Before you list, you want to know the real cost to sell a house in Pennsylvania. The headline number is your sale price. What you keep is what is left after the costs of selling. Those costs are predictable, and once you see them line by line, you can plan your move with no surprises. Here is the full breakdown for sellers in the Philadelphia suburbs. What Does It Cost to Sell a House in...
If you are asking what's my home worth in the Philadelphia suburbs, you are asking the right question at the right time. Your home is likely your biggest asset. Knowing its value helps you plan a sale, tap equity, or just understand where you stand. The hard part is that no two homes are the same, and the market shifts. This guide walks you through what really sets your home's value and how to get a...
June 20, 2026 By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team If you own a home in Newtown Borough, a recent council discussion is worth your attention. At a June 3 work session, Newtown Borough Council talked about a proposal that would change what sellers have to do before closing. The short version: you might be required to install or repair sidewalks, curbs, and driveway aprons before you can sell your...
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 The former Freddy Hill Farms property in Towamencin Township is moving toward redevelopment, and for buyers and homeowners watching Montgomery County real estate, the details are worth understanding. Developer Pinnacle Realty has presented a revised plan to township supervisors proposing 207 new housing units on the site — a compromise between a 141-unit by-right...
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...
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