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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
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County housing market is showing signs of cooling in 2026, but not enough to tip the scales fully in favor of buyers, as demand, …
Chester County Stays a Seller’s Market as Buyers Find Rare Openings in 2026 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 — 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 — Foreclosure activity increased across the United States in 2025 as the housing market continued its post-pandemic normalization, but conditions in Chester County remained comparatively stable, supported …
Foreclosures Rise Nationally in 2025, But Chester County Stays Insulated 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
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County housing market closed out 2025 as one of Pennsylvania’s most expensive and fiercely competitive arenas, with rising prices continuing to outpace incomes even …
Chester County Prices Defy Gravity as Housing Costs Squeeze Buyers Again Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A recent ranking compiled by Redfin Real Estate and published by Stacker highlights dramatic contrasts in housing affordability across Pennsylvania, identifying 20 cities where aspiring homeowners can spend …
Homes You Can Afford? Inside Pennsylvania’s Top 20 Cheapest Cities To Buy A House Read More