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Is Philadelphia a good place to live? Philadelphia's strong and growing job market, foodie scene, unprecedented access to other major cities, one of top-rated park systems in the county, Philly is quickly becoming one of the most popular places to live in the United...
Philly Apartments have actually been growing in size, until recently... If you read the real estate section of the news or attend real estate conferences, conventional wisdom today is that apartment sizes are getting smaller. There are a myriad of reportsย nationwide...
Whether you're American or British, you'll understand the term 'home'. Everyone uses it to refer to where you live no matter what type of property you are in. But specific homes may have different terms. Ever wondered about the term 'flats' and why it's used in UK and...
October 26, 2020 This is the second post in a series of posts where we track Fall Foliage in the greater Philadelphia area for Fall of 2020. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied Fall...
A mid-rise apartment building is typically a building that has more than four (4) but less than twelve (12) floors. If the building has more than 12 floors, it is typically considered a high-rise. If it is lower than four floors, it is considered a low-rise or...
What county is Philadelphia in? This is a common question with a surprising answer. Philadelphia is actually its own county known as Philadelphia County. It shares the same geographic borders as the City of Philadelphia itself. Philadelphia County: An Overview...
This is the first of two posts about where you can view Fall colors in the greater Philadelphia area. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other place in...
Apartment hunters today are now on the lookout for one hot feature above most others a balcony. With balconies being a rarer find in bustling cities (for example, 97% of apartments in Philadelphia do not have balconies), this is a great benefit to have if you enjoy...
A studio apartment can be a great choice for someone who lives alone. A studio basically consists of a single room inclusive of a sleeping area, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. The average rent of a studio apartment in Philadelphia is $1,193 (1). How Much Does a...
So you're in the market to rent an apartment and trying to figure out how many apartments you should tour. A good rule of thumb is to tour at least three (3) different apartment communities in your desired area, although you may want to tour more or less depending on...
There is nothing better than living close to green spaces filled with natural beauty and serene tranquility. A tree canopy assessment covering the entire city of Philadelphia was published in December 2018 by the City of Philadelphia in partnership with the University...
Philadelphia is one of the best cities to live in the Northeast and the nation. Housing (among other costs) is significantly less expensive than in other cities like New York, Boston, Seattle, and Washington DC. Philadelphia offers an excellent quality of life. If you...
