• Philadelphia Auto Show Returns Next Week!

    The Philadelphia Auto Show is bigger and better than ever! Over 700 different cars will be presented at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from January 30th through February 7th. Whether you’re interested in a Mazda or Maserati, Buick or Bentley, you’ll be sure to find it at the auto show! The show, which boasts over 700,000…

  • What is the Minimum Credit Score to Buy a Home?

    Wondering what is the minimum credit score to buy a home? You’re not alone! Your credit score is one of the major components to qualifying for a mortgage, and can greatly affect your interest rate.  Generally speaking, the absolute minimum credit score requirement is 620.  However, there are a lot of variables to consider. For…

  • Mortgage Applications Rise by 21% Last Week

    Mortgage applications dropped sharply over the holidays, but that decrease was only temporary.  In fact, total mortgage applications volume (including both applications to purchase a home, as well as homeowners looking to refinance) climbed by a whopping 21.3% last week!   The total number of mortgage purchase applications are also 19% higher than they were at this…

  • Center City Restaurant Week Begins January 17th!

    Now is the time to make your reservations for the largest center city restaurant week!  Over 120 of Center City’s most popular and awarded restaurants will be offering special three-course prix fixe menus for just $35.  Select restaurants will also be offering a three-course lunch for $20. The Center City Restaurant Week begins January 17th…

  • The 3 Best Things About Moving From the City to the ‘Burbs

    The bittersweet transition from a city slicker to a suburbanite is not always easy or fun, but suburban living may offer some real advantages.  Here are the three best things to make the move just a little bit sweeter: 1. School districts.  We probably don’t have to elaborate on this one too much, but in case…

  • The Pros (and Cons!) Of Buying New Construction

    Considering a brand new home? You’re not alone! The majority of buyers prefer new construction when given a choice, and there are a lot of fantastic new communities all over the Greater Philadelphia. Here’s why new construction is a great idea This one is obvious, but its importance cannot be overstated: Brand. New. Every single…