Real Estate
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Abundance of Awards Proves Hankin Apartments to Be the Gold Standard in Apartment Living
Hankin Apartments – a division of Hankin Group, the Exton-based developer of distinctive commercial, residential, and retail properties – took home 19 awards at the Pennsylvania Apartment Association (PAA) East’s recent dinner at the Drexelbrook that honored this year’s Best of Apartment Living. Hankin’s haul was highlighted by Tania Boddy of Severgn Apartments being named…
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DNB First House of the Week: Private Enclave Next to Dedicated Open Space in Kennett Township
A contemporary home that was thoughtfully designed and built in 1972 by its current (and only) owner and boasts five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Township. This private enclave is adjacent to dedicated open space and includes two beautiful acres with woods that offer additional privacy. Inside,…
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Hankin Group Earns Handful of Most Prestigious Awards in Commercial Real Estate
Hankin Group recently captured five TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Awards, the most prestigious awards in the commercial real estate industry, from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Philadelphia. The Exton-based developer of distinctive commercial, residential, and retail properties won top honors in the following categories with these properties: Best of…
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Latest Proposal for Don Guanella Tract in Marple Calls for 141 Homes
There is a proposal to build 141 homes on the site of the former Don Guanella School in Marple, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Sproul Road Developers will present its plans for 141 single and twin homes on 89 acres of the 213-acre land along Sproul and Reed roads to the Marple Planning…
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DNB First House of the Week: Architect’s Custom-Built Home on Two Exquisite Acres in Devon
An architect’s custom-built home with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Devon. The home is set on two exquisite acres with exceptional landscaping surrounded by mature trees and beautiful gardens. Highlights include a grand, two-story foyer with a turned staircase and an inviting living room with gas…
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Former High School Clears Another Hurdle Toward Becoming a College Campus
The former Archbishop Prendergast High School building, which started out as an orphanage before being converted to a prominent Catholic high school, now seems destined to be a new community college campus. Delaware County Community College and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have signed an agreement of sale for the building at Garrett Road and Lansdowne…
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DNB First House of the Week: Mix of Traditional, Contemporary Features in West Chester
A fascinating home with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. The home is set on more than 61 acres overlooking the Brandywine Valley and the roads General Howe used to flank General Washington at the Battle of Brandywine. To honor its historic setting, the home mixes…
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Wayne-Based Liberty Property Trust Baffles Investors, Analysts with Cheap Share Sale
Wayne-based Liberty Property Trust has left analysts and investors baffled with the low price it set on its recently sold new shares amid a commercial real estate boom, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Liberty raised $404 million last week by selling eight million new shares at $50.50 each. The company plans to use…
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Hankin Group to Host Paws for the Cause & Wellness Fair on Saturday at Eagleview Town Center
Eagleview Town Center has teamed up with Fox Chase Cancer Center and local wellness-focused small businesses to bring Paws for the Cause & Wellness Fair to Eagleview Town Center. The event, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 AM-12 PM, is dedicated to community, wellness, philanthropy, and fun. The day will consist…
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West Chester Family Transforms Backyard into Water Oasis
Rob Grim and Kim Szymura decided to transform the backyard of their otherwise-perfect suburban home in West Chester into a gorgeous water oasis, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. When the two moved into the home with their three children and golden retriever, the yard was not much to look at. “We knew…
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DNB First House of the Week: Country Property with Indoor Pool in Chester Springs
A country home set on a breathtaking 5.4-acre lot with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Springs. The approach to the home is along a long, wooded drive. Inside, the brick-floored foyer opens into three areas. These include the country kitchen with fireplace, butler’s pantry, and solarium;…
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Chesterbrook Corporate Center Sells for $148.5 Million; Major Overhaul in the Works
The Chesterbrook Corporate Center has been acquired for $148.5 million by Rubenstein Partners, which plans to invest another $50 million on renovating the office park to bring it up to modern standards, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The complex in Tredyffrin Township consists of 14 office buildings that total 1.1 million square…
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Hankin Group Set to Complete What Is Sure to Be Exton’s Most-Desired Address
The wait will soon be over, as the Hankin Group is close to completion on what is already known to be Exton’s most-desired address. Keva Flats, a five-building complex with 240 apartments that combines the ultimate urban amenities with a suburban lifestyle, is Hankin’s newest luxury apartment community, one that garnered a 2019 International Interior…
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DNB First House of the Week: Architectural Gem Captures Majestic Scenery in Malvern
An architectural gem of a home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. Set in the coveted Shadow Oak neighborhood in Tredyffrin Township, the home is surrounded by beautiful scenery that provides stunning views throughout. The home also includes many unique and rare features combined with the…
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RE/MAX’s Michael Diggin Provides Update on Housing Market in Chester County
In this video, Michael Diggin of RE/MAX Town & Country in West Chester provides a brief update on the real estate market in Chester County through July 2019. Across the county, prices have increased significantly, by an average of $23,000, or 5.8 percent, from July 2018 to July 2019. “That’s great news if you’re a…
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DNB First House of the Week: Unique Property in the Berwyn Countryside
A modern home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn. This unique-in-style property has all the amenities to cater to today’s demanding lifestyle. It features breathtaking details throughout, including hardwood floors, shiplap walls, a reclaimed wood accent wall and ceilings, and custom built-ins. Highlights include an updated…
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DNB First House of the Week: Retreat-Style Residence in Pennsbury Township
A retreat-style residence with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. Set on a beautiful 18.1-acre lot, the home fits in perfectly with its tranquil natural surroundings. The main residence is entered through the dramatic center hall, ending in a quiet conservatory. The gourmet kitchen features custom…





























































