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...
June 2026
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...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Ardmore is about to get its biggest apartment building ever. Construction has started on the Piazza at Ardmore, a five-story project stretching along Lancaster Avenue between Greenfield and Ardmore avenues. When it opens in February 2028, it will bring 270 new apartments and about 30,000 square feet of shops and restaurants to the heart of the Main Line. For anyone...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team School taxes are back in the news in Lower Bucks County. The Pennsbury School Board has approved advertising a $278.4 million budget for the 2026 to 2027 year that leans on a 3.5% real estate tax increase. Pennsbury covers a big slice of Lower Bucks County, including Falls Township, Lower Makefield, Yardley, Tullytown, and Morrisville. If you own a home in any of...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Norristown is getting ahead of a trend that has put a lot of homeowners on edge. On May 26, Norristown Municipal Council voted 5 to 0 to advertise a new ordinance that would control where large data centers can be built inside the municipality. The rules would treat these buildings as a conditional use inside Norristown's Heavy Industrial District. If you own a home...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Gilbertsville is the kind of place people find when they want more. More house. More yard. A little more quiet at the end of the day. It sits at the northwest edge of Montgomery County, where Route 73 crosses Route 100, and it shares a main street with the borough of Boyertown right over the Berks County line. If you have driven Route 100 north past Pottstown, you...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team After two decades of starts and stops, a federal lawsuit, and a developer’s fight that reached the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the New Hanover Town Center project is back. RP Wynstone LP has submitted a revised application for 695 residences and 315,000 square feet of commercial space, including a hotel, on 204 acres near Swamp Pike and Route 663 The...