Michaelle Bond
Philly Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Repairing all the homes in the Philly area would cost at least $3.7 billion
The total cost of home repairs in the Philadelphia region is "kind of conservative," a Philadelphia Fed researcher said. Homeowners and renters need help repairing roofs, leaks, and structural damage. → Read More
Fighting over the future of Swarthmore
The Delaware County home of Swarthmore College is divided over a developer's plan for condos in the heart of downtown. And we consider Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke's legacy. → Read More
Home buyers and sellers are facing an uncertain real estate market this spring
Real estate experts share some tips on how Philadelphia-area home buyers and sellers can negotiate the best deals in a slower spring housing market. → Read More
Building up the classic Philly rowhouse
As the pandemic spurred Philadelphia homeowners to seek more space, third-story additions on top of rowhouses have become even more popular. And a city zoning board is delaying construction projects. → Read More
Nearly half of Philly’s new homes were in and around Center City last year
Center City has been Philly's fastest growing residential area for 20 years. Center City District's annual housing report shows that most homes built in 2022 were constructed in and around downtown. → Read More
1,000+ applications for 3 rentals
Haddonfield is building and buying rentals to meet its affordable housing obligations under the Mount Laurel doctrine. In West Philly, a Council member wants a developer to offer affordable homes. → Read More
Another twist in the fight over a mural
Isaiah Zagar's mosaic on the Painted Bride Art Center in Old City is set to be demolished in a developer's plan to build short-term rentals. And The Inquirer mapped the city's 10-year tax abatement. → Read More
New plans for a short-term rental building would demolish the Painted Bride’s signature mural in Old City
In June, a Philadelphia judge rejected the developer's plans for apartments that would have preserved the Painted Bride Art Center's signature mosaic by artist Isaiah Zagar in Old City. → Read More
How one Philly area real estate agent uses ChatGPT to help sell homes
Some real estate agents are using the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT to write social media posts, home listing descriptions, and blog posts to help them sell homes and connect with clients. → Read More
Community center vs. apartments
West Philadelphia's Mantua Haverford Community Center could become apartments under a developer's plan. And change is coming to the Center City District, an influential business improvement district. → Read More
💪🏽 Spas, treadmills, and bikes build up home gyms
From spare rooms to full basements, home gyms became more popular during the pandemic and are here to stay. And a real estate developer has sued a group of Northeast Philly neighbors. → Read More
Philly’s Eviction Diversion Program will once again offer rental assistance
The rental assistance landlords and tenants had relied on to pay past-due rent and prevent evictions had dried up. Meanwhile, tenants owe more now than before the pandemic. → Read More
Philly’s housing market is changing. Here are 5 takeaways from recent trends.
Mortgage interest rates are down, sparking more demand for homes. But in late 2022, sales and prices in Philadelphia also dropped. Home value growth is down, but prices were higher than in 2021. → Read More
More Philly tenants facing eviction will be able to get free legal representation
Philadelphia is expanding its Right to Counsel initiative, offering free lawyer services to more renters facing eviction. → Read More
Demystifying the market right now
Wildwood's characteristic motels are for sale, so what does that mean for the Shore town? And in Center City, a plan to replace a historic building with a hotel. → Read More
Philly renters facing eviction owe more in back rent now than before the pandemic
Tenants facing eviction in court owe more than they did before the pandemic. And rental assistance has stopped. → Read More
Renting a house is more affordable than buying one in Philly and across the U.S.
Philadelphia is one of the most affordable large counties for renters, even though rents have risen faster than home prices, according to a report by a real estate data company. → Read More
Data show the Philly area housing market is slowing down
Prices stayed higher than before the pandemic, housing supply stayed low, and home sales slowed. → Read More
St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown can be replaced with an eight-story residential building, judge rules
The city violated the law when it rescinded zoning permission to allow the construction of an eight-story multifamily residential building at the site. → Read More
A Philly landlord who discriminated against tenants reached a settlement with a fair housing agency
Pro-Managed Inc. agreed to advertise that it accepts housing vouchers at all of its properties and to complete training on the Fair Housing Act. → Read More