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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County housing market showed modest price growth and a slight increase in available inventory in February 2026 as the spring homebuying season approaches.
Chester County Home Prices Rise as Inventory Slowly Improves Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Wednesday that a bipartisan housing bill moving through the Senate could help address housing shortages and rising costs that he says are …
McCormick Backs Federal Housing Bill, Citing Shortage in Pa. Read More
READING, PA — Pennsylvania faces a projected shortage of roughly 185,000 homes by 2035 if current trends continue, prompting state officials to push for major investments and regulatory changes aimed …
Reading Tour Highlights 185,000-Home Shortfall Read More
What This Means for You State leaders are investing in tourism events, film production, sports marketing, and housing initiatives aimed at generating jobs and economic activity. Major events and productions …
Pennsylvania Announces Tourism, Film, Sports Grants and Housing Plan Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro today rolled out Pennsylvania’s first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan, warning the Commonwealth could face a shortfall of roughly 185,000 homes by 2035 without aggressive …
Shapiro Unveils Sweeping Housing Plan to Close 185K Home Gap Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Affordable housing construction has surged nationwide since the pandemic, but the Philadelphia region has expanded income-restricted housing at a slower pace than much of the country, according …
Philadelphia Trails Nation in Affordable Housing Boom Despite Post-Pandemic Surge Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers on Monday unveiled a sweeping legislative package aimed at easing Pennsylvania’s housing crisis, warning that rising costs and restrictive local policies …
Pa. Lawmakers Roll Out Bipartisan Plan to Break Housing Gridlock Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Renting a three-bedroom home will cost significantly less than buying one in Chester County in 2026, setting the county apart from much of the nation as …
Rent Beats Buying in Chester County as Housing Costs Buck National Trend Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — While much of Pennsylvania’s housing market showed signs of cooling in December, Chester County continued to defy gravity, posting rising prices, steady demand, and a housing …
Chester County Bucks the Chill as Home Prices Surge While State Cools Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Buying a typical home in Chester County in early 2026 now comes with a monthly mortgage payment approaching $3,700, a level that places ownership out of …
Chester County Mortgage Shock: Buying Now Demands a $150,000 Income Read More