Your Center City Real Estate Specialists...
We Know Downtown Philadelphia!

 

By providing specialized information to those looking for Center City real estate, and through our many years of combined experience, we are completely confident we will

be able to locate the perfect condo or home for you.

Give us a call today!

 

Mark Wade, Seller Representative Specialist-Owner/Team Leader
Email: Mark@CenterCity.com Phone: 215.521.1523
During the late 1980s, Mark fell in love with the Philadelphia real estate market. The first condo he bought for himself was in Old City. Working with bank foreclosures on multi-unit buildings, Mark began to carve his niche as a condominium specialist. Since that time, Mark has progressed into helping developers turn apartment buildings into condominium buildings. Having been inside countless condos in the Center City real estate area, Mark is intimately familiar with the available properties. Mark prides himself and impresses others of his vast knowledge of what's trendy and knows which finishes buyers look for when selecting a home.... so much so that he's been seen on HGTV's What You Get For The Money, CN-8's Money Matters and was the 2005 winner of Philadelphia Magazine's Kitchen of the Year contest.
Click here to see Mark and Jim on HGTV's What You Get For The Money

As Featured On Ezine Articles

      

 

Published Quotes:

Phillynews.com - July 2004:  "You could have your next Old City, Hip, chic and filled with great new

shops and residences.  Only in the past year have we gotten specific requests for condos on Chestnut

Street, west of Broad"

Philadelphia Inquirer - January 2007: "There has been much improvement this week alone, which I believe is the result of pent-up demand from buyers who stayed out of the market in 2006"

Philadelphia Inquirer - December 2007: Locally, real estate blogs are emerging, but none has gained a national readership like Curbed.com. Realtor/condo developer Allan Domb launched a blog over the summer "to promote Center City living," he said. Realtor/mortgage broker Fred Glick has a blog , as does Realtor Mark Wade (http://blog.centercitycondos.com/).

Philadelphia Inquirer - January 2008: Veteran Philadelphia Realtor and flipper Mark Wade says that while the shows have some educational value, they make things appear easier than they are in real life.

Philadelphia Business Journal - February 2008: "I've had an 11-day run selling a condo a day beginning the day after the Super Bowl."

The Pennsylvania Realtor - March 2008: "I try to throw in some humor and honesty (in my blogs).  I want to demonstrate a level of honesty and establish credibility with consumers."

US Airways Magazine - July 2008: "Philadelphia has always been the tortoise in the story of the tortoise and the hare...It's always been a slow and steady climb in value"

Philly Style Magazine - July 2008: "It (my blog) kind of makes my job easier because the information is out there and buyers and sellers can kind of preview it before they make a move."

Philadelphia Inquirer - August 2008: "At the low-rise end of the condo market, there isn't much evidence of sales incentives right now. Give it another few months at the sign of the first frost, and I think we will be seeing a lot

more incentives from developers."

Philadelphia Inquirer - August 2008: "I am currently involved with one specific deal where the appraiser has insisted on making three return trips to the condo being financed and is still contending that the mirror touch-up paint and

tile work be completed before he gives the bank the OK for the bank to release or sign off on the loan."

Real Estate-A Supplement to The Jewish Exponent - October 2008: "In an up-rising market, everyone has an idea, but not all of those will happen, and it has to do with the banks. If a project doesn't hit its presale target, it's dead in the water until the next business cycle."

In Your Prime - May 2009: "Mark Wade, the owner of the Philadelphia Real Estate firm Center City Condos, believes that a perfect storm has taken shape in the City where 55+ home buyers are concerned."

Philadelphia Inquirer - June 2009: "The One-bedrooms almost all sold, and sold well, while disproportionately, the larger, more expensive units have sat on the market."
The Metro - June 2009: "First-time buyers aren't burdened with selling their last home to buy a new condo. The move-up market is contingent on prior sales so it's more stagnant"

 

Additional quotes:

Philadelphia Inquirer - July 12, 2009 - Murano Auction Fails to Spark Condo Market

Philadelphia Inquirer – August 27, 2009 – New Home Sales in July up Nearly 10%

Philadelphia Inquirer – September 13, 2009 – Condo Sellout a Chinatown Success Story

Philadelphia Inquirer – November 1, 2009 – The Word on Condos: Ambiguous
Philadelphia Inquirer - December 20, 2009 - Old City Projects Find Success with Renters

 

A graduate of Bowling Green School of Business in Northwestern Ohio, Mark began selling in Philadelphia (Society Hill real estate and other Center City areas) in 1989 and has been in love with it ever since. He still resides in a low rise, four unit condominium building in Old City and loves the area!

                                                               

Email Mark Wade at mark@centercity.com anytime for help with your real estate needs.

 

Jim Thornton, Seller Representative Specialist-Owner/Team Leader
A graduate of both West Chester University and Villanova (master's degree), Jim has been working as a Center City real estate specialist since 1999. As one of the principals of CenterCity.com, he enjoys coordinating the activities of the agents, overseeing and disseminating leads to the agents, and sewing up all loose ends to make sure buyers and sellers make it to the settlement table without any unforeseen complications.
Jim is a current Center City condominium loft owner himself. He is available to buyers on a referral basis only.
 

Email Jim Thornton at jim@centercity.com for assistance.
 

Randy Dobin, Buyer & Seller Representative Specialist

As a current Center City real estate owner for many years, Randy lives what she sells. If you have ever been a member of the Sporting Club, there is a strong chance you have already met Randy. She offers great experience in condo and townhouse sales in the Center City real estate area and will be happy to help you sell your current home and find your new dream home.  Randy just purchased and rehabbed a large town home in Rittenhouse Square. Randy's references are enthusiastically available!

 

 

 

Email Randy Dobin at randy@centercity.com today for help with buying or selling your home

Matthew Tavaglione, Buyer Representative Specialist

As a Center City real estate residential owner for over 20 years, and currently in a six unit low rise building in the Art Museum area, Matthew has the experience in the local area to find the home, condo, or townhome you're looking for. Matthew is a first-time homebuyer specialist who is fully versed in the popular Bella Vista, Art Museum Area, trendy Graduate Hospital and Washington Square West areas of downtown Philadelphia.

Matthew prides himself on staying abreast of what's new in the marketplace in order to offer you the most up-to-date listings available. He is also available during weekends and loves to preview open houses for buyers. 

Email Matthew Tavaglione at matthew@centercity.com to schedule an appointment or viewing.

John Eric Staiger, Buyer Representative Specialist

For the past four years, John Eric has broadened his areas of expertise and community participation - helping first-time buyers find just the right home from Fishtown to The Loft District. Listening to your needs and wants is just one trait that sets John Eric apart. Accommodating your schedule and attending to the details are two more. He was named to the Board of Directors for the Beaux Arts Condo Association (where he lived and served as its President). He also played a vital role in the creation of the Callowhill Neighborhood Association. While John Eric's areas of expertise consist of Old City, Washington Square West, Chinatown, Loft District, Northern Liberties, and Fishtown, he will gladly work with you to find your special home in any area of downtown Philadelphia.

Email John Eric Staiger at johneric@centercity.com for assistance.

Kathy Rush, Buyer Representative Specialist

Kathy is a 25-year resident of Queen Village in south Philadelphia. Society Hill real estate as well as Rittenhouse Square, Bella Vista, and Washington Square West are areas where Kathy has extensive knowledge. Specializing in condominium sales, she has helped a number of first-time buyers find their dream homes.

 

Kathy makes herself available to you whenever you need her. Her strong references from both buyers and sellers reinforce her talent for helping you find your dream condo or house!

 

Email Kathy Rush at kathy@centercity.com now for help with buying or selling your home.

 

Jared Carrell, Buyer Representative Specialist

Jared is a proud graduate of Penn State University and brings with him 5 years experience in the Center City Real Estate business.  Prior to joining our team he gained extensive knowledge of the market working for his family as property and development manager of several mid-rise apartment buildings in Rittenhouse Square, Society Hill, and Washington Square West neighborhoods.  As a resident of a 3 unit converted townhouse in Society Hill, he has a first-hand understanding of Center City living.  Jared prides himself on working with a wide variety of clients and always does his best in helping them find and purchase their new home or condo.

Email Jared at Jared@centercity.com today!

Patrick Ellis, Buyer Representative Specialist

As a resident of Pennsylvania for the last 18 years, Patrick relocated to Philadelphia to enter the Real Estate market and to enjoy "the next great American city". As a 5 year resident of Bella Vista, Patrick also knows his way around Wash West, Society Hill, and Graduate Hospital. Patrick has traveled the globe living in different US states as well as abroad. He enjoys a diversity of cultures and thoroughly enjoys working with clients who represent a broad range of cultural experiences. Tennis is Patrick's true passion, as a player and a fan!He attends the US Open annually and hopes to travel to all 4 Grand Slams in the future. With experience as both a buyer representative and listing agent, Patrick is eagerly able to meet all your Real Estate needs.

E-mail Patrick at Patrick@centercity.com to find the right home.
Nicole Nimchuk, Licensed Office Assistant & Buyer Representative

Over the last six years, Nicole has worked on all spectrums of the Philadelphia Real Estate Market. She started out entering title insurance orders & scheduling settlements for Prudential Fox & Roach’s sister company, Trident Land Transfer. She then began working full time in both the Post-Closing & Conveyancing Departments where she learned first hand the skills needed to get buyers & sellers smoothly & successfully to the settlement table. In 2007, she made the transition to an Office Assistant for The CenterCity.com Sales Team & soon thereafter enrolled in Real Estate Classes at Temple where she obtained her Real Estate License. She continues to work as the Office Assistant & spends her nights & weekends as a Buyer Representative Specialist.

Email Nicole at Nicole@CenterCity.com to set up an appointment.

Roe Durkin, Buyer Representative Specialist
A native Philadelphian, Roe is a long time Center City resident currently living in the Hopkinson House in society Hill. She knows and loves Center City Living and has a knack for finding the property you most desire. she is proud to serve all of your real estate needs with creativity, commitment, and confidence.
 

 


Email roe at Roe@CenterCity.com to set up an appointment or showing.
 
Zach Skidmore, Buyer & Seller Representative

Zach is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University & holds a BA of Science Degree with a concentration in Phys Ed, & a minor in business. He prides himself with good work habits, dedication & commitment to not only his buyers & sellers but also his friends & family. In school Zach received his Real Estate license in  Illinois & began to learn the importance of "Knowing his Market”.  He played college baseball for 4 years & was a first team All-American & looks forward to continuing his success in the real estate market. Zach currently resides in Bella Vista, & is interested in furthering his knowledge in the area in order to earn the name "Bella Vista Zach".
Please feel free to contact him on his cell at 215-901-7844 or by email at zach@centercity.com.
   
   

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