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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
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
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress has approved a sweeping bipartisan housing package that includes two measures backed by Sen. John Fetterman aimed at preserving existing housing stock and helping local governments …
Fetterman Housing Measures Advance as Congress Sends Bill to Trump 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed changes to federal manufactured housing standards that would allow new multi-story designs, a regulatory shift intended to expand …
HUD Proposal Clears Path for Multi-Story Manufactured Homes Read More
A buyer purchasing the median-priced U.S. home with a standard 30-year mortgage will now pay more in interest than the home’s purchase price, underscoring how elevated borrowing costs continue to …
Mortgage Interest Now Exceeds Home Cost for Typical Buyer Read More
MONROEVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania economic development officials on Friday renewed calls for major housing and infrastructure investments, warning that the Commonwealth could face a shortage of roughly 185,000 homes by …
Shapiro Administration Presses Housing Funding as Shortage Looms Read More