2025

Homeowners across Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are seeing just how much location can influence their property tax bills. A recent review of county data shows that school district millage rates and assessed property values play a major role in determining annual costs — with bills ranging from about $2,800 to more than $7,600 per year. According to an analysis of local tax parcel and millage data, the...

Looking to maximize your home-buying budget near Philadelphia? A recent analysis highlights the 25 suburbs where your housing dollar stretches the furthest, combining affordability, livability, and stability. According to Niche’s 2025 Best Suburbs to Buy a House rankings, communities were evaluated based on home values, property taxes, school performance, and overall community safety. The results...

Residents and businesses in Chester, PA, should prepare for an increase in water rates next year. The Chester Water Authority (CWA) recently announced that starting January 1, 2026, customers will see a 14% increase in their water bills. According to the CWA, the rate hike is tied to financial concerns stemming from a proposed amended bankruptcy plan by the City of Chester receiver. This plan could...

Exciting news for Bucks County homebuyers — Middletown Township has officially approved plans for a 34-townhome development at the former Knights of Columbus property, located at 1492 Woodbourne Road in the Levittown section of the township. The project, led by W.B. Homes, marks the first development approved under Middletown Township’s amended zoning ordinance, which allows townhomes to be built...

Philadelphia’s housing landscape is set for a major transformation under Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion housing initiative — a plan designed to make homeownership and affordable living more accessible for residents across the city. City lawmakers are now reviewing the first-year budget proposal for this ambitious plan, which outlines $194.6 million in funding for 26 programs focused on...

A familiar Bucks County school building is bustling with students once again. The former Pearl S. Buck Elementary School in Middletown Township, which closed last winter after students transitioned to the brand-new Core Creek Elementary School, has found a new purpose. The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) has entered into a lease agreement with the Neshaminy School District, transforming the...

In today’s digital age, technology has made connecting with clients easier than ever — but it’s also opened new doors for scammers. A new warning from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (PAR) highlights a troubling trend: scammers posing as potential buyers are targeting real estate agents with malicious Zoom links. Here’s how the scam works: the fraudster reaches out to an agent,...

Crisp air. Cooler weather. Foliage slowly but beautifully changes from green to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. What is there not to love about fall? Gone are the dog days of summer, when just looking out the window is enough to make you sweat. The mild days full of autumn color and breezy mornings are enough to make you motivated. Now's the time to consider the numerous potential updates and...

Philadelphia’s economy is showing impressive strength, but that growth isn’t translating into filled office space. According to a new report from Center City District, the city’s business improvement district, Philadelphia has seen strong job growth over the past 15 years, even outperforming other major U.S. cities. However, vacant offices remain a challenge for the local real estate market. The...

In a major announcement for the Main Line community, the Board of Trustees of Valley Forge Military Academy in Radnor has confirmed that the school will permanently close at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year. The historic institution, which has been part of the area’s educational fabric for nearly a century, will graduate its 98th Corps of Cadets on May 30, 2026, marking its final...