Helping Philadelphia Families Build Their Nest
How Does Civetta Work with Turn the Key?
At Civetta, we believe every family deserves a place to call their own. As the leading developer in Philadelphia's Turn the Key program, we help working families build their nests by providing quality, affordable, new construction homes and guiding them through the path to ownership.
Hear from Mayor Cherelle Parker about the vision behind Turn the Key and how we're empowering more Philly families to put down roots.
Are You Ready to Build Your Nest?
You might be a great fit if:
- You have proof of income and have filed taxes for the last 2 years
- You currently rent or have not owned a home in the last three years
- You have time to invest in the Turn the Key application process
- You’re ready to meet with a housing counselor
The Wise Way Home
We walk buyers through every step: clearly, patiently, and without pressure.
Success Stories
Hear what our homebuyers are hooting about!
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"I wanted to be a homeowner. I had been looking for a home for almost 2 years in Philadelphia since I work for the City of Philadelphia and need to live within the city limits. My home search was very frustrating since I usually couldn’t seem to find what I was looking for. The properties from Civetta Property Group were exactly what I wanted- new construction at a reasonable price. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The homes were beautiful. I highly recommend Civetta Property Group as Realtors for anyone looking to own a home in Philadelphia."
Tracey Harvey
"What a surreal moment for me: this beautiful house felt like home the minute I saw it! From the beautiful kitchen to the spacious bathroom—pinch me! I am an owner of a BRAND-NEW CONSTRUCTION, and we are loving it! I had the pleasure of having the best team in the industry advocating for me, guiding me, and making sure my experience was as stress-free as possible! Civetta sincerely changed my family’s life!"
Angelis Rosa Carrasquillo
Featured Listings
FEATURED LISTINGS
Philadelphia, PA 19144
West Philadelphia
1220 - 1340 FT²
3 BEDS
2 BATH
$274k - $280k
$275,000
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Point Breeze
1,332 - 1,456 FT²
3 BEDS
2 BATH
Start Your Path to Homeownership
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Grant assistance is available to qualified buyers. We can help you determine eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Turn the Key Initiative?
Turn The Key Initiative will help up to 1,000 Philadelphia families buy new affordable homes and build equity for their futures. Income-qualified buyers may be eligible for mortgage “buy-down” assistance funds up to $75,000. Learn more about Turn The Key.
How are homebuyers selected for Turn The Key?
You can move through the process by becoming income-certified along with receiving your housing counseling certification and documented mortgage approval. Your information will be sent to developers based on the neighborhoods for which you have expressed interest. Developers will have a member of their sales team contact you directly to tour the various properties.
Can grant programs be used toward the purchase of workforce homes?
Yes, workforce housing works with the Turn the Key Initiative, Philly First, and lender first time homebuyer programs. Programs can be layered.
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