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Michael P. Cohen Team KW Philly South Keller Williams Philadelphia, PA Michael P. Cohen Team is a top real estate team consisting of 7 active licensed agents with KW Philly South and conducting business in Philadelphia, PA. The team primarlily serves clients in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties. RealTrends is proud to recognize Michael P. […]
Not Only Is Philly Affordable — It’s Also Trendy
East Passyunk Avenue, South Philly’s main drag for shopping and dining, is just one of the places that make Philadelphia one of the “10 Trendiest Cities in the Country Where You Can Still Afford to Buy a Home.” | Photo: K. Kelly for Visit PhiladelphiaEven as some observers of the Philly real estate market worry […]
Overbrook Neighborhood
When you watch The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and hear Will Smith sing “West Philadelphia, born and raised,” you can thank the Overbrook neighborhood for inspiring the oft-repeated line. Overbrook anchors an end of the Main Line, an old commuter railroad corridor that gave rise to distinguished suburban communities in the early 20th century. “The […]
Harrowgate Neighborhood
Composing a small section of Philadelphia’s River Wards, Harowgate is an old, densely packed city neighborhood poised for a comeback. While the neighborhood suffered from decades of deindustrialization and abandonment, the affordable housing prices and rents started attracting recent college graduates and young people about 10 years ago. Michael Cohen, a Philadelphia native and real […]
It’s 2023, is it better to rent or buy?
This has been a long back and forth about whether it is better to rent from a landlord or buy your own home and be your own landlord. Let’s talk about the benefits and disadvantages for each, beyond the fiscal responsibility. As times change and working from home is more common in this ever-changing housing […]
Shop Around for Better Home Insurance Rates
During this time of inflation, you try to save money wherever possible. Since the cost of homeowners insurance can vary, it may be worth looking for better rates to protect your home. Here are three considerations. Shop around.Get quotes from at least three companies, and be sure to make apples-to-apples comparisons among them. Learn more […]
Pennsylvania First-Time Home Buyer: 2023 Programs and Grants
What to know about buying a house in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania first-time home buyers have plenty of support from both statewide and local organizations. These provide educational courses and counseling, sometimes free of charge. Best of all, many of these groups offer cash assistance to first-time buyers. You could end up with thousands in loans or […]
An Essential Guide to Email Marketing for Real Estate
Written by: Kat Sarmiento Image Source Showing properties in person and putting up a “For Sale” sign in the front yard might’ve worked before, but traditional methods simply won’t work in today’s competitive market. According to the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO), more than 3 million people have real estate licenses […]
People on the Move Could Mean 3.5 million in New-Home Demand
The America at Home Study (https://americaathomestudy.com/) and the home that was built based on its findings give you a look at how the pandemic has changed people’s perceptions of home and what they want in their future homes. These include adaptable space, home offices, better technology, and energy efficiency. But beyond homeowners’ wish lists, the research […]
5 Strategies All Startups Must Have to Sustain Business Growth by Kat Sarmiento
Running a startup is both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. On one hand, It can be fun to explore and push your business capabilities to the limit. However, it’s also an unsure gamble you bet your whole resources and pool of knowledge on. There are a lot of hurdles to consider: the volatile economy, aggressive […]
