Philadelphia Condos in Mark‘s Words | CenterCityCondos.com

Located between Society Hill and the Rittenhouse areas, Washington Square West houses a significant number of historic town homes, cobblestone streets, lofts, and brownstone conversion condominium projects.  Click play below to hear more! 

Mark lived in Old City for 24 years...it is one of his favorite neighborhoods in town. There has been substantial growth in Old City over the years. You can find very unique condo living ranging from old warehouse conversions to new construction high rises.  Click play below to hear more now! 

2015 Philly Condo Market information broken down into 3 segments: Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, and High-Rise condominiums. Low-rises are generally made up of brownstones and lofts...they come in many different styles and sizes and most of these condos possess one-of-a-kind character. Mid-rises are generally 5-10 story buildings with no doorman, may or may not have an elevator, and usually do not have many...

Questions that come up very often from my buyers:What is a tax abatement? What happens when my tax abatement expires? What happens to the value of my condo when the abatement expires? Will my Tax Abatement transfer with title? What will my new taxes be? Can my taxes go up if my property is abated? Click Play Below to Listen to the answers Now! 

I know every condo building in Center City Philadelphia, and I chose to buy and live at  Waterfront Square condos  at 901 N. Penn St. From the parking, to the pool, to the value and views- I really love living at “WFS”. The building is located in a quiet section of Center City and offers a great deal of value for the money. I think the quality of life is high and the values strong for everything t...

A really Groovy mix of old urban contemporary chic and soft loft living. Enter into a two story open vestibule with grand staircase. MASSIVE open living room, dining room, and kitchen combination with large vaulted ceilings and skylights...a rambling great room with fireplace and hardwood floors. Large kitchen with Viking appliances, beautiful cabinetry and stainless backsplash, granite counters a...

Is it time to be a seller?? So where are we in terms of value retention and return? Have we fully recovered from our last downturn? Just What Can We Expect For 2015? Click play below to listen now! 

Mark speaks casually about his thoughts on the newest addition to Rittenhouse Square- Ten Rittenhouse (aka- 10 Rittenhouse). These condominiums are located at 130 S. 18th St. in the 19103 zip code. Strong fit and finish, a variety of sized units and a very strong address make Ten Rittenhouse a premier destination for those looking to live in the heart of the Center City Philadelphia condo district...

My two cents on one of the most desirable condo buildings in the City of Philadelphia-  The Residences at The Ritz Carlton at 1414 S. Penn Sq.  across from city hall. Located in the 19102 zip condo of Center City, The Ritz Carlton condos offer a variety of sizes and price ranges. One of the hottest selling condo buildings in town...and for good reason. CLICK PLAY BUTTON BELOW TO LISTEN NOW! 

A new construction high rise condo building as of 2005, the condominiums at  The Murano  offer a variety of sizes and price ranges.  The Murano is located within the 19103 zip code and demand has proven to be strong over time for condos at the Murano in Philadelphia. CLICK PLAY BUTTON BELOW TO LISTEN NOW! 

Waterfront Square and Ten Rittenhouse Square are holding their own in the Philadelphia Condominium market in terms of sales this fall 2012!    Click button below to listen!  

Mark talks about the ups and downs of pricing policies, such as "fixed pricing models" that have been seen in some Philadelphia Condos...two examples are  Locust Point  at 25th and Locust and  Hawthorne Loft Condos  at 712 S. 12th St.    A lot of buyers are used to negotiating so they may have a tough time getting used to fixed pricing models, but if you know your market you will realize that fixe...

A lot of folks think there needs to be fighting and drama to be a winner when it comes to a Philadelphia Real Estate transaction. This isn't necessarily the case. Generally speaking, condo buyers always want to pay less and sellers think they deserve more, but when it is all said and done, there is usually no reason for drama when purchasing a  Philly condo !  This isn't to say that it never happe...

Every Philadelphia condominium agreement of sale comes with a home inspection contingency. Every home inspection reveals some sort of defect...be it a double tap, water stain, burner that doesn't ignite, etc...most Philadelphia condos for sale are used and have been lived in. There is no such thing as perfection.  If you have the option of taking a credit, or having the seller repair items- GO FOR...

I am always shocked when I go on a listing appointment and a seller rants and raves about how low their  Philadelphia condo fees  are, and how fabulous and wonderful that is...If all your condo fees are paying for is water, sewer, the 6 light bulbs in the hallway, and master insurance...and you folks are not putting money away for repairs, upgrades, and maintenance...this is killing the resale val...

There is an interesting phenomenon in Philadelphia real estate called "REO's" aka Relo's" aka "corporate owned" properties. In the 1980's I specialized in  Real Estate Owned Philadelphia condos . This is bank inventory that can be acquired in a number of ways. REO's are a close cousin to foreclosures.  An example of how a Philadelphia condo can become an REO is when "Suzie" works for a company suc...

Located in the Old City/Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia, these condos are new(er) construction condo that were built around 2005. One unit per floor with a huge two story luxury penthouse!      All condos have parking and most condos have 360 degree views! Learn more about this fabulous Philadelphia Condominium by checking out our  Center City Condo's Beau...

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The Rittenhouse Plaza is The only real pre-war high-end co-op building in town. Sits on the north side of Rittenhouse Square and was built in the late 1920's and retains many nods to the Art-Deco style inside and out. Value per square foot is not negatively affected by the fact that it is a "co-op" instead of a condo and taxes are included in the monthly fee.      No parking at the building but to...

Mark discusses the results of the auction of 40 units at The Phoenix Condominiums in 2010. UPDATE: The long-term results were nothing short of a huge win for the condominium association as a whole, and the Phoenix is now one of the hottest selling condo buildings in town. By reducing unsold inventories, the association has taken shape, and the building is not subject to future price reductions - t...

Located on the corner of Washington Avenue and 11th Street in the Bella Vista section of Center City Philadelphia, The Lofts at Bella Vista are a wonderful addition to this thriving neighborhood! Just two blocks from the Italian Market, BV Lofts offer a wide range of condominium sizes, shapes, and designs. Impressive penthouse units, and MIND BLOWING Villa units, which sit atop this historic build...

Two buildings (233 S. 6th and 241 S. 6th)- Most buyers comment on the great light, generous balconies, and love the location on Washington Square. Rental parking in basement of condo isn't cheap, but is available. Common areas viewed as kinda' modern- not dated at all. Resales are good in terms of ability to sell- if priced right. Popular with med students (the one bedroom condos). Bi-level pentho...

Listen to Mark discuss what it's like to live in two desirable Center City neighborhoods: Rittenhouse Square and Fitler Square. Fitler Square is actually a pocket neighborhood situated in the Rittenhouse Square Area. Popular, groovy neighborhoods...2 very neat places to live in town. Wide variety of condos and townhouses available. Very urban, densely populated neighborhoods close to restaurants,...

The Academy House Condominiums are located in a very central residential location. Rental parking in the lower levels, and 24 hour doorman. A fair number of units have outside balconies. A non-smoking building. Click play below to learn more now! 

Located in Old City, 108 Arch is a modern, newer construction building with some very strong urban styled finishes. All buyers are wowed by the decor, style and quality finishes. Units include parking (except one, and we just sold that unit), and building is pet-friendly.  Part time doorman- Condo fees are not cheap, but the building is very well cared for and it shows. Most buyers sense the...