Touring Your First Philly Home: What Actually Happens
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.

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.

The Philadelphia Film Festival marks its 35th year October 15–25, 2026, bringing world and U.S. premieres to three Center City theaters.

Inherited a Philadelphia house? Nothing sells until someone holds Letters. Check the tax and water balances, know the 4.5% inheritance tax, then decide.

Queen Village pairs Philadelphia's oldest church with some of its narrowest, most walkable streets. Here's the honest read on price, stock, and daily life.

Your Philadelphia listing has sat 30-plus days with no offer. When a price cut works, when a seller-paid buydown beats it, and why pulling it rarely resets a thing.

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show returns September 18-20, 2026 - free, juried, and set up right in Philadelphia's most walkable park.
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