August 2006
There are 4 blog entries for August 2006.
South Bridge - a breath of fresh air (literally) at 700 Schuylkill Ave
South Bridge - a breath of fresh air (literally) at 700 Schuylkill Ave
If you ever find yourself around the South Street Bridge, you've no doubt been staring at the blight of a building that used to house some of the administration for the Philadelphia School District. However, thanks to Switzenbaum and Associates (along with Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates), this perpetual eye-sore is being turned into one of Philly's most exiting renovations. Aptly named South Bridge, the building is exhibiting some of the most forward thinking and green architecture that Philadelphia has yet to see. Just some of the amenities:- 1-car parking included with every unit and you park on your floor
- A "green" roof garden available to everyone in the building
Glut in the Philadelphia Real Estate Market?
Glut in the Philadelphia Real Estate Market?
There has been a lot of discussion in the media about a glut of condos and townhomes in the Philadelphia real estate market. To help answer this question, I took a look at data from May and June for the Rittenhouse Square area (zip code 19103). The graph below shows the number of active listings on the market for the two months. Conclusion? Though it may feel as if there is quite a bit more inventory out there, the numbers say otherwise. Home and condo sales in the city are continuing at a good pace, even if somewhat slower than the frenzy of the past few years. When you factor in the seasonal lull that typically occurs during the summer, this assertion is even more strongly supported. So what does this…About us
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