Real Estate
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National Association of Realtors Ranks Philadelphia Metro Area Among Top Ten Housing Markets to Watch in 2024
According to the National Association of Realtors, the Philadelphia metro area is one of the top ten markets with the highest potential for strong growth in home sales in 2024 due to pent-up demand and supply, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Following two years marked by “subdued activity,” the association is expecting to…
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New Hope’s Iconic Mid-Century Home Up for Grabs: A Peek into the $2.4 Million Listing
A beautifully renovated Mid-Century Modern home in New Hope is preparing for auction next month with a reserve price of $2.4 million, writes V.L. Hendrickson for Mansion Global. Originally crafted by renowned architect Jules Gregory in the 1950s, this New Hope residence has been a standout in the area, contrasting sharply with the typical…
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New Mixed-Use Complex in 19th-Century Building a Microcosm of Sellersville’s ‘Transformative Change’
Maple Lofts, a new mixed-use complex housed in a 19th-century building in Sellersville, blends luxury living with retail potential, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The transformation of an old cigar factory into Maple Lofts is part of Sellersville’s broader revitalization efforts. “A huge plus for the borough,” Sellersville Borough Manager Eileen…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Showstopping New Customizable Construction in New Hope
A stunning custom new construction home on 1.76 attractive acres at Gadwall Lane Lot 90 with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. The residence is part of Zaveta Custom Homes’ newest premier community Hampton Moore. It is one of just five homes that sit on…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Contemporary in Southampton
A gorgeous contemporary home set on 1.02 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale at 71 Hidden Cove Dr. in Southampton. Surrounded by the most natural setting in Bucks County, this lovely residence is nestled in Hidden Cove Estates close to the Churchville Reservoir and Churchville…
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Eagles All-Star Center Jason Kelce Expanding Haverford Estate With New Purchase
Philadelphia Eagles powerhouse Jason Kelce has acquired another piece of land that adjoins his existing Haverford property and is planning to build a giant mansion there, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. The 36-year-old six-time Pro Bowl center originally bought and settled in a modest but elegant home in the area in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Stately All-Brick Georgian Colonial in Newtown
A stately all-brick Georgian colonial home with five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms on 4 Woodland Road is available for sale in Newtown. Perfectly nestled on more than ten picturesque acres, this gracious residence inspired by plantation homes exudes beauty. It immediately impresses with its grand two-story foyer featuring a stunning butterfly staircase…
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Washington Post: Here’s How Bucks County Compares in the National Housing Market Amid Soaring Prices
Home prices in the country are continuing to skyrocket, and Bucks County is no exception, according to a report by Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. However, despite peak highs in home prices, there is a record low of available homes nationwide. Some states have seen more units permitted per 100,000 residents. …
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Penn Community Bank & PHDC Creating More Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Recently, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation and the City of Philadelphia celebrated Turn The Key’s expansion across the city with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Turn the Key is a public-private partnership funded through the City’s Neighborhood Preservation Initiative to help up to 1,000 Philadelphia families become first-time homebuyers. City of Philadelphia employees get first preference. “The Turn the Key…
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Iconic Shady Brook Farm Downsizes to Adapt to Town Center Growth
The Fleming siblings, owners of Lower Makefield’s Shady Brook Farm are selling 80 of their 130-acre property to DeLuca Homes, writes Peg Quann for Bucks County Courier Times. The Fleming siblings will still retain 50 acres for family-oriented entertainment events. This decision comes amid the area’s evolution into a town center, marked by the nearby…
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Architect-Designed Contemporary in Solebury Offers Great Views
A contemporary home designed on a hilltop in Solebury by architect Gregory Ondick offers amazing views of the surrounding nature and guarantees highly coveted privacy, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Ondick added some nice details that make the lovely residence stand out from other contemporary houses. Among them is the stone stairwell wall…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Warm, Comfortable Residence in Southampton Has In-Law Suite, Patio, & Pool
A warm and comfortable colonial home on 0.46 attractive acres with five bedrooms and five bathrooms is available for sale in Southampton. This beautifully renovated residence has a versatile first floor that makes it possible to create a floor plan that is perfect for you. On entry, you are greeted by the spacious lounge area…
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Mike Schmidt’s Delaware County Home Up for Sale at $4.9M
A Delaware County home once belonging to Philadelphia Phillies legend Mike Schmidt is up for sale at $4.975 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 12,000-square-foot home in Media has seven bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths. It’s just off the Springton Reservoir on Providence Road. Schmidt bought the home in November 1979 for $490,000.…
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Developer Puts Historic N.C. Wyeth House in Chadds Ford Up for Sale
Developer Wayne Megill of Chadds Ford has acquired the NC Wyeth house and is relisting the Chadds Ford home for sale using two different approaches—one with renovations and one as it is, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 15-acre property at 1597 Baltimore Pike is being sold by Megill’s homebuilding and renovation company,…
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Newtown Graphic Artist Kati Sowiak Transforms Studio Loft into Artful Abode
Before she moved into her current apartment in an 1838 brick building in Newtown, Kati Sowiak lived in a six-bedroom Victorian in the same town for three decades, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sowiak, a graphic artist who bought the home with her then-husband, Ray, filled the space with beautiful artwork, artifacts…
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Here’s How Much You Need to Make to Afford a Home in the Priciest Towns of Bucks County
As home prices are hiking across the region, many are scratching their heads over how much dough they would need to make to afford real estate in the priciest towns of Bucks County. Based on the Philadelphia Business Journal analysis of data from Zillow Group Inc. and Bankrate LLC, the Philadelphia region has seen…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Lavish Estate in New Hope Resembles Palace
An extraordinary Allan Greenberg home on the coveted 0 Meetinghouse Road is for sale in New Hope. The estate has 44.7 sprawling acres with seven bedrooms and nine full and two half baths and boasts of breathtaking views and unmatched privacy. The main residence has the ideal combination of sophisticated elegance and timeless finishes throughout.…
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Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania
When Cleaveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, they thought it would just be a nice daily escape from the city. Katherine Clarke, in The Wall Street Journal, chronicled how it lead to a real-estate buying spree. The couple did…









































