Chester County News and Community Website
SEATTLE, WA — Renters across the United States are facing a sharp rise in income requirements to afford housing, according to a new analysis by Zillow®. Over the past five …
Can You Afford Rent in 2025? Rising Costs Are Pushing the Limit for Millions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has officially announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship. The program aims to fund …
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Opens Applications for 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) have introduced the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act, a bipartisan measure designed to address rising housing costs and limited availability …
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have launched a determined campaign to safeguard more than $68 million in federal funding that sustains vital services for its residents. Facing looming …
Chester County Leaders Push to Protect Critical Federal Funding Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Home price growth largely froze in March 2025, a month traditionally marked by surging demand in the housing market. Zillow’s latest market report highlights sluggish appreciation, rising …
Housing Market Shake-Up: What Higher Inventory Means for You Read More
AUSTIN, TX — For the 20th straight month, U.S. rents have continued to drop, with the median asking price for rental units in the 50 largest metropolitan areas standing at …
Falling Rents Save You $700 a Year, But New Tariffs Could End the Relief Read More
CHERRY HILL, NJ — TD Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic branch of TD Bank, has provided $200,000 grants to three Pennsylvania-based nonprofits as part of its 19th annual Housing for Everyone …
TD Bank Awards $200K Grants to Three Pennsylvania Nonprofits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators and representatives has introduced the Housing Supply Frameworks Act (S.1299), a legislative effort to address the growing affordable housing crisis in …
Your Dream Home Out of Reach? Bold New Bill Targets America’s Housing Crisis Read More
MILLERSBURG, PA — Mid Penn Bank has announced its role in financing the Martha Street Workforce Housing Project, a development aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond …
Mid Penn Bank Supports Workforce Housing Development in Philadelphia Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has taken significant steps to improve its digital services and policy enforcement with the launch of a redesigned …
HUD Unveils Revamped Website and New Policy Directive to Streamline Services and Reinforce Federal Housing Guidelines Read More