Real Estate
Counties hadn’t done property reassessments in decades. But a recent court decision forced their hand.
1 year ago
Listen 0:58Rising seas, rising costs: The future of the Jersey Shore
Beaches are open, but things may get more pricey down the shore. Many Jersey homeowners have seen their home insurance premiums spike. What can we do about the shore?
Air Date: May 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:00Philly’s zoning board may gain leverage to hold private developers more accountable
A bill moving through City Council would require developers to legally commit to creating affordable housing they’ve promised the community.
1 year ago
Listen 1:11Attorney General Kathy Jennings says she abandoned the idea she championed last year, but the money remains in the state’s proposed budget.
1 year ago
Listen 2:23Philly life sciences slowdown leaves big lots empty — and residents awaiting a new grocery store
Economic challenges are leaving projects on hold as developers struggle to secure tenants and financing.
1 year ago
Historic Spring Garden church could be sold to highest bidder
The former Church of the Assumption has sat vacant for decades, and the building structure is considered unsafe by city regulators.
1 year ago
Uncertain future for blighted Philly properties once part of Germantown Settlement empire
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has committed to rehabbing and renting the properties, but an anti-blight nonprofit could end up with them instead.
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After long hiatus, Philadelphia Land Bank will begin bidding on vacant properties
The public agency’s board of directors approved an agreement with the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
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Opponents argue the changes would overwhelm the city’s zoning board while supporters hope it would curb nuisance businesses in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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Listen 1:03Philly unrings the bell on Sixers Market Street arena zoning changes
The Sixers arena deal died in January, but two months later, City Council is finally changing the space back to its former zoning.
1 year ago
How much will Philly’s federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here’s what we know
The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01Philly tax sales resumed nearly a year ago. The land bank still hasn’t bid on any properties
The public agency has funding to acquire new parcels for affordable housing and community gardens, but is still not a priority bidder.
1 year ago
Listen 1:23Philadelphia has more ‘vibrant mixed-use’ buildings than peer cities. Is that a good thing?
Philadelphia has a smaller prime business district than most of its peers, but the largest vibrant mixed-use portfolio, a CBRE report shows.
1 year ago
Listen 0:58The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.
2 years ago
Listen 6:30Median home prices are up in Camden — and all of New Jersey
Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.
2 years ago
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