• Here are the Most Expensive Chester County Towns to be a Renter in Pennsylvania  

    Here are the Most Expensive Chester County Towns to be a Renter in Pennsylvania  

    The most expensive Chester County towns to rent in are among the top 25 in Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times on Phillyburbs.com.   The report used to rank the towns is based on data from an analysis supplied by the U.S. Census. Pennsbury Township in Chester County came in at number…

  • Housing Prices in Region Continue to Elevate, with Chester County Remaining Its Most Expensive Enclave

    Housing Prices in Region Continue to Elevate, with Chester County Remaining Its Most Expensive Enclave

    Housing prices in Greater Philadelphia are still elevated, with Chester County remaining the region’s most expensive enclave, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The median home price in the region maintained its previously set record in August due to soaring mortgage rates and a short supply of available inventory.  In August, Greater Philadelphia…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Pottstown Farmhouse Sitting on 31 Acres

    First Bank House of the Week: Pottstown Farmhouse Sitting on 31 Acres

    An amazing historic farmhouse on 31.5 peaceful acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Pottstown.  . . The original structure was built in 1734. Today, it still maintains its historic charm while offering all the amenities of modern living.  Highlights include an updated kitchen with charming breakfast…

  • Gladwyne Mega Mansion with Indoor Pool and Bowling Alley Is on the Market

    Gladwyne Mega Mansion with Indoor Pool and Bowling Alley Is on the Market

    A 7.25-acre estate in Gladwyne on Merion Square Road with seven bedrooms and 16 bathrooms is on the market for $11.999 million writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was built in 2007 and includes many unique features such as grand staircases, large chandeliers, handcrafted sculpting, and Bellagio-style fountains. Inside the home, there…

  • Nine Chester County Townships Among Wealthiest in Pennsylvania

    Nine Chester County Townships Among Wealthiest in Pennsylvania

    Chester County is home to nine out of twenty wealthiest townships in Pennsylvania, according to the data from the U.S. Census‘ five-year American Community Survey, writes Chris Ullery for the Philly Burbs.  The ranking is based on median income.  The highest-ranked spot on the list is West Pikeland Township at No. 2. The town has…

  • Phillies Slugger Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Hits Market Again, Price Drops By Over a Million

    Phillies Slugger Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Hits Market Again, Price Drops By Over a Million

    A penthouse in Center City previously owned by former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Pat Burrell is once again up for sale at another reduced price, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home at 1601 Locust Street is being offered for $3.25 million. It was listed in March 2022 for $4.299 million and reduced…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Updated 1830s Residence in Kennett Square

    First Bank House of the Week: Updated 1830s Residence in Kennett Square

    A charming brick colonial on 2.2 acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square. .  . The updated 1830s residence is perfectly set on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of the town.  Highlights include a gorgeous sunroom with a dining area, a large family…

  • Delco Man Had a Sweet Apartment at the Vet, and the Rent Was Great

    Delco Man Had a Sweet Apartment at the Vet, and the Rent Was Great

    Tom Garvey is a Ridley Park native now living in Ambler, but for a time, he and the Philadelphia Phillies had the same address. Apparently, it was very easy to hide at the former Veterans Stadium, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Tom Garvey, now 80, lived in a converted storage room under the 300…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Farmhouse in Coatesville on Over 173 Rich Acres

    First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Farmhouse in Coatesville on Over 173 Rich Acres

    A beautiful farmhouse with five bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Coatesville.  . . This stunning property offers a rare chance to grab a 173-acre farm in a region known for its strong preservation efforts. Over the years, the farm has enjoyed multiple purposes, such as a country…

  • Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Lags Behind Most Major U.S. Cities in Return-to-Office Race

    Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Lags Behind Most Major U.S. Cities in Return-to-Office Race

    Philadelphia continues to lag behind most major cities in the United States in the return-to-office race, granting the City of Brotherly Love a reputation as one of the emptiest office districts in the country, writes Katie Mogg for The Wall Street Journal. One weekly measure shows that the majority of office workers in the Philadelphia…

  • Vanguard Purchases 25-Acre Property in Malvern  

    Vanguard Purchases 25-Acre Property in Malvern  

    Investment company Vanguard is expanding its presence at the mammoth office building at 1400 Atwater Drive in Malvern. The 300,000 square foot building overlooks a 60-acre lake and can hold up to 1,700 Vanguard employees, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The sale between Vanguard and Equus Capital Partners closed on Tuesday.…

  • Avondale Farmhouse with Saltwater Pool, Barn, Lists for Nearly $1.5 Million  

    Avondale Farmhouse with Saltwater Pool, Barn, Lists for Nearly $1.5 Million  

    A colonial farmhouse on sale in rural Avondale retains its rustic spirit from the 18th century, while gracefully incorporating newer additions. Penn Hollow, dating to 1720 is a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath property equipped with a large barn and nearly six acres of property, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine.   The $1,495,999 property’s older iterations can be…

  • The Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Could Soon Be in High Demand

    The Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Could Soon Be in High Demand

    If you are hoping to see housing prices drop in the Philadelphia region, you might be in for quite a wait, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach CEO Larry Flick V, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Low housing inventory is “strangling the market” and continuing to keep both demand and…

  • Ember at Berwyn Brings Luxury Living to Chester County This October

    Ember at Berwyn Brings Luxury Living to Chester County This October

    Berwyn will see new luxury housing adjacent to the Swedesford Plaza this October, writes Holly Herman for The Patch. Ember at Berwyn spans 308,000 square feet and offers 250 units with an abundance of amenities for residents to enjoy. It has recently begun pre-leasing apartments.   The complex provides direct access to the Chester Valley…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Comfortable, Stylish Family Home in West Chester

    First Bank House of the Week: Comfortable, Stylish Family Home in West Chester

    A comfortable, stylish family home set on a lovely 0.53 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester.  . . This beautiful residence is filled with character and charm. It exudes timeless elegance while simultaneously providing modern convenience.  The home boasts spacious rooms and hardwood flooring,…

  • Jenkintown Architect Helped to Build the Avalon ‘Guard House’ on Market for $11.9 Million

    Jenkintown Architect Helped to Build the Avalon ‘Guard House’ on Market for $11.9 Million

    Rosa Randa of Asher Slaunwhite and Partners Architects in Jenkintown helped bring the vision of a Palm Springs-inspired Avalon home to life, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The owner of the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home Judy Betlyon of Social House Design wanted an open-concept home and worked with Randa and D.L. Miner Construction…

  • Toll Brothers Acquire 159 Acres in Malvern, Plan to Build 280 Luxury Townhomes 

    Toll Brothers Acquire 159 Acres in Malvern, Plan to Build 280 Luxury Townhomes 

    Fort Washington home builder Toll Brothers have acquired 159 acres of undeveloped land in Malvern and are planning to build 280 luxury townhomes on the site, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The developer purchased the three parcels — 272 Lapp Road, 278 Lapp Road, and 367 Old Morehall Road — for $33…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Bali Yoga Resort Meets Classic Cedar-Shingled Home in Chester Springs 

    First Bank House of the Week: Bali Yoga Resort Meets Classic Cedar-Shingled Home in Chester Springs 

    A lovely contemporary home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Springs for $1,799,000.  . . This stunning property with 2.5 acres of privacy is where a Bali yoga resort meets New England’s classic cedar-shingled homes.  It offers an abundance of gorgeous outdoor entertaining spaces, including a…