Real Estate
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DNB First House of the Week: Work of Art in West Chester
A historic home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. This work of art is a stone barn that was built in the 1850 and completely revitalized in 2017. Archer Buchanan Architecture preserved the history of the property while bringing it into the 21st century. The…
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Chester County Day House Tour to Feature Residence with Unique Role in Church Farm School’s History
The 2018 Chester County Day House Tour celebrates the traditional, distinctive architecture of the Northeast Quadrant of Chester County. The 78th edition of this event, slated for Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 AM-5 PM, will feature 16 homes and six public landmarks in West Chester, Exton, Frazer, Chester Springs, Kimberton, and Phoenixville. One of the…
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DNB First House of the Week: Premier Horse-Country Property in Elverson
A traditional home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Elverson, in the heart of horse country, for $848,900. The property in Warwick Township backs up to a preserved buffer that ensures privacy. Entry is through a grandiose foyer with an elegant staircase. Both the formal living room…
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DNB First House of the Week: Updated, Expanded Colonial in Paoli
An expanded colonial in Paoli with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Paoli. Set on three gorgeous acres, this updated home has an exterior of Valley Forge stone. Inside, the massive kitchen features a spacious island with sink and a nearby breakfast room with access to the patio.…
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DNB First House of the Week: Historic Treasure in Chester Springs
A treasure of a home set on 23.5 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Springs. The original barn and farmhouse that were constructed more than two centuries ago have been connected over time. This has created a home with two bedrooms on the second floor,…
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Best Deal for Living in Philadelphia? On a Boat in the Delaware River
With rent for a boat slip as low as $200 per month, the Delaware River provides the best deal for living in Philadelphia, writes Julia Terruso for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Pier 3 marina is tucked between two high-rise condominiums in the city. Out of the 50 boats docked there, 20 or so are also homes…
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DNB First House of the Week: Historic Pine Creek Mills in Chester Springs
The historic Pine Creek Mills property with four stunning homes that offer a combined nine bedrooms and six bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Springs. The iconic property has a double-arched stone bridge and waterfall, in addition to the four separate residences. The main house, built in 1801, has a formal living, dining room,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Contemporary Home Perfect for Entertaining in Devon
A contemporary home with six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Devon. The home set on nearly four acres offers beautiful views and privacy. The entry is through a majestic, three-story foyer that leads to a piano area and spacious great room. The gourmet chef’s kitchen offers a huge…
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DNB First House of the Week: Tudor-Style Home in Elverson
A unique, Tudor-style home with four bedrooms and two full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Elverson. The home, clad in natural stone at the front, is in move-in condition. Inside, it offers custom oak and yellow pine floors throughout, as well as decorative wood beams in several rooms. One of the…
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Hankin-Developed Weatherstone Fuels Population Growth in West Vincent Township
West Vincent Township is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the region with an 18 percent increase in population since the last census eight years ago, writes Holly Herman for the Reading Eagle. The township is a part of a nationwide housing trend of millennials and baby boomers flocking to new developments in rural areas…
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DNB First House of the Week: Former Church Exquisitely Renovated in Malvern Borough
A captivating, historic home with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. The former Malvern United Methodist Church has been exquisitely renovated into a single-family home in the heart of the borough, on one of its most desirable streets. The entryway features an open ceiling and magnificent curved…
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Former Fixture on Philly’s Sports Media Scene Embarks on Second Career as Realtor in Wayne
Leslie Gudel, one of the most recognizable faces to sports fans in Philadelphia, has followed up nearly two decades as a Comcast SportsNet anchor and reporter with a new career as a realtor for Coldwell Banker in Wayne, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This is not Gudel’s first foray into real estate. She…
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Rowhouse Owners in Philadelphia Turn to Overbuilds for Expansion
Rowhouse owners in Philadelphia are expanding their living or rental spaces by adding an additional floor to their properties, writes Inga Saffron for the Philadelphia Inquirer. These vertical additions, known as overbuilds, are nothing new. But the 10-year housing boom and recent zoning code change allowing for taller houses has dramatically increased their number. Now,…
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Median Two-Bedroom Rent in West Chester May Be High, but Apartments Are Worth It
While the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Chester is the highest in the region, it’s well worth it, according to Apartment List, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia magazine. One of the reasons the rent is so high is that the borough is home to West Chester University. However, students are not always…
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DNB First House of the Week: Aspen-Inspired Luxury Set on 11-Acre Hilltop in Berwyn
A contemporary home with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn. The home is set on an 11-acre hilltop overlooking hundreds of acres of conservation land. The stunning grounds include gently sloping lawns, a heated pool with a pool house, spa, and tennis court. Inspired by an…
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Barclay Friends in West Chester to Bounce Back Stronger Than Ever
After November’s fire, residents of Barclay Friends Senior Living in West Chester will see their home rebuilt and expanded over the next two years, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. In April, residents began to move back into the undamaged part of the facility. The rest is in the planning stages of a…
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DNB First House of the Week: 10-Year-Old Model Home in Parkesburg Looking for Its First Owners
A spectacular builder’s model home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Parkesburg. The professionally decorated and furnished home has been built to impress, from the stunning two-story living room with plenty of windows and a fireplace to the maintenance-free deck. The kitchen is also breathtaking, and features…
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As Housing Costs Soar, Southern Chester County Faces Affordable Housing Crisis
Homelessness in southern Chester County has more than doubled in the last three years, as housing costs soar while incomes remain flat, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. Today, a two-bedroom apartment in Kennett Square rents for $1,200 or more a month, leaving people on low or fixed incomes with very few options.…
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