Philadelphia CMX-1 zoning could allow more apartments on corner lots. Two Council districts plan to opt out. Here is who gains and who does not.
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Local real estate news for Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia, and Delaware County, written for the people who own homes here or want to. We cover the zoning votes, redevelopment plans, school district budgets, tax changes, and transit projects that move home values in the Philadelphia suburbs. Every story answers one question: what does this mean if you own, buy, or sell a home in this township? The McKnight Team publishes several posts a week from Horsham, PA, sourced to municipal records, county data, and Bright MLS. Thinking about buying or selling in the Philadelphia suburbs? Let’s talk.
Darby Township commissioners vote November 4 on a 1% tax on earned income and net profits starting in 2027. Here is the cost, who pays, and what it means for owners.
Lower Merion and Narberth released preliminary recommendations for 7 miles of Montgomery Avenue. Here is where the study stands and what comes next.
A Philadelphia judge has voided the Washington Square West Historic District for the second time this year. Here is who gains from the ruling, why buyers should plan around a possible appeal, and what to ask before you buy or sell.
Radnor Township released A Vision for Wayne, a 144 page plan for downtown Wayne through 2036. Here is what it recommends, what happens after the hearing, and what owners and buyers should watch.
Organizers need $8 million to turn Drexel Hill's 15 acre Mozino Tract into a public forest. If they fall short, the developer plans 56 single family homes. Here is what each outcome means for owners and buyers.
Spirit Golf Management announced a $25 million, 27,000 square foot clubhouse at Warminster's township owned Five Ponds Golf Club. Here is what it means for nearby owners, buyers, and the township budget.
SEPTA's Accelerate plan would put more than 2 million people within a quarter mile of frequent transit, but it needs $192 million in operating funds. Here is what it could mean for homes near the train.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants a 20-year property tax abatement to turn vacant offices, industrial sites and former schools into housing. Here is how it works and what it could mean for nearby Philadelphia homeowners.
Langhorne Borough Council passed a resolution urging PennDot to reconsider a $334 million partial cloverleaf at Route 1 and PA 413. Here is why a 2029 construction date matters to homeowners now.