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Few things are as stressful as falling behind on your mortgage. If you’ve missed several payments, you may receive a pre‑foreclosure notice — a formal warning that the lender may begin taking back the property.  Pre‑foreclosure is not eviction; you still own the home and have a window to resolve the issue before the foreclosure … Continued

If your property needs repairs, updates, or you simply don’t want to deal with agents and open houses, you’re not alone. Many Philadelphia homeowners are looking for a faster, simpler solution — especially if they’re dealing with: At CFR Philly, we specialize in buying houses as-is — meaning you don’t have to fix a thing, … Continued

The real estate market in 2025 is shifting fast—and if you’ve been thinking about selling your house in the Philadelphia area, it’s important to understand what’s really going on. Right now, we’re in a rare situation: there are way more sellers than buyers. According to Redfin and Realtor.com data, active listings are up significantly across … Continued

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 At CFR Philly, we help agents close more deals by offering fast, flexible solutions for distressed, outdated, or hard-to-market properties — before they ever hit the MLS.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