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Higgins & Welch Real Estate
Navigating a commercial appraisal for properties in Greater Philadelphia? A thorough review is key: overlooking small details can mean big consequences. Here are a few red flags lenders and investors should NEVER ignore: • Missing or outdated market data: if comps aren't current or relevant to the neighborhood, question the numbers. • Unverifiable income figures: always look for supporting documentation. If rental or expense numbers aren’t fully backed up, that’s a red flag. • Outdated or limited property photos: ask for recent images that accurately depict current conditions. • Vague or incomplete descriptions: lack of detail in site, improvements, or zoning analysis could hide critical problems. • Apparent conflicts of interest: check that your appraiser is independent, local, and experienced with similar assets. A solid appraisal is the backbone of every good investment or loan. When in doubt, talk with professionals who know Philly’s unique market inside and out. Want an honest second opinion? Let’s connect! #Philadelphia #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #Appraisal #Investing #Lending #PhillyRealEstate #HigginsWelch
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Roy Shapira
📊 Philadelphia Multifamily Market - Fresh Insights from Yardi Matrix (August 2025) Philadelphia isn’t just keeping pace - it is continuing to perform strongly. 👷 Employment Growth: The metro added 45,400 net jobs over the past year, with Education & Health Services (+30,900) leading the way. Amazon’s planned $20B Pennsylvania investment (including a new data center in Falls Township) will add 1,250 more jobs. 🌆 Submarkets: City Center–West rents climbed 3.9% YoY to an average of $2,586, making it the leading submarket in urban Philly. In the suburbs, Exton–Malvern topped the list at $2,200. 💼 Occupancy Split: Renter-by-Necessity properties held strong at 95.8%, while Lifestyle occupancy registered 94.9%. Both segments continue to show healthy stability. 🏗️ Pipeline: Developers are working on 15,930 units under construction - yet new starts fell sharply compared to last year, a trend that strengthens fundamentals for existing assets. 💵 Transactions by Submarket: Center City–West led with $138M, followed by Conshohocken ($109M) and Northwest–East ($100M). With job growth fueling demand and new supply slowing, Philadelphia’s multifamily market remains one of the most compelling plays on the East Coast. 🔗 Full report: Yardi Matrix – Multifamily Research 👉 Anyone interested, feel free to DM me or comment below and I’ll share the full report. Gelfand Group GY Properties | Gelfund Real Estate Opportunities | GC Ventures
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