Real Estate
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See Where Delaware County Ranks in Pennsylvania for Oldest Homes
There’s a certain charm about owning and living in a pre-World War II home, with its high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors and ornate details, but that ownership comes with a cost. Older homes often have asbestos, lead piping, knob-and-tube wiring and outdated building styles. The ravages of time can ruin even the best mansion,…
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Overbrook Home Previously Owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant’s Grandparents Goes Up for Sale
A home in the Overbrook neighborhood that has ties to two of the world’s greatest athletes — Muhammad Ali and Kobe Bryant — is looking for a new buyer, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ali first purchased the home for about $70,000 in 1970 and used it as a personal retreat and…
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Here’s How Much Rents Have Gone Up in Delaware County Since 2019
Delaware County rents on average have risen at a different rate this past year than rents nationally, writes Janice Kai Chen, Rachel Lerman and Kate Rabinowitz for The Washington Post. Rent prices nationally have jumped about 19 percent since 2019, but recent trends show that price increases are cooling off, with some prices even falling,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Colonial in Springfield Available for Sale
A magnificent Springfield colonial home at 5 Forrest Lane on 6.66 acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This stunning residence is perfectly nestled at the end of a scenic lane welcomes you with its breathtaking two-story foyer. Other highlights include a spacious family room with floor-to-ceiling…
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Home Built for Aronimink Golf Club President in 1949 Restored
In 1949, Birch Knoll was an International Style house built for the president of Newtown Square’s Aronmink Golf Club, reports Extant Magazine, as reprinted in Hidden City. Birch Knoll was designed by Philadelphia Architect George Daub in collaboration with Albert Clauss, and restored in 2023 by k YODER design. The Newtown Square restoration came after…
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Montgomery County Has Five of the Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets in the Region
Five Montgomery County towns have been recognized among the hottest housing markets in the Philadelphia region, reports Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The analysis emphasized ZIP codes with surging sales activity and rising prices rather than merely expensive or popular markets. Wynnewood led Montgomery County, number 2 locally, with an…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone Front Newtown Square Traditional for Sale
A gorgeous Newtown Square traditional home at 3703 Biddle Lane, sitting on a lovely 4,456-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale. This beautiful residence welcomes you with a two-story foyer with sweeping curved staircase featuring upgraded wrought iron spindles. Other highlights include a grand living room with…
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TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse
TikTok star and Pottstown native Loren Gray has shared insights into her life since moving into a 300-year-old, formerly abandoned farmhouse in Pennsylvania, writes Marianne Garvey for Realtor.com. In 2022, she purchased the property which had been neglected for years until a contractor restored it. Gray expressed admiration for maintaining the house’s historical integrity, calling…
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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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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Haverford Stone Tudor for Sale
A stunning stone and stucco Tudor home at 100 Tunbridge Circle on 2.9 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. Perfectly situated on lush grounds in the highly sought-after Merion Golf neighborhood, this gorgeous residence radiates timeless elegance. Highlights include a grand entrance foyer…
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New 255-Unit Luxury Tower Opens in Center City
Southern Land Co. recently opened a new 255-unit, 27-story luxury tower in Center City, writes Claudiu Tiganescu for Multi Housing News. RBC Bank issued a $112 million construction loan in 2022, according to Yardi Matrix data. That same year, the developer broke ground on the tower and topped out in 2023. The new luxury tower,…
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BET Investments Plan Major Developments in Conshohocken
BET Investments recently acquired the 16-acre Conshohocken Ridge Corporate Center for $17 million, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans to redevelop the site into a mixed-use community featuring up to 200 apartments, retail space, and retaining some office space. BET aims to create a vibrant environment similar to its successful…
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Woman Literally Got in on the Ground Floor in Springfield Home Buy
Dee Bhattachara really planned ahead when she went shopping for her Springfield home, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She spotted a Springfield location where construction of a house was just starting. “I grabbed it as they were starting to build.” Unlike most home buyers, that allowed her to give significant in put on…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning West Chester Traditional
A stunning West Chester traditional home at 103 Bellefair Lane on 2.21 lovely acres with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale. Perfectly nestled on a cul-de-sac neighborhood adjacent to protected land, this amazing residence offers a perfect blend of luxury and tranquility. The home first welcomes you with its…
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See Where in Delaware County Are the Best Places to Live in 2024
The best Delaware County suburbs have once again made it into a top 30 list of the best places in Pennsylvania to live in 2024, according to Stacker, which compiled the rankings. One Delco community, Swarthmore, made it into the top 10, settling in at No. 4. Swarthmore’s 6,507 residents enjoy a median household income…
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Large Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus Sells for Steep Discount
FLD Group and the Adjmi family have purchased the Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus for $65.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The price tag was significantly below initial market expectations of over $100 million. The five-building, 521,288-square-foot Class A office complex sold for $126 per square foot, a 14% price drop from its…
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First Bank House of the Week: Majestic Wayne Colonial Home for Sale
A majestic colonial home at 221 S Aberdeen Avenue set on 3.9 beautiful acres has six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms. It is is available for sale in Wayne. This home is encased entirely in authentically matched stone. The gorgeous residence is a testament to architectural beauty. Inside there are many stunning…
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Radnor-Based EQT Buys Seattle Amazon Warehouse for $81M
Radnor-based EQT Exeter Real Estate Income Trust now owns a 34-acre property near Seattle that houses an Amazon.com Inc. warehouse, writes Nick Pasion for Philadelphia Business Journal. The price tag was a mere $81.5 million, It breaks down to $402.54 per foot for the 202,464 square-foot warehouse located at 2871 S. 102nd Street in Tukwila.…
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