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Habitat Turns Vacant Brewerytown Rowhouses Into Buyer Homes
PHILADELPHIA — Four Brewerytown rowhouses that sat vacant for years are on their way to becoming affordable homes for first-time buyers through Pope Leo…
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What a 7 Percent Mortgage Means for Philadelphia Homebuyers
PHILADELPHIA — Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates in Philadelphia are running from 7.00 to 7.75 percent as of Oct. 13, according to verified…
Center City Affordable Tower Clears Final Approvals After 11-Year Wait
PHILADELPHIA — After nearly 11 years of redesigns and delays, a mixed-income apartment tower at 2012 Chestnut St. in Center City has…
Port Richmond Apartment Project Lands $36 Million in Construction Financing
PHILADELPHIA — Riverwards Group has secured $35.8 million in construction financing for Somerset Phase II, a 170-unit apartment project at 2202 E.…
Historic Rohm and Haas Building Heads to Dec. 1 Auction
PHILADELPHIA — One of Independence Mall's most recognizable neighbors is going to the highest bidder. The historic Rohm and Haas Building at…
Neshaminy Mall Closes Oct. 31 as Owners Plan Open-Air Main Street
BENSALEM — The main interior of Neshaminy Mall will close Oct. 31, ending 58 years as Bucks County's first major shopping center…
Fannie and Freddie Break FICO’s Grip on Mortgage Credit Scores
For decades, one company's score decided which mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would buy. That era is ending. Federal Housing Finance…
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Mid-October Is Philadelphia’s Sweet Spot for Homebuyer Bargains, Redfin Says
PHILADELPHIA — Homebuyers hunting for leverage should pay attention to the calendar. Mid-October is the sweet spot for buyer bargains in Philadelphia,…
Philadelphia’s Aging Housing Stock Essential Insulation Upgrades to Prevent Winter Heating Bills
PHILADELPHIA — As cooler autumn temperatures set in across the Greater Philadelphia area, homeowners are turning their attention toward winter preparedness. For…
Baby Boomers Poised to Unleash Millions of Homes, but There’s a Catch for First-Time Buyers
A generational handoff is about to reshape the housing market, and it could put millions of homes into circulation over the next…
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