Real Estate
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Washington Post: Homes Are Getting Older and Crumbling, Especially in Northeast Cities Like Philadelphia
In various cities across the nation, especially those like Philadelphia, homeowners are struggling to maintain and repair their aging homes, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. With many of these aging houses crumbling and withering, many homeowners are being forced to live in nearly unlivable conditions. To make matters more challenging, repair costs are…
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Tastykake’s Navy Yard Headquarters Is Up for Sale
Tastykake’s 345,500-square-foot Philadelphia Navy Yard headquarters, built in 2009 as a custom facility for the company, is being sold by Prologis, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. San Francisco-based Prologis acquired the building five years ago through a $13 billion merger with Liberty Property Trust. Tastykake’s parent company, Tasty Baking, has nearly a…
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Kimble Farm Owners Seek Sale to Rutter’s, but West Nottingham Township Residents Opposed
Kimble Farm owners have entered a sales agreement with Rutter’s, but West Nottingham Township residents oppose the proposed new use for the property, writes Betsy Brewer Brantner for the Chester County Press. Around 100 acres of the farm could be sold to the convenience store chain, pending discussions and approvals from the West Nottingham Township…
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Lower Merion’s Piazza Project Promises Housing, Shops, and Parking in Ardmore
Lower Merion residents got a closer look at a major development that’s set to reshape downtown Ardmore, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The long-awaited Piazza project will add 270 apartments, nearly 30,000 square feet of retail space, and 480 parking spots along Lancaster Avenue from Greenfield to Ardmore Avenue. The project, led by…
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Former CEO of Montgomery County-Based Advanta Sells Florida Mansion for $27M
Dennis J. Alter, former CEO of Montgomery County-based Advanta, and his ex-wife Gisela Alter have sold their luxurious waterfront mansion in South Florida for $27.1 million, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sale price works out at $2,750 per square foot. Alter built the mansion on a one-acre lot 16 years ago.…
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First Bank House of the Week: A $1.5M Dream Home in Schwenksville’s Squirrel Road
Listed at $1,500,000, this remarkable residence on Squirrel Road in Schwenksville offers a rare combination of elegance, privacy, and thoughtful design. . . Set on 1.4 acres of landscaped grounds, the property provides a serene wooded backdrop and modern upgrades throughout. According to Realtor.com, the main floor and master suite were completely renovated in 2023,…
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Historic North Wales Property Once Owned By William Penn Goes Up For Sale For $7M
Joseph Ambler Inn, a historic property once owned by William Penn, has gone onto the market for $7 million, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The property has roots that trace all the way back to the pre-Revolutionary War colonial era. The Joseph Ambler Inn, which has a hotel, tavern, restaurant, and other operations, is not…
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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Buys Former Golf Course Site in Florida for $19.5M
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers recently paid $19.5 million for a development site on a former golf course in Florida to build a luxury home community, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller of the 20.9-acre site was the city of Parkland. According to the deed included in the sales agreement, the luxury…
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Wealthiest ZIP Codes Cluster in Chester County, Philadelphia Region
Wealth in the Philadelphia region is still concentrated around Center City, though several Chester County ZIP codes earning top ten spots in specific categories, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings, poverty rates, and…
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Toll Brothers Expands Luxury Portfolio with New Florida Community
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers broke ground on its latest luxury community, Saltgrass at Heron Bay, in Parkland, Florida, writes CSI Market. Toll Brothers announced the project earlier this week, reinforcing their reputation as the nation’s leader in upscale home design. Saltgrass is set to open for sales in spring 2026. It will feature a mix…
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First Bank House of the Week: Horsham Estate Offers Luxury Living on Nearly 15 Acres
Listed at $3.6 million, this Horsham Township estate at 1049 McKean Road is a rare combination of elegance, privacy, and resort-style living on nearly 15 acres. A long private drive and wooden bridge set the stage for this custom-built manor spanning nearly 12,000 square feet. . . The home offers five to six bedrooms, each…
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Tavern in Quakertown, Standing Since Before Nation’s Founding, Set for Auction
A building in Quakertown, currently home to The Raven’s Nest and once housing a tavern that predates the nation, is headed to the auction block on Sept. 23, writes Amy Unger for WFMZ 69 News. The stone and stucco structure, built in 1710, has served as a tavern since 1750. The current owner, Albert Pray,…
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Philadelphia’s First of Its Kind Pilot Program, Which Gives Cash to Struggling Renters, Proves Effective
The PHLHousing+ program, a first of its kind in the nation, which gives no-strings-attached cash to struggling renters, is proving to be effective, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program was launched in the fall of 2022. Since then, Philadelphia has been giving cash to 301 households randomly selected from wait lists for…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Buys 328-Unit Complex in New York
Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties continues to grow its national footprint in yet another big move, writes Matthew Kaufman for Multihousing News. This time, the company purchased Country Manor Apartments, a 328-unit garden-style community in Webster, New York. The property previously belonged to PH Realty Capital. It features 10 buildings built in phases during the late 1960s…
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Greystar Plans 205 Apartments at Former King of Prussia Office Site
National apartment developer, Greystar, is eyeing another major project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has filed plans to demolish an 85,000-square-foot aging office building at 720 Vandenburg Road. In its place, they will construct a six-story, 205-unit apartment complex. The U-shaped development would include a central…
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111-Acre Office Park with Four Buildings Up for Sale in Malvern
The Malvern Green complex, an 111-acre office park with four buildings totaling 759,901 square feet, was recently listed for sale in Malvern, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The four buildings at 51 Valley Stream Parkway, three office buildings along with a data center, are currently occupied by Oracle, with the property currently…
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Toll Brothers Temporarily Stops Sales at $2M Lyondale Meadows Homes in Newtown
Toll Brothers temporarily halted sales at its 45-home Lyondale Meadows community in Newtown, with prices starting at $1.6 million, after demand was overwhelming, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder opened sales earlier this month, and in just one week received 21 deposits, with buyers choosing options that raised…
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Gorgeous Quakertown Estate on 24 Beautiful Acres Hits Market
A private estate that combines rustic elegance and modern luxury, set on over 24 beautiful acres in Quakertown, is now available for $1,800,000, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. Blending timeless architectural style with refined updates, the home showcases a distinguished legacy reflected in its historic charm and classic stonework. Recent renovations include…
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