The last we left off Risa & Kerry McKenzie, Owners of Hale & True were gearing up for their grand opening the last weekend in April. Since then it's been a whirlwind and we're so glad they had the time to catch up once again to fill us in on what's been happening at their cidery, how their opening weekend went, what ciders we can see when we stop by and so much more!

• The grand opening was the weekend of April 27th, can you go into a bit of how this was for you both as the owners? How were you feeling, did it meet and exceed your expectations?
• Opening weekend was incredible and so surreal! After working on our dream of starting a cidery for 5 years, seeing it become a reality and sharing it with the world feels amazing. It was so exciting

Stunning contemporary home you'll absolutely adore in Meredith School District! This fascinating residence wows with its distinctive floor plan, roof-top deck, and attached garage.

Enter through the custom, galvanized raw metal iron door crafted locally and discover the spacious tiled foyer. From here, access an office/playroom/Bedroom with attached chalkboard and large closet, a coat closet, an amazing laundry room with Carrera marble, built-in ironing board and 3 more closets with custom wood, an extra large powder room, and the 1-car attached finished garage with molding!

On the second level two lovely bedrooms await, served by a hall bath with built-in shelving, glazed Mexican tile, and cobalt tile floor, plus the master suite with large

Stuck in your routine? Want to express your creative side, but don't know how?

Maybe you might want to gain some inspiration from other creative artists of all stripes. From Old Masters to folk art masterpieces, Philadelphia offers many opportunities to commune with creative artists and learn their insights. Here are three of the best:

Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
The city's premiere art museum is a treasure trove of art from across the centuries and around the world.  Its Asian art collection is one of the world's finest, and when you've had enough of the main museum, there are two other galleries to visit: the Rodin Museum, devoted to the French sculptor of "The Thinker," and the Perelman Gallery, with its changing

70 open houses featured this weekend in 19147! We broke last weeks record of 50-something.  Below is a list of all of the open houses this weekend in Queen Village, Bella Vista, Hawthorne, Passyunk Square, Dickinson Narrows.  The list includes date and time of the open house.

Queen Village
Bella Vista
Hawthorne
Passyunk Square
Dickinson Narrows

Download the complete list with dates and times here

Complete list of open houses this weekend in text below
Call us at 215-392-0230 to schedule a private appointment to see any of these!

57 open houses featured this weekend in 19147! I think that's a record.  Below is a list of all of the open houses this weekend in Queen Village, Bella Vista, Hawthorne, Passyunk Square, Dickinson Narrows.  The list includes date and time of the open house.

Queen Village
Bella Vista
Hawthorne
Passyunk Square
Dickinson Narrows

Download the complete list with dates and times here

Complete list of open houses this weekend in text below
Call us at 215-392-0230 to schedule a private appointment to see any of these!

Here is a quick list of the 23 open houses featured this weekend in 19147.  
This list of open houses for this weekend includes the neighborhoods of:

• Queen Village
• Bella Vista
• Hawthorne
• Passyunk Square
• Dickinson Narrows

Download the complete list with dates and times here

Complete list of open houses this weekend in text below
Call us at 215-392-0230 to schedule a private appointment to see any of these!

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Use this comprehensive report to help decide whether to sell or reinvest in your home or investment property.

Areas covered in this report:

• Center City
• Rittenhouse
• Queen Village/Bella Vista
• Grad Hospital/Fitler Square
• Northern Liberties/Fishtown
• Art Museum/Fairmount
• University City
• Manayunk/Roxborough/East Falls
• Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy

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One of the city's biggest foreclosures is on the block, and would-be buyers are already kicking its tires; a Bella Vista McMansion whose owner is looking to downsize just had its listing price downsized too; meanwhile, on the Main Line, a former Sixer puts his honest-to-God mansion up for sale; and just in time for the holidays, here's a remembrance of Philly's Toy Store from Outer Space:

Public Ledger up for sale, could fetch upwards of $60m (Philadelphia Business Journal)
$500K price cut in Dana Spain's Mediterranean Villa in Bella Vista (Philly.com)
Former Sixer John Salmons selling $4.9m Main Line home (Philly.com)
What's That Out There? South Street's Beloved Space Station (Hidden City Daily)

 

Inga Saffron gives Lindsey Scannapieco's plans to recycle Bok Technical High School in East Passyunk Crossing a big thumbs-up; Chinese investors look to buy their way into the country by helping PennDOT pay for the I-95/Turnpike interchange; With a possible Battle Number Eight on the horizon, Property reviews Philly's seven greatest NIMBY fights; and Hidden City uncovers the hidden history of the buidling that now houses Toppers Spa off Rittenhouse Square:

Changing Skyline: Bringing Bok back (The Philadelphia Inquirer|Philly.com)
Chinese investors sign up to fund I-95-Pa. Turnpike link (The Philadelphia Inquirer|Philly.com)
From Bomb Scares to Parking Payoffs: Philly's Top 7 NIMBY Battles (Property blog|Philadelphia magazine) 
Can't Top This: Munitions

This week, we're pleased to offer you this top-drawer condo on the top floor of a beautifully rehabbed vintage former mixed-use building on Bainbridge Street in Bella Vista.

This unit has all the things that make people fall in love with old buildings: A sense of spaciousness, thanks to 11-foot-high ceilings. Lots of character, thanks to exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and other natural touches.

It also has all the modern features and conveniences you're looking for.

The sense of spaciousness is the first thing you'll notice as you enter the unit. The open-plan living room's large windows fill the space with light, the exposed brick wall gives it warmth, and the exposed ductwork adds a touch of industrial chic.

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