My Guide to Germantown Avenue, Through Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy
Community — June 14, 2026

My Guide to Germantown Avenue, Through Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy

An interactive walk up Germantown Avenue: 31 of my favorite stops, from Mt. Airy into Chestnut Hill, with a map to find every one.

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Buyer Closing Costs in Northwest Philadelphia: What You'll Actually Pay
For Buyers — June 10, 2026

Buyer Closing Costs in Northwest Philadelphia: What You'll Actually Pay

Philadelphia's transfer tax is now 4.578% — one of the highest in the country — while most of Montgomery County sits at 2%. Here's what buyers actually pay at settlement, line by line.

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May 2026 Market Update: The Macro Got Messier, the Local Market Held
Market Update — June 1, 2026

May 2026 Market Update: The Macro Got Messier, the Local Market Held

Mortgage rates climbed. Kevin Warsh took the Fed. Inflation hit a three-year high. Locally, May was another strong month for Northwest Philadelphia.

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What Actually Happens When You Submit an Offer on a House
For Buyers — May 21, 2026

What Actually Happens When You Submit an Offer on a House

The nerves, the second-guessing, the waiting. A plain-English walkthrough of what really happens when you submit your first offer on a house.

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April 2026 Market Update: The Fed Held, the Market Moved
Market Update — May 2, 2026

April 2026 Market Update: The Fed Held, the Market Moved

The Fed held rates in a divided 8-4 vote. Northwest Philadelphia and Montgomery County saw faster sales in April. Here is what it means locally.

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