Touring Your First Philly Home: What Actually Happens
Ryan KanofskyTouring 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.
Brick & Banter by KG.
Philly Real Estate Answers
Real estate notes, neighborhood talk, and useful Philly home advice from KG.
Ryan KanofskyThe Latest.
Buying in Port Richmond: Philly's Lowest Entry Point, Explained
Published on: 16/10/2026
Port Richmond is Philadelphia's lowest-priced neighborhood in our guide, a $225K median for solid row homes. What that buys, what to inspect, and what's changing.
Port RichmondFirst-Time Buyers
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
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
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
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
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
Want these right in your inbox?
Useful market context, local recommendations, and straightforward home advice—without the usual real estate spam.
