Across the city, Philadelphia is at risk of losing thousands of subsidized rental homes during the next decade as federal affordability agreements expire.
Compared to many other markets, the Philadelphia region has lower home prices, stronger job opportunities, good wage growth, and a good supply of starter homes.
The tenants' class-action lawsuit alleged that Odin Properties, one of Philadelphia's largest landlords, kept charging rent at the Bentley Manor apartments without making required safety repairs.
The Post Brothers face 12 lawsuits from a variety of union-affiliated contractors over their Broad and Washington project.
A Philly renter filed a class-action lawsuit in the first case under a city law banning landlords from coordinating to set rents. City officials argue the practice can artificially inflate…
The developer says apartment demand is still high in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.
The former congregation had hoped Penn would buy the building for community use, but the university eventually decided against it.
With home insurance rates continuing to climb, "some homeowners are questioning whether they can continue carrying coverage," said an insurance expert at LendingTree.
One of Philadelphia's unique buildings will be renovated and expanded to offer 24 apartments in North Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow homeowners to build accessory dwelling units in places zoned for single-family housing without having to get special permission.