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It’s not Thursday, but whose thirsty? Center City Sips is 2 weeks in, and bigger than ever! In case you missed it, [Center City] Sips kicked off June 5th, featuring citywide food & beverage specials every Wednesday [5-7 pm] all summer long.  Sips’ standard deal incorporates “$5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer & half-priced apps” into participating locations’ happy hour menus.

The cherry on top? Free Center City parking each Wednesday [after 5 pm] as well! For a list of all participating restaurants, pubs, waterholes, etc. & additional specials, just click here.  Enjoy the happiest hour(s) of the week, all summer long Philly! For further information follow Center City City on twitter, @CCDSips.  See you out there!

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2223 Frankford Ave. – Fishtown, Philadelphia

 $20,000 price improvement on Fishtown-area triplex, perfect for investors & entrepreneurs!

Additional highlights:

• Meticulously renovated over the past five years.
• Brand new electrical, plumbing & HVAC throughout.
• First floor retail place situated right on Frankford Ave.
• Second floor features 2 BR apartment with custom kitchen & bathroom.
• Third floor offers a spacious 1 BR apartment as well.
• Potential to expand income by renting basement to 1st floor tenant.
• Triplex is fully rented & cash flowing, perfect for investors!

For additional information, pictures & pricing: http://bit.ly/12mnv9J

201 N. 8th Street, Unit 110 – Old City, Philadelphia

$10,000 price improvement on gorgeous, bi-level Old City condo!

Additional highlights:

• Kitchen features granite countertops, breakfast bar, upgraded European cabinetry & stainless steel appliances.
• 12 foot high ceilings.
• Finished hardwood, tile & mile flooring throughout.
• Washer/dryer in unit.
• Outdoor heated pool with spa, cabanas & poolside dining area.
• 24 hour doorman with secured entrances.
• Conveniently located near subway, train & all major highways.
• Absolute must see!

For additional information, pictures & pricing: http://bit.ly/12MEi3I

Contact listing agent Aaron Byles with all questions regarding the properties above.

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Some highlights from our June 2nd market update. Conditions indicate a seller’s market in the Philadelphia area. For further details, head over to our Market Activity homepage.

Market Update Excerpt [June 2, 2013, via Altos Research]

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The Fishtown area of Philadelphia is showing a very strong market for buyers and a must stop for any investor.  The average listing price at the moment is $225,000, but continuing to show a strong trend upwards.  According to the Altos market update, properties in this area have been available for an average of 171 days, but half of the new listings coming within the past 120 days or so.  With a tremendous amount of new construction going on and a demand in location, this is a key area for both buyers and sellers.  Many first time home buyers are migrating to this area and also just individuals falling in love with the scene. If you happen to be in the process of looking for a property in the area, please be sure to check out one of the hottest growing areas in the city.  To see a list of all available places, please visit us at our Fishtown listing page.

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 2132 E. Huntingdon St. Philadelphia, PA 19125 – $169,900 – Fishtown - Sunday, 1/13/13 from 12:00-2:00 PM

 The Facts: 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath

• Amazing Turn-key Fishtown charmer with a blend of architectural details and modern updates  .
• Walk in vestibule to open living room with plantation shutters
• Original hardwood floors
• Dining Room/Reading nook
• Eat-in Kitchen
• Back door entrance to beautifully paved patio perfect for fresco dining
• Updated bathroom with window, subway tile, and granite basin
• Upstairs you will find three bright bedrooms
• Home is move-in ready

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 2132 E. Huntingdon St. Philadelphia, PA 19125 – $169,900 – Fishtown - Sunday, 1/6/13 from 12:00-2:00 PM

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Come out tonight for First Friday in Old city and be sure to walk by 2nd and Chestnut St. to see a stunning 1 bedroom Condo.

What: First Friday Open House

When: Tonight, Dec. 7th, 2012 from 5:00-9:00 PM

Where: 122-124 Chestnut St. 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103

122-124 Chestnut St. 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 – $254,900 – Old City- 5:00-9:00PM

On Sunday, Dec. 9th, 2012 make your way to the Fishtown area and see a beautiful turn-key charmer with a blend of architectural details and updates.

What: Open House

When: Dec. 9th, 2012 from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM

Where: 2132 E. Huntingdon St.  Philadelphia, PA 19125

2132 E. Huntingdon St. Philadelphia, PA 19125 – $169,900 – Fishtown - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

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Come check out two incredible Philadelphia open houses:

2132 E. Huntingdon St. Philadelphia, PA 19125 – $169,900 –Fishtown - 12:00-2:00PM

122-124 Chestnut St. 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 – $254,900 – Old City- 12:00-2:00PM

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Just Listed:

2132 E. Huntingdon St. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fishtown

Just listed 3 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath Turn-key Fishtown charmer with a blend of architectural details and modern updates!

Check out these other great  features:

• Cozy vestibule entrance to open living room.
• Plantation Shutters
• Original hardwood floors
• Dining Room/Reading Nook
• Eat-in Kitchen with door to spacious paved patio
• Second Floor has 3 bedrooms with plenty of storage space
• Home is move-in ready.

See all the listing details for 2132 E. Huntingdon St. Philadelphia, PA 19125 and check out all the other Fishtown Real Estate Listings

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Now that winter is upon us, the women of Philadelphia have to protect their hair from the harsh cold season. From dry air caused by indoor heating systems in Philadelphia townhouses, to damp and dour weather conditions outside, our hair can become dry, frizzy, and anything but glamorous.  Everyone knows about the sleek Salons with Celebrity stylists in Center City, but the outlying neighborhoods offers numerous salon options where you get  fabulous for less.

Salon Blush & Spa – Voted as one of the top 10 best salons in Philadelphia, Salon Blush offers a vintage inspired atmosphere that immediately puts clients at ease. Located in Fishtown at 2407 East York Street, Salon Blush offers an extensive list of hair and beauty treatments. The pastel colors and hardwood floors make this one of the most charming salons in the city.

The Parlour – A newcomer to the Philadelphia beauty seen, this Northern Liberties salon, located at 1339 Frankford Avenue, is gaining both local and national attention. The stunning aesthetics, incredible list of services, and a recent editorial spot in national magazine In Style has gained The Parlour instant credibility and appeal.

Moko – For the person who wants all organic and natural products used on them, stop by Moko, located at 55 North 3^rd Street in Olde City. The classy and minimalistic environment creates a warming ambiance. Choose from a long list of hair and beauty services, including waxing, makeup, facials and haircuts.

Ultra Hair Studio – This Art Museum salon, located at 706 North 24^th Street, is a sure pleaser. Offering a sassy and professional atmosphere and experienced staff, clients will leave feeling and looking like a million bucks!

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Many of you are thinking Fishtown is only #4??? Which is why it is only #4. Prices have rose significantly in this neighborhood over the past few years, however it is still reasonably affordable with an average price in 2011 of $221,000. However, of the 156 Fishtown Houses sold they were only on the market an average of 71 days, way less than the city average of 109 and making it a definitive seller’s market!

So does Fishtown meet the investment trifecta of Location, Artists, and City Involvement? Absolutely!

It is located directly northwest of super trendy and pricy Northern Liberties, the artists and musicians have made it their own and commerce is booming, and finally the city can hardly be more involved in this area. Of course, the new(er) casino and massive waterfront gated community can go unmentioned since it is old news. What is the development planned? Here is a few items in the works….

From Canal Street, a forgotten cobblestone alley situated near the Frankford/Delaware Avenue intersection, a new entertainment thoroughfare, anchored by a Live Nation concert venue and tenanting an 18-lane bowling alley and country-western themed bar and grill.

This massive center would be the first phase of the proposed Penn Treaty Village, almost certain to turn Fishtown into the hottest new neighborhood in town. Stretching from Canal Street to Poplar Street, the plan also calls for new residential development, including two eight-story warehouses for Philadelphia loft apartments, named the Penthouses at Penn Treat Village, multiple parking lots, and space for dozens and dozen bicycles.

There is more planned, but who can keep track? Keller Williams Center City even opened its first satellite office at The Lofts at 2424 York. So if you are on the hunt for the next big thing in Philadelphia real estate, so call The Atacan Group and start viewing Fishtown Real Estate today!

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When you first move to a brand new city, life can get a bit daunting. Figuring out the streets, meeting new people, and adjusting to your new life can leave very little room for anything else. In order to save yourself the trouble of worrying about if your new neighborhood is safe or not, it’s a smart idea to do some research before you buy a Philadelphia home.

Here is a little info about crime in the city for Philadelphia home buyers:

1) It’s impossible to find a good Flash Mob nowadays. Unlike Chicago and Boston where mobs of teen agers continue congregate in masses to commit crimes, thanks to some serious policy making from Mayor Nutter (remember his butt-heads from sperm donor speech) and creative policing from Commander Ramsey our streets are free of the mobs that terrorized the city last year. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/daniel_rubin/20120906_Daniel_Rubin__Flash_mobs__Charting_some_amazing_progress_in_Philly.html

2) Philadelphia is one of the worst places to locate a Meth lab (Only 3 Meth houses found in Philly in the past 8 years, but there were 15 in Titusville in Crawford county) http://www.justice.gov/dea/clan-lab/index.shtml

3) It’s easy to find the perv next door, thanks to a great website detailing it by zip  http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/SearchZip.aspx

Here is a quick over view on the assets of a few of the most popular neighborhoods in Philadelphia

• Center City: With plenty of street lights guiding your way and tons of shops and restaurants, Center City is buzzing with life 24/7. Major tourist attractions such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall also keep this neighborhood pretty lively. There are also lots of police manning the roads, so you’ll always feel safe.
• Port Richmond – Scoring an 80% out of 100 on the national crime index scale, this affordable neighborhood offers a the quality of a suburban lifestyle. The average house price is way below the city average which makes it a great area to look for Philadelphia houses for families on a budget.
• Pennsport – This South Philadelphia neighborhood  features plenty of great parks, including Dickenson Square, and the brand new Henon Park Playground on 2nd & Reed. The neighbors really try to keep it clean and look after each other in this family friend neighborhood with many affordable housing options. Close enough to Center City and Interstates 95 and 76, Pennsport gives you immediate access to everything Philly has to offer.
• Henry Avenue/Wissahickon Drive –Located near scenic Fairmount Park, this neighborhood scored an 86% on the safety index, making it one of the safer areas of the city. It gives residents the best of both worlds, including close proximity to Center City and a rural quietness. The public schools here are amazing and homes are a medium cost compared to other neighborhoods.
• University City – Considered a part of West Philadelphia, this neighborhood attracts many college students and young professionals due to its location near University of Pennsylvania, Drexel and several hospitals, including the world renown CHOP, HUP & Presbyterian.  With gorgeous houses and great access to public transportation, this area is ideal for anyone.

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According to a recent article published by Philadelphia Magazine, more than 25,000 New Yorkers have moved to Philadelphia in the past six years. The mass of ex-New Yorkers moving to Philadelphia was so big that many newspapers started dubbing Philly the “Sixth Borough.” One of the main reasons for this huge exodus is the more affordable housing rates that Philadelphia real estate has to offer.

The median sale price for a condo in New York is $682,602 where as the median listed price for a Philadelphia single family house is $150,000. Renting prices are much more affordable in Philadelphia as well – a one bedroom apartment in Fishtown costs about $1,100 a month, versus the $3,000 a month rent for an efficiency in Manhattan.

Thanks to gentrification, Philadelphia also provides many up and coming hot spots in the real estate market, making it more appealing for out-of-city residents to move here. Over the last two years, the new houses and condos being built in Center City, Northern Liberties and Point Breeze Real Estate has attracted many young professionals to the area. There have also been a slew of restaurants, byobs, galleries and nightclubs popping up all over the city, creating a lively and vibrant nightlife setting for young people.

Even though Philadelphia isn’t quite the Big Apple, many folks are realizing that they want to take a big bite out of what the city has to offer.

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Fishtown residents got a first hand look at the plans for Canal St. this week. The alley could be transformed into an entertainment thoroughfare with a Live Nation concert venue, bowling alley, and country western bar and grill.

The Ajax Metal Co. building near Frankford and North Delaware Avenues will be the main hub of conversion.  Core Realty, the company in charge of this operation, says they are ready to begin construction ASAP.  Core Realty will be meeting with the city Planning Commission net week to present its plans.

Check out more on this topic from philly.com’s Plans for Fishtown entertainment venues presented to residents.

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According to philly.com, a new drink in/takeout beer destination is coming to Fishtown this October.  It will be called Bottle Bar East at 1308 Frankford Ave.  They will have growlers for on the go, 6 taps, cans, and bottles.  There will also be a pool table and dart board.

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Keller Williams Realty of Center City, Philadelphia proudly announces that Ted Mucellin will be joining their management team .

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (April 3, 2012)— Keller Williams Realty of Center City, Philadelphia proudly announces that Ted Mucellin is being promoted from within to the position of Assistant Team Leader.

Ted who joined Keller Williams Center City in 2011 in a consultant capacity was instrumental in setting up the KW Fishtown location at 2424 East York. This satellite office loft focuses heavily on new construction, eco Realtors and the agent who caters to the creative class living or working in the Fishtown and Northern Liberties neighborhood.

For his next venture, Ted will be joining Antonio Atacan in launching a Market Center in the Moorestown/ Haddonfield section of Southern New Jersey. Similar to their Center City and Fishtown offices this location will be a contemporary, high tech office dedicated to training, marketing and serving the needs of top-producing, entrepreneurial Realtors. 

Prior to joining KW, Ted was as an extremely successful political consultant to both national and local politicians and as an organizer of highly anticipated fund raisers. His pivotal work on the winning election campaigns of Mayor Michael Nutter and Senator Larry Farnese was recently noted in the Philadelphia Daily News in their story on “10 Rising Young Politicos” as well as in the Philadelphia Inquirer as one of” Philadelphia’s Emerging Connectors.

Ted’s background in law, political campaigning and fundraising has translated seamlessly into real estate marketing and development .  He has found many parallels between the two industries and has decided to focus his skills and talent on expanding the Keller Williams brand under the leadership of Antonio Atacan.

Ted describes Keller Williams, “Having worked for several organizations, I feel that KW is business model is unprecedented in the way that it promotes and respects the individual agent, while educating and focusing on helping them grow into entrepreneurial business owners. This type of supportive environment is not what I expected in a real estate brokerage. ”

Ted graduated with a bachelor degree from Elizabethtown College and a law degree from Villanova. He will be marrying his fiancée Michelle in July and they are proud home owners in Fishtown.
Keller Williams Center City has been growing exponentially since opening their doors in December of 2009.  While the other two major brokerages in Center City have been sold off to out-of-state conglomerates, KWCC remain locally owned and has grown to over 150 Realtor associates who believe in the KW model of education and technology. “With a leader who possesses the talents of Ted Mucellin on our team, this office is charting course for remarkable success”, says Keller Williams Operating Principal, Antonio Atacan.

Ted may be contacted at: (267) 238-5796 or ted.mucellin@gmail.com

Travel + Leisure Magazine just named Philadephia a Top 10 Destination for Hipsters, right up there with Seattle, Portland & Austin, they write… “Fishtown, just north of Center City, is one hipster magnet, drawing folks to quirky venues like the combined bar-and-art-gallery Kung Fu Necktie.  Hipsters in Philadelphia still have a deep appreciation for old-fashioned diversions: the city ranks highly for its theater and classical music.”

Ahead the curve, Keller Williams Center City expanded in to Fishtown earlier this year opening an ultra cool, bi-level loft office at 2424 East York 9images above). This office is home to our resident Fishtown experts who also focus on new construction and green living, like Courtney Ludeman and Stacey Sanseverino.  If you are interested in learning about or touring our new office, please contact Tim Beverlin or Ted Mucellin at 215-627-3500 for a confidential consultation.

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Located immediately northeast of Center City, the borders of Fishtown are somewhat disputed today due to many factors, but are roughly defined by the triangle created by the Delaware River, Frankford Avenue, and York Street.  Some newer residents expand the area to Lehigh Avenue, while some older residents shrink the area to Norris Street.  Fishtown is served by the Market-Frankford Line rapid transit subway/elevated of the SEPTA system.

The name “Fishtown” is derived from the area’s former role as the center of the shad fishing industry on the Delaware River. The name comes from the fact that a number of 18th and early 19th century German & German-American families bought up the fishing rights on both sides of the Delaware River from Trenton Falls down to Cape May, New Jersey.  In the early 18th century, an English colonist was fabled to have caught the largest shad in the world in the Delaware River.

In recent years Fishtown has experienced moderate gentrification characterized by significant rises in housing prices and the opening of upscale art, entertainment, and dining establishments. An influx of artists and professionals has joined the ranks of police officers, fire fighters, nurses, carpenters, electricians, stone masons, plumbers, sheet-metal workers, and teamsters.

Here’s a complete list of  New Construction properties in Fishtown:

• New Fishtown Construction Properties -$100,000
• New Fishtown Construction Properties  $100,000 – $200,000
• New Fishtown Construction Properties  $200,000 – $300,000
• New Fishtown Construction Properties  $300,000 – $400,000
• New Fishtown Construction Properties  $400,000 – $500,000
• New Fishtown Construction Properties  $500,000 – $600,000
• New Fishtown Construction Properties $600,000+

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Here are some amazing homes around the country listed just under $200K.  Check out similar priced homes in Philly!  Here is every active Philadelphia Real Estate Listings just below $200,000.

Or search by ANY Neighborhood:

• Rittenhouse Square Real Estate Listings under $200,000
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Wondering where the best bars in Philly are?

Tinto Wine Bar in Rittenhouse Square was just named as one of America’s best wine bars by Travel and Leisure!

Hmm… they didn’t even make the cut in Drink Philly’s Drinker’s Choice 2012 Awards! Here’s the list of the winners from Drink Philly, which was voted on by YOU, Philly.  Hop it on over to their sight to see the runner ups for each category.

Best Local Beer: Weyerbacher Merry Monks’ – Easton, PA

Best Bar Hopping Neighborhood: Old City

Best Beer Store: The Foodery – Washington Square & Northern Liberties

Best BYO Restaurant: Lolita – Washington Square

Best New Bar: Perch Pub – Avenue of the Arts

Best Beer Bar: Monk’s Cafe – Rittenhouse Square

Best Wine Bar: Tria (Not Tinto, according to Philadelphians)

Best Cocktail Bar: The Farmer’s Cabinet – Washington Square

Best Sports Bar: Chickie’s & Pete’s - Packer Park

Best Wings: Moriarty’s – Washington Square

Best Brewpub: Victory Brewing Company – Downingtown

(Runner’s up for Best Brewpub are two of my personal favorites 1. Nodding Head Brewery – Rittenhouse Square & 2. Yards Brewery – Northern Liberties)  I personally recommend the tour of Yards – very cool atmosphere and free tasting!

Best Happy Hour: McGillin’s Olde Ale House – Washington Square

Check this out too – also from Drink Philly.  It’s the History of Beer in Philadelphia showing why Philly is one of the best spots for beer!

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Those are some amazing homes around the country listed just under $300K!  Check out similar priced homes in Philly!  Here is every active Philadelphia Real Estate Listings just below $300,000.

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Here are some amazing homes around the country listed just under $400K.  Check out similar priced homes in Philly!  Here is every active Philadelphia Real Estate Listings just below $400,000.

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Here are some amazing homes around the country listed just under $200K.  Check out similar priced homes in Philly!  Here is every active Philadelphia Real Estate Listings just below $200,000.

Or search by ANY Neighborhood:

• Rittenhouse Square Real Estate Listings under $200,000
• Society Hill Real Estate Listings under $200,000
• Washington Square Real Estate Listings under $200,000
• Art Museum Area Real Estate Listings under $200,000
• Avenue of the Arts Real Estate Listings under $200,000
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• Graduate Hospital Real Estate Listings under $200,000
• Fitler Square Real Estate Listings under $200,000
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• Powelton Village Real Estate Listings under $200,000
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1351-1355 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fishtown

• PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!!! Location, location, location!
• Available lot plus warehouses in Fishtown on the explosive block of Frankford Ave
• Backs up to Crease St. warehouses 1332 Crease St. & 1338-1340 Crease St. to be sold with lot as a whole package
• Crease St. addresses are next to newer built green homes as well as a recent project development
• Warehouses could be easily removed to transform entire area into similar green homes
• Close access to entertainment and Frankford/Girard L
• Owner currently utilizes the property for food distribution business
• Can only sell all addresses together

See more information of 1351-1355 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Here are some amazing homes around the country listed just under $400K.  Check out similar priced homes in Philly!  Here is every active Philadelphia Real Estate Listings just below $400,000.

Or search by ANY Neighborhood:

• Rittenhouse Square Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Society Hill Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Washington Square Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Art Museum Area Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Avenue of the Arts Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Bella Vista Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Chinatown Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Fishtown Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Northern Liberties Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Graduate Hospital Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Fitler Square Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Old City Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Queen Village Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Powelton Village Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• University City Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• South Philadelphia Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• East Passyunk Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Girard Estate Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Marconi Park Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Newbold Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Passyunk Square Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Pennsport Real Estate Listings under $400,000
• Whitman Real Estate Listings under $400,000

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2007 Memphis St. Philadelphia PA, 19125

Fishtown

Don’t miss this professionally rehabbed home in Fishtown.  Here are some features:

• Marble steps leading into open living room area
• Bright eat-in kitchen leads into a side & rear patio.
• Finished & Tiled basement with utilities, new electric panel, new laundry hook-up, and new PVC sewage line.
• All new replacement windows, walls, closets, lighting, steps & banisters, ceiling fans, floors, carpeting and tile throughout.

If you are a buyer in Fishtown, do not miss this property!  See all the details for 2007 Memphis St. Philadelphia PA, 19125

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There is a very thorough section in philly.com about the 2011 Home Price Survey for Philadelphia Real Estate that is worth checking out.  They have analyzed more than 376,000 sales in the Philadelphia region from April 2005 – June 2011.

Here are the top Median Home Prices by Area in Philadelphia:

Median single-family home prices in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, especially Center City, have fallen 15.8 percent – much less during this downturn in housing than the last one in the late 1980s to mid-1990s – said Kevin Gillen, vice president of Econsult Corp., who collected and analyzed data from 376,257 sales regionwide from April 1, 2005, through June 30, 2011.

But lower-income neighborhoods have suffered more than their upscale counterparts, Gillen said, as the struggling economy has edged out less-well-off buyers.

“The tightening of credit has skewed home sales toward the upper end of the market,” Gillen said. “So when you compute the average price decline for the entire city, versus computing the average price decline across all zips [zip codes] in the city, you get two different numbers.” – Philly.com’s In Center City, home prices holding their own

They also have a very insightful interactive map that is worth playing around with:

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2007 Memphis St. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fishtown

This Fishtown property was just professionally rehabbed.  Check out some of these features:

• Marble steps leading into open living room area
• Bright eat-in kitchen with brand new cabinetry, stainless steal appliances & granite counters
• New side door off kitchen leading to side & rear patio

See all the listing details for 2007 Memphis St. Philadelphia, PA 19125

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I had the pleasure of attending the miserable NLDS Game 5 between the Phillies and Cardinals on Friday night.  While Ryan Howard lay on the field, writhing in pain after making the final out (2nd year in a row) and simultaneously blowing out his Achilles, the St. Louis Cardinals celebrated their advancement to the NLCS right next to him.  I was as stunned, disgusted, and upset about the way the 2011 Phillies season ended as everyone in the ballpark, but the last thing I thought about doing was throwing my trash onto the field.  That’s exactly what many of my fellow fans did think to do as you can see in the above picture.  It’s a pretty low rent way of expressing oneself.

There happens to be an unrelated article on philly.com today called LITTER-ALLY DISGUSTING about the littering that goes on in Philadelphia.  One major issue is the businesses that shove circulars, menus, and printed ads into door cracks and mailboxes.  They usually wind up blowing away into the street.  The other big problem is the people who blatantly just drop their trash on the ground and then go about their business (or throw trash on a baseball field to express anger and frustration.)

More than 100,000 fines were issued for trash-related violations in 2011.  More than 600 tickets went to business that ignored residents with the no-circular sticker.  21,219 tickets were issued to people not separating recycling from trash and 1,429 littering tickets were given out.

Among the several difficulties in the struggle to enforce litter laws, [Deputy Streets Commissioner Carlton] Williams said, is that it’s hard to fine people for littering because offenders must be caught in the act. SWEEP officers have partnered with police to keep tabs on high-grime areas, Williams said.  Although officers could sit in high-traffic areas watching and waiting to issue people tickets for littering, Williams said that that type of stakeout would be impractical.  “It is very difficult to sustain such an operation because of the tremendous amount of resources needed from the Streets Department and the Police Department to change and deter this behavior long-term,” he said. -Philly.com – LITER-ALLEY DISGUSTING

Come on people… it’s 2011, there are trash cans and recycling containers on every corner of the city, please stop littering already!  Here are some more tips from Philly.com on how to play a part to keep Philly clean: A cleaner city? it comes down to you

1 Become a block captain. Or if there’s already a block captain, find one for a neighboring block. The city has programs that are available only if there is a block captain to take the reins. For one, “Adopt A Basket,” the block captain takes responsibility for maintaining a trash can on a residential block.

2 Keep an eye on your trash collectors. If your block is dirtier after the truck comes on trash day, call 3-1-1 to report it. Every truck comes with a broom and dustpan, and it is every crew’s job to pick up after themselves. And keep your 3-1-1 tracking number. Without it, you won’t be able to check progress on your complaint.

3 Get a “circular-free-property” sticker. The sticker is supposed to deter businesses from putting fliers in your door, railing, etc. You can get the sticker by calling 3-1-1, or by going to philly.com/pickitup. When it doesn’t work – and it won’t – complain to 3-1-1 and the business will be fined $100.

4 Enlist your local school. The Streets Department’s Litter Free School Zone program recruits students to pick up around their schools. They also run assemblies that teach kids not to litter and about the benefits of a litter-free life. The school district has committed to promote the program this year, but parents should contact administrators at their kids’ school and urge them to participate.

5 Pick up after yourself – and others. The UnlitterUs antilitter program sponsors blocks and commercial corridors that have shown a dedication to sweeping up after themselves and others. Contact them at 215-686-5560 or call the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee at 215 685-3981 to coordinate regular neighborhood cleanups, and UnlitterUs will give you signs declaring a Litter Free Zone. Or, when you see a piece of trash on the ground, pick it up. -A cleaner city? it comes down to you

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There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you. Below are just a few of the many factors — you may think of others that are important to you.

Neighborhoods have characteristic personalities designed to best suit single people, growing families, two-career couples, or retirees. 

SCOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD!

• It is important that you scout the neighborhood in person. You live in more than your house.

• Talk to people who live there.

• Drive through the entire area at different times of the day, during the week and on weekends.

• Look carefully at how well other homes in the area are being maintained; are they painted, are the yards well cared for; are parked cars in good condition, etc.

NEIGHBORHOOD FACTORS TO CONSIDER

• Look for things like access to major thoroughfares, highways, and shopping.

• Listen for noise created by commerce, roads, railways, public areas, schools, etc.
• Smell the air for adjacent commerce or agriculture.
• Check with local civic, police, fire, and school officials to find information about the area.
• Research things like soil and water.
• Look at traffic patterns around the area during different times of the day and drive from the area to work.
• Find out if the neighborhood is near parks, churches, recreation centers, shopping, theaters, restaurants, public transportation, schools, etc.
• Find out if the neighborhood belongs to a Homeowner’s Association.

Here is a list of links to more information about specific Philadelphia Neighborhoods:

Art Museum Area, Avenue of the Arts, Bella Vista, Chinatown, Fishtown, Fitler Square, Graduate Hospital, Logan Square, Northern Liberties, Old City, Powelton Village, Queen Village, Rittenhouse Square, Society Hill, University City, Washington Square, East Passyunk, Girard Estate, Marconi Park, Newbold, Packer Park, Passyunk Square, Pennsport, Whitman.

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“There’s no better place for lunch on a roll than Philly” -Saveur Magazine

Places mentioned in Saveur Magazine:

J&G Lunchmeat Villa – Ardmore

Chickies Italian Deli – South Philly

Chink’s Steaks – Tacony

Jim’s Steaks – West Philly, South Street, Northeast, Springfield

DiNic’s - Reading Terminal Market

John’s Roast Pork – Whitman

Johnny Hots – Fishtown

Pat’s King of Steaks – Passyunk Square

Shank’s Original – Center City

Check out the articles on Saveur.com – The Sandwich City & Philly Tastes

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• Outsanding Fishtown location on a quiet street.
• Renovated bamboo floors, maple cabinets, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances.
• Back patio large enough for family BBQ’s.
• Renovated bathroom suite with double sink vanity.
• Master bedroom large enough for king size mattress and 2 closets.
• Freshly painted.
• Large clean basement with laundry.
• Motivated seller- can settle quickly!

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The newest proposals for the vacant areas alongside the Delaware River were presented last week.  The plan consists of a waterfront that would mostly contain mid-rise apartments and rowhouses. They expect this proposed housing to take 30-50 years to fill in the vacant land and they hope for the waterfront to eventually evolve into streets resembling Center City with a mix of uses and variety amongst buildings.

The planners are telling the city it should invest in some “high-impact” infrastructure projects in order to stimulate other private development projects. One such major project would be a landscaped deck sloping from Front Street down to the river between Walnut and Chestnut Streets.  Another is a 5,000 seat open air venue.  They are trying to persuade the city to ban entertainment from Penn’s Landing and Festival Pier in order to make their new sites more marketable.

Also in the plans are 10 parks at half-mile intervals along the river, each the size of Rittenhouse Square.  The parks would eventually be linked together by a recreation trail along the edge of the river and a bike path on Delaware Ave.

For all of this to be possible it is essential for the city to be able to creatively raise money to jump-start these targeted improvements. Good Luck Philly!

Check out the article by Inga Saffron from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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According to a new report, since 1993 the rate of people moving into Philadelphia has steadily increased while the rate of people leaving has dwindled.  This report was released on Wednesday by the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Philadelphia Research Initiative, based on IRS data.

The number of people moving into the city has steadily increased from 31,837 in 1993 to 52,096 in 2008.  Population growth in Philadelphia is due to a greater number of births than deaths and an increase of immigrants and empty nesters moving from the suburbs to the city.

These trends point to a reversal of long-term decline in the city’s population.  For six decades people generally fled Philadelphia for the surrounding suburbs.

Check out Philly.com for more on this story.

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This is a beautiful 1 bed/1 bath den unit with 1 car parking located in the Regatta building at Waterfront Square! This unit features great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and river as well as a nice view of the landscaped common area – Custom kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances & an open living room with hardwood floors. Bedroom has hardwood floors & walk-in closet. Den with wall to wall carpeting. Bathroom has a jacuzzi tub and maple & granite vanity – Condo fees include a 24-hr concierge, an indoor pool, shuttle service, fitness center and a beautifully landscaped courtyard. Tax abatement. This building is located in a gated community with an on site spa and 24 hour service staff. Building is pet friendly. Regatta Building, closest to the pool.

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House of Blues - Atlantic City

David Grasso’s idea for a music venue in Fishtown did not go over well with residents of the North Philly neighborhood when he addressed the Fishtown Neighbors Association Zoning Committee. Grasso insisted that there would be no such thing as DJ only nights, that concerts would almost always end by 11 pm, drinking would be confined to one area, and parking would be next door to the venue.  He asserted that his venue was not a nightclub, he thinks of the venue more like a theater for an eclectic genre of music aimed at all age groups.

Many residents were specifically uneasy about inebriated people leaving the premises of this music venue and wandering around the neighborhood like the old days in Fishtown when nightclubs were everywhere up and down Delaware ave.  Others were completely for the idea and hoped that it could revitalize that section of the city with a new and exciting atmosphere.

Grasso and First District Councilman Frank DiCicco say they don’t want to give up on the project and will now work to include the resident’s specific concerns in an amended ordinance.

The residents voted 57 to 38 against the proposal.

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Anaheim House of Blues

David Grasso, owner of Grasso Holdings Development Company, has tried to bring two separate House of Blues locations to Philadelphia over the last few years with no success.  But now he thinks he found the right location.

House of Blues was founded by Isaac Tigrett (co-founder of Hard Rock Café) and actor Dan Aykroyd.  They have 12 live music concert halls and restaurants throughout the United States in major markets like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Boston, and Chicago.  Since its opening in 1992 in Harvard Square, it has become a premier live music club for touring bands across the US as well as a popular spot for southern dining.

Grasso has his sights on the 27,000 square foot Richmond Street building in Fishtown for the proposed site, which would require zoning changes on the property which currently bans nightclubs.  Grasso’s tentative plans for the venue predict the capacity of 3,500 people during concerts and onsite and nearby parking for 1,250 vehicles.  Grasso envisions a project that will help drive positive development on the waterfront, create jobs for the community, and generate tax revenue for Philadelphia.

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As the SugarHouse casino gets ready for the grand opening in September, developers are betting on Delaware Avenue and the Waterfront to seize the opportunity. Leading the pack is local developer Michael Samschick, who just recently met with Fishtown Neighbors Association’s zoning committee about the concepts he has for the parcel, located across the street from SugarHouse Casino.  He intends to revitalize and re-use the Edward Corner Marine Building and fill in the rest of the block on the west side of Delaware Avenue at Shackamaxon Street.

According to planphilly.com:

Samschick showed an architectural rendering of a more-polished, but easily recognizable Corner building. The ground floor holds a restaurant called The Shackamaxon Diner. It appears brightly lit from the inside, and has many windows. The upper floors look little changed from the way the building appears now, with the painted advertising for marine-related wares still visible.

In the space the demolition created to the right of the Corner building, Samschick wants to do several projects in several phases. What they will have in common is retail establishments on the ground floor, with residential or office space above.  One option in the mix is a convenience store. “Parking would be hidden behind,” Samschick told the committee.

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