Pennsport Walking Tour

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Neighborhood Story: Pennsport Walking Tour

Home to the original naval yard in the 1800s, Pennsport now boasts picnic-worthy green spaces, historical architecture, and some of our favorite food spots. We’ve put together some of our favorites to entertain you for an afternoon...or two. Be sure to come hungry!

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Badass Women of Philadelphia

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Badass Women of Philadelphia

Recently, Rebecca, co-founder of Beyond the Bell Tours, guided our whole team on the “Badass Women of Philadelphia” tour one hot day in July.  We learned about the many amazing women of Philadelphia, including doctors, activists and a slave that escaped the home of George Washington.

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Girl on the Go: Japan Edition

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Girl on the Go: Japan Edition

For my 40th birthday, I tossed the reins to my team and took my husband on a 3 weeks trip across Japan. While we made many stops to extraordinary landmarks all over the country, for this Girl on the Go I’ll focus on islands and animals.

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Moving in Philly: Temporary No Parking Permits

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Moving in Philly: Temporary No Parking Permits

A step by step guide to obtaining a Temporary No Parking permit in Philadelphia. If you don’t want to get yelled at for blocking through traffic, annoy your new neighbors, stress out about squeezing between cars, or possibly get a ticket, the $25-$50 may be worth it..