Real Estate
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Gladwyne Real Estate Developer Michael Karp’s Hamptons Estate Is for Sale, Indoor Shark Tank and All
Gladwyne real estate mogul Michael Karp — whose high net worth easily qualifies him for an investor’s chair on ABC’s Shark Tank — is selling one. Meaning an actual oversized aquarium with sharks is purchasable to a buyer with means. E.B. Solomont explained for The Wall Street Journal. The predator-populated aquatic feature decorates an entertainment…
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Children’s Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million
Children’s author Cheryl Olsten and her husband in the Bucks County area are selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and it is one of the best homes in the region. Sarah Paynter wrote about the estate for The Wall Street Journal. Children’s book author Cheryl Olsten, along with her husband,…
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Former Helicopter Plant in Coatesville Sells to Delco-based Company
A tale of two aircraft companies dates to the 1930s and 1940s, when two prominent innovators revolutionized the helicopter. Igor Sikorsky developed the first successful helicopter in the U.S. in 1939. A few years later, University of Pennsylvania alum Frank Piasecki designed the second successful one in 1943, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Haverford
A stunning contemporary home with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This sophisticated and sun-filled residence is majestically set on gorgeous 1.71 acres. It impresses from the start with breathtaking architectural designs, custom craftsmanship, and a wonderful open floor plan. Highlights include the dramatic 2-story foyer…
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Coalition Focuses on Creating Access to Affordable Housing
A new coalition wants to make sure low- and moderate-income households have affordable housing access, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Rising rental costs and neighborhoods resistant to new affordable housing create barriers for renters and for current and potential first-time homeowners, said Jordan Casey, director of the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE). The goal…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Classic Colonial in Haverford
A classic colonial home on 1.64 gorgeous acres with six bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. The residence is elegant and graceful while also being fully functional for ease of living. It features a classic floor plan ideal both for comfortable family gatherings and fabulous entertaining. Highlights…
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New Members-only Golf Club Coming to Radnor in Early 2024
Intown Golf Club, a members-only Atlanta social club for golfers, is planning to open in Radnor, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The private club will accommodate 250 people and cover 15,000 square feet. Intown has signed a lease for the site in the Lincoln Financial Center. The club plans to open in early…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Custom Farmhouse for Sale in Newtown Square
A custom Farmhouse on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre site with five bedrooms and six full baths is available for sale in Newtown Square. This farmhouse sits on a quiet cul-de-sac steps from the Episcopal Academy campus. The design is rooted in the combined thinking of its owners and builder that provides comfortable family living and…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Jumps Into Florida Market
Power Home Remodeling, headquartered in Chester, is expanding into the Orlando, Florida area, writes Steven Ryzewski for Orlando Business Journal. An entity related to Power Home Remodeling Group LLC paid $7.05 million to JRC Lee Vista Investors LLC to acquire part of an office property in the Orlando area. The property last traded hands in…
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This Home in Chadds Ford Is Colonial, but With a Twist
A Chadds Ford Colonial doesn’t seem to fit in with the contemporary and modern houses that blend in with the woodsy Brandywine River watershed in the heart of Andrew Wyeth country. But sometimes you’ll find a Colonial home in Chadds Ford, like this non-traditional “post-modern” home for sale at 116 Ashford Drive, writes Sandy Smith…
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Former Country Singer to Head Wawa’s Expansion in Tennessee
Megan Salvador, a pageant queen who’s also been an aspiring doctor, singer, and real estate broker, has been chosen by Wawa to get things set when it makes its move to Tennessee, writes Drew Hutchinson for Nashville Business Journal. The native Louisianan was in Nashville for a record deal but ended up a broker at…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Glen Mills
A stunning private colonial home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. The home is nestled on gorgeous 2.9 acres that offer unmatched privacy for this area. The property boasts well-manicured mature landscaping and an exquisite paved walkway. The home impresses from the start with a…
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Condominium Project Approved for Swarthmore Town Center
Swarthmore Borough Council approved 6-1 Monday a five-story $30 million condominium complex in the town center, despite strong opposition from some residents, writes Kevi Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 30-unit complex will be across from the borough hall and library at 110 Park Ave. and is expected to open in 2025. It will include…
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Developer Joe Grace: Can Chadds Ford, Affordable Housing Go Together?
Joe Grace is a successful builder in Delaware County. Now he’d like to bring more affordable housing to Chadds Ford, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. He was hoping to do that with a mixed-use development proposal, Peaceful Valley, but he and the township haven’t been able to make it work so far. The…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Brick-Front Colonial in Media
A stately brick-front colonial home on 0.29 beautiful acres in Woodlands at Ridley Creek with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. Located in the highly sought-after Woodlands neighborhood, this gorgeous residence comes with grand curb appeal nestled on a desirable cul-de-sac with a flat backyard. The charming…
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19th Century Equestrian Estate in Malvern Prepares to Hit Market for Almost $5 Million
A 19th-century Malvern estate will soon hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 8.8-acre property is part of Hunting Hill Farm. It has a Malvern address, but its technically in Willistown Township. The property includes a five-bedroom, four-bathroom house and a two level “party barn,” a property feature that is…







































