February 13, 2026
Best Valentine’s Day Restaurants in Philly for 2026
A local guide by Marc Silver of Silvertone Homes | A top Philly Real Estate Agent Whether you're planning...
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A local guide by Marc Silver of Silvertone Homes | A top Philly Real Estate Agent Forgot to plan ahead?...
January 28, 2026
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What to Know Before Buying in Fishtown & Northern Liberties If you’re buying in Philadelphia, one of the first...
January 28, 2026
Best Happy Hour Spots in Fishtown & Northern Liberties (2026 Edition)
Some people say every hour in Fishtown is happy hour. And honestly, they’re not wrong. But if you’re looking...
January 18, 2026
Your January Reset: The Ultimate Decluttering Guide for Philly Homes (Fishtown & NoLibs Edition)
A local guide by Marc Silver of Silvertone Homes | Top Philadelphia Realtor January is when Philly homes...
January 18, 2026
Philly’s Neighborhoods to Watch This Year (2026 Hot List)
A local guide by Marc Silver of Silvertone Homes | Top Philadelphia Realtor Philadelphia’s real estate...
December 23, 2025
The New Rules of Home Staging: What Actually Moves the Needle | Philly Guide
By Marc Silver, Compass Real Estate – Philadelphia "I’m often asked, 'Do I need to stage my home?' My answer is: 'If...
December 16, 2025
The Pew Grant Show Everyone Will Be Talking About: A Look at What’s Ahead for Philadelphia’s Arts Scene
Every year, Philadelphia’s creative landscape is shaped by a handful of major announcements, and this season, the buzz...
December 9, 2025
The Best Coffee Shops and Cafes near Fishtown for Remote Workers
By Marc Silver, Compass Real Estate – Fishtown Resident & Local Guide If you spend any time working remotely in...
December 3, 2025
The Print Center’s December 2025 Auction: An Insider’s Guide to Philly’s Most Anticipated Art Event
Every December, The Print Center hosts one of Philadelphia’s most exciting art-world traditions — its annual...
December 2, 2025
9 Tips to Prep Your Philadelphia Home for a Spring Market Listing 2026
By Marc Silver, Philadelphia Real Estate Agent (Compass) Spring is the busiest season in the Philadelphia real...
November 24, 2025
A Day in Fishtown: Walking Tour of the Neighborhood's Hidden Gems
Image source: Streetsdept.com Fishtown isn’t just a place you pass through—it’s a neighborhood you feel. Every...
November 21, 2025
Live/Work Spaces in Fishtown & Northern Liberties: A Musician’s Guide to Finding Your Studio Home
By Marc Silver, Silvertone Homes — 20+ Year Fishtown Resident & Professional Musician If you’re a musician...
November 18, 2025
Fishtown vs. Northern Liberties: Which Neighborhood Is Right for You?
If you’re exploring homes in Philadelphia’s river-ward neighborhoods, two names rise to the top again and...
October 28, 2025
What Makes Fishtown One of Philadelphia's Most Desirable Neighborhoods?
As a 20+ year resident and after helping hundreds of buyers find homes throughout Philadelphia, I'm constantly asked:...
October 21, 2025
The Ultimate Fishtown Dining & Bar Guide: Where Great Food Meets Great Living
When my clients ask me what makes Fishtown one of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods, I always start with the...
October 21, 2025
Fishtown's Creative Class: How Artists & Musicians Are Shaping the Neighborhood's Real Estate Market
For decades, artists and musicians have been the vanguard of urban transformation, moving into overlooked neighborhoods...
October 16, 2025
Why Fishtown, Philadelphia Is a Good Place to Live
A Story of Transformation From The Inside Out When Marc Silver moved to Fishtown in the early 2000s, the...
September 29, 2022
Get REEL with Marc: Things I wish I knew before Investing in Real Estate
I feel so grateful when I think about our real estate journey. IT wasn’t easy. The rise of the pricing in the...
September 29, 2022
Get REEL with Marc: Things I wish I knew before Investing in Real Estate
I feel so grateful when I think about our real estate journey. IT wasn’t easy. The rise of the pricing in the...
September 12, 2022
Get REEL with Marc: Get a Mentor
Follow me on my coaching journey which includes my new series: Get REEL with Marc. Do you have a mentor? Someone that...
July 18, 2022
Get REEL with Marc: Do You Know How to Take The Reins?
Do you know HOW to take the reins in life? I spoke about this yesterday… about finding something within yourself that...
July 1, 2022
Get REEL with Marc: How To Achieve Great Things
In order to achieve great things. You have to be willing to take risks. We have to get out of our comfort zone when you...
January 26, 2022
Most Philly residents understand the importance of a public school catchment
Most Philly residents understand the importance of a public school catchment. Even if you don’t have school-age kids it...
January 2, 2022
2022 Real Estate Trends
Expect slower housing price appreciation, easing inflation and rising interest rates in 2022, according to a survey of...
November 11, 2021
Ways to Relax in Philadelphia
Despite Philadelphia’s bustling urban landscape, there are a variety of relaxing, contemplative ways to enjoy a day in...
October 27, 2021
What's Happening in Your Neighborhood?
It’s hard to believe that we are closely approaching 2022. As I shared last quarter, the housing market is still...
September 30, 2021
Interior Designs Trends To Wow Potential Buyers
There’s a fine line between classic and old. When preparing your Philadelphia home for sale, you want to ensure that...
September 17, 2021
Luxury Feature Friday
Luxury, unlike any other brokerage Developed with a discerning consumer in mind, the Luxury Division at Compass...
August 31, 2021
Vegan Restaurants in Philadelphia
While Philly is famous for its juicy cheesesteaks, roast pork sandwiches, and hoagies stuffed full of meat and cheese,...
August 24, 2021
Our Favorite Dog Parks
Blue and I love our morning walks and time in the local parks around Fishtown. After all, just like I need to get out...
July 31, 2021
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Philadelphia?
Are you contemplating a move to Philadelphia? Or are you planning to sell your current home so you can move up to a...
May 20, 2021
10 Unique Museums in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the country’s social and cultural epicenters, filled with beautiful historic sites, incredible...
May 12, 2021
Setting the Tone
Last spring, we found ourselves suddenly facing many difficult decisions—decisions that had to be made in order to keep...
March 3, 2021
6 Best Renovations for Your Philadelphia Home
Do you own a home in Philadelphia and want to renovate it to enhance your family’s enjoyment or to increase the resale...
February 5, 2021
13 Best Fine Dining Spots in Philadelphia this Valentine's Day
As restaurants recover from the unprecedented wave of changes brought about last year and throughout the pandemic,...