Where Realtors Rest and Relax

Where Realtors Rest and Relax

House hunting, staging, negotiating, and celebrating with clients takes a lot of energy! That’s why our team of PHG Realtors are also experts in secret spots to relax. Spend an hour or the entire day basking in the recommendations of places in Philadelphia (and beyond) to relax and treat yourself! 

Expert Advice: ALL ABOUT PHILADELPHIA’S HOMEBUYING PROGRAMS

Expert Advice: ALL ABOUT PHILADELPHIA’S HOMEBUYING PROGRAMS

Saving money for a downpayment and closing costs is the # 1 reason people are holding off on purchasing a home. PHG agent Rachel Shaw came up with a trusty list of some of her favorite homebuyer assistance grants and loan programs. With a little help, your dream of owning a home may not be as far off as you thought!

Expert Advice: Financial Planning for Idealists, Dreamers, and Skeptics

Expert Advice: Financial Planning for Idealists, Dreamers, and Skeptics

When we heard about this local, women-owned, socially conscious business, we had to meet them. Livelihood is a Philly based financial services firm that bills itself as financial planners offering advice for idealists, dreamers, and skeptics.

PHG Girl on the Go | Philly Grocery Store Bar Crawl

PHG Girl on the Go | Philly Grocery Store Bar Crawl

Have you ever been in a supermarket in Pennsylvania that has a bar and you thought… who goes there? We decided to do a deep dive and bring the people what they want; a comprehensive list of grocery store bars worth visiting when you need that carton of eggs and a lager. 

PHG Walking Tour | Exploring Paradise

PHG Walking Tour | Exploring Paradise

Recently, we spent an afternoon exploring the secret pocket named Paradise. In this Philly neighborhood we saw familiar and new faces, all welcoming in sharing their experience of being a part of the community. 

PHG’s LIST OF FAVORITE REAL ESTATE MOVIES!

PHG’s LIST OF FAVORITE REAL ESTATE MOVIES!

The Philly Home Girls love movies and we love real estate. Everyone knows about scary movie season around Halloween, but how about REAL ESTATE movies? They feel like nightmares to us! This list involves movies that have the house (or realtor) as a star. Some are goofy, downright spooky and there may be a couple of stretches in the connection to real estate, but we’ve included them anyway!  

A Neighborhood Story | Northern Liberties

A Neighborhood Story | Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties is perfectly placed with walkable access to Fishtown, Olde Kensington, Poplar and Old City. It’s also chock o 'block with restaurants, bars, retail and small businesses that the community relies on. We put together the perfect Nolibs itinerary that will get you lost in the streets (in a good way!).

Expert Advice | Inheriting a Home

Expert Advice | Inheriting a Home

What do you do when you’ve inherited a house? How do you sell a home from a loved one’s estate? What will happen with your home after you pass away? These are common questions we get in this industry. To help answer them, we sat down with Steven Zelinger, an attorney that specializes in estate planning and probate.

A Walking Tour of the Meredith School Catchment

A Walking Tour of the Meredith School Catchment

What better way to enjoy the great outdoors then with a walking tour of the Meredith School Catchment? Meredith Elementary School is not just a fabulous school, it’s a bright, vibrant, and family-friendly neighborhood with a ton of conveniences.  Let us show you by walking you along the grid east to west, south to north.

Fishtown/ East Kensington Walking Tour: North of Norris

Fishtown/ East Kensington Walking Tour: North of Norris

Whether you’re new to the Fishtown/East Kensington area or have lived here for a while, this list is for you. Come take a walking tour with us, we started at Norris and headed up Frankford Ave- a strip we’re calling  “North of Norris”.

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

Naming and defining the different sections of the 19125 zip code is a controversial thing to do. The names, lines, and boundaries have shifted over time. As a rule of thumb, it’s ok to pick your own nick names and boundaries and go with what you believe.

Buy A Home Anywhere With PHG

Buy A Home Anywhere With PHG

Almost all of our business comes from referrals. This means our clients are so happy with our service that they refer us to their friends, family, and colleagues. While many are local to the Philly area, we can also assist in introducing agents who work in a similar style to ours and align with our values, anywhere across the county and around the world.