• Tips for Buyers and Sellers in This Sizzling Montco Housing Market

    Tips for Buyers and Sellers in This Sizzling Montco Housing Market

    If you’re buying or selling a home in this current real estate housing market, you know that it is a “seller’s market” in Montgomery County due to the current climate of low inventory and high demand. Add in the fact that interest rates are extremely low and you have a tight market for buyers looking…

  • Two Renaissance Park Office Buildings in King of Prussia Sell to MLP Ventures for $41.8M

    Two Renaissance Park Office Buildings in King of Prussia Sell to MLP Ventures for $41.8M

    Two office buildings at Renaissance Park in King of Prussia have been acquired for 41.8 million by MLP Ventures, which already has several properties in this part of Upper Merion, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company acquired a 133,880 square-foot building at 2201 Renaissance Boulevard in King of Prussia for $27.9…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: This House on the Hill in Gladwyne is a Spectacular Find

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: This House on the Hill in Gladwyne is a Spectacular Find

    Grace, elegance, and charm abound in this 6+ bedroom, 5 bath Gladwyne estate home situated on an almost 2-acre park-like parcel positioned off of three cul de sac lanes and bordering other multi-acre estates and conserved grounds. Informal areas include a large bright family room located off the home’s southern exposure and boasting three sides…

  • FEMA Changes to Flood Insurance Pricing Cause Increases Downstream for Montgomery County Residents with Coverage

    FEMA Changes to Flood Insurance Pricing Cause Increases Downstream for Montgomery County Residents with Coverage

    Changes made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its flood insurance pricing structures will soon have Montgomery County homeowners digging deeper into their wallets. Taylor Allen waded through the particulars for AXIOS Philadelphia. The news comes as Philadelphia and surrounding counties continue to recover from the flooding caused by Hurricane Ida. Areas like…

  • Stone Colonial Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature Hits Market in Penn Valley

    Stone Colonial Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature Hits Market in Penn Valley

    A lovely stone Colonial surrounded by gorgeous nature has recently hit the market in Penn Valley, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is nestled on a three-quarter-acre lot perched high above Penn Valley. Its many windows offer gorgeous views throughout the year. “I loved the windows,” said Melissa Levin, who…

  • Record-Setting Real Estate Performance a Classic Example of Supply and Demand

    Record-Setting Real Estate Performance a Classic Example of Supply and Demand

    “The key item of interest entering the fall selling season is inventory, specifically the lack thereof,” Michael Diggin of RE/MAX Town & Country in West Chester said in his quarterly update on the local housing market. “Right now, there’s an extremely low number of homes for sale.” Nearby Chester County’s record-setting real estate performance is…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous European Estate in Gladwyne is True Personal Paradise

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous European Estate in Gladwyne is True Personal Paradise

    A gorgeous custom home with four bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Gladwyne. This European estate nestled on three stunning, private acres is a true personal paradise. . A stately circular drive leads to an exquisite stone and brick home with all the characteristics of a classic Main…

  • Disneyland May Claim the Happiest Place on Earth, But Philadelphia is Pretty Joyful, Too, Says USA Today

    Disneyland May Claim the Happiest Place on Earth, But Philadelphia is Pretty Joyful, Too, Says USA Today

    The Philadelphia metropolitan area is among the 50 happiest U.S. cities, according to residents. Hristina Byrnes reported our overall community glee for USA Today. To determine the nation’s upbeat cities, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the happiness score of all 383 nationwide metro areas, using digital health company Sharecare’s Community Well-Being Index. What makes a person happy…

  • Couple Turns 1950s Colonial in Bryn Mawr Into Their Dream Home

    Couple Turns 1950s Colonial in Bryn Mawr Into Their Dream Home

    Carrie and Derick Kauffman knew that the circa-1950s Colonial home in Bryn Mawr they toured ten years ago had potential from the moment they saw it, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home was in move-in condition and the couple could see themselves and their then-four-year-old twins living there. They wanted to renovate…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Traditional Colonial with Modern Day Charm in Bryn Mawr

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Traditional Colonial with Modern Day Charm in Bryn Mawr

    Welcome to this beautifully maintained traditional center hall colonial with 4/5 bedrooms and 3 full baths and 2 half baths, across 3,102 Sq Ft. 237 Ladbroke Road in Bryn Mawr is listed for $1,119,000. . This traditional Colonial is located on the desirable north side of Bryn Mawr. Built in 1963, this stucco colonial sits…

  • Montco Towns Are the Best! See Which One Made the 50 Best Places to Live List

    Montco Towns Are the Best! See Which One Made the 50 Best Places to Live List

    One Montgomery County town has ranked among the 50 best places to live in the U.S. for 2021-2022, according to a new list recently published by Inc. The 35th annual list highlighted towns with rising job growth, affordable home prices, and great quality of life. Lower Merion ranked at No. 37. Located on the Main…

  • Charming Ardmore Twin That ‘Feels Like It Gives You a Hug’ Hits the Market

    Charming Ardmore Twin That ‘Feels Like It Gives You a Hug’ Hits the Market

    A 1925 twin home on a sycamore-lined side street in Ardmore that perfectly blends historic charm with modern updates has recently hit the market, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Main Line native William Sylk bought the home in 2013 when he decided it was time to return home from California. He knew he…

  • A Decade of Seller’s Market Performance Pushes Montco Residential Real Estate Prices Up Almost 50%

    A Decade of Seller’s Market Performance Pushes Montco Residential Real Estate Prices Up Almost 50%

    During the past ten years, home prices in Montgomery County’s residential real estate market and surrounding Philadelphia areas have increased by 48 percent. Homes were more likely to sell above their listing price this August than in any of the previous nine Augusts. Michaelle Bond quantified the activity for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Brian…

  • See Which Montco Town Tops the Most Expensive Homes in Philadelphia Metro Area

    See Which Montco Town Tops the Most Expensive Homes in Philadelphia Metro Area

    Montgomery County is home to four towns that are among the places with the most expensive homes in Philadelphia metro area, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used the data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of June 2021.…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Move Right Into This Elegant Manor Estate in Gladwyne

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Move Right Into This Elegant Manor Estate in Gladwyne

    Welcome to one of the most spectacular estates in Gladwyne. This gorgeous manor house boasts 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, and 8,718 sq. ft. Located at 980 Idlewild Road in Gladwyne, this estate is listed for $3,750,000. . Drive in and enjoy the stately circular entrance with stone pillars, Belgian block courtyard detail, stunning landscaping, and…

  • Toll Brothers Opens New Urban-inspired Luxury Townhome Community in King of Prussia

    Toll Brothers Opens New Urban-inspired Luxury Townhome Community in King of Prussia

    Overlook at Town Center, the Toll Brothers’ new urban-inspired luxury townhome community in King of Prussia, is now open for sale. The community is nestled in The Village at Valley Forge and is within walking distance of King of Prussia Town Center with its many premier retail shops, popular restaurants, and numerous entertainment experiences. The…

  • On the Market: Charming, Rustic Farmhouse Near Pottstown is Labor of Love

    On the Market: Charming, Rustic Farmhouse Near Pottstown is Labor of Love

    A handsome, rustic farmhouse near Pottstown that has recently hit the market is a true labor of love for its current owner, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. He liked the old Pennsylvania farmhouses built out of wood so much that he had one custom-made for himself 32 years ago. Some of the wood used…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Classic Colonial in Haverford Offers Tranquil Space and Impeccable Landscaping

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Classic Colonial in Haverford Offers Tranquil Space and Impeccable Landscaping

    This delightful Haverford Colonial, located at 146 Little Lane in Haverford, has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and is 4,066 sq ft. This house is situated at the end of a quiet private lane in coveted Northside Haverford yet within short walking distance to dining, shopping, and the mainline train. It is listed for $1,540,000. .…