Real Estate
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To Buy West Chester Home, This Couple Moved in With Mom and Saved for 9 Months
Chris and Tessie Payne moved in with his mother for nine months to save up for their forever home: a four bedroom Colonial house in West Chester, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple were living in a one-bedroom rowhouse in Manayunk that was a good starter home but had become tight on space. In fall 2024, they put it on…
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Your Chester County Roof Took a Hit This Winter. Here’s How to Find Out Before It Costs You.
Last winter hit Chester County hard. Ice, wind, and freeze-thaw cycles pushed a lot of roofs past their limit. For West Chester contractors Chris Landy and Bryan Gabel, that meant long days and a lot of calls from homeowners who had no idea anything was wrong until water showed up on the ceiling. That’s exactly…
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Folks Are Lining Up These Days to Buy Homes Along the Main Line
There are bidding wars for Main Line homes currently selling well above their asking price, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The prestige of living on the Main Line is causing a gold rush mentality for people hoping to buy property there. Realtor Karen Strid listed a Radnor home on Tuesday as a…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elverson Estate Inspired by Early American Designs
Set along the private fairways of French Creek Golf Club, 202 Privet Lane in Elverson offers a rare blend of historic character and modern precision. . . Located within Olde Bulltown Village and designed by renowned architect Gil Hanse, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom home sits on 0.44 acres and reflects a deep commitment to craftsmanship. From…
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Chesterbrook Campus Leases Office Building to New Tenant with International Connections
Rubenstein Partners’ Chesterbrook office campus has scored a new tenant for the 41,700 square foot building at 965 Chesterbrook Blvd: equipment insurance provider HSB, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Currently based in Wayne, Hartford Steam Boiler, otherwise called HSB, is subsidiary of German firm Munich Reinsurance Co. The move to Chesterbrook is a relocation of services.…
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Bucks County Manufacturer Signs Lease for Bristol Building, Plans More Jobs
Bucks County-based Airline Hydraulics Corp. signed a lease for a 184,611-square-foot industrial facility in Bristol, which it plans to fully occupy, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation products distributor will be moving into the new location this summer, with plans to add 50 new jobs. The facility will be used for manufacturing…
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Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn has a special meaning for its new owner. She used to ride her pony past the barn and adjacent stables as a girl. As an adult, she decided to…
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SEPTA Makes Plans That Could Reshape Montco Living
Montgomery County communities are at the center of SEPTA’s latest strategy to reshape how and where people live near transit, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA is leveraging land it owns to partner with developers on transit-oriented housing projects. Major plans are already underway in Ambler and Conshohocken. The goal is to increase…
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First Bank House of the Week: Chester Springs Estate With Private Backyard Oasis
Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Chester Springs, this stone colonial on 1.4 acres offers a rare combination of privacy, scale, and resort-style living. . . Surrounded by more than an acre of landscaped grounds and neighboring preserved land with a gently flowing creek, the property delivers a peaceful backdrop that feels…
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Historic Witherspoon Building in Center City to Become 186-Unit Apartment Complex
After serving as Presbyterian Church offices and later as short-term rentals, the historic Witherspoon Building in Center City is being turned into a 186-unit apartment complex, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SSH Real Estate, which owns the 11-story building that dates back to 1896, decided to discontinue short-term rentals after hospitality operator Sonder…
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Opening 40-Agent Office in Devon
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services plans to open a 40-agent office in Devon, marking its entry into the Main Line market just months after its regional debut, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Opening this spring, the Devon office will be led by Janet Rubino, who, along with her husband Art Herling, recently joined Howard Hanna from Long…
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H Mart Could Turn Lansdale Shopping Center into Cultural Hub
A long-struggling Lansdale shopping center may be on the verge of a turnaround, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Plans tied to H Mart bring renewed energy and cultural significance to the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The proposed addition of the popular Asian grocery chain signals more than just a new tenant. For Montgomery…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Stephanie Carbaugh
For Stephanie Carbaugh, marketing is more than strategy; it’s about storytelling, experience, and creating meaningful connections. As Director of Marketing & Hospitality at COCOON, Carbaugh leads brand strategy, community partnerships, event planning, and customer experience initiatives. As part of the company’s leadership team, she also oversees the newly formed hospitality department, focused on elevating every…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Purchases Olde Kensington Development in $49.1M Deal
Philadelphia Housing Authority has acquired a recently completed 200-unit development in Olde Kensington as part of its push to purchase several multifamily properties, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PHA paid $49.1 million for the Avenue V development, which was completed by Philadelphia-based Riverwards Group back in January 2026. “They gave us a…
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Logistics Center Proposed for Former Tank Farm in Darby Township
A four-building, 1.3-million square-foot logistics center is being proposed on the edge of Delaware County in Darby Township, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Stream Realty Partners out of Dallas is proposing a warehouse development on 106 acres off Calcon Hook Road at the former Darby Creek Tank Farm oil storage site owned by…
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Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania
When Cleveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, they thought it would just be a nice daily escape from the city. Katherine Clarke, in The Wall Street Journal, chronicled how it led to a real-estate buying spree. The couple did…
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Ellis Preserve Developer in Newtown Square Eyes Multifamily Properties
An affiliate of Equus Capital Partners, the Newtown Square developers behind the Ellis Preserve, is in the process of raising a $600 million fund to invest in multifamily properties, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Equus Multifamily Partnership L.P. has so far raised $34.3 million. The fundraising began in the first week of March,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Chester Springs Farmhouse Combines Luxury Living and Quiet Retreat
2563 Veronica Drive in Chester Springs presents a refined take on suburban luxury, pairing expansive living space with a private, picturesque setting on almost 19 acres. . . Tucked into a quiet enclave, the four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence offers a sense of retreat while remaining within reach of Chester County’s everyday conveniences. The grounds are impressive,…
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