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A SNEAK PEEK: HOMESOF THE FUTURE
APPEALING PLACESFOR RESIDENCY INCENTER CITY,PHILADELPHIA
ARCHITECTURALFOCUS: FRANK LLOYDWRIGHT IN PHILLY
ARE SMART DEVICESAND HOMEAUTOMATION WORTHIT? WHATHOMEOWNERS NEEDTO KNOW
BECOMING A REALESTATE DEVELOPER:THE ESSENTIALS
DOES AUTOMATIONTRULY INCREASE THEVALUE OF A HOME?
GETTING TO KNOWTHE MOUNT AIRYNEIGHBORHOOD
GOLF: IS ATTRACTINGTHE YOUNG RUININGTHE SPORT?
PHILADELPHIA: A CITYRICH IN CULTURE ANDHISTORY
PHILADELPHIA: THESTORY OF A WORLDHERITAGE CITY
RENOVATE RIGHT:ADDITIONS THAT WILLINCREASE A HOME’SWORTH
SIMPLE WAYS TOBUILD HOME EQUITYNOW
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Getting To Know The Mount AiryNeighborhoodposted Feb 14, 2018, 3:46 AM by Adrian Rubin [ updated Feb 14, 2018, 3:48 AM ]
Many people who’ve visited theupper section of Mount Airy willtestify how much the residentialneighborhood resembles that ofChestnut Hill, especially fromGorgas to Cresheim Valley Road.
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Mount Airy’s business districts fromEast Gowen to Johnson have beenaround for over 80 years and aregradually being given a boost by thenonprofit community developmentcorporation (Mount Airy USA).Mount Airy USA has succeeded in
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THE SAN FRANCISCOMUSEUM OF MODERNART BRINGS ART ONMOBILE
THINGS TO KEEP INMIND WHENDONATING ART TOCHARITY
THREE REASONS GOLFCAN HELP A PERSONSUCCEED IN BUSINESS
VENTURING INTO THEMANAYUNKNEIGHBORHOOD
WAYS PLAYING GOLFCAN HELP ENHANCEONE’S LEADERSHIPSKILLS
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This adds more mystique andnostalgia to the residentialneighborhoods that still have thelate 19th to early 20th-centuryinfluence. The streets that goaround Wissahickon Valley Park arefor the middle-classes with theirhouses, bigger than usual.
Mount Airy also has a rich historywith the peaceful integration ofAfrican-American middle and upper-class professionals in thepredominantly white are in the ‘60s.It has since become one of themost diverse urban neighborhoods,not just in Philadelphia, but in theentire United States. The success ofintegration has indeed put MountAiry on the map, with celebritiessuch as Oprah Winfrey applaudingthe efforts of the community.
As for house prices, the ones nearChestnut Hill can be bought foraround $250,000. The houses in theeastern part of town areapproximately $153,000.
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Venturing into the Manayunkneighborhoodposted Dec 21, 2017, 9:32 PM by Adrian Rubin [ updated Dec 21, 2017, 9:33 PM ]
In Philadelphia, there’s aneighborhood called Manayunk. Thefactory neighborhood, establishedsometime in the 19th century, islocated on the east bank ofSchuylkill. Manayunk though hasgone through dramatic changes inthe past two decades, as privateinvestors poured in millions. Today,what once was a working classfactory neighborhood has becomerather upscale, with real estatevalues rising every year. Thebeautiful 19th century architecture,as well as all the popularestablishments do help in makingManayunk more appealing.
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For people who venture intoManayunk, there are more than 30restaurants, 18 bars, 9 cafes andco�ee shops all along Main Street,which means there will never be ashortage of places to eat, drink, andbe merry. Add all the smallbusinesses, boutiques, art galleries,and furniture outlets, and one mightargue that Manayunk has everythingone needs all on a single street. Public transportation is a cinch, andthat’s a huge plus for any city. A lotof students from St. Joseph’s,LaSalle, and Temple make theirhome in Manayunk. This is whyresidents refer to the place as a“college town without a college.” Prices of properties here range from$120,000 to $500,000. Propertiesare especially appealing to peoplewho love rolling hills. And justbeyond Manayunk is theRoxborough neighborhood, afamily-friendly community.
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Appealing places for residency inCenter City, Philadelphiaposted Dec 19, 2017, 2:11 AM by Adrian Rubin [ updated Dec 19, 2017, 2:12 AM ]
There are a lot of charming andwondrous places to settle down inPhiladelphia. There is a deep historyof the City of Brotherly Love thatpeople appreciate. Ask any of thepeople who’ve moved there andthey’d be the �rst to testify howliving in Philly can stir up the soul.There are dozens of neighborhoodswhich are accommodating andlovely. It’s all a matter of �nding theright one.
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There are 136 square miles in thecity. Neighborhoods come in allshapes and sizes. Some go on for afew blocks, while other surround a
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park or a community square.Philadelphia itself is divided into anumber of parts – Center City, West,North, Northeast, Northwest, andSouthwest Philadelphia. All theseparts include every township andborough, which was annexed toPhiladelphia in 1854. This is why Philly is considered botha city and a county. Center Citystretches all the way from VineStreet on the north to South Streetand the Delaware River on the eastto Schuylkill on the west. AlthoughCenter City itself isn’t technically aneighborhood, there are places tolive in the residential area, whichshares the space with the centralbusiness district. Among them areOld City, Society Hill, Queen Village,Rittenhouse Square, Manayunk,Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, andUniversity City.
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Things to keep in mind whendonating art to charityposted Sep 19, 2017, 10:41 PM by AdrianRubin [ updated Sep 19, 2017, 10:41 PM ]
Outside the given business aspectthat is exposure, building contacts,and publicity, artists should donatework to charities and foundations toaid causes they truly believe in,helping change the lives of peopleor easing their su�ering, at theleast.
Image source: thetbank.comHowever, it sometimes happensthat artists donating their work for agood cause end up feeling bad androbbed instead, having found outthat the charity he or she gave theartwork to decided that it’s a greatgift for another high-impact donor.And this might be done without anybad intention on the part of thecharity. It is crucial then that artistsand art owners have a cleardialogue with the institutionsreceiving their work to ensure thatsuch situations are prevented.
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To maximize the exposure of theartwork, provide the charitypromotional materials like callingcards or links to your website. Younot only improve the selling price ofthe work; you also increase theamount of help you can give. An important advice is to ask for atax donation receipt. The artistshould request for this at the get-go,and it is based on his or herestimated value of the artwork, notfor how much it will sell for duringan auction. But don’t donate withoutcrunching the numbers �rst, as youmight end up losing money instead.Keep in mind that the IRS requiresan appraisal for donations ofproperty over $20,000. Also, art owners should beconscious that tax break for adonation depends on severalfactors. In some cases, donors canclaim a tax deduction based on theartwork’s appraised value. But inothers, deductions are based on theprice the donor paid for the art,which can be much lower than theappraised value.
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The San Francisco Museum ofModern Art Brings Art on Mobileposted Jul 28, 2017, 4:11 AM by Adrian Rubin [ updated Jul 28, 2017, 4:11 AM ]
Want to explore art, but have notime for it? Art enthusiasts willsurely love what SFMOMA has too�er—its viral art messages.
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While the Met in New York City andthe Smithsonian are showcasingvarious art work by releasing high-resolution images from their in-house collections that are as goodas virtual tours, San Francisco’sMuseum of Modern Art reaches tothe masses by sending artwork viatext messaging.
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The “Send Me SFMOMA” project isthe museum’s answer to those whoare constantly craving art indi�erent moods. People need notleave their homes or o�ce desks toenjoy art; they just have to type afew words on their phone to receivepictures of artworks. SFMOMA uses an API that will sendimages to the texter’s smartphoneinbox. Users can just simply text“Send me” followed by an emoji, acolor, or a mood to 572-51. Themuseum will then reply a work ofart in an instant. This art projectwas launched in June and hasreceived positive responses fromdi�erent users. It’s a great way toappreciate art even without visitingthe local museum. Actor NeilPatrick Harris has even tweetedabout the project recently, and themuseum has received a hugedemand of artwork requests fromdi�erent users.
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Three Reasons Golf Can Help aPerson Succeed In Businessposted Jul 20, 2017, 7:39 AM by Adrian Rubin [ updated Jul 20, 2017, 7:40 AM ]
Sports are a great way to develop aperson’s character, and playing agame of golf is no exception. Afavorite athletic activity amongbusinessmen, time at a golf coursehas also become a way for industrymovers to enter into partnerships,draft new ideas, and start pro�tableventures. But aside from opening upbusiness opportunities, here arethree reasons playing golf can drivea person to succeed:
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It enhances strategic vision. It’sone thing to have a vision, but to bestrategic about it takes a person onestep further. Playing golf teaches a
person to be careful and to preparefor every shot. In the business
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world, risks also have to be carefullyconsidered. Though these are
inevitable, one must know what todo next to move forward despite the
hurdles.
It develops a person’s self-reliance. A player can blame a badgame on many things, but at theend of the day, it all boils down totheir own condition. Upon taking theshot, a person relies on his mind, hisbody, and his skill. In business, thisis also important especially when aperson has his mind set onbecoming in�uential. Beingaccountable to one’s own actions isa show of professionalism and evenexpertise.
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Golf teaches the importance ofcontinuous improvement. Practicedevelops a person’s skill. Evenprofessionals rely on practice to give
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their best performance. This is thesame for business. A person mustnot stop at his last achievement.Rather, he must continue tosharpen his skills, especially in anever-changing industry. Just like in agame of golf, constant practicemakes a player perfect newtechniques that will improve theirgame.
Athletes see their games as arepresentation of life. In business,the only way to succeed is to keepgrowing. In sport and business, it isalso important to learn how to begracious even when somebody elseis winning.
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Ways Playing Golf Can HelpEnhance One’s Leadership Skillsposted Jun 9, 2017, 1:56 AM by Adrian Rubin [ updated Jun 9, 2017, 1:58 AM ]
Golf is a sport that is loved by many.While it looks like an easy gamefrom a distance, playing it is actuallyharder than it seems. That is why alot of golfers spend time just to takea good shot despite the heat andother challenges. Playing golf is justlike leadership, where perseverancehelps deliver excellent results.Here’s how golf is somewhat similarto one’s career, and how it canenhance one’s skills.
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Gaining success takes time andprecision
Just like the game of golf, a lot ofleaders are frustrated withchallenges in their work. Whilepeople tend to turn to pros (in golf,pro golfers; at work, seniors), thereare times when they make thingslook easy. But in reality, successentails patience, practice, and time.It is rare to �nd business leadersand athletes who skyrocket tosuccess overnight or in just a fewtries. But glory comes when it isdone with one’s sweat and tears.
Develop a strategy
The game of golf, aside fromperseverance and skill, is also aboutstrategy. This is the same withleadership. Building strategies willhelp leaders and their team reachtheir goals.
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Focus on what matters most
Just like how pro golfers focus ongetting the hole, leaders must focuson what matters most instead ofgetting distracted by things that areassigned to others. That is why pro-golfers have caddies—becausecarrying golf bags around during atournament can exhaust them. Thesame goes with running a team.Micromanagement can kill themomentum of team members, andit can also cause the leaderunnecessary stress.
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Renovate Right: Additions ThatWill Increase a Home’s Worthposted May 4, 2017, 4:26 AM by Adrian Rubin [ updated May 4, 2017, 4:26 AM ]
Homes must be checked andrenovated every few years tomaintain their good condition. Whilethis process might be costly, it’s a
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worthwhile investment especially forthose who are looking to sell theirhouse when the need arises.However, many homeowners decideto DIY the renovations. This mightbe helpful for small details butharmful for important aspects of thehome. Here are some things thatcan be added to a home underrenovation to retain and evenincrease its value.
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A small home o�ce
This can be a small corner under thestairs, a corner in an otherwise largeroom, or half of the basement. Asmore people these days arewelcoming the idea of working andearning from the comfort of theirown homes, this addition will be awelcome one for those who want anook where they can do their jobse�ciently.
Remodeled kitchen
Updating the look of this space inthe house is always worth investingin. However, the expertise of aprofessional is required to preventunnecessary changes that will notbe functional in the long run. For akitchen, investing in equipment,appliances, and furniture is always
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useful. Going for an ergonomicdesign is always a wise choice. Asfor the bathroom, the
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Solar panels and other means forrenewable energy
Renewable energy sources areproving to be a sustainable optionfor many. Homes that have solarpanels and other alternative energysources are becoming popular inthe market. Not only are thesehomes environment-friendly, butthese are also cost-e�ective.
Enlisting the help of professionals isimportant to make sure thatadditions and changes willcontribute to increasing the home’svalue. Delegating the task to thesepeople will also unburdenhomeowners especially with tasksthat take a long time to �nish.
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Simple Ways To Build Home EquityNowposted Apr 19, 2017, 3:48 AM by Adrian Rubin [ updated Apr 19, 2017, 3:49 AM ]
Real estate development is notlimited to the beginning stages ofproduction but is involved in theentire process. This means thatmany developers still interact withtheir clients even after a home isconstructed. This is to ensureeverything is working and to assurethe client of continued quality.Homeowners are reminded bydevelopers to keep their house inpristine condition. It bene�ts notonly the homeowner, but it alsoraises the home equity. While it isnot a subject usually brought up,increasing a home’s market valuewhile residing in it means a shorterselling process and a potentiallyhigher return. Here are some tips toconsider.
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Pay mortgages: Keeping track of�nancial payments builds homeequity. The value of the propertyslowly increases as �nancialinstitutions list it as being properlypaid (and cared) for.
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Consider biweekly payments:some options allow owners to payo� their mortgages biweekly. Thisequals to about 26 paymentsthroughout the year. This can be apreferred option for some, reducingthe mortgage term and savingowners some cash from interest.This payment scheme also buildshome equity faster.
Avoid re�nancing: There arenuances that should be taken intoconsideration. Stock market trends,along with political climates, shouldbe assessed before deciding on anyre�nancing scheme. There areopportunities that would bene�t aproperty’s value. That said, it isbetter to err on the side of cautionand not re�nance. In essence,keeping the cash in a propertyretains the equity.
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Make improvements: Even theslightest home improvements raisehome value. Take care in choosingwhich areas to improve on though.For example, investing in smarttechnology may seem like a wisedecision from a business point ofview, but it becomes useless if
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owners themselves do not use it.Opt for improvements that wouldactually bene�t those living in thehouse.
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Architectural Focus: Frank LloydWright in Phillyposted Jan 31, 2017, 5:53 AM by Adrian Rubin [ updated Jan 31, 2017, 5:54 AM ]
Even without reference from AynRand’s “The Fountainhead,” FrankLloyd Wright is on a di�erent planeof iconicity in architecture. If Francehad Le Corbusier, America had FLWchampioning city planning and hisown vision of the Americanlandscape, which he called“Usonian.”
As his vision extended to providinga�ordable housing for the middleclass during the Great Depression,his revolutionary ideas have easilyevolved into the currency of modernreal estate development. He insistedon the harmony of form andfunction and summarized thecomplex workings within a structureinto simplicity. He borrowed naturalelements and infused them intocomplex designs whose corners andcenters were accessible from allangles and led to open spaces, as inthe case of the breathtakingGuggenheim Museum. Thisrenowned structure was a freakbeauty of its time, its spiral layoutseemingly jesting the door-to-door
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layout of �oors in traditionalskyscrapers.
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Residents of Philadelphia can beregaled with FLW’s handiwork in theBeth Sholom Synagogue. Strikinglygeometric and rendered in glass,plexiglass, and metal, FLW's solesynagogue commission tookinspiration from Mt. Sinai. From theinside, lines meet along the steeproof’s center line. Outside, a grasslawn with a cleanly formed fountaingreets the congregants in open airand sunlight. The building’s centrallighting borrows heavily fromdaytime sky.
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s works arestudies in both practicality andbeauty. They depart from heavyclassic dispensation of concrete andornamentation, and truly embodiesAmerican modernity.
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