Philadelphia Area REALTOR®
This post is part of our women homebuyer series
Having an established credit history plays an essential role in the home buying process. It’s never too soon to start building good credit. This is especially important for single women who tend to have lower credit scores that affect their buying power.
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I simply adore canopy beds. I longed for one as a child, pressured my mother into buying me one as a teenager, and owned one as an adult. What is it about this furniture style that draws adoration from the young and old alike—not only now but over its several-hundred-year history? I decided to play design sleuth and learn all about the highly-coveted canopy bed.
[Read more…] about Get To Know the Contemporary Canopy Bed
With spring fully underway, many of us are ready to get back to the restaurant scene and enjoy a quality meal with friends. So, we set out to find the very best Philadelphia has to offer, reviewing the reviewers to see which restaurants consistently rank as Editor’s Choice. From Conde Nast to Travel & Leisure, here are the local spots that top lifestyle editors love.
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With its brass and wood accents, this kitchen by Sarah Blank overflows with striking design choices. But its most important feature is perhaps less obvious–amenities to make kosher cooking easy.
[Read more…] about This Beautiful Kitchen Makes Kosher Meal Prep a Snap
As we tackle year 3 of the pandemic, you may be searching for even more ways to maximize comfort and space. Look no further than the Barnaby by Garman Homes. This model home takes pandemic survey insights and translates them into real-life design solutions.
[Read more…] about 5 Design Ideas from a Home Built for Pandemic Living
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Sheila Bridges embodies the eclectic spirit of the city wherever she calls home, always referencing her African-American ancestry in both large and small ways. Her new farmhouse, which is about 3 hours up I95 and beyond, boldly combines everything she loves in just 1,600 square feet. It may seem tiny to some, but those who grew up in a Philly-area rowhome know it’s plenty of space if you know how to work it.
[Read more…] about Celebrity Style: At Home with Interior Designer and Philly’s Own Sheila Bridges
So, after weeks, months, or maybe even years of dreaming, you’re finally ready to take the plunge and purchase your first home as a single woman. Congratulations on this critical first step. You’re on your way to joining millions of women homeowners across the country.
[Read more…] about A Woman’s Guide to First-Time Home Ownership
When I was young, we played inside a cardboard box. To be fair, it was a very large box—a playhouse, in fact, brightly decorated with the cast of Looney Tunes. We kept it in the basement, along with our play kitchen and other toys, and spent many days enjoying a space that was just for us kids. Times have changed. Cardboard has given way to elaborate outdoor forts and treehouses, as well as a current trend, the stylish children’s tipi. Indoors or out, a tipi is now the hottest place for playdates, story time, and just having fun.
[Read more…] about The Kids Tipi: Where Culture, History, and Playtime Meet
