Real Estate
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Historic Manor in Wayne
A stunning historic Wayne manor located on the renowned Ardrossan Estate on 14.4 gorgeous acres with nine bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. Known initially as Aeola, the estate was renamed Hopelands in 1929 under Colonel Robert Montgomerys’ stewardship. It was renovated the following year by famed architect Horace…
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From an Abandoned Glen Mills Home, a Meadow and Rustic Rancher Sprung Up
The emphasis was on outdoor living and a Glen Mills meadow when Kevin Nolan and his wife, Mary Fran McLaughlin, decided to buy an abandoned house in 2009, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home was unlivable but rested on seven acres of land, said Nolan, the retired owner of Nolan Painting in…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Newtown Square Colonial
A Newtown Square colonial home at 115 Parkview Way on 0.5 charming acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale. This stunning residence offers a harmonious blend of modern luxury and timeless elegance, surrounded by nature. Sophisticated details include wide-plank wood floors, soaring ceilings, and intricate architectural elements that…
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Couple Sells Rose Valley Home as They Downsize to Florida
Dorothea and Raymond Klapinsky started dating while in high school in Newark, Delaware, and eventually married. For much of their marriage, they have lived in different homes in the Media area, most recently in a 3-bedroom townhouse they bought new in 2016, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple had considerable influence over…
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Toll Brothers’ Collegeville Homes to be Among Largest in Philadelphia Region
Toll Brothers, the Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder, is developing 55 high-end homes on 57 acres in Collegeville, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This upscale community is situated at 4037 MacCormack Way between Evansburg State Park and Ursinus College. It will feature single-family estate homes ranging from 3,500 to over 4,650 square feet.…
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‘A Unique Sale’: Landenberg Store, Hotel Back on Market
The Landenberg Store and the nearby Landenberg Hotel, which were sold to Fenix Capital Group in late 2023, are back on the market for $1.189 million, writes Richard L. Gaw for the Chester County Press. The two structures, then known as Landenberg Village, were acquired by Bill and Beth Skalish in 2005. They ran the…
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Ten Penn Center in Center City Set to Go Up for Sale
Ten Penn Center, the 27-story office tower in Center City owned by New York-based Sterling Equities and West Chester-based Greenville Partners, is set to hit the market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 668,000-square-foot building was constructed in 1981 and purchased by its current owners in 2006 for $75 million. The property,…
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Phoenixville Apartment Building Sells for $48 Million to Jenkintown Company
Fort Washington-based Westrum Development has sold a 205-unit Phoenixville apartment building to Jenkintown’s Lindy Communities for $48.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Westrum constructed the four-story apartment community three years ago, operating it as Luxor Phoenixville, part of its Luxor collection of suburban apartment buildings. The new owner has since renamed…
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First Bank House of the Week: Contemporary for Sale in Media
An amazing contemporary home at 425 Oak Valley Road in Media, sitting on 1.34 lovely acres, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale. This stunning architectural gem has been meticulously restored and redesigned. These changes include gorgeous details such as floor-to-ceiling glass doors, flooding the space with natural sunlight, top-of-the-line fixtures, and…
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Stunning Equestrian Estate Hits Market in Furlong
Located in the heart of historic Bucks County in Furlong, Fieldstone Farm is a stunning equestrian estate that seamlessly combines 18th-century craftsmanship with modern luxury, writes B&B Luxury Properties. This remarkable property that was built in 1747, is set on more than 100 gorgeous acres, and has recently hit the market for $5,795,000. The farm…
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Historic Center City Building, Once Home to Philadelphia Elks Lodge, Hits Market for $5.75M
A historic Center City building, once home to the Philadelphia Elks Lodge and later the Salvation Army, is currently on the market for $5.75 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three-story building at 1320 Arch Street, facing the Pennsylvania Convention Center, was built in 1905. Currently vacant, it offers potential buyers…
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Hidden Trail Farm in Heart of Northampton Township Named 2025 Bucks County Designer House
Hidden Trail Farm in the heart of Northampton Township, with a gorgeous 5,000-square-foot farmhouse, has been selected as the 2025 Bucks County Designer House, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown is preparing for its 49th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens, with the Preview Gala for the 2025 Designer…
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First Bank House of the Week: A French-Style Villanova Home
A magnificent French-style Villanova home at 41 Greenwell Lane on 1.83 attractive acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale. This elegant residence is a masterpiece of timeless craftsmanship. Fine details such as wainscoting, crown moldings, and custom leaded-glass cabinetry elevate the interior. Notable features on the first…
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One of Manayunk’s Few Remaining Developable Main Street Sites Goes on the Market
A Main Street site in Manayunk that is one of its few remaining developable sites has gone onto the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Plans have already been approved to construct 181 luxury waterfront apartments at the site on “Venice Island” that sits between the Manayunk Canal and the Schuylkill River.…
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Chester Parcel Survey Data Paves the Way for Redevelopment
A survey of 13,828 properties in Chester shows that 92 percent of the city’s parcels are blight-free. The findings come from a city-wide parcel condition survey conducted by the city of Chester in collaboration with Cyclomedia. The survey and its data is a key step toward revitalizing Chester’s neighborhoods as it attracts investments and enhances…
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In Delco, That Neighbor Next Door Could Be a Philadelphia Eagle
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce may be from Ohio, but he’s put down local roots, writes Erik Gunther for realtor.com. Kelce settled in Haverford after he got a bargain on a four-bedroom home that went for $680,000 in January 2018 after listing for $800,000 in May 2017. The stone home sits on a one-acre lot.…
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Philadelphia Now Ranks Among Zillow’s Top Five Hottest Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia has climbed six spots from last year to rank as the nation’s fifth hottest housing market for 2025, according to Zillow, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local real estate experts believe that the current year could bring back some semblance of normality to the Philadelphia-area real estate market following a…







































