Philadelphia Real Estate Blog

Is Elfereth’s Alley the most beautiful street in America?

georgine — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:18:06 +0000

There is a very cool article in the Huffington Post asking its readers to choose the most picturesque street in the United States. Currently, Elfereth’s Alley is ranked #1, with an average score of 8.1. So check it out and cast your vote!

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Northern Liberites Philadelphia Real Estate Market Report, 2009

Atacan Group Assistant — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:22:46 +0000

The following Market Snapshot Chart shows the year in review for Northern Liberties, 19123

Situated north of Old City, with Callowhill Street the border between the two, Girard Avenue to the north, North Sixth Street to the west and the Delaware River lies the new hip neighborhood of Northern Liberties. Filled with modern art deco condos and fancy bars, this is the place to be just about any night of the week. The Northern Liberties neighborhood had a whoppin’ 100 MLS sales in 2009! There were many bargains to be found with the lowest priced one being a property on 671 Franklin Place which sold for only $85,000! The most expensive home sold for $859,000 on 457 Reno.

The statiastical charts and detailed sales data below sums up the entire year for Art Museum, Philadelphia Real Estate.

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Avenue of the Arts Philadelpia Real Estate Market Report, 2009

Atacan Group Assistant — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:20:27 +0000

The following Market Snapshot Charts shows the year in review for Avenue of the Arts, 19102

The Avenue of the Arts area is home to the blossoming Philadelphia art culture. It is on this braod street that you will find world class venues such as the Kimmel Center, the Merriam Theatre, and the Wilma Theatre There are also numerous schools for our budding artists; such as the Academy of Music, the University of the Arts, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Such potential for this area, and only 24 MLS properties were sold in 2009.

The statistical charts and detailed sales data below sums up the entire year for Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia Real Estate.

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NAR expects 6.5% rise in homes sales, median price will grow 2.8%

georgine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:36:15 +0000

The National Association of Realtors lowered its existing-home-sale projections for 2010 and increased those for 2011 in its latest monthly forecast released Thursday.

The association expects sales of resale single-family homes, condos and co-ops to rise 6.5 percent in 2010, NOT 9% as originally predicted. Additionally, NAR projected a 3.8% increase in 2011. New home sales are projected to face double-digit declines.

Regardless, NAR anticipates a 15.4 percent rise in housing starts in 2010 and a 62.1 percent rise in 2011.

NAR expects existing-home median prices to rise nearly 3% in 2010 and 4% in 2011.

So, all in all this is good news for Philadelphia Home Owners!

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West Mount Airy Philadelphia Real Estate Market Report, 2009

Atacan Group Assistant — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:55:41 +0000

The following Market Snapshot Chart shows the year in review for Mt Airy (west), 19119.

East Mount Airy area is a very diverse, family friendly neighborhood. As of the 2000 Census, Mount Airy has 28,873 residents in 11,986 households out of which 26.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.8% are married couples living together,and 40.3% are non-families. 22.4% of Mount Airy’s residents are under the age of 18 and 16.7% are 65 years and over. The median age is 40.3 years. 56.4% of residents are female, 43.6% male.

The statiastical charts and detailed sales data below sums up the entire year for Mt Airy (west), Philadelphia Real Estate.

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East Mount Airy, Philadelphia Real Estate Market Report, 2009

Atacan Group Assistant — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:23:29 +0000

The following Market Snapshot Chart shows the year in review for Mt Airy (east), 19119.

Mount Airy is recognized as one of the first successfully integrated neighborhoods in America. It was recently cited in Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine and by US News & World Report for racial harmony and balance. In Mount Airy 114 MLS sales were settled in 2009. The lowest being 260 E Sharpnack St for $19,000 and the highest being 212 E Gowen Ave for $665,000.

The statiastical charts and detailed sales data below sums up the entire year for Mt Airy (east), Philadelphia Real Estate.

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Fishtown Philadelphia Market Report, 2009

Atacan Group Assistant — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:54:37 +0000

The following Market Snapshot Chart shows the year in review for Fishtown, 19125

It’s easy to tell that the Fishtown area is one of the new “up-and-coming” neighborhoods in Philadelphia. The industrial neighborhood has been revamping it’s old run-down warehouses into art studios, bringing in a flood of young artists and new appeal to the area. It’s no wonder they had 311 MLS sales in 2009! A townhome on 2315 Amber St sold for $19,900, making it the lowest sale for the area for the year. The winner with the most expensive property of goes to the fellows on 1377 Crease St who settled with $445,000!

The statiastical charts and detailed sales data below sums up the entire year for Fishtown, Philadelphia Real Estate.

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Washington Square West Market Report, 2009

Atacan Group Assistant — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:59:05 +0000

The following Market Snapshot Chart shows the year in review for Washington Square West, 19107 & 19147

Much like it’s sister neighborhood Old City, Washington Square West equally shares in it’s the historic charm. They had a modest year in 2009 with 92 MLS sales. The lowest sale of the year was a condo at 1324 Locust for $112,000 with this highest sale at 118 Catharine for $1,200,000.

The statiastical charts and detailed sales data below sums up the entire year for Washington Square West, Philadelphia Real Estate.

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Old City Philadelphia Market Report, 2009

Atacan Group Assistant — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:57:50 +0000

The following Market Snapshot Chart shows the year in review for Old City, 19106

Having a mixture of a wild nightlife and family-oriented historical sitings, Old City has it all! Being one of the oldest neighborhoods (what gave it away?) Old City has kept it’s charming brick roads and neatly cut parks, making it one of the most desirable neighbors to visit and/or live in. They had an honorable year in 2009 with 107 MLS sales. The lowest sale of the year was a condo at 309-13 Arch for $164,000 with this highest sale at 33 N 3rd St for $1,700,000.

The statiastical charts and detailed sales data below sums up the entire year for Old City, Philadelphia Real Estate.

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Rittenhouse Square Real Estate Market Report, 2009

Atacan Group Assistant — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:57:45 +0000

The following Market Snapshot Charts shows the year in review for Rittenhouse Square Real Estate, 19103

If you find yourself sandwiched between Fairmount and Graduate Hospital, or better yet, sandwiched between professionals in suits talking in their blue-tooth ear-pieces, then there’s a good chance you’re in Rittenhouse Square. This is the area where you will find everything that you need in arms reach. From shopping at Juicy Couture and Burberry to drinking fancy beers at Meme (menu theme designed by Ralph Steadman himself!) to simply eating a cheesesteak under a tree at Rittenhouse Park - this neighborhood has it all! 170 properties were sold in 2009. The bargain one being a condo at 2101-17 Chestnut St for $110,000 and record breaker at 2508 Delancey Place for $1,800,000!

The statiastical charts and detailed sales data below sums up the entire year for Rittenhouse, Philadelphia Real Estate.

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