• Malvern Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Chateau-Style Home in Malvern

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Chateau-Style Home in Malvern

    A luxurious chateau-style home with five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern.  . . The home is perfectly nestled on 6.6 stunning acres with lush lawns, mature trees, and copious space for outdoor living and entertaining along with breathtaking views. There is also a pool and an elevated…

  • New Jersey Town Just Outside of Nearby Bucks County Considered State’s Most Up-and-Coming Area

    New Jersey Town Just Outside of Nearby Bucks County Considered State’s Most Up-and-Coming Area

    A town very close to nearby Bucks County has become a regular stop for both locals and visitors to the area, considered a companion to a popular town. Shannon Holly wrote about the town for Lite 96.9. Lambertville is connected to Bucks County by the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, where locals and visitors can either drive…

  • Chester County Still Boasts ‘Robust Seller’s Market’ in Part Due to Lack of Inventory

    Chester County Still Boasts ‘Robust Seller’s Market’ in Part Due to Lack of Inventory

    While the value of the U.S. housing market continues to plunge, Chester County is still experiencing strong sales, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.  According to Ann Byer, a Keller Williams Exton agent, a lack of inventory is partly responsible for the “robust seller’s market” in the county.  In Chester County, home prices…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Federal-Style Spring City Mansion with Ultimate Privacy

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Federal-Style Spring City Mansion with Ultimate Privacy

    A stately federal-style home with eight bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms is available for sale in Spring City.  The Sheeder Mansion is set back from Sheeder Mill Road on a stunning 12.3 acres that allow ultimate privacy on most of the property. The southern border is the French Creek, while the northwest shares a border with…

  • Median Home Sales Price in Region Continues to Drop

    Median Home Sales Price in Region Continues to Drop

    Homebuyers in the Philadelphia region can finally breathe a little easier as the metro area’s home sales price went down four percent in January compared with the same month last year to $240,000, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for the Axios. Compared to December, January prices fell by 6.7 percent. Any relief is welcome,…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Modern Surrounded by Serene Woodlands in Wayne 

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Modern Surrounded by Serene Woodlands in Wayne 

    A lovely mid-century modern home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne.  Nestled on three serene acres covered in woodlands at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac, this residence radiates the aura of a private spa. This peaceful retreat is also home to a tennis court and…

  • U.S. Department of Housing Recognizes Chester County Efforts to Increase Stable Housing Options

    U.S. Department of Housing Recognizes Chester County Efforts to Increase Stable Housing Options

    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently lauded Chester County’s House America efforts to rehouse individuals experiencing homelessness by providing stable housing options, and for increasing the county’s affordable home options. Since becoming a House America partner in June 2022, Chester County has rehoused 149 homeless households and added 111 affordable housing…

  • NY Post: Recently Sold Home in Mt. Airy Came with Unique Addition: Cemetery in Backyard

    NY Post: Recently Sold Home in Mt. Airy Came with Unique Addition: Cemetery in Backyard

    A recently sold home in the heart of Philadelphia came with a unique addition: a cemetery in its backyard, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. The recent listing provided a video tour of the home that ended with a shot of the cemetery. The video has since been posted on TikTok and…

  • Wall Street Journal: Chesco Real Estate Pro Reminds Landlords ‘Numbers Don’t Always Tell Whole Story’

    Wall Street Journal: Chesco Real Estate Pro Reminds Landlords ‘Numbers Don’t Always Tell Whole Story’

    While new landlords often rely most on credit, criminal, and background checks when deciding who to rent their properties to, industry professional Dan Mancini — who owns rental properties throughout the Philadelphia area — believes that there is some wiggle room when it comes to a person’s credit score. Chris Kornelis included his insights in…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Cozy, Custom-Built Farmhouse in Cochranville

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Cozy, Custom-Built Farmhouse in Cochranville

    An extraordinary custom farmhouse with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Cochranville.  . . Perfectly situated on 3.7 serene and private acres with a spring-fed pond and naturalized stream, the home has been meticulously updated and maintained.  The approach is through a dramatic gated entrance with stone…

  • In Delco, That Neighbor Next Door Could Be a Philadelphia Eagle

    In Delco, That Neighbor Next Door Could Be a Philadelphia Eagle

    Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce may be from Ohio, but he’s put down local roots, writes Erik Gunther for realtor.com. Kelce settled in Haverford Township after he got a bargain on a four-bedroom home that went for $680,000 in January 2018 after listing for $800,000 in May 2017. The stone home sits on a one-acre…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Tudor Manor in West Chester Will Leave You Wanting for Nothing

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Tudor Manor in West Chester Will Leave You Wanting for Nothing

    An exquisite Tudor manor home with six bedrooms and eight full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester.  Perfectly nestled on 7.37 acres, this home offers highly coveted privacy and handcrafted luxury throughout.  . . The residence welcomes you with its breathtaking foyer that leads into the grand formal living room…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: West Chester’s Own Cabin in the Woods

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: West Chester’s Own Cabin in the Woods

    A gorgeous custom-built log cabin with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester.  The home is set on 3.5 stunning acres at the West branch of the Brandywine River and backs to ChesLen preserve. It boasts amazing panoramic views and plenty of wildlife, including deer and eagles. …

  • Longwood Gardens Acquires du Pont Estate in Delaware’s ‘Chateaux Country’  

    Longwood Gardens Acquires du Pont Estate in Delaware’s ‘Chateaux Country’  

    Kennett Square’s top tourist attraction, Longwood Gardens, is acquiring an estate belonging to the family that designed the property, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Longtime owner of the recently acquired 505-acre estate, Irénée du Pont Jr., an engineer and heir to the chemical empire, passed away Jan. 16 at 103 years old.…

  • Former Lord & Taylor Site at King of Prussia Mall Gains New Tenant

    Former Lord & Taylor Site at King of Prussia Mall Gains New Tenant

    A New York commercial real estate firm is buying part of the former Lord & Taylor store in King of Prussia Mall. Paul Schwedelson covered the arrangement in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The site, which Lord & Taylor vacated in 2021, is owned by HBC Properties and Investments (HBC), a Toronto/New York firm  (not Simon…

  • Kennett Square Winery & Vineyard, Near Longwood Gardens, Hits the Market  

    Kennett Square Winery & Vineyard, Near Longwood Gardens, Hits the Market  

    A Kennett Square vineyard, winery & Airbnb that incorporates new and old design in its architecture has lived many lives, often frequented by historical figures with the likes of British General William Howe and baseball legend Babe Ruth, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal The latest identity of the 7.5-acre property is Galer Estate Vineyard…

  • Hankin Group Prepares for First Phase of Opening New Downingtown Community

    Hankin Group Prepares for First Phase of Opening New Downingtown Community

    The first phase of Hankin Group’s River Station in Downingtown is nearing completion, and like much of Hankin’s developments, it’s focused on community and people, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located on the site of the former Sonoco Products Co. paper mill, the $80 million community sits west of the Boot Road…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: 18th-Century Farmhouse Tucked Away in Kennett Square

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: 18th-Century Farmhouse Tucked Away in Kennett Square

    An exquisite historic farmhouse on 36.85 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.  This farm with breathtaking views of rolling hills is located centrally in Kennett Square, minutes away from Longwood Gardens and many dining, shopping, and entertainment options. In addition to the original 1730 stone farmhouse,…