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U.S. home sales and new listings both declined from year-earlier levels in May as mortgage rates climbed above 6.5%, a combination that signals continued pressure on the housing market despite …
Rising Mortgage Rates Weigh on Home Sales as Inventory Growth Slows Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market continued to outperform national trends in May, with home prices climbing and properties selling quickly even as the broader U.S. market experienced …
Chester County Defies National Housing Slowdown as Prices Rise Read More
Nearly 40% of U.S. rental listings offered concessions this spring, the highest share recorded for this time of year, as a surge in apartment construction and rising vacancy rates shifted …
Rental Concessions Reach Record Levels as Supply Outpaces Demand Read More
U.S. home sales are growing fastest in markets where housing inventory has recovered most fully from pandemic-era shortages, with Austin leading the nation in both sales growth and available supply, …
Inventory Recovery Fuels Housing Sales Rebound in Southern Markets Read More
Contract signings and new home listings reached their highest levels since mortgage rates surged in 2022, signaling a potential shift in the U.S. housing market after three years of subdued …
Homebuyers Return as Contract Signings Reach Highest Level Since 2022 Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market accelerated sharply in April as rising inventory failed to keep pace with buyer demand, driving home prices higher and intensifying competition across …
Chester County Home Prices Rise as Inventory Stays Tight Read More
A growing number of U.S. homebuyers are competing for multigenerational properties despite substantially higher prices, reflecting rising demand for shared-family living arrangements as housing and childcare costs remain elevated, according …
Multigenerational Homes Draw Premium Prices Amid Tight Supply Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market remained one of the region’s most competitive seller’s markets in April, with low inventory, rising home prices, and fast-moving sales continuing to …
Chester County Home Prices Climb as Inventory Stays Tight Read More Renting remained more affordable than buying a starter home across the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas in March, with renters saving an average of $920 per month, according to Realtor.com.
Renting Remains Cheaper Than Buying Across Top U.S. Markets 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