If you’re a current or prospective homeowner in the Pennridge School District, there’s an important financial update you should be aware of. On June 18, 2025, the Pennridge School Board officially approved a $163.2 million budget for the 2025–2026 school year, which includes a 3.65% increase in real estate property taxes. What This Means for Property Owners As part of the new budget, the real...
The moment you decide to become a first-time home buyer is a huge feat on its own. After all, buying a home is both a momentous financial and emotional commitment. And just like any critical decision, you need to be sure it's right for you, no matter what anybody else says. Asking the right questions is crucial, especially when plunging into homeownership. There's always been a long checklist of...
A new era is coming to one of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks. The historic Wanamaker Building, located in the heart of Center City, is set to undergo a major transformation as New York-based developer TF Cornerstone announces plans to convert the upper floors into loft-style apartments. Loft Living in a Philadelphia Landmark TF Cornerstone, which has owned the building’s three-level retail...
If you own or manage rental property in Hatfield Borough, there’s a new local ordinance you need to know about. During the Spring Town Hall meeting on May 14, 2025, Hatfield Borough officials discussed the borough’s residential rental property inspection program, officially adopted under Ordinance No. 557. This ordinance, which became effective January 1, 2025, is designed to protect public health,...
Homeowners and real estate investors in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County may soon have new opportunities for expanding housing options. Township supervisors are reviewing a proposed zoning ordinance that would allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across all zoning districts—potentially opening the door to more flexible living arrangements. What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? An ADU,...
If you're planning to buy or sell a home in Chalfont, PA, take note—important changes may be coming that could affect your real estate transaction. The Chalfont Borough Council is currently considering a new ordinance that would require sewer lateral inspections at the point-of-sale—a move aimed at improving public sewer system standards and protecting the environment. Public Hearing Scheduled A...
Veterans looking to buy a home may soon have permanent protections that ensure they can fairly compete in the housing market, thanks to new legislation that passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives. Known as H.R. 1815 – the VA Home Loan Reform Act, the bill aims to solidify key protections for veteran homebuyers and support them through the complex homebuying process. According to a...
They go by different names depending on the region: accessory apartment, in-law suite or in-law apartment, granny flat, second unit or secondary suite, and are also known as ohana units in Hawaii and casitas in the Southwest. Regardless of what they're called, an accessory dwelling unit, also known as an ADU, is an additional living quarters on single-family lots that is independent of the primary...
In an effort to tackle Philadelphia’s ongoing housing affordability crisis, local lawmakers have moved forward with a bill designed to streamline approvals for affordable housing projects and lower upfront rental costs for residents. The proposed legislation would require the City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) to expedite permitting and zoning reviews for developments that...
In a major step toward improving local education infrastructure, voters in Abington Township and Rockledge Borough have approved a $285 million bond referendum to construct a brand-new Abington Middle School. The measure passed during the May 20, 2025 election, granting the Abington School District the authority to move forward with the much-needed project. This investment follows a 2021 district-wide...
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