Real Estate
Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.
3 years ago
Listen 5:40How Philly’s new regulations impact short-term rental owners
As Philadelphia gears up for hosting the World Cup in 2026, short-term rentals are a topic of discussion for City Council and owners alike.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation names Jodie Harris president
She will be the 12th president and first African-American woman to serve in the role in the organization’s 65-year history.
3 years ago
New data show Philly’s housing market is still in a tough place
Mortgage rates are still elevated. Home prices are still considerably higher than they were pre-pandemic. And inventory is low.
3 years ago
Germantown Town Hall project has a potential developer, but no timeline for completion
Developer Anthony Fullard has access to the site, but hasn’t been selected to purchase the property from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
3 years ago
Zoning overlay for Cobbs Creek Golf Course passes despite community concerns
Opponents worry the bill could lead to more tree loss and flooding. “Please listen to us, man,” one activist pleaded.
3 years ago
Listen 1:03The Roundhouse served as police headquarters for nearly six decades. Now it’s going up for sale. And it’s unclear if it’ll be preserved or demolished.
3 years ago
Listen 5:35North Philly’s Beury Building inks agreement for jobs and training, as plans for hotel move forward
The “boner4ever” block is now the rare home to side-by-side projects with community guarantees.
3 years ago
Ira Goldstein and Mitchell Little write that the latest attack on Black Philadelphians’ homeownership and wealth accumulation is a company called MV Realty.
3 years ago
Wilmington Blue Rocks extend stadium lease in Delaware
Minor league baseball will be in Wilmington to stay through at least the 2030 season after the Blue Rocks agreed to extend its lease at Frawley Stadium.
3 years ago
U.S. Fire Administrator commemorates Fairmount fire in Philly, announces national strategy
The Fairmount fire, which killed a dozen people including nine children, is the type of tragedy U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell hopes to prevent.
3 years ago
Majority of Chinatown businesses fear Sixers arena would ‘destroy’ the neighborhood
A majority of business owners in Chinatown have signed a petition formally opposing the project, which would sit feet from the neighborhood.
3 years ago
Philly City Council to consider tax break measure to add more affordable housing
The goal of the measure introduced by Council President Clarke is to preserve and build new affordable housing in parts of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
‘Wide and varied’ opinions offered of future of Philly’s Roundhouse during months of public input
Many said they wanted to see the complicated history of the city’s former police headquarters recognized in the site’s next life.
3 years ago
Thursday is the deadline for Philly’s Homestead Exemption
The Homestead Exemption program enables homeowners to reduce their property tax bill by reducing the taxable portion of their property’s value.
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