By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Cheltenham Township holds a position that very few communities in the Philadelphia suburbs can claim. It shares a direct border with the city of Philadelphia, sits inside Montgomery County, and connects to one of the most comprehensive SEPTA Regional Rail networks in the region. That combination of urban proximity, suburban character, and transit access creates a...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Hatboro Borough sits at the northern edge of Montgomery County, tucked between the bustle of the Route 611 corridor and the quieter residential streets that fan out from its historic downtown. It's the kind of place where a weekend morning walk puts you past a coffee shop, a hardware store, and a couple of locally owned restaurants before you've gone three blocks....
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Buying a property at a Philadelphia Sheriff's sale is supposed to work like this: you bid, you win, you pay, and within 70 days the deed is recorded under state rules of civil procedure. That has not been happening. Under the current administration of Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, some buyers have been waiting more than a year for their deeds. At least two firms have now...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Narberth Borough Council is set to consider zoning changes in May that could meaningfully affect who can afford to live there and what kinds of housing get built. For anyone watching the Montgomery County real estate market, this is a story about supply, affordability, and what happens when a highly desirable small town tries to grow without losing what makes it...
The North Crossing Apartments, a 145-unit complex in Willow Grove, Upper Moreland Township, has been sold for $27.6 million to Friedman Realty Group of South Jersey. Built in 1970, the property was 97% leased at the time of sale, reflecting strong demand in the suburban Philadelphia rental market. (Philadelphia Business Journal) Planned Renovations and Upgrades The new owners plan to invest several...
The City of Coatesville Council has recently passed an ordinance that increases the local real estate transfer tax rate from 2 % to 2.5 %, taking effect on January 1, 2026. The tax hike is designed to generate an estimated additional $180,000 in revenue for the city’s 2026 budget. A portion of the new rate—specifically a half-percent of the 2.5 % rate—will continue to be allocated to the...
In today’s digital age, technology has made connecting with clients easier than ever — but it’s also opened new doors for scammers. A new warning from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (PAR) highlights a troubling trend: scammers posing as potential buyers are targeting real estate agents with malicious Zoom links. Here’s how the scam works: the fraudster reaches out to an agent,...
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Chester City, PA, there’s an important regulatory update you should know about. As of June 26, 2025, the Chester City Council officially repealed the requirement for a pre-sale inspection on residential properties. What Does This Mean for Home Sellers and Buyers? Homeowners in Chester City no longer need to schedule or pass a city-mandated pre-sale...
The Next Step Programs (TNS), a nonprofit based in Doylestown Borough, has announced an important milestone in its Vision 2030 Integrated Housing Project. The organization has selected Union Studio Architecture & Community Design as the lead architectural firm to design an inclusive housing and workforce development campus for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
The U.S. housing market is seeing a notable shift: small-scale real estate investors—defined as those owning fewer than 100 properties—now account for nearly 30% of all single-family home purchases, the highest percentage recorded in the past 14 years. Why Are Small Investors Buying More Homes? These buyers are largely paying in cash and targeting homes in the $250,000 price range, a segment...
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