• Furlong Stone Farmhouse Blends Historic Charm with Expansive Property

    Furlong Stone Farmhouse Blends Historic Charm with Expansive Property

    A charming 18th-century stone farmhouse elegantly combines family-friendly comfort with a deep sense of heritage, set amid the lush greenery in Furlong, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. The home is nestled on a sprawling, secluded property that offers a rare sense of privacy and serenity. It features an inviting in-ground pool and…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Charming Brick Colonial in Concordville

    First Bank House of the Week: Charming Brick Colonial in Concordville

    A charming brick colonial home at 12 Cherry Farm Lane, on lovely 0.33 acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms, is available for sale in Concordville. This attractive residence exudes warmth and sophistication with a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for modern living. Refined details include wainscoting, plantation shutters, tray ceilings with…

  • This Bucks County Town Is Greater Philadelphia’s Hottest Housing Market

    This Bucks County Town Is Greater Philadelphia’s Hottest Housing Market

    In the second quarter of 2025, homes sold faster in Levittown than anywhere in Greater Philadelphia, making the blue-collar town the hottest housing market in the region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Bucks County, during the three months ending June 30, properties sold faster in more affordable suburbs than in affluent…

  • These Delaware County ZIP Codes Saw the Fastest Selling Homes in the Second Quarter

    These Delaware County ZIP Codes Saw the Fastest Selling Homes in the Second Quarter

    Four Delaware County ZIP Codes saw homes selling in 55 days or less during the second quarter in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Business Journal conducted a second-quarter analysis of the country’s hottest housing markets by ZIP Code, based on quarterly listing and sales data from Intercontinental…

  • Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M

    Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M

    Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings, just north of Drexel University’s campus, consists entirely of one bedroom and one bathroom apartments. The acquisition also includes 21 parking spots. Loonstyn plans to renovate the…

  • 40-Acre Historic Property Called Summer Duck Lane Restored in Chester County

    40-Acre Historic Property Called Summer Duck Lane Restored in Chester County

    In West Marlborough Township, a 40-acre property known as Summer Duck Lane blends historic charm with thoughtful restoration, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine.  First registered in 1638 through a William Penn land grant, the land has deep local roots and was once part of the Pomeroy & Newark Railroad line.  Owners Jon and…

  • With Impending Closure of Valley Forge Military Academy, Questions Arise Over Future of Its 70-Acre Campus

    With Impending Closure of Valley Forge Military Academy, Questions Arise Over Future of Its 70-Acre Campus

    With Valley Forge Military Academy closing at the end of the academic year, questions have arisen over its 70-acre campus, which could represent a real estate opportunity in one of the region’s most coveted locations, writes Ryan Mulligan for thePhiladelphia Business Journal. The campus straddles Tredyffrin Township in Chester County and Radnor Township in Delaware…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Classic Charm Meets Modern Luxury in Media

    First Bank House of the Week: Classic Charm Meets Modern Luxury in Media

    Tucked within the sought-after Rose Tree Estates community in Media, this beautifully appointed four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is listed for $1,399,000. . . Set in Rose Tree Media School District, 74 Old Mill Drive blends timeless craftsmanship with modern comfort in one of Delaware County’s most desirable neighborhoods. . . From the moment you enter the…

  • Temple University Acquires Decades-Old Jazz Club As Part of North Philadelphia Expansion Plans

    Temple University Acquires Decades-Old Jazz Club As Part of North Philadelphia Expansion Plans

    As part of its plans to further its expansion across North Philadelphia, Temple University recently acquired New Barber’s Hall, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While Temple is the new owner of the 46-year-old jazz club and bar, it will continue to operate until its owner, Jake Adams, retires some time in the…

  • Collegeville’s Pfizer Campus Wins 75 Percent Tax Assessment Cut

    Collegeville’s Pfizer Campus Wins 75 Percent Tax Assessment Cut

    The Bridge at Collegeville, one of Montco’s largest office campuses, just saw its tax burden shrink dramatically, writes Paul Schedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After two rounds of appeals, the assessed value of the 340-acre site dropped by more than 75 percent. This cut the owners’ property tax bill from $7.8 million to $1.9…

  • Port of Philadelphia Acquires Coveted 152-Acre Mustin Yard for $90 Million

    Port of Philadelphia Acquires Coveted 152-Acre Mustin Yard for $90 Million

    The Port of Philadelphia has acquired the long-coveted 152-acre Mustin Yard in a $90 million deal, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, owned since 2008 by Georgia-based Norfolk Southern, is located just south of I-95 and east of the Navy Yard. The purchase marks an important step in…

  • Wall Street Journal: Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media

    Wall Street Journal: Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media

    After The Wall Street Journal story “Selling a Haunted House?” was released, readers responded with haunted tales of their own, writes Kerry Barger for The Wall Street Journal. One story talked about a haunted house in Media. Linda Rooney wrote they had bought a house dating back to the 1700s that had an addition added…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Victorian Manor in Bryn Mawr

    First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Victorian Manor in Bryn Mawr

    A lovely Victorian manor home on five attractive acres at 548 560 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. with four bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This charming residence exudes timeless elegance, with distinctive details including sun-filled leaded glass arched and eyebrow windows and meticulously restored architectural features.…

  • What $1,900 in Rent Gets You in Bala Cynwyd, Fishtown, and West Philly

    What $1,900 in Rent Gets You in Bala Cynwyd, Fishtown, and West Philly

    With median rents in the Philadelphia region hovering around $1,900 a month, renters are asking what that budget can actually secure, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A look at properties in Bala Cynwyd, Fishtown, and West Philadelphia shows a wide range of options that highlight the diversity of the local rental market. In…

  • Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs

    Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs

    The redevelopment of the Exton Square Mall by Abrams Realty & Development is among the growing number of projects reshaping Philadelphia’s suburbs, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The 75-acre property was originally owned by PREIT, which sold a smaller section of it to Hanover, leading to the development of a 350-unit apartment…

  • Landmark Developers Purchases Dubliner Building in New Hope

    Landmark Developers Purchases Dubliner Building in New Hope

    A North Jersey developer has expanded its Bucks County portfolio with the purchase of the building that houses the Dubliner on the Delaware restaurant in New Hope, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Irish pub at 34 N. Main Street was acquired by 34 N. Main Property LLC, registered to Landmark Developers,…

  • Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs

    Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs

    The redevelopment of the Exton Square Mall by Abrams Realty & Development is among the growing number of projects reshaping Philadelphia’s suburbs, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The 75-acre property was originally owned by PREIT, which sold a smaller section of it to Hanover, leading to the development of a 350-unit apartment…

  • Havertown Couple Worked for Years to Create Their Perfect Home

    Havertown Couple Worked for Years to Create Their Perfect Home

    Maria Grutkowski and Stewart Leftow had considered moving from their two-story Havertown home to Phoenixville to be closer to their jobs, writes Sally Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now thanks to some fine-tuned renovations, they have no intention of going anywhere. Both work at Phoenixville Hospital. Leftow, 61, is chairman of the department of anesthesia. His…