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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has issued a Request for Proposals inviting organizations to apply for funding to expand and preserve affordable housing across the state. …
PA Opens $85M Fund to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis Read More
WAYNE, PA — PPR Capital Management has launched the PPR Prosperity Foundation, a charitable initiative aimed at expanding access to affordable housing, with a particular emphasis on programs serving veterans. …
PPR Capital Management Launches Foundation to Support Affordable Housing and Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of new single-family homes fell in July 2025, continuing a trend of slowing demand amid elevated mortgage rates and shifting market dynamics, according to new data …
New Home Sales Decline in July as Inventory Rises and Prices Ease Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe joined community partners this month for the fourth annual Summit on Affordable Housing, spotlighting new strategies …
Chester County Summit Highlights Faith-Based Role in Affordable Housing Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — A new consumer survey from Vanguard highlights mounting financial pressures on parents, revealing that nearly 70% are spending more than anticipated on their children this year …
Vanguard Survey Reveals Rising Costs and Missed Savings Opportunities for Parents Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County housing market showed signs of cooling in July 2025, even as prices remained elevated compared to last year. Median sold prices dipped 3.4% …
Chester County Housing Market Cools in July as National Mansion Trends Highlight Regional Contrasts Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A new Zillow® analysis reveals the U.S. housing deficit has climbed to a record 4.7 million units, a shortage that is rippling into local markets like …
Chester County Housing Market Feels the Pinch as National Shortage Hits Record High Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Housing affordability has become a growing concern for Chester County residents, reflecting a nationwide trend in which median-income households struggle to afford typical homes. A new …
Chester County Families Struggle as Soaring Home Costs Crush the Dream of Ownership Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — U.S. home affordability continues to reach record lows, according to ATTOM’s latest U.S. Home Affordability Report, which found that 99 percent of counties analyzed were less …
Chester County Homebuyers Face Growing Affordability Crisis Amid Soaring Costs—What It Means for You Read More
AUSTIN, TX — The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many Americans, as a new Realtor.com® Affordability Report highlights the dire state of housing affordability across …
Report: U.S. Housing Affordability Hits Crisis Levels, Only Three Major Metros Remain Within Reach Read More