Big wins for Chester County: millions secured for housing support, families awarded justice, community efforts to prevent fraud, climate-wise buying trends, summer tours, concerts, and a chance to give back through “80 for 80”

Local Events

Pathways to Freedom

What: An intimate, small-group walking tour of about 1.25 miles through downtown West Chester, visiting eight historic sites that served as stations, operated by conductors and supporters of the Underground Railroad

When & Where: Offered regularly through mid-summer at the Chester County History Center; tours last roughly 90 minutes and take place rain or shine

Masterworks 3: Fiesta

A fiery musical celebration featuring works by Gabriella Ortiz, Manuel de Falla, Alberto Ginastera, Arturo Piazzolla, and selections from Bizet’s Carmen, with guitar virtuoso Ana Vidovic performing Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez.

Where: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
When: Thursday, June 26, 2025 • 7:30 PM

80 Years of Impact

In celebration of their 80th anniversary, United Way of Southern Chester County is launching the “80 for 80” campaign, inviting community members to donate just $80—enough to provide dinner for 100 students, one mental health therapy session, or daily lunch for all students at local schools

This heartfelt initiative supports vital health, education, and financial stability services across southern Chester County, continuing a legacy of unity and care.

Market Update

Safeguarding Tomorrow

The majority of homebuyers—over 80%—now consider climate risks (floods, wildfires, storms) when deciding where to live, with many even willing to pay premiums for lower-risk properties. Real‑estate platforms like Zillow have begun integrating detailed climate‑risk scores and insurance guidance into listings, helping buyers assess long-term suitability and affordability .Read More

Homes of Hope

Over $3.1 million in state funding has been awarded to 11 Chester County organizations working to prevent homelessness and expand affordable housing. This investment, made through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program, will strengthen local shelters, housing services, and community stability across the county. Read More

Reclaiming Home

A Chester County jury has awarded a total of $3.25 million to three East Brandywine Township homeowners who sued Southdown Homes, alleging negligent construction due to improperly installed stucco and windows that caused water infiltration

This is the first of over 20 related suits from homeowners in the Estates at Hideaway Farms to reach trial, marking a significant judicial check on alleged builder negligence Read More

Securing Equity

Over 60% of real estate professionals nationwide report encountering deed or title fraud in their markets within the past year—especially involving vacant and residential land

In response, 76% of jurisdictions have implemented fraud-prevention measures like e‑notifications, title freezes, and legislative efforts such as Pennsylvania’s House Bill 1406 to criminalize deed fraud Read More

Your Real Local Real Estate Expert

Philadelphia ranks no. 9 among the 50 largest U.S. cities for new downtown apartments as of January 2025, according to a report by RentCafe. Outpacing most major cities, the city has also seen more new downtown apartments than any other major city in the Northeast.
Over the past five years, 8,271 new apartments have been added to downtown Philly, significantly exceeding other Northeast locations like Boston (3,928 units) and Manhattan (1,982 units).
Of those new apartments, 58.3% are located downtown. Additionally, so far this decade, 16.2% of downtown Philly units have been added through adaptive reuse, making the city one of the nation’s leaders in conversions.