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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
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will participate in the first-ever Rural Rally, part of Habitat for Humanity International’s 39th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, …
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County to Join National Rural Housing Initiative Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development last week spotlighted its work to expand affordable housing and revitalize communities, with officials touring Opportunity Zones in Indiana, …
HUD Unveils Bold Housing Moves: What They Mean for Communities Nationwide Read More CHESTER COUNTY, PA — National rent trends are shifting downward, but Chester County renters remain under pressure as local costs continue to outpace both state and national averages.
Why Chester County Rents Defy the National Downward Trend Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has issued a Request for Proposals inviting organizations to apply for funding to expand and preserve affordable housing across the state. …
PA Opens $85M Fund to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis Read More
WAYNE, PA — PPR Capital Management (PPR) has launched the PPR Prosperity Foundation, a new charitable initiative focused on expanding access to affordable housing and supporting veteran housing and services. …
PPR Capital Management Launches Prosperity Foundation to Tackle Affordable Housing and Support Veterans Read More