What You Need To Know Before
Moving To Philadelphia
What's not to love about the city of Philadelphia? One of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the U.S., the city continues to flourish as one of America's foremost communities for education, culture, and economics. Not only is Philadelphia is one of the largest college towns in the U.S, but it is also home to many Fortune 500 companies including Comcast, CIGNA, Sunoco, Aramark, FMC Corporation, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, and many more.
If you're moving to the area, you may be wondering where to begin your search for Philadelphia real estate. After all, there's a lot of ground to cover both in the city and the suburbs. Your best option is to choose a local real estate professional to help save you both time and money.
Thinking Philadelphia, PA Real Estate?
Think The Main Line!
If you're moving to the area, you may be wondering where to begin your search for Philadelphia real estate. After all, there's a lot of ground to cover both in the city and the suburbs. Your best option is to choose a local real estate professional to help save you both time and money. In the meantime, you may want to get a head start by searching for homes in the Philadelphia MLS.
While your job, family, schooling, or other reasons may take you to the Philadelphia area, you may not be the type that enjoys living in a big city. Why not consider moving to the Main Line?
What Is The Main Line?
The Main Line is a collection of affluent towns in the suburban Philadelphia, PA region. In the 1800's the area was known as a summer retreat for the wealthy families living in the city. Today, the area features a collection of historic homes, mansions, and newer upscale communities, all with easy access to the city via highway or the commuter rail system.
Why should you choose Main Line real estate?
- Best public schools in Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Prestigious private schools for all ages
- Top public and private universities
- Proximity to Center City Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE, and major state highways
- History of appreciation in home values well above state and national average
- Affluent suburban area
- Large, private estate homes
- Horseback riding and show communities
- Second largest mall in the U.S, (King of Prussia) minutes away
- Large group of public parks, including historic Valley Forge National Park
- Variety of award-winning restaurants
Before you begin searching the Main Line MLS or featured real estate listings for your new home, please take the time to acquaint yourself with the Main Line towns and communities. Within these community pages you will find demographic information, narratives on each town, and shortcuts to view the available property listings in each community.
All information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
