Selling 215 Brings Philadelphia Stories to REAL Shows Network — A New Local TV Spotlight for Homes and Neighborhoods

New Philly-focused series joins REAL Shows Network’s lineup

REAL Shows Network has added Selling 215 — Made in Philly to its slate, a TV series built around Philadelphia homes, neighborhoods and the people who make the city tick. The show lands on the network this season and will run as a regular weekly feature, aiming to put a local lens on real estate stories that often get lost on national shows.

The premise is simple: each episode follows the search, sale or reinvention of a Philly place — from classic rowhouse rescues to creative conversions of former industrial spaces. The series bills itself as a look not just at property listings, but at the communities and small businesses that anchor them. REAL Shows Network’s announcement frames Selling 215 as a way to give the city’s neighborhoods a voice on-screen and to showcase Philadelphia’s mix of history and fresh investment.

What the show looks and feels like: episodes, themes and audience

Selling 215 mixes home tours with neighborhood reporting. Episodes typically open with a close look at a property — its layout, quirks and renovation needs — then widen out to show the surrounding block, local shops and people who use the space. Themes include renovation on a budget, seller stories from longtime residents, and episodes that follow small business owners who’ve made a neighborhood comeback.

The tone is conversational and local. It’s aimed at viewers who love Philadelphia — current residents, recent movers and people who follow city life from afar. It’s not a hard-sell real estate program. Instead, it treats houses as entry points into wider conversations about culture, food, commuting and neighborhood change.

For REAL Shows Network, Selling 215 slots into an emerging genre of hyper-local lifestyle TV that blends real estate with civic storytelling. The show will likely appeal to viewers who find national property shows too glossy or detached from city realities.

Meet the host and the Philadelphia stories at the heart of Selling 215

The series is anchored by a Philadelphia-based host who combines experience in real estate with a background in community storytelling. That local grounding shapes the show’s choices: expect episodes that explore South Philly rowhouses, Fishtown maker spaces, West Philly renovation projects and the restaurant corridors of East Passyunk.

Producers say the host will spend time with neighborhood residents as much as with agents and contractors. That means the camera follows long-time business owners talking about decades on the block, as well as young buyers renovating for the first time. The show will highlight specific local projects — a landlord converting space into affordable studios, a storefront that evolved into a community hub, and a historic home with an unexpected modern interior.

“We wanted a host who listens to the neighborhood,” the network’s announcement said. “Selling 215 focuses on people who make Philadelphia, not just the houses they live in.”

Where to watch: RSN distribution and viewing options

REAL Shows Network says Selling 215 will be available across its cable affiliates and on the network’s streaming platforms. New episodes will air weekly and will also be posted on-demand for viewers who want to catch up. The network is exploring additional syndication and local station partnerships to reach viewers who prefer traditional broadcast or regional cable packages.

The distribution plan aims to make episodes easy to find for both local viewers in the Philadelphia area and for a national audience curious about city-focused lifestyle programming.

Why Philly matters: potential benefits for local real estate and small businesses

Local agents and business owners see clear upside. A TV spotlight can drive interest in neighborhoods, increase visits to cafes and shops, and bring new buyers into the market. For small retailers, a positive segment can translate into higher foot traffic and stronger brand recognition beyond the block.

At the same time, the show could amplify debates about change in the city. While increased attention often helps sellers and local entrepreneurs, it can also accelerate price pressure in desirable blocks and complicate long-term residents’ plans. Producers say the series intends to show both sides of that story — the opportunities and the tensions.

Maria Delgado, a local real estate agent quoted in the network release, said the show gives viewers “a chance to see the real Philadelphia — the people, the craft and the resilience behind each property.” Community advocates featured in the announcement welcomed the idea of more local storytelling but urged the show to keep neighborhood voices front and center.

Where this fits: RSN’s mission and the trend toward localized lifestyle programming

REAL Shows Network has built a niche on locally focused lifestyle and property programming. Selling 215 follows a broader trend: viewers want shows that feel rooted in place rather than generic lifestyle fare. Networks from national cable to regional digital platforms are investing in local series that pair real estate with culture, food and local commerce.

Selling 215 positions RSN to deepen its community ties while offering advertisers and local partners a dedicated Philly audience. For viewers, it promises something familiar: a television show that treats neighborhoods as living stories, not just backdrops for staged renovations.

Sources

• prnewswire.com