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Defining Real Estate Terms | What is a buyer or seller’s market 

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Defining Real Estate Terms | What is a buyer or seller’s market 

When talking about real estate you’ve most likely heard people referring to a buyer’s and seller’s market. So what exactly does that mean, and how do you know what market you are in? There are many layers to unravel, so let’s go over the basics and nuances of each market. 

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Walking Tour: Collingswood, NJ

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Walking Tour: Collingswood, NJ

Collingswood New Jersey is a sweet suburb that is as quaint as the name sounds. The central stage for most of the festivities is Haddon Avenue, a strip made up of a few blocks lined with small retail businesses, restaurants, and services. You can stroll the “Avenue” with friends for a shopping-filled afternoon peppered with coffee breaks, a treat from the bakery, or a magnificent meal at one of the many restaurants. 

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Cuisine, Markets, and Festivals: Exploring Bella Vista

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Cuisine, Markets, and Festivals: Exploring Bella Vista

With its current moniker of Philadelphia’s “Little Italy”, Bella Vista prides itself on celebrating the best of Italian history and culture. In recent years, the neighborhood has become even more diverse, with growing Vietnamese and Mexican immigrant populations. The history of Bella Vista is vast, and one of the neighborhood’s modern highlights is the availability of different cuisine options.

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Buying Pre- Construction in Philadelphia

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Buying Pre- Construction in Philadelphia

You’ve found your dream home. It’s amazing, has everything you want, within your budget and so much more. The thing is…it's not built yet; it only exists on paper. So now what? Here’s how to navigate the intricacies of buying a home pre-construction, aka before it’s built, and sometimes before the ground is even broken.

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Where Realtors Rest and Relax

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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! 

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

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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.

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PHG Girl on the Go | Philly Grocery Store Bar Crawl

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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. 

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PHG Walking Tour | Exploring Paradise

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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!  

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A Neighborhood Story | Northern Liberties

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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!).

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Expert Advice | Inheriting a Home

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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.