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If you’ve walked through a Philadelphia neighborhood recently, you’ve likely seen (and smelled) the result of the city’s 2025 sanitation worker strike. Overflowing trash cans. Piles of garbage bags stacked high. Sidewalks littered with debris. But beyond the inconvenience and health concerns, this trash crisis is also quietly affecting the local housing market — and … Continued

Philadelphia is one of the most active and diverse real estate markets on the East Coast. From emerging neighborhoods seeing major redevelopment to long-standing communities offering solid long-term value, the city presents numerous opportunities for real estate investors. This 2025 guide breaks down some of the most promising neighborhoods in Philadelphia based on growth trends, … Continued

If you’re thinking about selling your house fast in Philadelphia, you’ve likely considered two main options: listing it with a real estate agent or selling it directly to a local cash home buyer like CFR Philly. Each path has its pros and cons, but for many sellers — especially those dealing with distress, deadlines, or … Continued

Are you a real estate agent with a listing that’s tough to move? At CFR Philly, we help agents close more deals by offering fast, flexible solutions for distressed, outdated, or hard-to-market properties — before they ever hit the MLS. We partner with agents across Philadelphia and the surrounding areas to provide a seamless, off-market … Continued