
Real Estate
‘A deep freeze’: Mortgage rates and home prices are sidelining Philly homebuyers
Economists say that’s not likely to change for a few more years.
2 years ago
Developer unveils new plan for Germantown YWCA amid funding concerns
The city selected KBK Enterprises to redevelop the historic property in 2016. But the building remains vacant and blighted.
2 years ago
Sixers arena saga: As the November election nears, the politics get messy
A timeline of everything that’s happened so far regarding 76 Place.
2 years ago
‘We just want real data’: Anti-arena groups seek funding for separate economic study
Opponents argue the city’s analysis will be biased towards building a downtown basketball arena for the Philadelphia 76ers.
2 years ago
Chester County launches Whole-Home Repairs program for homeowners with low to moderate incomes
Eligible Chester County homeowners can get up to $25,000 for home repairs that address accessibility, habitability, health, and safety issues.
2 years ago
Listen 1:11‘This is home for us’: Former Philly factory to reopen as alternative high school
El Centro de Estudiantes has called three buildings home since 2009. It will now have what it hopes will be a permanent home.
2 years ago
‘Slam dunk’ or long shot? New Sixers arena faces uncertain future
The Sixers originally hoped to be moving toward construction in June, but have since delayed the franchise’s self-imposed timeline twice.
2 years ago
Listen 8:58Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
The ruling resolves the key claim in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, but six others remain.
2 years ago
Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful N.J. developer accused of corruption
The indictment says Menendez pestered the U.S. attorney for New Jersey and another top federal prosecutor about a bank fraud case involving his friend, developer Fred Daibes.
2 years ago
Sixers arena saga: 76 Devcorp pumps the brakes on City Council approval deadline
A timeline of everything that’s happened so far regarding 76 Place.
2 years ago
Delaware Valley realtors say even baby boomers aren’t selling their homes like before
The typical home sale cycle is completely disrupted and there’s a clog in the market dynamics, Delaware Valley realtors say.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Philly still has roughly 8K property assessment appeals to review
The city received nearly 20,000 “First Level Reviews” following a three-year pause in assessments that led to widespread sticker shock
2 years ago
New Jersey’s ANCHOR Program acknowledges high cost of living, but is not a ‘game changer’
For the program to return this year, Murphy set aside more than $2 billion in the 2024 state budget that took effect July 1.
2 years ago
The city will provide $50 million dollars in capital funding for the Family Court Building project starting in 2025.
2 years ago
‘The system needs to change’: Philly woman is suing OCF Realty for housing discrimination
Under city law, property owners can’t refuse to rent to a prospective tenant because they participate in a housing assistance program.
2 years ago
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