2026

Saying that shopping for a home can be overwhelming is an understatement. You must consider various factors, including location, neighborhood, layout, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and even school districts. Not to mention that you need to evaluate essential features such as storage, amenities, or even finishes on the newly renovated kitchen. But savvy home buyers know that some of the most...

Bucks County, PA – Commuters traveling between Pennsylvania and New Jersey may soon face higher costs, as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission considers a toll increase for 2026. The proposal would raise rates for both passenger vehicles and larger commercial vehicles at several key Delaware River crossings. Details of the Proposed Toll Increase Passenger vehicles (E-ZPass): Increase...

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team A developer wants to build more than 4.6 million square feet of data centers in the King of Prussia area, plus a separate 2-million-square-foot facility across the Schuylkill River near Conshohocken (Philadelphia Inquirer, May 28, 2026). Combined, that footprint is larger than Philadelphia International Airport and the King of Prussia Mall put together. Hundreds of...

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team The Radnor Township School Board approved its 2026-2027 budget with a 3.36 percent tax increase, raising the millage rate from about 15.8 to roughly 16.33 (Daily Times, May 29, 2026). Tax bills go out July 1, with a 2 percent discount if you pay by the end of August and a 10 percent penalty if you wait until the November-to-February window. For anyone buying or...

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Philadelphia City Council is moving a $7.1 billion budget toward approval, and it leaves out the new taxes the mayor wanted on rideshare, delivery, and short-term rentals. Instead, council added an extra $48 million for the school district (Philadelphia Inquirer, June 4, 2026). For Philadelphia homeowners, and for anyone shopping for a place in the city, the taxes...

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Montgomery County just put out its first housing blueprint, a 20-page plan built to slow an affordability problem that has been growing for years. One number tells the story. New home construction in Montgomery County dropped 41 percent between 2019 and 2024, while the median sale price climbed 47 percent over the same stretch, reaching about $457,000 (Philadelphia...

Seller June 11, 2026 When it comes to curb appeal, homeowners often overlook the condition and appearance of their driveway. They think mostly of their front door color, mailbox, fence, landscaping, or outdoor living spaces. But a driveway shouldn't simply be an afterthought, but also a primary element that can make a huge difference. Because in reality, the driveway is often the first thing...

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team The Central Bucks School Board just approved a $460.4 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year, and it comes with a 5.7 percent property tax increase. For the average homeowner, that adds about $344 to the yearly tax bill. It is the sixth year in a row that taxes have climbed in the district. If you own a home in Doylestown, or you are thinking about buying one,...

Newtown sits in lower Bucks County, about 33 miles north of Philadelphia. It is one of those rare towns that kept its history while it kept growing. You can buy a stone home from the 1700s near State Street or a brand-new build a few minutes away. That range is what keeps Newtown real estate in steady demand, year after year. What Makes Newtown Different A few things set Newtown apart from the towns...

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team A 17-acre parcel along the Newtown Bypass is heading to the open market. The land was set aside for a $128 million wastewater treatment plant, but that plan was scrapped in November 2025 after heavy community opposition. The Newtown-Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority is now moving to sell it, and a judge has authorized the sale. The Bucks County Courier Times...