Real Estate
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Luxury Housing Market in Chester County Sees Major Uptick in Demand
Chester County is among the Philadelphia region luxury housing markets that are seeing an uptick in demand, bidding wars, and fast sales, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A 3,000-square-foot house in Berwyn that was recently listed for sale at $925,000 ended up selling for over $1.1 million. According to Sue Fitzgerald, principal agent…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Colonial on 124 Gorgeous Acres in Cochranville
A beautiful custom-built colonial home on 124 acres with three bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Cochranville. . . This private estate nestled in the rolling hills of Andrews Bridge Hunt country offers highly-coveted privacy and serenity. The gated entrance is surrounded by lush woodland, which leads to an…
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Two Chester County Towns Among ZIP Codes Where Homes Are Selling Fastest in Region
Homes in the Philadelphia region continue to fly off the market amid inventory shortages and high competition, and two Chester County towns are among the ZIP Codes where homes are selling the fastest, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In June, homes traded hands in a median of just ten days among the…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone Beauty in Toughkenamon
A beautiful stone farmhouse on 3.6 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Toughkenamon. . . This lovely 1920 residence is perfectly nestled on a picturesque lot and offers a seamless blend of timeless appeal and modern conveniences. The interior has been thoughtfully updated over the years.…
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Center City Office Buildings Keep Selling at Steep Discounts
Five Center City office buildings that changed hands in the last two months have sold for a combined total of $151 million less than their assessed value, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each of the buildings sold at a steep discount, bringing into focus the current value of lower-quality office buildings with…
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New Jersey “Barbie Dreamhouse” Goes Viral on TikTok
A home in New Jersey, dubbed the “Barbie Dreamhouse,” has gone viral on TikTok for its pink-themed interior, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Listed on Zillow for $500,000, the Hamilton house at 835 Hughes Drive stands out with bubblegum pink shutters and salmon-pink walls, kitchen cabinets, and floors, all complemented…
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First Bank House of the Week: Castle-Like Manor in Chadds Ford
A majestic manor home on 10.79 acres with seven bedrooms and eight full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. . . This stunning estate is a true personal paradise with its beautifully stone-lined stream, waterfall, and walking paths. The stunning 2003 residence features rich gray Vermont stone. It welcomes you…
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Hankin Group Breaks Ground on Haywood Business Park Expansion in Exton
Hankin Group, a vertically integrated real estate company, has begun construction on Haywood Business Park’s next phase along Haywood Drive in Chester County. The site will stagger delivery of two, 35,000 square-foot flex/industrial speculative buildings designed for light manufacturing and assembly, warehouse, or research and development uses. Hankin has begun leasing for the first building…
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This Chadds Ford Jewel, Windmill Hollow Manor, Is for Sale at $20 Million
Take a look at one of Chadds Ford’s’ most beautiful properties, Windmill Hollow Manor, overlooking meadows, rolling hills, and the Brandywine River. This 17th-century Cotswold-style manor has stables, gardens, a pool house and 188 acres of land, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The manor was actually built in 1997-98, but was modeled after…
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First Bank House of the Week: Spectacularly Spacious Traditional in Malvern
A spectacular and spacious traditional home on 1.8 acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. This amazing, sun-drenched home offers an open-concept floor plan with gorgeous views from every window. . . The home welcomes you with its stately two-story entrance hallway with curved staircase. It…
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First Bank House of the Week: $20 Million Mansion in Wyeth Country
A stunning manor home on 43.29 acres with six bedrooms and six full and four half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. . . Windmill Hollow Manor is perfectly nestled among rolling hills in Wyeth country next to the Brandywine River. The residence was inspired by the 13th-century Buckland Manor in Gloucestershire, UK.…
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VRA Realty Celebrates Independence, Empowers Financial Freedom with Triple Branch Expansion
During the Fourth of July week, VRA Realty revealed the expansion of its footprint with the opening of a brand new location in West Grove (390 Vineyard Way, Unit 403, 19390). Led by the dynamic duo of Donna Perri and Taylor McCartney, the West Grove branch joins two other exciting openings this July in Ridley…
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J.G. Petrucci Co. Breaks Ground on Massive 320,250 Sq Ft Warehouse in Bensalem
Asbury, New Jersey-based J.G. Petrucci Co. in collaboration with Boston-based Cabot Properties, has begun constructing a 320,250-square-foot warehouse in Bensalem, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located at 4626 Somerton Road off Route 1, this new warehouse aims to attract single-tenant occupancy. This development follows J.G. Petrucci’s recent $8.6 million acquisition…
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Berwyn Townhouse with Expansive Open Layout Hits Market
A lovely three-bedroom, three-bathroom end-unit townhouse with expansive open layout recently hit the market in Berwyn, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pauline and Brady Kramer, both Gladwyne natives, purchased the home seven years ago. At the time, they liked that the management “kept the place immaculate. And we loved the location and the…
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Microsoft Alum Bringing Anchored Tiny Homes Franchise to Chester County
Mario Mascioli, a Microsoft alum and former tech executive, plans to open an Anchored Tiny Homes franchise that will serve Chester County — the Philadelphia region’s priciest housing market — and neighboring Lancaster County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The homebuilder, who is based in Northern California, specializes in accessory dwelling units,…
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Wall Street: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport them into a fantasy of a better future, writes Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Ellisha Caplan is a 47-year-old consultant in Delaware who has been searching various real-estate…
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Eagleview Town Center Kicks Off Opening Week for Eagleview Summer Events
Eagleview Town Center has unveiled an array of summer events to entertain Chester County residents and visitors alike. From farmer’s markets, festivals, and outdoor concerts to craft markets and movie nights in the park, Eagleview Town Center promises an unforgettable summer experience for all. In conjunction with the weekly Eagleview Farmers Market every Thursday from…





























































