• These Delaware County Towns Have the Top 50 Highest Rents in the State. Is One of Them Yours?

    These Delaware County Towns Have the Top 50 Highest Rents in the State. Is One of Them Yours?

    Philadelphia’s suburban communities make up half of the most expensive towns for rent in Pennsylvania, paying at least $700 more than the state average, writes Chris Ullery for Phillyburbs.com. Eight Delaware County communities made a list of the top 50 most expensive towns in Pennsylvania to rent in. Two Delaware County towns made the top…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Remarkable Colonial in Wayne

    First Bank House of the Week: Remarkable Colonial in Wayne

    A remarkable colonial home on 0.38 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. Built in 1864, the residence showcases timeless elegance and offers a unique blend of rich history and modern amenities. Many stunning details include six fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout, custom moldings, and medallions…

  • Radnor Firm EQT Exeter Brings Apartments to Former West Catholic Parking Lot

    Radnor Firm EQT Exeter Brings Apartments to Former West Catholic Parking Lot

    EQT Exeter in Radnor works with churches and nonprofits to help them develop property they own. Two years ago, West Catholic Preparatory School sold its parking lot at 46th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia to EQT Exeter. Now, the real estate firm has opened The Clark, a six-story 327-unit apartment building, writes Paul Schwedelson…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Custom Traditional in Bryn Mawr

    First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Custom Traditional in Bryn Mawr

    A gorgeous custom traditional home with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This lovely residence is accessed by a long winding drive and perfectly nestled atop a gentle hill. It is the epitome of peaceful elegance with picturesque views. It impresses from the start with…

  • 3 of the Region’s Top 25 Most Expensive Homes Sold Came From Delaware County

    3 of the Region’s Top 25 Most Expensive Homes Sold Came From Delaware County

    These days, the most expensive homes in the Greater Philadelphia region will cost multi-millions of dollars, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. Collectively, the 25 most expensive properties sold for $149.56 million. That’s a 38 percent jump in price over last year’s 25 most expensive homes sold in the same 7-month period. The average…

  • First Bank House of the Week: 19th Century Home for Sale in Media

    First Bank House of the Week: 19th Century Home for Sale in Media

    An exquisite 19th-century home with four bedrooms and four baths is available for sale in Media. Sitting since 1822 on an almost 2-acre lot, this home has been thoughtfully and painstakingly transformed by the current owner. Extensive upgrades and modernization of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC have taken place over the past several years. The textures…

  • The Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Could Soon Be in High Demand

    The Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Could Soon Be in High Demand

    If you are hoping to see housing prices drop in the Philadelphia region, you might be in for quite a wait, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach CEO Larry Flick V, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Low housing inventory is “strangling the market” and continuing to keep both demand and…

  • First Bank House of the Week: A Manor Home in Villanova

    First Bank House of the Week: A Manor Home in Villanova

    An exceptional manor home on 1.38 stunning acres with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. This gorgeous residence is a true gem thanks to the beautiful appointments and exquisite amenities. One of the many highlights is a fabulous wood-mode kitchen with granite countertops, state-of-the-art appliances, and…

  • Cabrini Graduate Joseph McCabe Sees Explosive Growth in His Real Estate Firm

    Cabrini Graduate Joseph McCabe Sees Explosive Growth in His Real Estate Firm

    You have to be doing something right if your real estate firm’s revenue increases 17,599 percent between 2019 and 2022, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s what’s happened to Joseph McCabe’s one-man brokerage real estate firm, Surefire Group, founded in 2017. Joseph McCabe, a graduate of Cabrini University in Radnor, grew his Mt.…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Stone-front A-Frame in Media

    First Bank House of the Week: Stone-front A-Frame in Media

    A gorgeous stone-front A-Frame home with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This modern home is set on 1.46 lovely acres for the perfect private resort. The floor plan is both formal and welcoming. The elegant foyer with gleaming hardwood floors sets the stage for the…

  • First Bank House of the Week: A Historic Farmhouse in Haverford

    First Bank House of the Week: A Historic Farmhouse in Haverford

    A lovely historic farmhouse set on 0.88 gorgeous acres with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. The residence is perfectly nestled in a private, park-like setting engulfed by nature but is still near the city. It has been restored using the finest materials and craftsmanship. The home…

  • New City Housing Takes Off, Outpacing Suburban Housing Construction

    New City Housing Takes Off, Outpacing Suburban Housing Construction

    Developers aren’t building much in the suburbs, despite a demand for suburban housing, writes Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It reverses a trend when the Philadelphia region had the most suburban housing under construction. Now most of the homebuilding is taking place in the city, making suburban housing extremely competitive.…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Stone and Stucco Colonial in Newtown Square

    First Bank House of the Week: Stone and Stucco Colonial in Newtown Square

    A lovely stone and stucco colonial home with four bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale on Echo Valley Lane in Newtown Square. This Colonial home features a gracious approach from the circular drive that leads to the custom-made front door. Inside, highlights include a charming music room, an expansive…

  • 3 Delaware County Towns Make Top PA List of Higher-Priced Homes

    3 Delaware County Towns Make Top PA List of Higher-Priced Homes

    Finding a home you can afford has become a real challenge in a marketplace that has seen home prices reach record highs, reports Stacker. Though home prices are up nationwide, there are some cities with higher-priced homes than in others. Location, size, age, and condition all determine a home’s value. Here in Delaware County, three…

  • Is Your Corner Lot Going Nowhere? Maybe Check in With Wawa

    Is Your Corner Lot Going Nowhere? Maybe Check in With Wawa

    There’s one sure way to raise the value of a property. Build a Wawa on it. That’s what happened in Bethlehem when a 1.7-acre property that sold in 2003 for $707,500 was sold again on July 21 for $4 million. This time, there was a Wawa convenience store sitting on it, writes Jeff Ward for…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Villa with Indoor Pool in Bryn Mawr

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Villa with Indoor Pool in Bryn Mawr

    A stunning villa on 1.47 lovely acres with seven bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This breathtaking estate features many amazing details, including custom-imported finishes throughout, a practical layout, and generous proportions. The home impresses from the start with its captivating foyer with soaring 30-foot ceilings,…

  • Home Built Nearly Century Ago for Hires Root Beer Family Hits Market

    Home Built Nearly Century Ago for Hires Root Beer Family Hits Market

    A Berwyn home built nearly a century ago in the English Cotswold manor style for a member of the Hires Root Beer family has hit the market for $1.425 million, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The 5,621-square-foot residence was constructed for Harrison S. Hires, one of the sons of Charles Elmer Hires,…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone-front Manor in Bryn Mawr

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone-front Manor in Bryn Mawr

    A beautiful stone-front manor set on 4.07 attractive acres with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This 1942 residence has been fully and lovingly updated to meet the needs of modern living while preserving the many classic elements. Many gorgeous details include Dutch doors with…