Our editorial team
Philly Home Costs guides come from the editorial team below, written with AI assistance. Prices come from named public sources and from local contractors, estimates are always labeled, and each guide is reviewed by a real person before it is published.
These are editorial bylines, not individual profiles.
Jess Maren
Focus: Water heaters and HVAC
Explains the equipment choices and what changes the price, one decision at a time.
Tom Alvarez
Focus: Sewer lines, sump pumps and plumbing
Walks through what an inspection or estimate will show and the questions to ask before you sign.
Dana Brooks
Focus: Utility rebates, tax credits and heat pumps
Spells out who qualifies and links straight to the program's own page.
How every guide is written
Plain, practical and no-hype. Leads with the price range, always labels estimates, and cites sources.
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