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Giving Students a Voice at Andrew Jackson
Post by Erica Minutella Welcome to our new series of interviews with local Philly schools, to give you a behind-the-scenes look into the day-to-day activities of the students, parents, and teachers involved in making a school a second home. ...
Curating Art for Your Home: An Interview with Linda Dubin Garfield
Post by Erica Minutella When you purchase a new home, the most exciting part is filling in the empty spaces and making the place your own. But after the furniture is taken care of and the first layers of paint are up, you might still feel li...
Increased Property Taxes: What Are Your Options?
Post by Christina Briglia We know that many Philadelphians are concerned with the most recent 2018/2019 reassessment of property values. A great majority of properties have significantly increased in value, and homeowners are feeling the burde...
Know Your Neigborhood: Bella Vista
Post by Erica Minutella The Bella Vista Neighbors Association (BVNA) has been around since 1992, but it’s seen a lot of changes since the early years. Originally formed as a neighborhood town watch, the volunteer organization now oversees ...
How to Live Like a Roman: Philly-Style
Post by Erica Minutella One thing the Romans knew how to do well was work hard, and play harder. This March 15, live like a Roman for a day and treat yourself to some middle-of-the-week luxury. Here are our recommendations for how to do Phil...
The Top 5 Tips for Planning a Successful Open House
Post by Suzie Wilson, Guest Contributor Visibility is crucial to getting your house sold, and holding an open house is one of the best ways to increase visibility and get potential buyers in the door. You don’t want to go into it unprepare...
A President’s Day Tour of Philadelphia
Post by Erica Minutella What do you do on President’s Day? Go on a presidents’ tour of Philly, of course! Did you know that beyond the more well-known historical attractions in the city, Philly has a wealth of memorials to cool presid...
How the New Tax Code Affects Homeowners and Real Estate Professionals in 2018
The new tax reform bill, which was signed into law by President Trump in late December, will be effective for the 2018 tax year. The National Association of REALTORS® has put together a useful summary to help you understand how the law affects...