2026

SEPTA Plans Housing Near Ambler Train Station — What It Means for Montgomery County Real Estate

SEPTA Plans Housing Near Ambler Train Station — What It Means for Montgomery County Real Estate

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team A significant transit-oriented development project may soon be coming to Ambler Borough in Montgomery County. SEPTA has selected two developers — Korman Communities and Benchmark Real Estate — to pursue a mixed-use project on 3.4 acres of SEPTA-owned land adjacent to the Ambler Regional Rail station. The proposed development site at 35 West Butler Pike could...

Down Payment Help Is No Longer Just for Low-Income Buyers — What It Means for the Philadelphia Suburbs

Down Payment Help Is No Longer Just for Low-Income Buyers — What It Means for the Philadelphia Suburbs

Many homebuyers assume they earn too much to qualify for down payment assistance programs. But across the country, those programs have quietly expanded their eligibility rules, opening the door for a wider range of buyers — including many middle- and upper-income households. That shift could matter for buyers searching for homes in the Philadelphia suburbs, including Bucks County, Montgomery County,...

Where to Keep Your Down Payment Savings For Your Dream Home

Where to Keep Your Down Payment Savings For Your Dream Home

For many aspiring homeowners, trying to save enough money to cover the down payment and closing costs is their biggest hurdle to homeownership. It may feel like an overwhelming task, a goal that takes a considerable amount of time and effort to accomplish.  It isn't surprising, considering that the national median home price as of the last quarter of 2025 was a record high of $365,000, according to...

A Judge Just Voided Historic Protecctions for Over 1,400 Philadelphia Properties — What It Means for Buyers

A Judge Just Voided Historic Protecctions for Over 1,400 Philadelphia Properties — What It Means for Buyers

A recent court ruling could have wide‑reaching implications for the Philadelphia real estate market, particularly in Center City. A Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge has overturned the historic district designation for the Washington Square West neighborhood, removing demolition protections for more than 1,400 properties across roughly 26 blocks of one of the city’s most architecturally...

Warminster Township Real Estate: A Local Guide for Buyers

Warminster Township Real Estate: A Local Guide for Buyers

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Warminster Township doesn't get the same attention as some of its Bucks County neighbors, and that's part of what makes it worth paying attention to. Buyers who do their homework tend to find it. The township sits in the heart of the 18974 zip code with solid commuter access, established neighborhoods, a well-known school district, and a price point that still makes...

Neshaminy Mall Is Being Reimagined — Here’s What It Could Mean for Bensalem Real Estate

Neshaminy Mall Is Being Reimagined — Here’s What It Could Mean for Bensalem Real Estate

One of Bucks County’s most recognizable commercial landmarks may soon undergo a major transformation. The Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem Township was purchased in July 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties for approximately $27.5 million, and early discussions point toward a large-scale mixed-use redevelopment of the property. While plans are still evolving, developers have indicated they may...

Bucks County Rising Among the Wealthiest Areas in the Philadelphia Region

Bucks County Rising Among the Wealthiest Areas in the Philadelphia Region

A new analysis of Philadelphia-area income data confirms what people watching Bucks County real estate have already been sensing: this market is rising fast. According to American Community Survey data covered by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Bucks County had seven municipalities rank among the region’s top 20 for median-income growth over the past decade — more than any other county. Towns like New Hope...

A $105 Million Mixed-Use Development Is Coming to Upper Moreland — What It Means for the Willow Grove Real Estate Market

A $105 Million Mixed-Use Development Is Coming to Upper Moreland — What It Means for the Willow Grove Real Estate Market

The News The Willow Grove Shopping Center in Upper Moreland Township is about to undergo a $105 million transformation. Developer Federal Realty Investment Trust plans to demolish approximately 130,000 square feet of existing retail and replace it with a mixed-use complex featuring 261 apartments and 35,000 square feet of new retail space. Demolition begins this summer, with completion expected in...

Philadelphia Greyhound Station Update: 3 Potential Locations Identified for Permanent Intercity Bus Terminal

Philadelphia Greyhound Station Update: 3 Potential Locations Identified for Permanent Intercity Bus Terminal

Philadelphia is one step closer to securing a permanent home for its intercity bus service. The Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development has narrowed a two-year search process down to three potential locations for a new permanent bus station, according to reporting by the Philadelphia Inquirer (February 25, 2026). City officials evaluated 208 possible sites across Philadelphia before...

Amazon’s Growing Footprint in Falls Township: What the New Data Center Campus Means for the Bucks County Housing Market

Amazon’s Growing Footprint in Falls Township: What the New Data Center Campus Means for the Bucks County Housing Market

The News Amazon is planting deeper roots in Bucks County, and it’s not just through community goodwill. The company recently announced a $100,000 community grant fund for Bucks County schools and nonprofits — administered through ChangeX and accepting applications through March 30 — while simultaneously moving forward with construction of a major data center campus at the Keystone Trade Center in...