Philly Weekend Events: March 6-8th

The news right now around real estate is ripe with "The 6% Commission is Dead" or how buying and selling real estate is about to become a whole lot cheaper. Sounds tantalizing, right? Because often news is sensationalism and this one is no different. Did something actually change? Yes, a little. NAR (the National Association of Realtors - the trade organization that makes a real estate agent a 'Realtor' by a separate code of ethics and educational criteria) settled a case that brought about a few, minor changes. 1. It eliminated any requirement that listing brokers or sellers must make offers of compensation to buyers brokers. 2. It prohibits sellers and their agents from making offers of compensation on the MLS and disclosing any compensation and requires the elimination of all compensation fields on the MLS. 3. It requires MLS members working with buyers to enter into written agreements with those buyers. So what changed? Not much....

Neighborhood Spot Light: Media

In the covid and post-covid (are we finally post??) era of suburban boom, many people are finding they are having to settle for less. Less house, less yard, not their ideal school district or commute, less walkability, etc. But one area in the Western Suburbs that seems like a gem for continuing to be affordable (in comparison to the Main Line), walkable, charming and accessible is Media Borough and its surrounding neighborhoods (Rose Valley, Wallingford, and nearby Swarthmore). Image courtesy of Riddle Village Media is another Victorian, suburban hub, among many around greater Philly. A walkable downtown with mid-19th century architecture and a wide variety of restaurants, bars and stores makes it a charming locale. Its one of the few non-Main Line hubs, though, that has several direct rail lines in the city, though, making this a wonderful spot for urban commuters. Its main street (State St) is home to an accessible Trader Joes, several local brewery chains like Bric...

Stress-Free Winter Cocktails

Its holiday party season and that means contributing to gatherings, either as a guest or host! One of my favorite ways to join pot lucks or show up to a party is with a big-batch cocktail. They are also great for intimate parties that you want to add a signature spin to the menu. Here are some of my favorite options for winter cocktails: Photo by Olena Sergienko on Unsplash Apple Juice Cocktail If you are a previous client of mine, you should have gotten an apple juice with a cocktail recipe for Thanksgiving! That recipe is GREAT for an easy, refreshing but cold weather cocktail I also love this simple recipe because you could easily switch liquors. Rum and apple or tequila and apple (with a little agave, of course) would work well too! Mulled Wine , aka Gluhwein This is a simple, smells-great way to make your home feel like the holidays Swedish Glogg Basically mulled wine, but with more nuts and more alcohol! Photo by Frank Z...

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