Looking to buy a home in Philadelphia?
How we help you buy in Philadelphia.
Buying a home should be exciting, not stressful. Every neighborhood has its own pulse, from the historic character of Center City to the rapid growth in Fishtown. Our process begins with a strategy session where we look at your needs, budget and lifestyle to build a custom search plan.
We don't just rely on public listings. We use our network to find off-market opportunities. And because of our background in structural renovation and finish work, we help you tell a quick cosmetic flip from a solid home with great bones. Our in-house lending partners at the Acre Lending Team make sure your offer is backed by rock-solid financing.
From the first viewing to understanding City of Philadelphia property taxes and signing at closing, we negotiate hard on your behalf to get you the best possible deal.
What you get with Hox
- Personalized home search
- Off-market access
- Expert negotiation
- In-house mortgage team
- Private tours
- Market analysis
- Transaction management
Five steps to the keys
Pre-approval
Done in-house, so you know your number and sellers take your offer seriously.
Search
Public listings plus off-market homes from our network.
Offer & inspect
Strong offers, sharp negotiation, and a trained eye on the inspection.
Philadelphia neighborhood guides
Living in East Passyunk: Neighborhood Guide
East Passyunk is one of those Philadelphia neighborhoods that tends to surprise people the first time they visit.
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Living in Northern Liberties: A Buyer’s Guide
Northern Liberties sits just north of Old City and directly across the highway from Fishtown, and for anyone who has spent time walking its streets, it’s easy to understand why the neighborhood keeps drawing serious...
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Moving to Fishtown: A Local’s Guide for Buyers
What the neighborhood actually looks like day to day, what the housing stock is like, how you'll get around, and what buying here really involves.
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Al is truly amazing at what he does! Very welcoming, positive, and friendly vibe. I would recommend to anyone interested in real estate, looking to rent, or whatever realty needs you may have, Al is your guy! Thanks again Al, all the best!
Alban was exceptional and I had a great experience working with him on the purchase of my home. He was professional and incredibly responsive. I highly recommend his expertise to anyone looking to buy or sell.
Alban was great to work with. He was friendly, responsive, and accommodating. We looked for months until we found the perfect place, and I couldn’t be more grateful for all his hard work!
It has been a pleasure to work with Alban during a very stressful first time home buyers process. Alban came via recommendation to me and from the first conversation his understanding demeanor and straightforward approach made me immediately feel comfortable leaving no hesitation to work with him. He is always quick to respond, efficient and does his due diligence. He is easy to work with and what I especially liked about him is that he is patient. Alban explained each process before the next step, this was very important to me because he allayed all my fears and anxieties, most notably, as any first time buyer would have or any buyer for that matter could experience. He wasn’t pushy or desperate as realtors can be, I felt safe to trust him from our first call and I can come here and say to you he was all he was recommended to be and then some. He is competent and he never drops the ball, this is something to consider if a man’s character means anything to you, he’s your guy!
Working with Alban was a great experience from start to finish. He was incredibly responsive, always quick to answer my questions and keep me updated throughout the process. What I really appreciated was that he never made me feel pressured. He gave honest advice, was patient, and genuinely wanted to help me find the right tenant, not just the fastest one. And he did exactly that! He found a great candidate who turned out to be the perfect fit for the place.
Was a pleasure to work with Alban! Was super helpful and dedicated every step of the way!
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