Posted on Dec 15, 2020
Today, restaurants and bars form the backbone of our cultural landscape. New homeowners, especially, are interested in exploring their neighborhood’s culinary traditions - and many people are prioritizing proximity to eateries when it comes to finding a home. According to the New York Post, 53% of ...
Posted on Aug 10, 2017
Welcome to Manayunk! Nestled in Northwest Philadelphia by the Schuylkill River, Manayunk is a beautiful neighborhood that has been thriving for over a century. Manayunk Neighbors Manayunk is a famously young and vibrant place to live - the median age is just 30.69. Popular with recent graduates ...
Posted on Jun 05, 2017
Fishtown is an artistic, up-and-coming community in North Philadelphia. Blurring the lines of neighboring “Riverwards” areas like Northern Liberties and South Kensington, its boundaries are roughly defined by the triangle created by the Delaware River, Frankford Avenue, and York Street. (The Riverwa...
Posted on Apr 28, 2017
At the top of 2017, this Philly-born brokerage tackled the next frontier: South Jersey. Taking root in Haddonfield in Camden County, we can see why so many Houwzer customers are falling in love with the East side of the Delaware. Towns like Haddonfield, Collingswood, and Westmont truly embody the “b...Posted on Feb 06, 2017
Francisville, Fairmount, Brewerytown, and Strawberry Mansion: 4 Neighborhoods to Know The neighborhoods north of Spring Garden St hold more than just Center City’s overflow. Situated along the banks of the Schuylkill River, North Philly offers a vibrant art scene, delicious cuisine, and residents as...Posted on Sep 01, 2016
Compare the real estate stats for five desirable places to live in Montgomery County Montgomery County, or Montco for short, is the county located to the north and northwest of Philadelphia. As the third-most populous county in Pennsylvania and covering 487 sq miles, you have a mix of both densely p...Posted on Jul 15, 2016
The Bustling City is Calling You – Come to Center City For those new to Philadelphia, let’s get you started on the right foot. Our downtown area is called Center City. If you want to fit in, replace any mention of “downtown” with “Center City.” Then it will be a little less obvious you aren’t a nati...Posted on Jun 24, 2016
Today’s post was written by Houwzer Real Estate Agent Chad Eason, who lives in Brewerytown with his wife and children. Brewerytown is getting a lot of love these days. This past March, Philly Mag described Brewerytown as a place for first time home buyers, saying it is “in the midst of a renaissance...Posted on Jun 12, 2016
Old City Neighborhood Description Although Old City is usually associated with tourist attractions, it is much more than a destination location. Not only are you encompassed by elements of history, including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Betsy Ross’ House, but it also boasts an incredible...