August 2025

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Chester City Removes Pre-Sale Inspection Requirement for Residential Homes

If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Chester City, PA, there’s an important regulatory update you should know about. As of June 26, 2025, the Chester City Council officially repealed the requirement for a pre-sale inspection on residential properties. What Does This Mean for Home Sellers and Buyers? Homeowners in Chester City no longer need to schedule or pass a city-mandated pre-sale...

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West Chester University Moves Forward with Plan to Add 900 New Student Housing Beds

West Chester University is tackling its long-standing student housing shortage with a major plan to add up to 900 on-campus beds through a combination of new construction and residence hall renovations. The initiative, backed by a $92 million bond issuance approved by the university’s Board of Trustees, marks a significant step toward improving student living options. Phase One: Renovations and...

Rendering of the Next Step Programs mixed-use building with ground-floor bakery in Doylestown

The Next Step Programs Moves Forward with Inclusive Housing Project in Doylestown

The Next Step Programs (TNS), a nonprofit based in Doylestown Borough, has announced an important milestone in its Vision 2030 Integrated Housing Project. The organization has selected Union Studio Architecture & Community Design as the lead architectural firm to design an inclusive housing and workforce development campus for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

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Small Investors Increasingly Compete for Single-Family Homes Nationwide and in Southeastern Pennsylvania

The U.S. housing market is seeing a notable shift: small-scale real estate investors, defined as those owning fewer than 100 properties, now account for nearly 30% of all single-family home purchases, the highest percentage recorded in the past 14 years. Why Are Small Investors Buying More Homes? These buyers are largely paying in cash and targeting homes in the $250,000 price range, a segment that...