2025

Congress Moves to Protect Veterans’ Homebuying Rights With VA Loan Reform Act

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...

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit?

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...

New Philadelphia Bill Aims to Speed Up Affordable Housing Approvals and Reduce Rental Costs

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...

Abington School District Voters Approve $285M Bond to Build New Middle School

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...