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.
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Real estate notes, neighborhood talk, and useful Philly home advice from KG.
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Inherited a House in Philly? Sell, Keep, or Rent It
Published on: 23/09/2026
Inherited a Philadelphia house? Nothing sells until someone holds Letters. Check the tax and water balances, know the 4.5% inheritance tax, then decide.
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Philly House Not Selling? Cut, Buydown, or Pull It
Published on: 16/09/2026
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.
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What You Actually Net Selling a Philly Home in 2026
Published on: 26/08/2026
Selling a Philadelphia home costs roughly 6% to 8% of the sale price before your mortgage payoff. Here's every line item, including the 4.578% transfer tax.
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Invisible Factors That Impact Your Philly Home's Value
Published on: 24/06/2026
Your Philadelphia home's value isn't just square footage and kitchen updates. Here are the invisible factors, permits, assessments, zoning, and more that buyers and appraisers actually look at.
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What $600K-$800K Buyers Expect in Philly Right Now
Published on: 03/06/2026
Discover what Philadelphia home buyers in the $600K-$800K range expect in today's market. From move-in ready conditions to neighborhood amenities that matter most.
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