Touring Your First Philly Home: What Actually Happens

Ryan Kanofsky

Touring your first home in Philadelphia? Here's what actually happens, what your agent points out, what to check in a row home, and how long it really takes.

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Sewer Scope Before Buying a Philly Row Home: Worth It?

Published on: 14/10/2026

In Philadelphia you own the sewer line to the street, sidewalk included. A sewer scope during inspection costs a few hundred dollars and can catch a $12,000 repair.

Inspections & AppraisalsFirst-Time Buyers

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Buying in Roxborough: Yards, Driveways, and What's Changing

Published on: 09/10/2026

Roxborough is Philadelphia's best value for a twin with a driveway and yard: a $375K median, stone houses, and a historic district to check on Ridge Ave.

RoxboroughMove-Up Buyers

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Philly Buyer Closing Costs: What You'll Pay in 2026

Published on: 07/10/2026

Buying in Philadelphia? Plan on 4% to 6% in closing costs. Your half of the 4.578% transfer tax is the biggest line; a seller credit or City grant can cut it.

First-Time BuyersAffordability

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Pennsport

Published on: 02/10/2026

Pennsport is South Philadelphia's riverfront row home grid: typical sales in the $300Ks, the Mummers on Two Street, and a new path to the Delaware River Trail.

Pennsport

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What Philly Sellers Must Disclose (Even As-Is)

Published on: 30/09/2026

Selling in Philadelphia? Pennsylvania law requires you to disclose every known material defect before the Agreement of Sale, even as-is and even if repaired.

Preparing to SellInspections & Appraisals

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