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Moving to Philadelphia: The Real Fit Test Before You Sign a Lease

Philadelphia sells itself on big-city amenities at a price tag that won’t make you laugh-cry at the lease signing, plus transit that mostly works and a walkability score most East Coast cities can’t touch. The catch: a wage tax that nibbles your paycheck, parking that tests your patience, and a job market still playing catch-up. Here’s what actually matters before you book the moving truck.

Philadelphia, PA · 8d

NorthEast Times

Far Northeast’s Franklin Mall Is No Longer for Sale After Dean Adler Deal Falls Apart

The former Franklin Mills, now Franklin Mall, is no longer for sale, its court-appointed receiver said this week, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The Far Northeast mall went on the market late last year, and developer Dean Adler’s bid to buy it never closed, according to the Inquirer. The Philadelphia Business Journal also reported that the mall had been taken off the market, according to Hoodline.

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Philly Homestead Exemption Saves $1,399 a Year—but Not Every Home Qualifies

Philly's Homestead Exemption saves about $1,399/year for most homeowners, but several common situations disqualify; apply by Dec 1, 2026.

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Good News, Renters! Only 2 South Jersey Towns Landed On NJ's Rent Price Hike List

Rent is a major concern across New Jersey, but only two South Jersey towns made a ranking of the state’s 25 biggest rent increases in 2026.

New Jersey · 11d

MONTCO.Today

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Morgan Properties Builds New Leadership Team as Portfolio Tops 110,000 Apartments

Morgan Properties is building out its leadership team. The Conshohocken-based apartment owner added two new executive roles this year. It also handed its top job to a new generation of the Morgan family. A First for Investor Relations. The company recently named Jennifer Ellis its first head of investor relations....

Conshohocken, PA · 10d

philadelphia.today

Brandywine Realty Trust Plans $200M in 2027 Sales as Philly Office Leasing Improves

Philadelphia’s largest office landlord is sounding unusually upbeat about a market many had written off, even as it lines up another $200 million or more in property sales for 2027, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Brandywine Realty Trust’s third-quarter earnings call, CEO Jerry Sweeney credited firming...

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West Philadelphia residents rally for affordable housing investment

Philadelphia community members gathered near Penn’s campus this week to rally for affordable housing investments in the city. The Oct. 27 “Save Our Homes” event was organized by OnePA West/Southwest Rising, a chapter of the statewide community organization One Pennsylvania that advocates for racial, economic, and social justice. Elected officials, local advocates, and Philadelphia residents — many of whom rent units owned by private developer Neighborhood Restorations — urged the city to commit $36 million to preserve affordable housing.

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WHYY

Germantown YWCA project in limbo as developer seeks tax credits for senior affordable housing

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. After a decade of delays, the future of the former Germantown YWCA appears to be...

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Moneywise

Philadelphia aims to be the first US city with its own mortgage — no PMI, 3% down and credit scores as low as 620

The City of Brotherly Love wants to help first-time homebuyers who make small down payments with their mortgages, but how does the proposed program compare with existing options?

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West Oak Lane renters to receive largest tenant award from class-action settlement in Philly history, The Inquirer says

Tenants at the Bentley Manor apartments in West Oak Lane will receive rent forgiveness and refunds after filing a class-action lawsuit against Philadelphia-based Odin Properties over outstanding violations, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. According to their coverage, the violations were issued by the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspections, which declared...

Philadelphia, PA · 12d

VISTA.Today

Huntingdon Valley’s Marketplace Sells for $60M, and the Former Rite Aid Space Could Get New Life

The empty former Rite Aid at The Marketplace at Huntingdon Valley may be the first sign of change for shoppers. The vacant pad is available for redevelopment or adaptive reuse. The drugstore closed in 2025 during Rite Aid’s bankruptcy. The 10,908-square-foot building includes a drive-thru. No plans have been announced.

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We Are The Jersey Shore

Good News, Renters! Only 2 South Jersey Towns Landed On NJ's Rent Price Hike List

Rent is a major concern across New Jersey, but only two South Jersey towns made a ranking of the state’s 25 biggest rent increases in 2026.

New Jersey · 11d

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Homeward Bound: Solving Philadelphia’s affordable housing issues is going to require creativity

Elections are an opportunity for citizens to choose the people they think will best represent their interests. Many of these citizens prioritize their decisions based on issues that matter most to them, and some of them are single-issue voters. But how do single-issue voters know who to vote for — in which elections, and at what levels of government?

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Standard Communities Enters Philadelphia With $30M Buy

The firm plans to acquire more than 1,000 units across the region. Standard Communities has entered the Philadelphia market with the $29.3 million acquisition of The Helston, an eight-story, 186-unit affordable multifamily property in the city’s Wynnefield Heights neighborhood. It was the first investment from its new Community Reinvestment Act fund.

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Philadelphia Rolls Out Nation's First City-Backed Mortgage, Waives PMI for Buyers

Philadelphia is moving to become the first city in the country with its own mortgage program, and Mayor Cherelle Parker is sharing new details about how it will work. One Philly Mortgage will offer first-time homebuyers a 30-year fixed-rate loan with rates set a full percentage point below current market levels, cap down payments at no more than 3%, and waive private mortgage insurance altogether. City officials are targeting a launch by the end of 2026.

Philadelphia, PA · 12d

We Are New Jersey

Good News, Renters! Only 2 South Jersey Towns Landed On NJ's Rent Price Hike List

Rent is a major concern across New Jersey, but only two South Jersey towns made a ranking of the state’s 25 biggest rent increases in 2026.

New Jersey · 13d

hoodline.com

Germantown YWCA Revival Still Stuck a Decade Later, Developer Awaits Tax Credit

5820–5824 Germantown Ave. — Approximate Site of Vacant YWCA. For the Germantown YWCA, the next milestone is a financing decision—not a construction date. The building has been vacant for more than two decades, and KBK Enterprises, selected in 2016 to redevelop it as affordable housing, has yet to begin construction. The project now depends on a tax-credit decision expected by the end of 2026.

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