Real Estate
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Region’s Suburban Housing Market Making Up for Lost Spring Season
After a loss of sales during the spring, Philadelphia’s suburban housing market is now in an extremely competitive state, writes Natalie Kostelni for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Along with other non-essential businesses, Gov. Tom Wolf shut down all residential real estate sales in March. However, home sales have risen 1.5 percent across Pennsylvania since July…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Splendid Estate on Quiet Cul-De-Sac in Devon
A splendid estate with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Devon. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 2.7-acre property features magnificent fenced-in grounds with gorgeous English-style gardens. Highlights of the residence include a library with majestic 14-foot ceilings and an English fireplace, a dramatic grand room with…
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As E-Commerce Has Grown, Developer Proposes Distribution Centers for Exton’s Happy Days Farm
Audubon Land Development has proposed the development of three buildings that would span nearly two million square feet at Happy Days Farm in Exton and be used for warehouse-distribution areas, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company also wants to preserve a portion of the 246-acre property for a public park. This…
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Hankin Apartments Named No. 1 Management Company in the Nation
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company, has been named the No. 1 Management Company with 10-24 Communities in the United States and Canada. This ranking comes from the SatisFacts epIQ Index’s Top Management Companies and Communities Biannual Report. The SatisFacts epIQ Index (Experience & Performance Intelligence Quotient) is a single performance metric powered by…
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Cyber Charter School to Expand Philadelphia-Area Operations, Buys Malvern Building for $15.3 Million
Commonwealth Charter Academy has purchased the Ricoh’s former headquarters in Malvern for $15.3 million as a part of plans to expand its Philadelphia-area operations, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The building was vacant at the time of the purchase. It was sold by a New Jersey-based entity known as Star 70VS Owner…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: All-Brick Colonial with Breathtaking Vistas in West Chester
An all-brick colonial with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. The residence is set on a gorgeous, two-acre lot on a cul-de-sac that overlooks Penn Oaks Golf Course. The home boasts flagstone and brick patios and a pool surrounded by strategically placed trees that guarantee…
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Pillar Real Estate Advisors: Is It Time for You to Find a Private Office?
Many businesses have closed their office doors and opted for a more remote workforce, sending many employees to work from their couches, breakfast tables, and bedrooms. What started as a convenience, however, didn’t take long to turn into a detriment. When you work from home for a length of time, you start to notice your…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Private Oasis in South Coventry
A contemporary home with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Pottstown. Located in the Owen J. Roberts School District, the residence is nestled on 7.8 beautiful acres with mature trees and expert landscaping. There is also a pool with attached hot tub. The centerpiece of the home is…
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French Bank Expands Local Footprint with Big Lease in Chesterbrook Corporate Center
The French bank BNP Paribas, the world’s eighth-largest bank by total assets, has expanded its footprint in the Philadelphia suburbs by leasing 59,000 square feet in the Chesterbrook Corporate Center, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The long-term deal for the space was signed with Rubenstein Partners. BNP Paribas also has offices in…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Farmhouse in Coatesville an Open-Space Treasure
A stone farmhouse with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Coatesville. Located in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, this sanctuary offers the historic charm of an 1800 farmhouse combined with modern-living conveniences. The home is set on 18.7 stunning acres surrounded by conserved properties and the Laurels Preserve.…
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Sale of Exton Property the Largest Standalone Industrial Investment in Philly Suburbs This Year
Angelo Gordon & Co. paid $47.53 million for a 423,217-square-foot Exton building that will be USSC Group’s headquarters and manufacturing operations center, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York City-based real estate investment firm purchased the property at 101 Gordon Drive from a partnership involving Goodman Properties and E. Kahn Development.…
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Zommick McMahon Simplifies the Complexities of Commercial Real Estate for Its Clients
Highly intelligent. Well organized. Excellent. A breath of fresh air. A true partner. Knowledgeable. The key to my success. These are but a few of the words and phrases that clients have used to praise Zommick McMahon Commercial Real Estate, a West Chester-based firm specializing in investments and office, retail, and industrial real estate. Founded…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Old-World Craftsmanship Meets Modern Design in Malvern
A breathtaking home built in 2019 with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. Meadow View Hill offers the perfect combination of old-world craftsmanship and modern design. This elegant residence on 4.8 beautiful acres offers scenic views of Chester County’s Great Valley. The home was built using the…
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Two Great Investment Opportunities on Market Street in the Heart of West Chester
Opportunity is knocking in West Chester, particularly on Market Street. A pair of rare investment opportunities – where the properties are 100 percent occupied – is available in the heart of the borough, which is undoubtedly one of the Greater Philadelphia region’s most desirable places to work. Meridian Bank occupies the first floor as the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Iconic Residence in West Chester Borough
A stately residence of six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. Originally owned by Philip Sharples, this timeless classic was custom-built with bricks from local Sharples brickyards. The house still boasts many of its original architectural features. The 0.28-acre property features perfectly manicured grounds, two covered porches,…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Home with Jaw-Dropping Interior in Kennett Square
A contemporary home with a jaw-dropping interior that consists of five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square. Set on a gorgeous, 11.2-acre lot adjacent to Stateline Woods Preserve, the estate has something to offer for everyone. Inside, the focal point is the living room and dining room…
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RE/MAX’s Michael Diggin Analyzes Chesco’s Housing Market as It Starts to Heat Up After Quarantine
In the above video, Michael Diggin of RE/MAX Town & Country in West Chester provides a brief update on the real estate market in Chester County. Once Gov. Tom Wolf eased restrictions on the showing of real estate in mid-May, the market took a big turn. “We saw buyers jump into the market, but there…
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Owner Plans $10 Million Renovation, Rebranding of Corporate Center in Tredyffrin Township
Haverford Properties is planning to invest $10 million into the renovations of Evolve campus in Wayne and is also rebranding the 41-acre property as Eagle Yards, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The campus was originally known as the Woods, before it was renamed Evolve IP Corporate Center. The planned name is a…





























































