2026

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...

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...

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...