Real Estate
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CEO of Anthony & Sylvan Pools in West Chester Changes Lanes After Eight-Year Leadership Role
West Chester’s Anthony & Sylvan Pools announced the exit of Mark Koide as CEO. Koide led the residential swimming pool and spa builder for the past eight years. His replacement is Tom Waldin, Executive Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank Mark for his leadership —…
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Chester County’s Record-Setting Real Estate Performance a Classic Example of Supply and Demand
Chester County’s record-setting real estate performance is a classic example of supply and demand. “The key item of interest entering the fall selling season is inventory, specifically the lack thereof,” Michael Diggin of RE/MAX Town & Country in West Chester said in his quarterly update on the local housing market. “Right now, there’s an extremely…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: New Construction in Private Setting in Paoli
A new home on 1.25 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is being built in Paoli. . . The home is designed by McIntyre Capron, one of the preeminent architecture firms on the Main Line that is known for its beautiful, innovative, and open floor plans. . . Highlights include an…
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Hankin Apartments Wins Management Company of the Year at ‘Best of Apartment Living’ Awards Reception
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company, was named the Management Company of the Year at the 2021 Pennsylvania Apartment Association’s Best of Apartment Living Awards Reception. “This is an award that means so much to us because it is about every single person on our team and their collective efforts,” said Michael Hankin, President…
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Disneyland May Claim to Be the Happiest Place on Earth, but Philadelphia Is Pretty Joyful, Too, Says USA Today
The Philadelphia metropolitan area is among the 50 happiest U.S. cities, according to residents. Hristina Byrnes reported our overall community glee for USA Today. To determine the nation’s upbeat cities, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the happiness score of all 383 nationwide metro areas, using digital health company Sharecare’s Community Well-Being Index. The index measures residents’ sentiments…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Tranquil Country Estate in Landenberg
A picturesque traditional home on 10.18 gorgeous acres with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Landenberg. . . This secluded estate offers the privacy and tranquility of a country home while still being close to some of the region’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options. . . The…
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80-Acre Estate, with Its Own Vineyard, Hits the Market in Kennett Square
Fox Hill Farm, a bucolic, 80-acre estate in Kennett Square that boasts a vineyard and large equestrian facilities, is on the market for $6.875 million. Kennedy Rose reported the listing for the Philadelphia Business Journal. West Chester-based Archer & Buchanan Architecture built the gorgeous home in 2006. It spans more than 10,000 square feet and…
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Decade-Long Seller’s Market Pushes Residential Real Estate Prices Up 48 Percent
During the past 10 years, home prices in the area residential real estate market have increased by 48 percent. Homes were more likely to sell above their listing price this August than in any of the previous nine Augusts. Michaelle Bond quantified the activity for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Brian Stetler, an agent with…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Light-Filled Luxury in Tredyffrin Township
A mid-century modern home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. . . Designed by modernist architect Kjell Ingebrigtsen of Vincent G. Kling & Associates, the home has the qualities of a modern classic. It boasts a light-filled interior that blends perfectly with its gorgeous outdoor setting.…
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This Piece of Paradise in Chester Springs Looking for New Family to Call It Home
A true piece of paradise in Chester Springs — North Hill Farm — is looking for a new family to call it home, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine. The property is nestled on 64 sprawling acres with stunning views and is dotted with a historic house, an iconic stone barn, a charming springhouse,…
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Philadelphia Metro Area Rental Rates Soar, With No Indication When They May Peak or Fall
With the demand for apartments continuing to rise, Philadelphia metro area rental rates — and those and nationwide — are way up. Michaelle Bond examined the trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rents reached two-year highs in July in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. Rates are up 3.5 percent compared with the same time last year. Specifically…
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Open Space Advocates Take ‘Delicious Joy’ in Westtown’s Vote to Officially Nix Development of Crebilly Farm
Although the matter was moot since Toll Brothers no longer has a sale agreement with the Robinson family, owner of the 322-acre Crebilly Farm, the Westtown Township Board of Supervisors recently voted unanimously to deny the homebuilder’s conditional use application to develop the property, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The audience applauded…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: All the Warmth and Natural Beauty That Defines Chester County in Elverson
A gorgeous waterfront home in a private setting with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Elverson. . . This outdoor paradise that spreads over nearly 17 acres provides nature at its best while being close to several major shopping, dining, and entertainment centers in Chester County. . .…
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Chester County Home to Pair of ZIP Codes with the Fastest-Growing Rent in Pennsylvania
A Stacker analysis of rental rates in Chester County shows that two of its ZIP Codes are among the 30 with the fastest-growing rent in Pennsylvania. Stacker compiled the list using data from Zillow, which parsed its Observed Rent Index by ZIP Codes. The ranking that resulted reflects rent changes for all homes and apartments…
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In Rare Acquisition, Amazon Buys Aged Building from Malvern-Based Investor
In a regional first, Amazon, which rents numerous warehouses in the Philadelphia area, has acquired an office building in King of Prussia from Malvern-based investor Eli Kahn, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The e-commerce giant is expected to redevelop the property into a new warehouse. Amazon purchased the 57-year-old, two-story building in June…
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Historic Estate in Elverson, Once Part of Isabella Furnace, Hits Market
A sprawling, 26-acre estate in Elverson that was once part of Isabella Furnace — the last to operate in Chester County — has hit the market. Lisa Dukart covered the property and its $2.1 million asking price for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home at 261 Bollinger Road boasts a 5,743-square-foot main dwelling, three accessory…
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Which States Are Pennsylvania’s New Residents Coming From?
Pennsylvanians know well what a great place this is to live. But who else in our neighboring states is discovering the same thing? A new report from Stacker looked at the influx of residents and where they hail from. Stacker compiled a list of the states that are points-of-origin for people moving to Pennsylvania. It…
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When Pennsylvania Residents Move Out of State, Where Do They Go?
According to 2019 data, Pennsylvania residents who are moving out of the state are showing a preference for Florida, per a new report by Stacker. Stacker analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to compile its list of where people in Pennsylvania move to the most. States were ranked based on the number of Pennsylvanians relocating there…
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