Buy Archives - Solo Real Estate | Philadelphia Real Estate Brokerage

Renovating Upward in East Kensington

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Fireball Printing
Fireball Printing, a small business specializing in custom print jobs of all kinds, turned to Solo’s Jeff Carpineta (who also helped them find their first home) when they felt ready for their own building. We took them to look at a bunch of different places, including some real fixer-uppers. Eventually, owners Paul and Catherine toured their perfect fit – an old table pad company on Coral St. They were excited at the prospect of keeping it local, only a few minutes from their home.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Fireball Printing
We connected Paul and Catherine with the right contractors to help make their renovation ideas a reality. After a lot of work, what was once a copy machine in a living room grew into a warehouse renovation and investment in the local economy. “Artists and grassroots start-ups aren’t always the most important clients for some real estate agents,” Jeff says, “but they are part of the soul of a community. Helping them is a joy.”

From Solo tenant to Solo homeowner
When Rebecca decided to buy a home at Kensington Yards, she wasn’t even on the market. She had rented her Northern Liberties apartment through Solo Real Estate for fourteen years. When she found out about the ambitious project called Kensington Yards she was eager to check it out.
From Solo tenant to Solo homeowner
Rebecca was won over once she saw that these new construction condominiums had eco-friendly appliances, local artisan-made features, and salvaged materials. These unique details combined with high ceilings, beautiful light, and a roof deck sealed the deal on her ideal home.

Patrick-Kate-Queen-Village
NEW DIGS
Happy Homeowners in Queen Village
The staging of the property online had not done the quaint, brick townhouse justice. The three-story home was spacious – with three bedrooms, one bathroom, a basement, and a patio. This property just had its HVAC system redone and had easy access to major roads and highways. Just another story of Solo helping couples find the right fit!

COMMUNITY BUILDING
Kensington Community Food Co-Op
The idea for the Kensington Community Food Co-Op came from East Kensington resident Lena Helen and Solo agent Jeff Carpineta, both residents of the area who were deeply inspired by their time shopping at co-ops both in Philadelphia and Portland, Oregon. A field trip to Weaver’s Way inspired a dozen neighbors to form a steering group, research how to start a food co-op in Kensington and begin the grassroots work.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Kensington Community Food Co-Op
Jeff stayed on the leadership team of the project, and years later, together with Deborah Solo, they were instrumental in securing a building. Mike and Sue Wade, owners of Knights Abstract title company, played a huge role and purchased the building when it became available. Deborah and Jeff helped select Studio 6mm architects and helped with fundraising to transform what was formerly O’Reilly’s Pub into the beautiful grocery and cafe you see today. The Co-Op finally had a place to call home, and a valuable community resource was born.