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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has conditionally awarded $25 million in federal HOME-ARP funding to eight housing developments that will create or preserve 257 rental units, including …
PHFA Awards $25M for Affordable Housing Projects Across Pa. 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 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
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
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market in March 2026 remained highly competitive with rising home values and sustained demand, even as affordability challenges continued to strain buyers, according …
Chester County Home Prices Rise as Affordability Pressures Persist Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market remained out of reach for many buyers in the first quarter of 2026, as rising home prices and borrowing costs pushed ownership …
Chester County Housing Costs Exceed Affordability Benchmarks Read More
You may have heard that buying a home is better than renting. After all, why “throw money away” on rent when you could be building wealth through homeownership? Financial professionals …
Ask These Two Questions Before Buying a Home Read More
INDIANA, PA — Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions who are at risk of homelessness could receive new housing and support services under a proposed $1 million state investment included …
$1M Housing Plan Targets Homelessness, Health Risks Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to approve a bipartisan housing package aimed at increasing the supply of homes, lowering construction barriers, and helping homeowners repair aging properties, …
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill Aimed at Easing Shortage 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