Real Estate
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Kimble Farm Owners Seek Sale to Rutter’s, but West Nottingham Township Residents Opposed
Kimble Farm owners have entered a sales agreement with Rutter’s, but West Nottingham Township residents oppose the proposed new use for the property, writes Betsy Brewer Brantner for the Chester County Press. Around 100 acres of the farm could be sold to the convenience store chain, pending discussions and approvals from the West Nottingham Township…
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First Bank House of the Week: Running Out of Adjectives to Describe This West Chester Beauty
A grandiose Victorian home on 5.25 acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. This stunning residence, named Heartsease, embodies the timeless charm of a bygone era while offering the comfort and sophistication of modern living. . . It reflects over a century of history, blending…
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Relocate from Headquarters After More Than 50 Years
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be moving from its headquarters of more than a half-century early next year, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Archdiocese just recently signed a new long-term lease for 80,000 square feet at the Three Parkway building in Philadelphia. The new location is just a block away from…
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Hankin Group Expands River Station in Downingtown with 160 Luxury Sustainable Apartments
Hankin Group has begun the expansion of River Station, the vibrant mixed-use residential community in Downingtown. Phase II will add 160 upscale, sustainable apartment homes across two new buildings to the 70-acre development. The first building, scheduled to open in summer 2026, will feature 67 residential units. The remaining 93 apartments will be delivered in…
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Furlong Stone Farmhouse Blends Historic Charm with Expansive Property
A charming 18th-century stone farmhouse elegantly combines family-friendly comfort with a deep sense of heritage, set amid the lush greenery in Furlong, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. The home is nestled on a sprawling, secluded property that offers a rare sense of privacy and serenity. It features an inviting in-ground pool and…
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Lawmakers Challenge Abrams Realty’s Exton Square Mall Vision
The West Whiteland Board of Supervisors has pushed back against Abrams Realty and Development’s Exton Square Mall mixed-use redevelopment plans, with one member calling for the revival of plans for a hotel on the site, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the project’s density, the township’s sewer capacity, and the future of…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Craftsmanship Displayed in West Chester
A stunning craftsman home on 15.29 acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. This gorgeous residence perfectly blends classic craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. Sophisticated details include reclaimed beams, antique wide-plank red oak floors, hand-crafted millwork, soaring ceilings, and expansive windows. . . Among the highlights…
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Eagleview Businesses Celebrate Reopenings Following Temporary Closure
Hankin Group and Eagleview Town Center are pleased to debut the much-anticipated reopening of two cherished community businesses — Gemini Hair Design Studio & Spa and Wellington Square Bookshop — following a temporary closure caused by a recent fire. Both businesses are ready to welcome customers back with renewed energy and gratitude for the community’s…
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This Bucks County Town Is Greater Philadelphia’s Hottest Housing Market
In the second quarter of 2025, homes sold faster in Levittown than anywhere in Greater Philadelphia, making the blue-collar town the hottest housing market in the region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Bucks County, during the three months ending June 30, properties sold faster in more affordable suburbs than in affluent…
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Stunning Home of Famed Local Designer Listed for Sale in Willistown
The stunning home of famed Philadelphia-area architectural designer Robert McElroy is now up for sale in Willistown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. McElroy designed numerous mid-century modernist homes throughout the Philadelphia suburbs from the 1950s through the 1980s. A naturalist, many McElroy homes incorporate the surrounding landscape and local nature. Now, his own home, which…
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Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M
Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings, just north of Drexel University’s campus, consists entirely of one bedroom and one bathroom apartments. The acquisition also includes 21 parking spots. Loonstyn plans to renovate the…
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Bryn Mawr Mansion with Movie Theater, Indoor Pool, Heads to Auction
A Bryn Mawr mansion in Delaware County with an indoor pool and 18-seat movie theater is heading to auction Oct. 16 after sitting on the market for two years, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was custom-built in 2005, designed by architect Gordon L. Todd Associates and built by A.L. Hellman Custom…
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Wedding Venue and Adjacent Property Sold to Bensalem Landmark for $6.85M
In a $6.85 million deal, the Bensalem Landmark Shopping Center entity has acquired the Celebrations Wedding Venue and the adjacent shopping plaza from owner Francesco Dicianni, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Celebrations’ liquor license has recently been transferred to the new owner. Dicianni is still…
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With Impending Closure of Valley Forge Military Academy, Questions Arise Over Future of Its 70-Acre Campus
With Valley Forge Military Academy closing at the end of the academic year, questions have arisen over its 70-acre campus, which could represent a real estate opportunity in one of the region’s most coveted locations, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The campus straddles Tredyffrin Township in Chester County and Radnor Township in…
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First Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Traditional in Devon
A magnificent traditional home from 1889 on 1.1 acres with six bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Devon. . . This stunning residence offers timeless charm and contemporary elegance including hand-carved woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, and soaring ceilings creating an inviting ambiance throughout. Among highlights are the center…
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Great Valley School District Acquires Malvern Office Building for $7.5 Million
The board of Great Valley School District has authorized the $7.5 million purchase of an office building in Malvern, adjacent to the existing high school campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Known as the Westbrook Corporate Center, the nearly 190,000-square-foot building sits on 21.9 acres at 41 Moores Road. The price is a…





























































