Welcome, Faye Sokhanvari, to the Kurfiss SIR Philadelphia Office

Donald D. Pearson, chairman, Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, is pleased to announce that Faye Sokhanvari has joined the company's Philadelphia office as a sales associate. She will cover the Main Line and other suburban areas. A resident of Montgomery County, Sokhanvari previously worked for Prudential Fox & Roach. Initially, she was a Kindergarten teacher at a …

‘Buy & Sell’ Report Details Market Conditions in Five-County Area

If there's one thing everyone seems to care about, it's how the real estate market is faring in their own neighborhoods. Twice each year, Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, with data from real-estate expert Charles "Chuck" Cosgrove, prepares Buy & Sell,  a market report looking at sales volume, inventory trends, prices and luxury-market activity in Bucks, …

What Can You Afford As a ‘Middle-Class’ Buyer in Philadelphia?

Today's Wall Street Journal offers an interesting look at home affordability around the U.S. Not surprisingly, the most affordable cities are located in the Midwest and South, with Akron, Dayton and Toledo leading the list. The data are from a study conducted by Trulia.com. If living in a mid-size Midwest city doesn't excite you, Chicago …

Welcome, Juliana Martell, to Our Philadelphia Real Estate Office

Juliana Martell is a young woman in a hurry. The Manayunk resident began working part-time in real estate while she was in college pursuing a business degree (and an M.B.A. directly after her bachelor's degree) from Philadelphia University. Even though she was limited to helping Temple University students find rental apartments, she found real estate interesting enough …

Fall Fun in Bucks County

Fall has officially arrived in Bucks County. It's the perfect time for a festival of fun. From apples to pumpkins to scarecrows and foliage. Find a complete guide here.

Amtrak’s Five Best Train Journeys

You can enjoy great American landscapes from the comfort of your train seat. It's cheaper than flying and most Amtrak trains have a bar car. Thrillist reveals their five best finds. Find them here.