What you'll love about this hot catch...Open layout on the first floor with solid hardwood floors, recessed lighting and beveled glass doors. Large kitchen with solid wood cabinets, granite counters, and stainless appliances, with a large rear yard and full unfinished basement with laundry area and plenty of room for storage. 3 spacious bedrooms, french doors, Juliet balcony, and shared hall bath with beautiful slate tile. Systems are all updated. Walk to the El Stop, Johnny Brenda, coffeeshops, and restaurants.

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It's tastier than a box of chocolates inside...Dark hardwood floors are featured on the first floor. Contemporary open layout with living room/dining room combo. Top of the line kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, and exit to the rear cement yard. Second floor has plush wall to wall carpeting, bedrooms have an abundance of closet space, bathroom has his&her sinks, skylight, modern vanity. Recessed lighting throughout!

Extremely motivated seller. Schedule your appointment today! Seller's assist is welcome. Contact the Somers Team for more information.

1. Because you've always wanted to start your own business. Do it! 206 E Girard Avenue, 1 is a LEED-certified commercial space for rent in Fishtown with C2 Zoning and Ground Floor Retail of 790 sq ft and an additional 540 sq ft Basement. Here's the best part: Rent is only $2,000 in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Philly! Snag this environmentally-conscious digs now and start off 2012 in business.

2. Getting more green has never been easier. There are more LEED-certified properties than ever before and some of them are even available for rent. 204 E Girard Avenue 2 is a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment at the Levesque Flats in Fishtown for a low rental cost of $,1500 a month. Check out the private deck!

3. You're ready for a fresh start next semester. Hey, Temple University students, are you tired of your commute? Get close to campus at 1520 W Thompson Street, a completely updated 3 bedroom home in the Temple University neighborhood for only $1,000 a month. Add on some roommates and save even more! This property is also for sale.

4. You're ready for that luxury condo without the commitment. We hear you...that's why you should take the next step and check out 837 N 2nd St, 309, a 2 Bedroom Condo in Northern Liberties with Balcony, Roofdeck, and 2-Car Garage Parking! At $2,300 a month, it's a steal...and if you are ready to make it yours, it's also for sale.

5. You need some space. And so does your budget...919 N Front Street, B in Northern Liberties gives you an impressive amount of it, with 3 Bedrooms, a large basement, deck, yard, and attached garage, with a massive kitchen and plenty of room for entertaining. Ready to rent for $3,000. There is also the option to buy as well.

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FIRST FRIDAY AT 1816 FRANKFORD AVENUE

Location: 1816 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125                                                                                       

Reception and opening will be on December 2^nd, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm. The show will run until the end of January and is open by appointment. 

1816 Frankford Ave is pleased to present the work of artists Rebecca Jacoby and Rob Solomon.

Rebecca Jacoby's abstract work on paper in acrylic, pen, marker and collage relies on process, impulse and a love of mark making.  Jacoby says, “My goal is to possess a range of skills, avoid limitations and challenge myself intellectually, emotionally and creatively”.  www.rajacoby.com

Robert Solomon’s background is in sculpture, installation/assemblage and architecture.  His artistic journey has taken him from a conceptual and intellectual bri-coleur approach to a physical alchemy of substances (wax, oil, water) on paper, canvas and fabric.  His recent work involves ideas, constructs, memory and time using and abusing art-based materials and tools. inliquid.org/complete-artist-list/solomon-robert

[image via Rebecca Jacoby]

The best part is that if you're looking in Fishtown and East Kensington, there is a good chance that 1 of these 4 properties will be right up your alley. Why not book a tour to see all of them with us?

These properties are all near the Philadelphia Brewing Company, Walking Fish Theatre, Leotah's Place,  the East Kensington Neighbors Association, and Atlantis: the Lost Bar. Just a few of our favorites!  Now, let's check out the goods!

2406 Amber Street and 2408 Amber Street are both 3 Story 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Homes with modern, open floorplans, full unfinished basements, and fantastic yards. Both are priced at an incredible $199,900.

Next we have 2418 Amber Street, which is a Completely Renovated 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home, again with a modern layout and rear yard, as well as 3 floors. This property includes a spacious deck for $159,900.

For our 4th listing, we venture off of Amber Street to nearby 2149 E. Harold Street, a charming 2 Story 2 Bedroom Home that is a great option if you are looking for a 2 Bedroom rather than a 3 Bedroom. This property is closer to the Memphis Taproom, with an open floorplan, basement, and yard. Is this your starter home at $110,000?

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It's also a great weekend to check out the newly revamped menu at Frankford Hall ($3 half-liters of beer with every burger or sausage ordered!) or saddle up to new Fishtown cantina Loco Pez (in the former Crazy Fish Saloon) which just got a bueno review in the City Paper (order the nachos de Kenzo).

While you're up to all of that, book a tour to see one of these Fishtown listings:

2608 Edgemont Street, $310,000

2327 E Sergeant Street, $154,900

1312 E Oxford Street, $225,000

709 Belgrade Street,$299,900

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That puts you close to Superfresh, cafes, boutiques, and art galleries of the neighborhood, and yet just slightly hidden enough to have your privacy. Your own little retreat includes a very large natural landscaped yard with shed and cement patio in the rear.

Inside, enjoy the open living/dining area and modern kitchen with all appliances included (dishwasher, range, microwave, refrigerator) beautiful counters, and slider doors that lead t0 the rear yard. All at the amazing price of $179,900.

Ready for more? Come have a look. Contact the Somers Team for more information.

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This listing is golden like butter and it's butter you'll smell in this section of Fishtown as the nearby bakery whips up its goodies. Now for the secret recipe?

2701 E. Huntingdon Street is a live/work space and golden opportunity for artists, entrepreneurs, and investors.  Invest in your success in this mixed use property with a commercial storefront on the first floor and a 1 bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor. The first floor offers an open floor plan span, large streetview windows for display/signage, and a half bath/powder room. The secnd floor has a large one bedroom apartment with an eat in kitchen, living/dining room, large front bedroom, and rear second floor roof that can be used as a deck. The basement is a full unfinished, poured concrete floored space with steel Bilco doors.

Now how's that for having your cake and eating it, too? Work, live, play, succeed.

Motivated to sell.  Schedule your tour today! Get in touch with the Somers Team for more information.

This is Where It's At:

Come On In: This 3 Story 4 Bedroom Rowhome features the perfect blend of old charm and modern convenience. Pine floors throughout, plenty of closet and storage space, all new windows, high ceilings, private courtyard for entertaining, new forced air heater and central air, and clean dry basement with laundry are just a few of the amenities. The kitchen features fully integrated appliances, granite countertops, garbage disposal, under cabinet lights, tile backsplash, and built in custom range hood. The first floor also contains a convenient powder room with custom tile. Brand new 2 story addition contains living/dining room with hardwood floors and master bedroom with custom built in closet. The master suite also features his and hers closets and a new 3 piece bath with custom tile. Second floor features an additional large bedroom with closet. The third floor has two large bedrooms with loft space and large closets and a new 3 piece bath with custom tile.

Schedule your tour today! Get in touch with the Somers Team for more information.