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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The average rent in Chester County climbed to $2,161 as of September 2025, marking a 3.8% year-over-year increase even as national rental prices continue to soften, …
Chester County Rents Rise 3.8% as Affordability Pressures Persist Despite National Cooling Trend Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has approved $66.5 million in low-income housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 41 affordable multifamily housing developments …
PHFA Awards $66.5 Million to Develop Nearly 2,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Pennsylvania Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Housing affordability remains a mounting challenge in Chester County, where home prices continue to rise faster than wages. A new analysis of 2025 market data shows …
Chester County Home Prices Surge, Affordability Tightens Read More
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