Realtor-Rick Cummings

06/19/2026

It’s encouraging to see new housing paired with energy-efficient features, bike storage, and a green roof in a neighborhood where affordability matters.

North Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood is set to see 46 new affordable apartments at 2800 Diamond Street. The project is designed for residents using Housing Choice Vouchers and households earning below area median income, with features like energy-efficient systems, indoor bike stor...

06/17/2026

More small-scale housing projects are moving ahead in Grays Ferry, where another vacant lot is set to become a new single-family home.

A permit has been issued for a new single-family residence at 1216 South 31st Street in Grays Ferry. The project will bring a three-story home to a currently vacant lot, continuing the pattern of smaller residential developments appearing throughout the neighborhood. While it’s not a large project...

06/17/2026

🚨 HUGE PRICE DROP – NOW ONLY $320,000! 🚨

🏡 61 Old Cedarbrook Road – Located in a desirable gated community, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers incredible value and a motivated seller ready to make a deal!

✨ Features Include:
✅ Updated kitchen with modern finishes
✅ Finished basement family room
✅ One-car garage & private driveway
✅ Spacious living and dining areas
✅ Front yard and outdoor space for entertaining
✅ Move-in ready

🔥 Seller is highly motivated and prefers a settlement by July 19. This is a great opportunity for buyers who can move quickly and take advantage of this significant price reduction.

💰 Now Offered at Just $320,000

Don’t miss your chance to own a home in this sought-after gated community at an unbeatable price. Contact me today to schedule your private showing!

📞 Rick Cummings | RE/MAX

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

The number of homes available for sale is measured not only by the number but also by time. Understanding how housing inventory is calculated will help you determine the supply and demand in a real estate market.

Housing inventory is calculated by the number of homes currently listed for sale in a particular market, then expressed as the number of months it would take to sell all of those homes. The result is known as the "months of supply."

06/14/2026

Finding an affordable place to live is forcing many renters to get creative, even when it means giving up privacy and personal space.

As rents remain high in many markets, some tenants are converting living rooms and other shared spaces into sleeping areas to reduce monthly costs. The trend highlights how affordability pressures are changing the way people use their homes and what they're willing to compromise on to stay within bu...

06/12/2026

It’s a design element you definitely want to get right the first time around.

A backsplash can set the tone for the entire kitchen, especially if you’re looking to tile an accent area, a whole wall, or even the entire room.

06/10/2026

AI is starting to play a bigger role in rental housing, but questions about fairness, accuracy, and accountability are still catching up.

From maintenance requests to tenant screening and customer service, artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of the rental housing experience. Supporters say it can improve efficiency and response times, while critics raise concerns about transparency and legal responsibility when mistakes....

06/09/2026

This is a good reminder that neighborhood change works best when the people who helped build the community can still afford to stay there.

Southwest Philadelphia residents are organizing around the future of 925 affordable rental homes managed by Neighborhood Restorations, many of them in West and Southwest Philly. The concern is simple: if the properties are sold without long-term affordability protections, thousands of residents coul...