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Bring Your Business to 2nd Street: Building & Lot for Sale

701-703 N 2nd Street is up for grabs! You've walked by it a zillion times, and now you can own it. On the same block as Green Eggs Cafe, Palm Tree Market, and Architectural Antiques Exchange.

Great Corner location. C3 Zoning. Building / Warehouse with lot located on the hottest commercial strip in Northern Liberties. This warehouse was once used as a meat packing plant/butcher shop. Most recently used for storage. There is an upper floor office space with bathroom. The warehouse is being sold as a package can with the lot 701 N 2nd St which is also zoned C3. The lot dimensions are 18x75. The warehouse dimensions are 18x97. Taxes for the lot 540/yr. Taxes for the warehouse 3,018/yr. Many possibilities!

Contact the Somers Team for more information.

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1 comment • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 28 2012 12:47PM

Ready to Rent: 1719 N 3rd Street

 

A large 4br 1.5 bath, 1719 N 3rd Street is a 3 story in Old Kensington on a great block close to public transportion and Northern Liberties. Parking is a breeze on the wide block. Updated property with new bamboo floors on first floor in living room and kitchen. Kitchen is brand new with granite countertops, new appliances and custom cabinetry. New 1/2 bath in first floor which is convenient when guests are over. Huge backyard - super for pets or summer bbq, or gardening. 2nd floor has 2 large bedrooms and 3rd floor has 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space. Very large full updated bath on the 2nd bath with new tile and vanity. Washer/Dryer on the 2nd floor. Full basement which is great for storage. Central air will be installed at the time of move-in or right before move-in.

Available immediately for only $1,400! Owner is a Licensed PA Realtor. Agent: Need first and last month and security. Applications can be emailed to csomers@remax.net with $35 application fee sent to the office.

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0 comments • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 28 2012 08:37AM

Relisted! 9576 State Road

9576 State Rd, Unit B is back on the market!

Welcome to this lovely upstairs unit - 2 bedroom condo with a great view and garage at River's Bend in the East Torresdale river side community. Walk to Glenn Ford Mansion or Fairmount Park's Historic Fluehr Park and let's not forget Three Monkeys Restaurant.

This condo offers wood floors and a large open layout with a large living room and dining area overlooking the park. The kitchen is updated with granite counters, all appliances included, and ample cabinets and counter space. 2 spacious bedrooms have wall to wall carpeting, ample closet space, and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has its own private full bath. The 2nd bath is located in the hall. Private laundry room with washer and dryer included is located on the lower level 1st floor. That level is also where your private one car garage is located.

Enjoy the low maintenance, easy lifestyle, and affordability of this condo! (Low 95/mo condo fee!)

Come check it out! Contact the Somers Team for more information.

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4 comments • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 28 2012 05:19AM

Video Preview of Poplar Point!

Poplar Point located at Poplar Street and New Market in Northern Liberties are 2 side by side New Construction homes that will be hitting the market. This is a preview of the interior. Check back for the listing in the next couple of weeks! Curious? Contact the Somers Team for more information.

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0 comments • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 24 2012 05:58AM

Random Tea Room Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Tea-Infused Cocktails

Accordion music, tea cocktails, and snacks? Sounds like the Random Tea Room 4th Birthday Party to us! On Thursday, March 1 from 7-11pm, join everyone's favorite tea lounge in Northern Liberties as they celebrate four years of brewing up yummy spiced assam on 4th Street.

The Random Tea Room is located at 713 N. 4th Street between Fairmount and Brown Street in Philadelphia.
Please visit www.therandomtearoom.com for more information.

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1 comment • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 23 2012 02:39PM

Tip Jar: 3 Tips You Can Bank On

Today's tips are from our own Chris Somers during his training session on sales and motivation at Remax Access in Northern Liberties this week.

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0 comments • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 23 2012 08:27AM

Sweet $1,600 Rental in Old Kensington

Need a 4 Bedroom Home for less? 1719 N 3rd Street is a sweet family-or-roommate-friendly deal at just $1,600 per month.

This Large 3-story 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Rental in Old Kensington is on a great block close to public transportion and Northern Liberties. Parking is a breeze on the wide block. This is an updated property with new bamboo floors on the first floor in the living room and kitchen. Kitchen is brand new with granite countertops, new appliances and custom cabinetry. New 1/2 bath on first floor is convenient for guests. Huge backyard - super for pets, summer BBQs, or gardening. 2nd floor has 2 large bedrooms and 3rd floor has 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space. Very large full updated bath on the 2nd bath with new tile and vanity. Washer/Dryer on the 2nd floor. Full basement which is great for storage. Central air will be installed at the time of move-in or right before move-in. Available immediately. Owner is a Licensed PA Realtor.

Come check it out! Make your appointment today with the Somers Team.

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1 comment • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 22 2012 07:20AM

Another Helping of Italian in Northern Liberties

Modo Mio. Paesanos. Monsu. Il Porto. Popolino? Italian-lovers, get out your BYO wine totes and say Cin Cin, because Peter McAndrews is readying to open his next Philadelphia-area spot at 501 Fairmount Avenue. The chef-owner has chosen the former Lafayette Bistro space in Northern Liberties as his location for Popolino, a Roman concept that will feature an antipasti bar and an emphasis on offal. McAndrews is also partnering with Stephen Flis, most recently a server and Resident Cheese Expert at the Fountain Restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Flis will man the front-of-house, and of course, there will be a cheese plate on offer.

Seeing as it's ever more difficult to snag a reservationat Modo Mio, Northern Liberties should be a welcoming host to another helping of  McAndrews' inspired rustic fare. Popolino opens in early March.

Some of the menu highlights:

Fried Calamari with Dates, Hard Cooked Eggs, Mint and Garum

Veal Saltimbocca with Prosciutto and Fried Sage

Tavole Calde (or “Hot Table”) which is a staple in Roman Trattorie, a large table of room temperature dishes, consisting of house made salads, pickled or marinated vegetables, cured meats and fish

$40 Menu Turista, antipasti or the tavole calde items, primi piatti (pasta), secondi (main) and dolce (dessert)

   

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0 comments • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 17 2012 12:02PM

Calling All Weekend Warriors: New Listing on Berks Street!

Spending your 3-day weekend scoping out your dream home? We've got some action for you at 1413 E Berks Street in Fishtown.

This 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home is available immediately. The interior has hardwood floors throughout. There is an open layout with a large space for living and dining. The kitchen has beautiful new cabinets and polished granite counters with stainless appliances. There is a large cement rear yard that is fenced in. Full unfinished basement with all new energy efficient utilities. The 2nd floor has 2 spacious bedrooms each with their own private bath.

The Perks of being on Berks? Located on the highly desired block of Berks Street near Whipped Bakery,Kraftwork Bar, and Primos. Easy street parking.

Contact the Somers Team for more information.

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1 comment • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 17 2012 11:44AM

Tip Jar: Don’t Believe the Hype!

 

Today's national headlines read that the home builder market is at an all time high, in fact has doubled since September 2011, and the housing crisis will end this year. The future certainly sounds bright. We are all ready for some good news, right? Let's just keep in mind that there is still a significant amount of foreclosures that are bringing prices down for many communities and appraisals are still coming in low. Thankfully we have historically low interest rates for those who are able to get a loan but there again, getting a loan still remains challenging for so many people who want to buy.

Our tip? Don't believe the hype! 

These headlines are attention getters, I admit, but let's take a step back. The data gathered to fuel these headlines are gathered nationally. That means the info is a collective from all of the states across the U.S. So, the market condition in your area may not reflect the national headline news.

My strong suggestion for you as a consumer, a home buyer, a home seller or just an inquiring mind, is to contact your local real estate expert to get the market statistics in your neck of the woods. Find out about the new construction projects, the foreclosures, and the recent sales data. That information will provide you with the real news.

So don't believe the hype, not until you do a little due diligence in your real estate market!

Public Enemy said it best:

 

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3 comments • Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate • February 16 2012 09:45AM