Real Estate
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‘Battle Venue’ Moved to Pittsburgh in the Case of Crebilly Farm
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court arguments on Toll Brothers’ appeal to build a 319-house subdivision at Crebilly Farm in Westtown Township have been moved to Pittsburgh, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. Toll Brothers has filed an appeal of last year’s decision by Westtown Township supervisors to deny the developer a conditional use application for…
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DNB First House of the Week: Remodeled Farmhouse in Kennett Square
A magnificent farmhouse with six bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square. Set on 6.7 beautiful acres, it has been extensively remodeled to add more living space and amenities. The two-story entryway features a curved staircase, formal living and dining rooms, library, den, and family room with…
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FROM DELCO: Clifton Heights Residents Rally to Defend Borough’s ‘Last Sliver of Open Space’
Clifton Heights residents have come together in an attempt to prevent the Upper Darby School District from building a new middle school on what they are calling the “borough’s last remaining sliver of open space,” writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Last weekend, almost 500 people staged a protest on the disputed property used…
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Which County Has the Most Expensive Housing Market in Pennsylvania? You Guessed It
Chester County has the most expensive housing market in Pennsylvania, according to a recently published report by 24/7 Wall Street, writes Samuel Stebbins for USA Today. Typically, a home nationwide costs close to a quarter of a million dollars, but there is at least one county in nearly every state where housing prices are higher.…
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Growing Number of Baby Boomers Trading in Home Ownership for Rentals Around Philadelphia
In growing numbers, the region’s baby boomers have been selling their homes and moving into rental apartments in the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Terri Akman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Eleanor and Chuck Adam sold their house in Garnet Valley three years ago to rent an apartment at Riverworks in Phoenixville. While about half the size of…
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DNB First House of the Week: Mediterranean-Style Home Just Outside Historic Marshallton
A Mediterranean-style home with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Bradford Township. Set on 3.85 acres just outside Historic Marshallton, this contemporary home has a tree-lined drive that leads to the courtyard, four-car garage, and grand foyer entrance. Inside, the great room features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace…
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DNB First House of the Week: Sprawling Brick Estate in Malvern
A sprawling brick estate with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. The home sits on a prime, three-acre lot with circular driveway. The property itself features a fabulous in-ground swimming pool, patio, and three-car garage. On the inside, the lovely living room with fireplace is ideal…
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Twelve-Year Negotiation Ends; New Boutique Hotel Coming to Downtown West Chester
Guests of Greater West Chester will soon have another overnight option after the borough gave the green light to a boutique hotel at Walnut and Gay streets, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last week, West Chester Borough Council voted 5-1 to amend a settlement agreement with Zukin Properties Trust for a 110-room…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial Revival in Devon Designed by Renowned Local Architect
A breathtaking Colonial Revival home with eight bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Devon. The house was designed in 1902 by renowned architect R. Brognard Okie and is entered through an impressive center hall with dramatic staircase. Among the highlights are the front parlor with connected sitting and music…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial with Beautiful Stone Exterior in Glen Mills
A colonial with a beautiful stone exterior that boasts six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Set on two acres in a cul-de-sac, entry is through a two-story foyer with hardwood floors and oak staircase. Among the highlights are a banquet-sized dining room and kitchen with…
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FROM DELCO: Radnor Mansion That Once Played Host to Titanic Survivor and Jackie Onassis Up for Sale
Rock Rose – a stunning Radnor estate that once was host to Lucile Brooke, a Titanic survivor, and Jackie Kennedy Onassis – is up for sale at $2.99 million, writes Nancy Ruhling for Mansion Global. The terracotta-colored mansion, one of the few remaining grand old estates of the Main Line, was designed by Zantzinger, Borie,…
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FROM MONTCO: Amazon to Open Distribution Center Outside Lansdale
Amazon is setting up house in Montgomery County as the online retailer giant signed on to lease a location in the Lansdale area, just off the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Amazon will use that location as a distribution center. The property is located at 2001 Gehman Road and is a 97,000-plus square-foot structure…
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Malvern-Based Developer Approved to Build New Houses in Nether Providence
The Nether Providence Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposal by Progressive New Homes of Malvern to develop 10 single-family homes on the five-acre property next to Sapovits Park, writes Neil Sheehan for the Delaware County News Network. Each of the houses will cost around $500,000. The application is by-right. This means the…
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DNB First House of the Week: Impeccably Restored Abode Dating Back to 1870s in Berwyn
An impeccably restored abode that dates back to the 1870s and features six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn. Entry is through a foyer with sweeping staircase. The formal living room has recessed lighting, while the dining room offers courtyard views. The kitchen also impresses with plentiful cabinet…
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FROM DELCO: Businessman Offers His Clifton Heights Property to Upper Darby School District
Businessman Jim Duffy has again offered to sell his Clifton Heights property to the Upper Darby School District for new school space, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Duffy presented his property at 4 Rockbourne Road to the district as it prepares to vote on March 12 on approving the initial steps to develop…
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DNB First House of the Week: Expansive Colonial with Wooded Backdrop in Lincoln University
An expansive colonial with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Lincoln University. Set in the picturesque countryside of southern Chester County, the home offers 24 acres of privacy. Among the many highlights is the open family room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. This leads into the gourmet kitchen with…
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Philadelphia Region Bucks Nationwide Trend, Continues to Enjoy Real-Estate Renaissance
While the nationwide housing market significantly slowed down last fall, the Philadelphia region is continuing to enjoy a real-estate renaissance that started in 2012, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The nation saw sales of single-family homes fall to a nearly two-and-a-half-year low in October. However, Philadelphia reached record home sales in the fourth…
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Chester County Home to Five of the 15 Hottest Towns in the Western Suburbs
According to local realtors, Chester County is home to five of the 15 hottest towns in Philadelphia’s western suburbs for people looking to relocate, write Lisa Dukart and Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Devon, which has always had upscale homes, has seen its desirability improve with the new Devon Yard. The town also recently…
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