Housing
2 N.J. contracting companies allegedly scammed Sandy victims
State authorities allege that contractors doing business along the Jersey Shore used deceptive practices to obtain more than $1.3 million ...
8 years ago
Gov. Carney signs legislation to reduce vacant properties
Gov. Carney signed legislation that aims to prevent vacant properties. Tiea Thornton said she enjoys living in her New Castle neig ...
9 years ago
In Philadelphia’s rapidly changing Brewerytown, a neighborhood’s gain is one resident’s loss
Brewerytown has changed. Its close proximity to the park, public transportation, and Center City has made it one of Philadelphia’s ...
9 years ago
Licenses & Inspections’ unresponsiveness makes Philadelphia less safe
The property code enforcement system is broken. The evidence is out on display for all to see. And it would be imprudent to think the cit ...
9 years ago
Airbnb presents fresh challenges in Atlantic City, and possible opportunities
City Councilman Jesse Kurtz says he does not oppose the rise of internet-based vacation rentals such as AirBnB or VRBO in a resort town t ...
9 years ago
Real estate development can be a force against gentrification
I’ve been a community-based real estate developer for nearly 30 years. I focus primarily in struggling ...
9 years ago
Philadelphia Housing Authority relocating headquarters to North Philly
The Philadelphia Housing Authority will soon be moving its headquarters from Center City to North Philadelphia. On Wednesday, bene ...
9 years ago