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A first-timer’s guide to buying a home in Philly
Local experts answer every question you’ve ever had about buying a home in Philadelphia, from down payments to making your offer stand out from the rest.
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Mapping the building boom along the Delaware River
Big changes are coming to the Delaware River Waterfront. Everything from an 11-acre park at Penn’s Landing to a massive residential village in Pennsport.
New Pennsport waterfront project envisions fewer townhomes
It’s a big change from an earlier, 2018 proposal
What $1,700 rents in Philly right now
From a new construction in Brewerytown, to an Old City home with a factory feel
NY-based real estate group plans to revitalize SS United States
The fastest ocean liner might be leaving Philly
What $1,500 rents in Philly right now
From three-bed houses to studio apartments
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All the Parks on Tap locations, mapped for 2018
Here’s where you’ll find the mobile beer garden in Philly’s parks from May through October.
Report: Greater Center City population is growing, especially east of Broad
a new report that breaks population growth down by zip code shows that the neighborhoods east of Broad Street are significantly outpacing the rest of Center City.
Here’s what $225K buys in Philly right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. This week we’re looking at homes for sale asking around $225,000.
214-townhome development planned along Delaware River in Pennsport
US Construction plans to build 214 townhouses designed by Atrium Design Group at 1499 S. Columbus Boulevard right along the Delaware River.
Iconic Kensington milk bottle, Engine 46 firehouse are now certified historic
An iconic water tower in Kensington in the shape of a milk bottle and a stately brick firehouse in South Philly were among the five properties added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places last week.
Where to watch Philly’s New Year’s Eve fireworks for free
Enjoy the two New Year’s Eve fireworks shows on the Delaware River without paying a penny.
The Mummers Parade, in 10 vintage photos
Judging by these vintage photos, the oldest folk parade in the country has always been quite the spectacle.
Here’s your Philly megadevelopment cheat sheet
Developers are spending billions of dollars to build new residences, hotels, and parks in Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know about all of them.
Delightful Trinity in Pennsport asks $315K
The two-bedroom, one-bedroom home has the tell-tale signs of a Trinity, but the home is definitely bigger than your average Trinity.
How I-95 broke Philly’s waterfront (and what the city is doing to fix it)
The city is dreaming big and small along the Delaware River.
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9 converted historic firehouses in Philly, mapped
Today’s museums, restaurants, and apartment buildings had a fiery past.
How Philly home prices stack up by neighborhood right now
See which areas of the city are the most and the least expensive for buying in September.
Here’s what $1,400 rents in Philly right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. This week we’re looking at options renting for around $1,400 a month.
Proposed Delaware River waterfront zoning bill to be delayed
The developer of a big-time project that would have benefitted from the bill requested it be held.
Penn’s Landing update: Last $10 million committed for I-95 capping, park project
The state, City of Philadelphia, and William Penn Foundation have collectively committed to raising the last $10 million needed to push the project forward.
Super skinny Pennsport home asks $315K
The 915-square-foot home has been renovated top to bottom and manages to squeeze in three bedrooms and two baths into its skinny frame.
Washington Avenue Green, Philly’s own Ellis Island: Then and Now
Before the pier became a public park on the Delaware River, it was at one point the third largest immigration port in the U.S.
Handsome Pennsport home asks $375K post-makeover
After ripping out some carpeting and giving the 4-bedroom, 2-bath home a good paint job, the home is on the market looking nearly brand new.
Curbed Cup 1st Round: (3) Old City vs. (14) Pennsport
Which neighborhood should advance to the second round: The charming and historic Old City or last year’s winner, South Philly’s Pennsport?
Gray Pennsport home bursts with color inside, asks $214K
This Pennsport home stands out on the its street for being one of the few homes with a non-brick facade. But it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
Southwark on Reed Townhomes Hit the Market
The historically-inspired townhomes at Southwark on Reed haven't been built yet—Mt. Sinai Hospital is still being demolished—but they're hitting the market at pre-construction prices. Here's a sneak peek via renderings and floorplans.
