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The Residences at The Ritz Carlton - 1414 Penn Square

I love the Ritz. Love. I think the fit and finish, along with the pricing structure, location and staff are nothing short of top notch. The amenities floor includes a large pool, huge gym, hot tub and one of the most comfortable and actually usable community rooms I have seen in town- and guess what- owners actually use it (rare for these rooms to get good use, but this one is so comfy that it actually gets used). Great outdoor space off the community room as well. The A and G units face south, and they are both two bedroom condos- and I think a terrific value- I have sold two of these units in my day and my clients LOVE living at 1414 S. Penn Square. The B units are the only stack with balconies. I also find the F units to be very popular with many of my buyers. Though to be honest, I don't think my clients would turn their nose up at any unit here if the unit happened to fall into their price range. 



Units all have high-end finishes with floor to ceiling windows. Bathrooms are oversized and spacious. You have to palettes to choose from in terms of finishes, and I don't see a whole lot of difference between the two- meaning my buyers tend to like both options. Parking and extra storage are available at an additional price. Owners of condos at the Ritz Carlton have access to the Town car to take them around town. The penthouses are nothing short of stunning... and you may have an opportunity to buy them raw and finish them to your liking. The building is a very attractive blue glass and from the curb, provides an interesting look and feel to the neighborhood. 

Mark Wade 
www.CenterCityCondos.com

The Philadelphian at 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue

The Philadelphian is the largest condo building in the state of PA with over 700 units. The building has a restaurant, grocery store, bank, pharmacy, and two pools...just to name a few!  There are no pets...however, service animals are allowed and are always welcome. 

The Philadelphian houses a variety of units from large studios to some of the largest penthouse units in town. 
Great condo association! 2401 recently replaced all windows and sliding glass doors throughout the entire building.
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Mark Wade
www.CenterCityCondos.com

 

1903-05 Green St. #3

Listen to Mark talk about our new listing at 1905 Green St. Unit 3! Gorgeous flat with secure private parking, outdoor patio and hardwood flooring throughout! Asking $484,900



Two bedroom, two bathroom condo that shows well with high ceilings, one level living, nice organized closet space and windows on North, south and west sides of this low-rise condo building. Lovely paint scheme mixed with crown molding and an open kitchen concept allows the condo to flow nicely with the oversize living/dining room combination. Unit contains it's own HVAC system, hot water tank and full size stack washer/dryer. Low condo fees! Located on one of the prettiest blocks in the Art Museum area! 

 

The Belgravia Condominiums in Philadelphia

Located within one of the hottest areas of 19103 is the Belgravia Condominiums at 1811-19 Chestnut. Also known as Peale House, is a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.



Visually elegant curb appeal, the Belgravia is a pet-friendly, doorman building with a gym. Steps from Rittenhouse Sq. A total of 53 condo units on a total of 8 floors. 

Mark Wade 
www.CenterCityCondos.com

Locust Point Condominiums

Click play to listen as Mark speaks in a conversational tone about what he knows and believes to be true about the condos located at 2429-41 Locust St. in the Fitler Square neighborhood of Center City Philadelphia, known as Locust Point.

Originally built as a warehouse, Locust Point was converted to apartments in the 1980s and then converted to condos in 2007.  These condos happen to be one of the strongest buys in the 19103 zip code for those either looking to be close to the University of Pennsylvania or for folks simply looking to be in a strong location near the Schuylkill River jogging trail.

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Mark Wade

BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors 

CenterCityCondos.com 

215.521.1523 | Mark@CenterCity.com

Hopkinson House Condominiums

Tops the list in town of Philadelphia condo buildings in terms of resale ability. The building sits right on the south side of Washington Square. 



All units have either a northern (park view) or southern (sunny) exposure!  Roof top swimming pool and rental garage parking occupy the roof and the basement .

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Hawthorne Loft Condominiums

Listen as Mark speaks casually about his experience and knowledge of the condominiums known as Hawthorne Lofts. Originally built from the Nathaniel Hawthorne school in the 19147 zip code, these lofts offer a lot of amenities for the money.

Location is strong and most units have parking and I honestly believe there is a sense of community at 712 S. 12th St. due to the configuration of the common elements- from the roof deck to the pool room to the gym. Nicely done! 

Mark Wade 

BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors

CenterCityCondos.com 

215.521.1523

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Fitler Square Philadelphia

Fitler Square is the Westernmost neighborhood in Center City Philadelphia. Located just east of the Schuylkill River and adjacent to Rittenhouse Square, it is a quiet, historic, tree-lined neighborhood.



Most condos are low-rises, although there are a few wonderful high rise condos located in Fitler Square. There is generally high demand and low supply in the neighborhood. 

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Rittenhouse Square Area Condos

Rittenhouse Square has always had its share of cache.  Though much of the surrounding neighborhood area is known as The "Rittenhouse Square area", the square itself is a highly sought after location for many searching for condos in Philadelphia. A wonderfully urban housing area, Rittenhouse Square is one of the premier destinations for Philadelphia home buyers. 



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Washington Square West Philadelphia

Located between Society Hill and the Rittenhouse areas, Washington Square West houses a significant number of historic town homes, cobblestone streets, lofts, and brownstone conversion condominium projects. 



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Old City Philadelphia

Mark lived in Old City for 24 years...it is one of his favorite neighborhoods in town. There has been substantial growth in Old City over the years. You can find very unique condo living ranging from old warehouse conversions to new construction high rises. 



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2015 Philly Condo Market Overview

2015 Philly Condo Market information broken down into 3 segments: Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, and High-Rise condominiums.



Low-rises are generally made up of brownstones and lofts...they come in many different styles and sizes and most of these condos possess one-of-a-kind character. 

Mid-rises are generally 5-10 story buildings with no doorman, may or may not have an elevator, and usually do not have many on-site amenities, which keeps the condo fees a bit lower than that of a high rise. 

High-rises are much larger buildings and generally the condo fees are higher that that of a mid- or low-rise condo because of the amenities and staff on-site. You can generally find an elevator, doorman, parking, a fitness center, pool, and possibly on-site management in these larger buildings. The units available are usually a little more cookie-cutter as well, meaning unit 901 is probably identical to unit 2801 and so forth and so on. 

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Tax Abatement Questions

Questions that come up very often from my buyers:

What is a tax abatement?

What happens when my tax abatement expires? 

What happens to the value of my condo when the abatement expires? 

Will my Tax Abatement transfer with title? 

What will my new taxes be? 

Can my taxes go up if my property is abated?

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Why we Love Waterfront Square

I know every condo building in Center City Philadelphia, and I chose to buy and live at Waterfront Square condos at 901 N. Penn St.



From the parking, to the pool, to the value and views- I really love living at “WFS”. The building is located in a quiet section of Center City and offers a great deal of value for the money. I think the quality of life is high and the values strong for everything the condo buildings offer. Three buildings in all- The Regatta, The Peninsula, and the Reef all offer varying floor plans, prices and finishes. 

Mark Wade
CenterCityCondos.com
215.521.1523

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Moravian Condominiums Unit 205

A really Groovy mix of old urban contemporary chic and soft loft living. Enter into a two story open vestibule with grand staircase. MASSIVE open living room, dining room, and kitchen combination with large vaulted ceilings and skylights...a rambling great room with fireplace and hardwood floors. Large kitchen with Viking appliances, beautiful cabinetry and stainless backsplash, granite counters and a large island area... the kind of kitchen that is open and large and really makes you want to go cook something. Honest. Two large sized bedrooms and one small den/play room as well as two and a half large baths with great elbow room. Gracious oversize closets and laundry area. Included is one car garage parking and private storage area. Please see the photos- this place will put a smile on your face. Oh yeah... and its 2590 sq. ft. and the place shows like a gem.
$865,000 

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2015 Philly Condo Market Forecast

Is it time to be a seller??

So where are we in terms of value retention and return? Have we fully recovered from our last downturn? Just What Can We Expect For 2015?

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Ten Rittenhouse Condos Philadelphia

Mark speaks casually about his thoughts on the newest addition to Rittenhouse Square- Ten Rittenhouse (aka- 10 Rittenhouse). These condominiums are located at 130 S. 18th St. in the 19103 zip code. Strong fit and finish, a variety of sized units and a very strong address make Ten Rittenhouse a premier destination for those looking to live in the heart of the Center City Philadelphia condo district.



Mark Wade 

BHHS Fox and Roach Realtors CenterCityCondos.com 215.521.1523

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The Ritz Carlton Condominiums Philadelphia

My two cents on one of the most desirable condo buildings in the City of Philadelphia- The Residences at The Ritz Carlton at 1414 S. Penn Sq. across from city hall.




Located in the 19102 zip condo of Center City, The Ritz Carlton condos offer a variety of sizes and price ranges. One of the hottest selling condo buildings in town...and for good reason.


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The Murano Condos at 2101 Market St. Philadelphia

A new construction high rise condo building as of 2005, the condominiums at The Murano offer a variety of sizes and price ranges. 

The Murano is located within the 19103 zip code and demand has proven to be strong over time for condos at the Murano in Philadelphia.

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Two Hot Selling Philadelphia Condominiums Fall 2012

Waterfront Square and Ten Rittenhouse Square are holding their own in the Philadelphia Condominium market in terms of sales this fall 2012! 

 

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