Hottest Neighborhoods Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods! Here are a few of the hottest neighborhoods for real estate: 1. Dickinson Narrows, a small community located in South Philadelphia, ranked #2 in the nation in Redfin’s Hottest Neighborhoods of 2015! It’s affordable, walkable to great bars and restaurants, and near a ton of parks and playgrounds. 2….
Easter Egg Hunts It may not feel like spring with this recent surge of chilly weather, but it’s nearly Easter! Much of Greater Philadelphia is in the spirit with local easter egg hunts: Image via Tom Gralish of Philly.com -The Philly Easter Egg Hunt is always a favorite, hosted at Gorgas Park in Roxborough on…
Philadelphias Art Scene Did you know that over 300,000 works of art call the Philadelphia Museum of Art home? Museums and galleries large and small decorate the City of Brotherly Love, which is further establishing itself as the art hub of the east coast! Philadelphia Museum of Art – Image vis withart.visitphilly.com Touted as the…
Must Have Valentines Reservations in Greater Philadelphia Looking to take your sweetie on a romantic date this Valentines Day? Or planning a “single girls only” dinner soiree? Be sure to make your valentines reservations as soon as possible for these top restaurants in and around Philadelphia! 1. XIX Nineteen at the Hyatt in Philadelphia has some…
Philly is Number Three on NY Times Places to Go in 2015! We’ll cheers to that! The New York Times recently released its popular “52 Places to Go in 2015” and the City of Brotherly Love took the third spot. The iconic publication dubbed Philadelphia a “hive of outdoor urban activity,” featuring public art installations, open-air beer gardens, and the…
The Best Restaurants to Try in the New Year Recently we asked our Facebook fans about their favorite restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Area. The responses were varied: Domani Star, Ooka, and Honey in Doylestown, Karla’s in New Hope, Pub & Kitchen, El Vez, Cuba Libre, Divan & Earth Bread in Philadelphia. So what do the…
Philadelphia Among Least Affordable Rental Market Philadelphia is already famous for cheesesteaks, diehard sports fans, and brotherly love. Now it can add one more to its list: an unaffordable rental market. As many locals will tell you, rental prices in Philadelphia continue to rise. While it’s great for investors (!!!), it’s become increasingly difficult for renters to…
Philadelphia is the Best Place to be A Vampire Spooktacular! The City of Brotherly Love was recently ranked the best city in the nation to be a vampire. Image via wallope.com The report, published by Redfin, evaluated the country’s largest cities on number of blood banks, cloudy days, bar closing times, and percentage of homes the city has for…
Homes Are Selling Faster Than Last Year! A recent summary published by the National Housing Trend Report shows that homes are selling much faster than last year. Using data provided by Realtor.com, the report suggests that homes are on the market for a median of 90 days — down three days from this time last year. While…
Most Expensive Cities in the US Quick! Name the most expensive cities in the United States! If you’re like me (and most Americans, according to one survey), you would guess New York City…and you’d be wrong! In fact, two cities can boast higher housing prices than the Big Apple. Washington D.C. is the one of the…
Summer Fests in Philly A bug fest, a bacon fest, and a peach fest all in the same weekend? Only in Philadelphia! Check the list below for some of the most fun and family-friendly events in the City of Brotherly Love this weekend: Philadelphia’s Bacon Fest, image via visitphilly.com -Head to The Oval in Philadelphia…
Delicious Restaurants in Greater Philadelphia There’s nothing that we love more than discovering a great new restaurant, and we’d like to share a few of our favorites: 19 Bella in Skippack is a quaint, tapas-style BYOB with a changing menu and friendly service. 19 Bella in Skippack, PA Honey in Doylestown offers an eclectic, seasonal menu and…
Top Festivals in Greater Philadelphia As always, this weekend is buzzing with festivals, fairs, and specials events all throughout the city of Brotherly Love! Here are a few of our favorites: -Philadelphia Zoo’s Summer Ale Festival on Saturday, July 19th. You heard right! Spoil the kids with a trip to the zoo while enjoying more than 40…
July 4th Festivities! Head to America’s birthplace for July 4th festivities! The popular parade will begin at 11am at 5th & Chestnut Streets, and conclude at Front & Market Streets. Fireworks will be held over the Philadelphia Museum of Art on July 4th beginning around 10:30pm. Image via G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia On July 5th,…
Walkability is Even Easier with Walk Score! There is a direct correlation between a city’s “walkability” and real estate values, according to a recent NBC headline. It’s becoming more important for environmentally-conscious millenials to have the ability to walk or bike to work, and the demand for these areas has driven up home prices. Want…