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In a recent national report by Zip Realty they researched the selling prices of various zips in hte usa and found that the average house…

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We just found this cool new website that provides information BY ZIP CODE of  restaurant inspections, crime, new pictures, new reviews, Philadelphia condo and house…

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The Atacan Group Keller Williams Open Houses Sunday, July 25. 12 – 2 Address: 1038 Christian St City, State, Zip: Philadelphia, PA 19147 Sale Price: $599,900…

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Well here’s a who’s who list* you do not want to make The Top Property Tax Payers in Philadelphia. You will see many local celeb names…

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The Atacan Group / Keller Williams Open Houses this coming Sunday, July 18. 12 – 2 Address: 1038 Christian St City, State, Zip: Philadelphia, PA…

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The New York state of mind regarding tiny condos located right in the heart of everything is spreading across the country.  In downtowns all over the country…

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The Atacan Group / Keller Williams Open Houses this coming Sunday, July 11th. 12 – 2 MLS#: 5728081 Address: 1033 Spruce St #101 City, State, Zip: Philadelphia,…

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Due to various problems from over-building to stringent FHA mortgage guide lines the condo market has been a diasaster. Sales fell 20% nationwide and 60% or more in…

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As reported last month, the most expensive condo ever sold in Philadelphia settled for $12,459,000. This is for 8,444 square-foot, 31st floor penthouse at  1706 Rittenhouse, which comes out to  over…

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The House of Representatives has just passed  HR 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010, by a vote of 409-5.  This bill extends…

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Philadelphia was recently ranked by Forbes Magazines as one of the best cities in America for Business and Careers. Philly –A Forbes Magazine Best Place for…

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Philadelphia was chosen as the best metro area in the New England/Mid-Atlantic  area to buy a home in because  Fiserv  economists project a 5.9% appreciation in housing…

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Mortgage Rates fell this week to the lowest level on record, providing buyers with another incentive to BUY NOW or refinace loans. The average rate for 30-year fixed loans to 4.69%, from 4.75%…

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A new government report issued today reported that new home sales fell in May to a seasonally adjusted pace of 300,000 following the end of homebuyer tax credits.  The…

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Keller Williams agents compose almost 20% of the list. Why? Entrepreneurial agents who seek out Keller Williams Education, Training and Culture.    1. Valerie Almanzar, 28 Sales associate,…

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In real estate, the 2 most important factors are LOCATION and PRICE.  The following properties have the right location, but the really wrong price. With reductions…

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Enter this elegant, designer painted home through a charming foyer with base & crown molding and a stunning hall chandelier. The foyer opens up to…

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It’s a buyer’s market. So here are the 5 top tips to make your Philadelphia Condo stand out and sell when there is a sea of similar condos for…

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Recession? What Recession? How three companies beat the odds and made 2009 a very good year By Tracy Stapp   |   Entrepreneur Magazine – May 2010   The…

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A Center City Condo  That’s right! Believe it or not, a couple paid $12,459,000 for an 8,444-square-foot, 31st-floor penthouse of 1706 Rittenhouse.  This is the most expensive condo ever…

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We here at The Atacan Group have as of late been SWAMPED with clients who just want to buy a condo in Center City, Philadelphia.  In…

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The Altos Research 10-City Composite Price Index was down by 0.5% in March and 1.8% during the first quarter of 2010.  The Philadelphia Real Estate…

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 There were 110 MLS Condo sales in Center City, Philadelphia between Januarty-March, 2010. The area includes zips 19102, 19103, 19106, 19107, 19147, 19146 and the Avenue…

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I just found out about a new and very informative Philly neighborhood blog http://philly.brownstoner.com/. This is their second blog , the first one is about Brooklyn,  the http://www.brownstoner.com/ .  I like it because…

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Only a couple hours after posting about Steve Wynn’s surprise trip to Philly with drawings for the new South Philly casino, he called it quits….