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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal housing report released Thursday delivered a sharp assessment of the nation’s affordability crisis, concluding that a surge of foreign-born individuals who entered the United …
HUD Report Blames Border Surge for Housing Spike, Targets Boston DEI Policies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration is rolling out a sweeping series of investments in housing, infrastructure, manufacturing, and downtown redevelopment, betting billions of public and private dollars on …
Shapiro’s Big Bet: Ambitious Build-Out Aims to Supercharge Pennsylvania’s Economy Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) will contribute $150,000 to support the next phase of a long-running effort to expand affordable housing in Wilmington’s West Side, the company announced …
WSFS CARES Grant Fuels Bold Push to Rebuild Wilmington’s Historic Flats Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — While national rents continue a steady decline, new data shows Chester County bucking the trend with stable prices, strong demand, and a growing influx of renters …
Why Chester County’s Rent Is Holding Firm as the Nation Sees a Surprising Slide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner spent last week unveiling a sweeping series of actions that signal one of the most aggressive overhauls of federal …
HUD’s Bold Housing Gambit: Inside the High-Stakes Push to Reshape America’s Communities Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s rental market is showing early signs of stabilization, even as affordability pressures remain high for many residents. According to the latest data from Zillow, …
Rents Cool Nationwide—But Why Chester County Tenants Still Feel the Squeeze Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market continued to gain momentum in September 2025, with higher inventory and strong buyer demand echoing the national pattern reported in the latest …
Chester County Home Prices Soar as Buyers Race for Limited Listings Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Pennsylvania’s Chester County is the wealthiest county in the state. As such, it faces a pressing problem: insufficient affordable housing. Rising real estate values and limited …
Affordable Housing Is Not Charity. For Chester County, It’s Business. Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The average rent in Chester County climbed to $2,161 as of September 2025, marking a 3.8% year-over-year increase even as national rental prices continue to soften, …
Chester County Rents Rise 3.8% as Affordability Pressures Persist Despite National Cooling Trend Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has approved $66.5 million in low-income housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 41 affordable multifamily housing developments …
PHFA Awards $66.5 Million to Develop Nearly 2,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Pennsylvania Read More