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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market remained significantly more competitive than the national market in June, with homes routinely selling at or above asking price as limited inventory …
What Makes Chester County One of Pennsylvania’s Toughest Housing Markets? Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market remains tilted toward sellers in 2026 as limited inventory, elevated mortgage rates and rising rents kept homeownership out of reach for many …
Chester County Housing Shortage Keeps Prices Elevated Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County renters continued to face rising housing costs in June as limited home inventory and sustained demand pushed local rents well above national levels, even …
Chester County Rents Outpace U.S. as Housing Shortage Persists Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — First-time homebuyers accounted for 49% of Newrez’s purchase mortgages in 2025 despite persistent affordability pressures, reflecting continued demand for homeownership even as buyers face higher home …
New Data Shows First-Time Buyers Hold Near Half of Loans Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s median home list price climbed above $649,000 in June as limited inventory and persistent buyer demand kept local prices rising faster than the national …
Chester County Home Prices Outpace U.S. Market in June Read More
Foreclosed homes sold at a median 27.2% discount to their estimated market value during the first half of 2026, offering buyers lower-priced options as foreclosure listings climbed to their highest …
Foreclosure Discounts Deepen as Distressed Listings Rise Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market accelerated in June, with the median home sale price climbing to $640,000 and closed sales jumping 21% from May, underscoring the county’s …
Chester County Home Prices Outpace U.S. as Seller Edge Holds Read More
Investors accounted for 11.3% of all U.S. home purchases in 2025, maintaining an elevated share of the housing market even as overall sales fell to multi-decade lows, according to a …
Investor Home Buying Holds Above 11% as Small Buyers Gain Share Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market remained one of Pennsylvania’s most competitive in May, with median home prices hovering between $551,745 and $570,000 and sellers continuing to command …
Chester County Home Prices Hold Firm as Inventory Stays Tight Read More
A surge in apartment construction is improving rental affordability across much of the United States, with nearly three-quarters of rental listings now affordable to median-income households, according to a new …
Apartment Boom Expands Rental Affordability Nationwide Read More