Residential Real Estate & Development
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First Bank House of the Week: Federal-Style Fieldstone Home in Wayne
A striking Federal-style fieldstone home at 658 Brooke Road on 2.12 lovely acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. This remarkable residence combines historic character with refined sophistication, offering a timeless elegance encapsulating both warmth and grandeur. Refined details include reclaimed hardwood floors, exposed beams, dramatic…
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Riverfront Home in New Hope with Five Terraces Hits Market for $10 Million
A home on the Delaware River in New Hope recently hit the market for $10 million, as waterfront real estate values soar in the borough, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The house, located on Main Street, was completed in 2021 and spans 6,000 square feet, featuring a car elevator, five terraces, a floating dock, and an interior elevator. Residents…
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First Bank House of the Week: Traditional with Car Enthusiast’s Dream Garage in Media
A magnificent traditional at 365 Arbor Circle on a pristine lot with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This impressive residence is a custom-built estate showcasing refined design and thoughtfully crafted for elevated everyday living and entertaining. Distinctive details include tray and coffered ceilings, cherry built-ins,…
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Eagles Legend Brent Celek Brings Media Real Estate Team to Keller Williams
Former Philadelphia Eagle Brent Celek has brought his real estate team based in Media to Keller Williams in what he calls the “natural next step,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brent Celek Real Estate, which was previously independent, will now join the nation’s largest brokerage at its Media office. Celek, a former…
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Greater Philadelphia Tops National Housing Market Price Growth in January
Greater Philadelphia saw the strongest home price growth among 40 major metro areas in January, with prices rising 8.6 percent year over year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In January, the region’s median home price increased to $380,000, up from $350,000 a year earlier. According to a recent report from Homes.com, this…
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Lambertville Couple Transforms Neglected Cape Cod Into Modern Rancher
When their 1895 rowhouse began feeling too cramped, Lambertville couple Lauren Braun-Strumfels and Kyle Strumfels purchased a neglected 1970s Cape Cod, eager to transform it into their dream home, writes Zoe Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “With the rowhouse, there were certain things that we just wouldn’t want to do to it, historically, to preserve…
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Here’s How the Real Estate Market is Doing in Delaware County
The regional housing market appears to have stabilized, according to Larry Flick V, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors. The Greater Philadelphia market is performing “reasonably well,” and has remained largely a seller’s market, he said. “I think when the spring market pops, it will be strong,” Flick said, predicting a small…
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Luxury Homes Planned for Campbell Soup Heiress’ Radnor Estate
Media-based Rockwell Development Group is building more than two dozen multimillion-dollar homes on the Radnor estate of the late Campbell Soup heiress Dorrance “Dodo” Hill Hamilton, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Rockwell closed a deal last week to purchase 3.5 acres of the estate for $4.96 million. It will close on the remaining…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Transitional Home in Villanova
A lovely custom-built transitional home at 541 Atterbury Road, set on 1.17 attractive acres with five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Villanova. This exceptional residence exudes a harmonious blend of rustic lodge charm and contemporary elegance. Distinctive details include Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and sophisticated architectural flourishes. Among…
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Bucks County Housing Market in Nation’s Top 50 at Year-End 2025
One Bucks County housing market ranked among the top 50 nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2025, making it one of only two Greater Philadelphia housing markets to earn a spot, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking highlights ZIP codes where market activity is surging, prices are climbing…
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First Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Modern in Drexel Hill
A lovely mid-century modern home at 68 Pilgrim Lane, featuring four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, has recently hit the market in Drexel Hill, writesPaul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A slate walkway with arts and crafts style light fixtures leads to the 3,314-square-foot split-level house. The stone and mahogany exterior opens into…
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Toll Brothers’ Birch Run at New Britain Luxury Community Opens in Chalfont
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened Birch Run at New Britain, a luxury townhome community in Chalfont, with the first homes expected to be ready for spring move-in. Three-story, three-bedroom townhomes at the community will offer open-concept floor plans of more than 2,000 square feet, including flex rooms and two-car garages. Homebuyers can select quick…
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Delaware County Housing Market Is Frozen at the Moment
Delaware County’s housing market matches the weather outside. It’s frozen, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Potential home sellers and buyers didn’t interact much last month. Slow sales were reported in the 50 most populous metropolitan areas, including Delaware County and Philadelphia, according to a Redfin analysis. Sales were down about 4 percent in…
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First Bank House of the Week: Former General Store Now a Family Home for Sale in Media
A charming home at 126 N Providence Road in Media that once operated as the general store of Providence Village, with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The oldest section of the home dates back to the 18th century, with additional sections…
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Philadelphia Metro is One of 10 Job Markets Setting the Stage for Strong Housing Demand in 2026
Of the numerous factors that impact the housing market, one is emerging as particularly important for 2026: employment. Employment strength is the driver behind buyer confidence, income growth, and, ultimately, housing demand. Conversely, slower hiring, layoffs, and rising unemployment have a direct correlation to weaker housing markets. With this logic, NewHomeSource parent company Zonda produced…
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First Bank House of the Week: Brick-Front Colonial in Media
A stunning brick-front colonial home at 20 Kingston Road on 1.17 attractive acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This thoughtfully updated residence blends classic architectural character with refined modern comfort, has a well-balanced layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Distinctive details include refinished…
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Scarcity and Celebrity Influx Send Value of New Hope Riverfront Homes Skyrocketing
Prices for riverfront homes in New Hope have surged in recent years, driven by limited inventory and a growing influx of celebrities to the charming Bucks County town, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The recent sale of a Delaware River property for $9.5 million highlighted the durability of higher home prices in…






































