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Where To Play Tennis In Philly
Philadelphia offers a wealth of tennis programs and facilities that can delight tennis players and hobbyists.
Whether it’s an exclusive club with posh amenities or a public park that one is looking for, the city won’t be lacking
tennis courts and clubs. Here are some of them.
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The Racquet Club
This social club offers squash, court tennis, as well as racquets. Majority of its members are serious racquet sport
players while others simply enjoy the social atmosphere of the private club that also features spa services. The
Racquet Club also has a swimming pool and fitness center.
LaSalle University Tennis Center
These public courts teem with team tennis activities alongside tournaments for everyone. A itude Tennis offers
clinics, lessons and adult tennis meetups here, too, and the six hard courts with lights are a sight to behold.
Penn Tennis Center
University of Pennsylvania alum living near campus can get a discount on membership and fees in this indoor
tennis center that boasts eight courts. Even if one isn’t affiliated with the school, one may join a current member or
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2. student on the court for $10 per hour or for an annual membership fee.
Legacy Youth Tennis and Education
This tennis center in East Falls has a noble purpose: provide tennis instruction to low-income area children. It also
offers adult programs to those who make a yearly charitable donation and commit to five service hours.
Philadelphia Cricket Club
This private indoor center hosts an annual tournament participated in by top-ranked junior players from across the
world. It has two indoor courts, while club membership is sponsored.
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on various projects across the country. When not busy overseeing projects, Chase plays tennis. Learn more about Philadelphia
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Tips for building a two-storey house
Two-storey homes allow homeowners to choose or create a floor plan perfectly suitable their personal
requirements. The general design of these homes allows for maximizing living space on a small block since one is
building vertically. But this also means considering one’s budget, lifestyle, and priorities in making the final plan
and decision.
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Here are some tips for efficiently building a two-storey home today.
Consider site preparation and construction costs
Possible costs around site preparation include demolishing an old home on the property, clearing away trees and
other structures, se ing up retaining walls and leveling blocks, and laying connections for water, power, gas,
phone, and sewers. Afterwards, take your time poring over the construction contract to understand exactly what is
included. Try to spot costly, unnecessary add-ons.
Plan finishing expenses
Both internal and external finishes will consume at least 15 percent of the overall budget, or up to a quarter if space
is being luxuriously built. Standard builds typically exclude internal finishing items such as window treatments
and wall painting, as well as external finishing items such as landscaping and fences and gates.
Have good interior design
Double-storey homes allow the living space to be completely separate from bedrooms. Consider open plan living
to enhance visual space, or create an upper-floor master suite as a welcome retreat.
Keep energy efficiency in mind
Choose a layout that utilizes the best of the environmental conditions to save up on electricity bills. Invest in things
like double glazed windows, and optimize the use of air conditioning and heating systems. Get roof insulation and
between floors to ensure that low heat flow out of the house in winter and into the house in the summer.

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Must-visit art galleries in Philadelphia
For a more immersive and intimate experience, visiting local galleries might be a be er choice for artists, art
enthusiasts, and collectors. After all, up and coming artists and eye-catching gems will more often be found there,
not in the huge museums. Here are recommended galleries in Philly for that much-needed dose of art and fun and
talk.
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Carre D’artistes Art Gallery
Ranked best art gallery in 2016 by the Philly A-List, Carre D’artistes offers a rotating collection of contemporary art,
most of which are for sale at affordable prices. It’s a great li le space with a friendly staff. This gallery is located on
13th St.
Painted Bride Art Center
The Painted Bride on Vine St. is one of the more recognized art gallery cum live music venues in Philadelphia. It’s
been around since 1969, and features tons of curated artwork by local and international artists. The center’s Gallery
Cafe features shows InLiquid.com, a local on-line and in-gallery hub for visual artists.

7. Magic Gardens
Located on South St., this gallery has a variety of folk, mosaic, and avant-garde art. It showcases a keen curation of
the mosaic works of Isaiah Zagar’s (from working environment to the artist’s public murals). It’s likewise a great
garden venue for life events like weddings and debuts.
Paradigm Gallery + Studio
This is a consistently top-ranked art venue in the city, providing space for both the visual and performing arts. It
caters to various artists everywhere, but it remains focused on local Philly talent. Aside from exhibits, it holds bi-
weekly events like free art classes and scavenger hunts. The gallery just moved to its new location on 4th street.
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completed multiple projects. Apart from his passion for property development, Chase is also into sports and art history. For
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Philadelphia History: The Philly Cheesesteak
Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania, is a place where a lot of action takes place. It is one of the most populous cities in
the United States, and it draws a lot of a ention because of the many interesting things that make it unique. As far
as the locals are concerned, one has never truly been to Philadelphia without trying the world-famous Philly
cheesesteak.
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Most of the literature refers to one of the most famous sandwiches in the world having its inception in the early
20th century. Its development was simple, as the masterpiece was no more complex than a combination of frizzled
beef, onions, and cheese, placed inside a small loaf of bread.
As the story goes, Philadelphians Pat and Harry Olivieri once served chopped steak on an Italian roll in the early
1930s. While there is some debate as to the Philly cheesesteak’s exact origins, there’s an actual testament to Pat and
Harry’s enterprising capabilities.
Once upon a time, they owned a hotdog stand. In one occasion, Pat made a random sandwich for himself using
chopped beef, onions, and some cheese. A cab driver who stopped by was interested in it, and he wanted one for
himself. When he finished eating this new sandwich, all the cab driver could say was that they should forget about
selling hotdog sandwiches and focus on selling this instead.
Many years later, the city is laden with cheesesteak stands on virtually every street corner. Nobody hardly cares
about where the cheesesteak came from, especially when one is living in the moment enjoying every sumptuous
bite of a truly delicious culinary creation.

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that are most important to him as a professional: integrity, teamwork, and commitment. He is also into the Philadelphia food
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Philadelphia For Families: A Neighborhood Guide
A nickname like “The City of Brotherly Love” seems like a glowing recommendation to families looking to make
Philadelphia their home – and why not? The weather is generally great, the city is optimized for bike commuting,
and some areas are very walkable, housing and private schools are relatively affordable, and there are lots of open
spaces for recreation. But of course, some neighborhoods stand out for families.
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For instance, Fitler Square, situated in the Ri enhouse Square and University City neighborhoods, is ideal for
families with growing children because of its high-scoring schools, the eponymous park that features adorable
animal sculptures by artist Eric Berg, and other kid-friendly spaces.
Chestnut Hill is another neighborhood that’s well-loved by families. Low crime rates, education options – there are
several private schools in Chestnut Hill, and high median incomes in workplaces around the area are a ractive to
parents, without a doubt, but children will love the proximity to parks (hence the nickname “Philadelphia’s
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10. Garden District,” libraries, and businesses that cater to the entire family like The Li le Treehouse Play Cafe.
Families that love the outdoors may want to set down their roots in Manayunk, a neighborhood that boasts of
several parks within it. Manayunk is small-town charming but doesn’t shy away from urban conveniences. Best of
all is that the neighborhood is immensely dog-friendly which bodes well for house hunters who believe that every
child needs to grow up with a dog.
South Philadelphia neighborhood Bella Vista has also been pinging on house-hunting families’ radars often lately
because of the good sized yet reasonably-priced properties available, its location which makes education,
shopping, healthcare, and recreation easily-accessible, and its community that holds cultural events and festivals.
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Aside from these, Philadelphia still has a number of great neighborhoods to raise a family in such as Queen
Village, East Falls, and Fairmount, among others.
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Why Real Estate Is So Important To The Economy
Everyone is told of the importance of real estate (h p://independencetitle.com/why-housing-is-important-to-the-
economy/) but it’s always its investment value that’s underscored. Not much emphasis is placed on the industry’s
contributions to the economy. The industry interacts closely with the local economy. This, they say, is why real
estate is so important. It is not only a great financial asset with tempting passive income potential, it is a means by
which the local economy grows and thrives.
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Consider the following: in 2016, real estate construction accounted for around US $1.2 trillion of the total economic
output. That translates to around six percent of GDP. This is more than its peak of US $1.195 trillion back in 2006.
At the time, this accounted for 8.9 percent of the GDP. Regardless of the percentage, one can see the size of real
estate’s contribution to economic development. This can be a ributed to the fact that real estate is a big
employment booster. Hundreds of thousands of jobs are dependent on the performance of this industry. This
explains why a drop in housing construction is correlated to an overall higher unemployment rate.
However, real estate is not only about construction. There are other aspects of the economy that also feed into it.
Real estate tends to have a cumulative effect on several industries. For example, a decline in real estate sales would
lead to a reduction of real estate prices. This effectively lowers the value of all homes, whether they are being
actively sold or not. This recession reduces the number of home equity loans available. The dominoes continue to
fall until the Federal Reserve has to intervene.

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This does paint a rather dismal picture, but one can always flip and see how an improve real estate industry can
benefit the economy.
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What Real Estate Developers Can Learn From
Hardscapes
One of the biggest misconceptions about real estate development is that it’s only about the land and property. Once
the land is sold, that’s the end of the job of the developer. There are a lot more things to deal with such as pu ing
up of new structures and marketing the area to potential investors and buyers. Dependent on these new structures
and marketing is the architecture of the area. The first thing people see is the façade. That’s where hardscapes come
in.
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Hardscapes are solid landscape decors that are installed or built on a landscape. When people come out of their
homes, or before they enter a mall, they see hardscapes all around. Driveways, walls, waterfalls, patios, fountains,
concrete or wooden stairways – they’re all hardscapes.
Hardscapes aren’t only meant for show, many of them serve important purposes. Retaining walls, for instance, are
there not only to hold the soil in in a multi-level garden, but they also keep water out of important places in a
house, like the basement. This is why drainage structures are very important to hardscaping.
When it comes to real estate development, hardscapes serve various purposes and are both invaluable and
required. It would be an excellent idea for a developer to at least have basic knowledge on hardscaping.

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Hands-On Approach: Why It Is Needed In Real Estate
Development
Just like any business, real estate development is filled with challenges throughout the entire process – from the
acquisition of the property to planning and construction. Delay or failure in any of these steps can lead to inability
to meet target schedule and increased costs, which usually fall on the shoulders of the developer.
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It is then prudent for the developer to be on top of things all the time. He or she ensures the project is going as
planned and running efficiently. Some developers abide by the principle that they should be the first one to arrive
at the site and the last to depart.
Real estate development projects typically involve different professionals or experts, such as brokers, architects,
designers, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and others. They have varying responsibilities and work on
different benchmarks of the project, which they are obliged to achieve.
But even as they are in charge of their respective tasks, the developer needs to be hands on in managing the entire
project, while se ing accountabilities and being on guard against mishaps. Should anything go awry, the
developer needs to take charge, identify issues, and formulate and implement solutions.
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16. Chase Rubin (h ps://vimeo.com/user4788723) began his real estate career almost a decade ago in Philadelphia, which was an
up-and-coming city during that time. He is known for bringing hard work and commitment to all the projects he handles.
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Looking Into The Residential Real Estate Outlook For
2017
2016 can best be described as tumultuous and volatile. Political and economic upheavals on a global scale weighed
heavily on local businesses and investments. Real estate (h p://fortune.com/2016/12/29/real-estate-trends-2017-2/),
for example, went through massive fluctuations – with residential assets soaring and then dropping almost
instantaneously. The beginning of a new year has allowed industry experts to breathe a li le bit easy, but the
public is still cautioned about the potential challenges that can still affect the housing market. Detailed below are a
few outlooks and trends for 2017:
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Prices will still rise: Residential (and some commercial) assets saw a price increase almost every month last year,
with some of the largest gains seen in a few years. Industry experts say that prices will still increase this year but at
a slower pace, and despite slowdown in sales growth. Analysts are depending on a stronger homebuyer demand
for the first quarter of this year.
Houses will be less affordable: The country is still adjusting to the aftermath of presidential elections. While
wages are expected to increase in some big cities this year, the median income for the average person is not. This
means that less people would be able to afford a real estate investment. Already, analysts are seeing a continued
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17. shortage of low- to moderately-priced houses.
Beware of mortgages: Unfortunately, one of the most affected aspects of the real estate market is mortgages.
Industry experts caution investors that mortgage rates will be extremely volatile this year. The dramatic
fluctuations seen in the last year are expected to carry over to 2017. The sending rates are still low, compared to
other historical events, but these are expected to range between 3.75 to 4.6 percent in the next few years.
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Regardless of these somewhat dismal estimations, real estate is still considered a good investment. Prospective
buyers and investors are advised to engage real estate developers in discussions on the bankability of real estate
this year.
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Rx For Developers: Building a Healthier Home
Buyers these days are more discerning about what they want in a home. The plethora of online videos and articles,
reality TV shows, and how-to books has given rise to the astute home buyer who knows exactly what he or she is
looking for in a property.
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18. This is now the challenge for real estate developers who must build properties that will satisfy the requirements of
today’s homebuyers. And one of these demands is a “healthy home.”
Past reports of real estate developers using cancer-causing building materials and chemicals have made many
buyers adamant about purchasing a home devoid of anything toxic or disease-inducing. The campaign toward
healthier living has also led some homebuyers to choose well-ventilated, spacious properties, preferably with
access to or near the great outdoors.
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In fact, condos or apartment complexes with wellness and health certifications
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Buildings with these designations feature “healthier design elements, materials, and amenities,” including “top-
notch water quality, high-end air circulation and filtration systems, and plenty of natural light.” The very design of
the properties, in fact, encourages residents to stay active and healthy.
Two of these coveted certifications are the WELL Certification and the Active Design Verified status. Administered
by the International WELL Building Institute, the WELL Certification is given to residential buildings that have
met all seven requirements of the WELL Building Standard relevant to the occupants’ health — air, water,
nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind.

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Meanwhile, the Active Design Verified program, an initiative of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Partnership
for a Healthier America and the Center for Active Design, is intended for affordable housing projects. It looks for
ways to make these structures healthier with optimally placed stairwells, on-site fitness centers, abundant bike
paths and footpaths, and rooftop or backyard gardens.
Indeed, these wellness certifications and similar emerging trends are changing the real estate development
landscape. While these advancements may initially pose a challenge for property builders, in the end, both
developers and buyers will benefit from healthy structures.
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