Long before 1776, Philadelphia was shaping the future of American commerce, community planning, and real estate. In this episode of Change Agents, host and NAR Chief Marketing Communications Officer Bennett Richardson visits the City of Brotherly Love alongside top Philadelphia historian Jim Murphy to explore the historic roots of the nation's housing market.
From William Penn’s early development pivots to the inception of private lending and mixed-use commercial hubs, Richardson and Murphy walk through historic sites like Welcome Park, City Tavern, First Bank of the U.S., and Elfreth's Alley. Together, they unpack how 300-year-old solutions to land use, affordability, and capital access continue to offer valuable insights for modern REALTORS®.
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