Michaelle Bond

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Michaelle Bond

The Philadelphia Housing Authority has a $6.3 billion plan to save public housing. Its proposed strategy of preserving, building, and buying thousands of homes in the coming years is the agency’s most aggressive plan to redevelop and expand its portfolio since at least the ‘60s. The United States has chronically underfunded public housing. And now’s not exactly a great time for ambition in this space. Today, we’re taking you inside PHA’s plans and showing you what the agency is up against.

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Michaelle Bond

Local homeowners who want to sell their properties for the most money should get ready to list. Last year, the first half of June was the best time to sell a home in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, according to an analysis of 2024 home sales by Zillow. Homes listed for sale during those first two weeks of June sold for 2.2% more than at any other time of the year. For the region’s median-priced home, that was $8,100 more.

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Michaelle Bond

The homes for sale across the Philadelphia metropolitan area are getting less affordable for everyone but those with the highest incomes. The metropolitan area that includes Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington was one of 26 areas nationally where homes on the market at the start of spring were less affordable than last year for buyers across incomes, according to an analysis of listings on Realtor.com for the country’s 100 largest metros.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Michaelle Bond

Maybe you're not completely happy with your house, but home prices are keeping you from buying something else. Renovations may be the way to go. Houzz, a home remodeling and design website, surveyed more than 20,000 homeowners across the country who use its platform for its annual report about renovation trends. More than half – 54% – renovated in 2024. Test how much you know about recent remodeling trends, based on Houzz's findings. 1. What is the median amount homeowners spent on renovations? A.

1 week ago | dailygazette.com | Michaelle Bond

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