Center City Condos at BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors

Center City Condos at BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors www.CenterCityCondos.com During the late 80s, Mark fell in love with Philly real estate. The first condo he bought was in Old City.

Working w/foreclosures on multi-unit buildings, he began to carve his niche as a condo specialist. He then progressed into helping developers turn apartments into condos. Having been inside countless Philly condos, Mark is intimately familiar w/the available properties. He prides himself & impresses others of his vast knowledge & knows which finishes buyers look for...so much so that he's been see

n on HGTV's What You Get For The Money, CN-8's Money Matters & was the 2005 winner of Philadelphia Magazine's Kitchen of the Year contest. 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 high rise condominium building in Center City and loves the area!

You will likely want lenders to view your pied-à-terre as a second home rather than an investment property, because that...
06/19/2026

You will likely want lenders to view your pied-à-terre as a second home rather than an investment property, because that opens the door to much better financing.

When purchasing a Philadelphia condo as a pied-à-terre, it is important to ensure lenders view this as a second home rather than an investment property, because that opens the door to much better financing.

Buying a pied à terre in Center City Philadelphia means deciding whether you want a high rise with staff or a low rise w...
06/17/2026

Buying a pied à terre in Center City Philadelphia means deciding whether you want a high rise with staff or a low rise with lower fees. For part time residents, the real question is: how much on-site oversight matters when you’re not in town?

Buying a pied à terre in Center City Philadelphia means deciding whether you want a high rise with staff or a low rise with lower fees. For part time residents, the real question is: how much on?site oversight matters when you’re not in town?

Which Philadelphia condo has the most impressive lobby?After 37 years selling Center City condos, I ranked my 10 favorit...
06/16/2026

Which Philadelphia condo has the most impressive lobby?
After 37 years selling Center City condos, I ranked my 10 favorites.

Condo lobbies can either greet you with their splendor or disappoint you with their lack of taste. In no particular order, these are my selections for Center City’s ten most impressive condo lobbie…

Co-op boards traditionally prefer buyers who plan to live in the home full-time. Their reasoning is straightforward: the...
06/13/2026

Co-op boards traditionally prefer buyers who plan to live in the home full-time. Their reasoning is straightforward: they want residents who are deeply invested in the building’s day-to-day life, its long-term upkeep, and its financial health.

Co?op boards traditionally prefer buyers who plan to live in the home full?time. Their reasoning is straightforward: they want residents who are deeply invested in the building’s day?to?day life, i…

A few important caveats buyers often underestimate:Interior condition will dramatically affect value, as will location.P...
06/11/2026

A few important caveats buyers often underestimate:
Interior condition will dramatically affect value, as will location.
Parking, terraces, and tax abatements can materially shift value.
Buildings near Rittenhouse Square usually command a pricing premium regardless of size.

After four decades of living in Center City, I can tell you what to expect when buying Philadelphia condos in different price ranges, from studios to trophy penthouses and everything in between.

After four decades of living in Center City, I can tell you the neighborhoods here each have their own personality — and...
06/07/2026

After four decades of living in Center City, I can tell you the neighborhoods here each have their own personality — and for a pied-à-terre buyer, matching that personality to how you actually use the city matters more than almost anything else. Think concretely about why you’re coming to Philadelphia: concerts at the Kimmel, dinners on Rittenhouse Square? Walkability isn’t a checkbox here — it’s the whole point.

After four decades of living in Center City, I can tell you the neighborhoods here each have their own personality — and for a pied-à-terre buyer, matching that personality to how you actually use …

If you’re looking for a mix of “industrial cool” and gated security, this is your spot.The National Condominiums sit on ...
06/02/2026

If you’re looking for a mix of “industrial cool” and gated security, this is your spot.
The National Condominiums sit on the historic site of the former National Restaurant Supply Company. After a massive fire in the late 90s (I lived a block away at the time, and it was indeed a massive fire) the site was reimagined into a sophisticated collection of contemporary lofts and townhomes.

What makes it unique? It is one of the few gated communities in Center City.

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💎 High-End Condo Living For Under $600,000In this video, we are touring the absolute best deals currently on the market ...
05/26/2026

💎 High-End Condo Living For Under $600,000
In this video, we are touring the absolute best deals currently on the market at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Murano, and Two Liberty Place—all priced under $600,000.

Whether you are looking for world-class amenities, jaw-dropping skyline views, or a high-end investment property, these buildings deliver the ultimate Philadelphia luxury lifestyle without the seven-figure price tag.

💎 High-End Condo Living For Under $600,000In this video, we are to...

Choosing between Hopkinson House and Society Hill Towers is the classic Philadelphia real estate dilemma.In my 37 years ...
05/22/2026

Choosing between Hopkinson House and Society Hill Towers is the classic Philadelphia real estate dilemma.
In my 37 years as a real estate agent in Center City, I haven’t just sold units in these buildings—I’ve personally owned condos in both. I’ve gazed out the windows, navigated the board rules, and watched the market cycles from the inside. If you’re looking for a home in the 19106 zip code, here is my “boots on the ground” perspective on how these two icons compare in 2026.

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In my 37 years of navigating the Center City Philadelphia real estate market, I’ve developed a sharp eye for the differe...
05/19/2026

In my 37 years of navigating the Center City Philadelphia real estate market, I’ve developed a sharp eye for the difference between a high-end investment and a design-heavy disaster. Here is the hard truth most agents are afraid to tell you: you can absolutely “over-design” your way out of a sale.

In my 37 years of navigating the Center City Philadelphia real estate market, I’ve developed a sharp eye for the difference between a high-end investment and a design-heavy disaster. Here is the ha…

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