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Explore 2200 Arch Street Condominiums in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Drawing on decades of local experience, Mark shares his firsthand insights into this popular loft-style building, including its expansive floor plans, high ceilings, oversized windows, parking, condo fees, and resale values. Discover which features influence pricing, the appeal of loft living near the Schuylkill River, and the advantages and potential drawbacks buyers should consider before purchasing a condo at 2200 Arch Street.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore The Moravian Condominiums in Philadelphia's Washington Square West neighborhood with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Drawing on decades of local experience, Mark shares his firsthand insights into this distinctive boutique condominium building, including its spacious residences, unique floor plans, architectural character, condo fees, and resale values. Discover what makes The Moravian appealing to buyers, which features influence pricing, and the advantages and potential drawbacks of owning a condo in this sought-after Center City building.

 

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore The Dorchester Condominiums at 226 W. Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Drawing on decades of local experience, Mark shares his firsthand insights into the building's floor plans, Rittenhouse Square views, amenities, condo fees, parking, and resale values. Discover what makes The Dorchester appealing to buyers, which features influence pricing, and the advantages and potential drawbacks of owning a condo in this well-known Rittenhouse Square high-rise.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore 1830 Rittenhouse Square Condominiums in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Drawing on decades of local experience, Mark shares his firsthand insights into this historic luxury condominium building overlooking Rittenhouse Square. Learn about its grand residences, classic architecture, spacious floor plans, condo fees, and resale values. Discover what makes 1830 Rittenhouse distinctive, which features influence pricing, and the advantages and potential drawbacks buyers should consider before purchasing in this prestigious Rittenhouse Square address.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore 1352 Lofts at 1352 South Street in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Drawing on decades of local experience, Mark shares his firsthand insights into this contemporary loft-style condominium building, including open floor plans, modern finishes, parking, outdoor spaces, condo fees, and resale values. Discover what makes 1352 Lofts distinctive, which features influence pricing, and the advantages and potential drawbacks of owning a condo along Philadelphia's South Street corridor.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore Society Hill Towers Condominiums in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Drawing on decades of local experience, Mark shares his firsthand insights into these iconic I.M. Pei-designed towers, including floor plans, spectacular city and Delaware River views, parking, amenities, condo fees, and resale values. Discover what makes Society Hill Towers unique, which features influence pricing, and the advantages and potential drawbacks of owning a condo in this landmark Society Hill community.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

 

Explore Waterfront Square Condominiums along Philadelphia's Delaware River with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Drawing on decades of local experience, Mark shares his firsthand insights into the building's waterfront views, floor plans, parking, resort-style amenities, condo fees, and resale values. Discover the differences between the towers, what makes Waterfront Square unique, and the advantages and potential drawbacks buyers should consider before purchasing a condo in this gated waterfront community.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore Hopkinson House Condominiums at 604 S. Washington Square in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor and Hopkinson House owner Mark Wade. Drawing on firsthand ownership experience and decades of condo sales, Mark discusses the building's floor plans, Washington Square views, parking, amenities, condo fees, and resale values. Discover what makes Hopkinson House unique, which features influence pricing, and the advantages and potential drawbacks of owning a condo in this popular Washington Square high-rise.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore BridgeView Place Condominiums at 315 New Street in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Mark shares his firsthand insights into this distinctive loft-style building, including floor plans, parking, rooftop amenities, condo fees, and resale values. Discover what makes BridgeView Place appealing to buyers, the advantages and potential drawbacks of the building, and what to consider before purchasing a condo in this Old City community.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore CityView Condominiums at 2001 Hamilton Street in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Drawing on decades of local experience, Mark discusses the differences between CityView's North and South Towers, floor plans, balconies, parking, amenities, and condo values. Learn what makes CityView appealing to buyers, which features influence resale prices, and the advantages and potential drawbacks of owning a condo in this Art Museum neighborhood high-rise.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Explore the Ritz-Carlton Residences at 1414 S. Penn Square in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade. Mark shares his firsthand insights into the building's luxury amenities, exceptional staff, floor plans, and spectacular City Hall views. Discover which residences offer the best value, what buyers should know about parking and monthly fees, and the advantages of owning a condo at the Ritz-Carlton Residences.

Explore 410 S. Front Street Condominiums in Philadelphia's Society Hill neighborhood with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade.


In this podcast, Mark shares his firsthand insights into the building's modern design, luxury finishes, floor plans, amenities, and desirable location. Discover what makes 410 S. Front Street appealing to condo buyers, along with the advantages and important considerations before purchasing a home in this luxury condominium building.

Explore The National at Old City in Philadelphia with longtime Center City Realtor Mark Wade.


In this podcast, Mark shares his firsthand insights into the building's character, condo layouts, amenities, and what makes The National a distinctive choice for Old City buyers. Learn about the building's strengths and what buyers should consider before purchasing a condo at The National.

Center City Realtor® Mark Wade gives a quick tour of Naval Square, a gated, park-like community in Center City offering a mix of flats and townhouses. The neighborhood is quiet and green, with many units including parking and several recreational amenities on-site.

Naval Square is conveniently located near UPenn, Drexel, 30th Street Station, and the Schuylkill River Trail. Available housing varies from one- to four-bedroom layouts; three-bedroom flats are rare. On-site perks include a pool and fitness center, with guest parking available.

Mark Wade gives a concise, insider overview of 1901 JFK (the Kenny House) in the 19103 zip code, highlighting its surprising value, strong financial management, robust amenities like parking and a rooftop pool, and the co-op's active community and security. He emphasizes renovation opportunities, the inclusiveness of monthly fees, and practical tips for evaluating the building in person.

Mark Wade of CenterCityCondos.com shares what you won’t learn online about 23 South 23rd Street: a former parking garage transformed into condos with a peaceful interior courtyard, large and uniquely laid-out units, bi-level penthouses, generous outdoor common areas, and platform-style one-bedrooms that are popular with Penn students. Amenities include an updated lobby and hallways, a 24-hour doorman, optional parking spots, and excellent access to 30th Street Station, universities, shops, and the Schuylkill River Trail.

Contact Mark Wade at CenterCityCondos.com to learn more or schedule a viewing.

The Plaza at 1901 Walnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia, is a 1925-built, pet-friendly co-op on Rittenhouse Square with roughly 120 units. The building is symmetric, mirrored left and right, with multiple elevators at the main entrance and no onsite parking. It has a mostly conservative, well-maintained pre‑war character and friendly long-standing doormen.

Over the past decades the co-op has managed recurring assessments to address necessary repairs and preserve building value, so many major maintenance items have been completed. Units vary widely in condition and configuration, some fully renovated or combined, others original, so interior condition is a major factor in pricing and value.

MARK WADE, Realtor®
37 Years of Center City Condo Experience
BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors
530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cell: 267-237-3404
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com

Mark Wade of CenterCityCondos.com gives a short, off-the-cuff overview of Society Hill Towers: three 1964 high-rises on eight acres with over 600 condos, great Philadelphia views, 24-hour doormen, underground parking, gym, bike storage, and large laundry facilities. He explains common unit types (studios, one- and two-bedrooms, corner vs. non-corner units) and how interior condition and floor height influence value.

Drawing on personal experience living there in his 20s, Mark emphasizes that interior improvements are the main way to boost resale value and points listeners to his website for floor plans, drone footage, and more details.

Welcome to our podcast with Mark Wade of BHHS, Fox and Roach Realtors, CenterCityCondos.com - where we delve into property valuations with regards to condo special assessments. We discuss its implications on contracts of sale, potential negotiables, and how they affect a given building's value and demand.

Discover how the nature of special assessments can influence market behavior. We look at real life examples of buildings such as the Plaza at 1901 Walnut, where their non-visible - but significant - special assessment led to years of stunted growth. Learn about how large, less visible assessments can cause the demand and value of a building to decrease.

The podcast also explores different financial layouts of buildings – from those that plan ahead with significant contributions to their assessment funds, to those that prefer spontaneous collection. Special assessments can influence the market attractiveness of a property and understanding them can be key in making informed purchase decisions.

Lastly, we also differentiate general talk of future improvements from actual assessments. Mark shares the important implication that, unless a future improvement is officially agreed upon and recorded, it cannot be considered a special assessment.

This podcast is essential listening for anyone interested in condo investment, looking to buy a condo, or even anyone curious about how condo special assessments work. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to Mark Wade at 267-237-3404. Thank you.

Welcome to a brand-new podcast episode, hosted by experienced realtor Mark Wade of BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors. Tapping into his rich 35-year experience as a realtor and a resident of Old City for 22 years, Mark provides invaluable insight into different buildings in Old City.

Beginning with 108 Arch, Mark shares that this building has a clean, inviting look with its zinc and brick exterior. He notes only one complaint about the lack of options for a second parking space, but acknowledges such issues come with living in Center City.

Across the street, 101 Arch, while drawing praise for its beautiful facade, is often criticized for its rather dated, worn interior and security concerns with an occasionally unlocked front door. However, on the flip side, Mark mentions the hugely appealing factor of this building is the phenomenal dollar per square footage and its unique units.

The National, another building under spotlight, wins hearts for its underbuilding parking, newness, and loft-like look that seamlessly integrates with Old City's vibe. However, some units have walls that don't extend all the way up to the ceiling, causing noise transference. Mark points out that this issue has been solved in numerous units.

The tour winds down at 102 Church where Mark lauds the building but mentions some concerns about the entranceway and aging hallways. Despite this, the units charm with their unique details.

Mark concludes by inviting listeners to share their thoughts, questions, or comments by contacting him directly at Mark@Centercity.com.