Mark Wade

Does that Bathroom Grime transfer with title?

I have been a Philadelphia realtor for more years than most trees have had leaves. I have seen a lot, and few things surprise me. One thing that is a surprise or a disappointment to many buyers though, is the condition that their new, say Rittenhouse Squ... Read >

How important is the Showing Ability of Your Center City Condo

In one urban landscape of real estate, known as Center City Philadelphia, it has become clear to me over the past nineteen years that the three most important things in real estate is Showing Ability (times 3). I am a Center City Philadelphia Realtor who ... Read >

Despite it's Poor Reputation, Philadelphia Really is One Awesome City

I've been a Downtown Philly resident for a long time now, and I know a couple of things to be true and correct of our great City! 1) Philadelphia is not as bad as Philadelphians (et al) say it is 2) I have honestly yet to hear someone say that they ... Read >

The Perception of a Piece of Real Estate

Call me a scared-y-cat, but I wouldn't live next to a graveyard. It kinda' spooks me out. Yeah, I am 47, and all grown up, can do my own laundry. But the idea of zombies from Michael Jacksons "Thriller" video chasing me around my house at night isn't my i... Read >

Are Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Condos Somewhat Passé?

Or more appropriately, could I possibly offend an entire subset of Philadelphia Condominium owners if I continue? I think the possibility of both is worthy of consideration. Rittenhouse Square, named after David Rittenhouse- a somewhat famous, if not b... Read >

Center City Philadelphia History

Over the 20 year course of my Center City Philadelphia Real Estate career, I have been asked alot of questions regarding the history of Downtown Philly. I'd like to share a few tidbits about some of my favorite places for buying and selling Center City c... Read >

An Idea for Luxury Condominiums at the Curtis Center in Philadelphia

We all have a passion for something in life; something that keeps our imaginations going. Some people dream of things like music or philosophy while for others it may be medicine or martial arts. I happen to dream of, and have dreamt of for most of my l... Read >

I Hope the Philadelphia Condominium I Sell You Smells Like Dog Pee

And has dirty orange shag carpeting from 1972. And has high gloss purple paint on the walls. I really do. I have been preaching this mantra for some eighteen years now here in Center City Philadelphia. And it has worked! Our little group of seven REALTOR... Read >