About the Builder
Sam Blake, founder and owner of Blake Development Corporation, has been building and restoring the highest quality custom single and multi-family residences since 1987, and today is established as one of the Philadelphia area’s premier builders. Specializing in the region's finest, and most sought after neighborhoods, the award winning Blake Development Corporation prides itself in the selection of quality materials, the work of skilled craftsmen, and a meticulous attention to detail that goes into each and every home built. Their design team consistently offers the perfect combination of modern amenities and classic Philadelphia architectural details. The company’s tradition of excellence is deeply rooted in their respect and commitment to preserving and honoring the architectural heritage of Philadelphia and its surrounding communities.
Blake Development’s outstanding customer satisfaction speaks to hands-on project commitment that demands, and can count on personal attention at every integral stage of the building or restoration process.
They are acutely aware that true success lies in their ability to respond to client needs, which sets them apart from other builders. It’s not just a house being built, but a future home.
Kim Whetzel -
Team Lead
Kim is a Philadelphia native with a great love of the area and a rich and in-depth understanding of every aspect of the city and surrounding neighborhoods. She is a sales associate at Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty and founder of Team Whetzel, with over 25 years of real estate experience. A second-generation realtor, her father Matthews Williams co-founded Wheeler Williams in 1952, one of the original Main Line real estate firms. Kim specializes in Chestnut Hill, West Mt. Airy, Montgomery County, and the Main Line. She is a “people person” who prides herself on her attention to detail and keen negotiating skills. Her sales career began in the late 1970s in the wholesale clothing business at The Eagles Eye and continued into the 1980s in Institutional Investment sales at The First Boston Corporation.
Kim is passionately committed to the City of Philadelphia, focusing her interests on education, the outdoors, and the arts. She currently serves as a board member of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Need in Deed, and the Advisory Committee for the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women. She also volunteers annually with Friends of the Wissahickon and the Community Clothes Charity.
Cell: 215-870-3138
Email: kim@kurfiss.com
James McFadden
James’s experiences living in many different areas of the Philadelphia region, from Bucks County, Chestnut Hill, Jersey Shore, and now Center City, have equipped him with a unique insider’s view of the city and its surrounding areas. James finds success in utilizing the heritage of Sotheby’s International Realty. Along with his vast understanding of local and national trends, he excels at providing unique insight to those looking to make any acquisition or investment. With a keen eye for aesthetics and architecture, James assists his discerning clients with their visions when selling or buying. Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, James advises his clients on the city to the country and down the coast.
Cell: 267-980-0166
Email: mcfadden@kurfiss.com