Sidewalk maintenance can quickly alter the math of a residential property sale. Municipal inspectors are known to spray paint sidewalk blocks during use and occupancy (U&O) inspections, marking them as needing repair — or, more often, ...
County property taxes in Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties will increase in 2026, but Chester County taxes will stay level. Property tax rates are measured in millage, with one mill being worth $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property ...
In preparation for our recent legislative breakfasts, the SRA compiled county-level housing market reports for the Philadelphia suburbs. The reports were created to give state legislators and Realtors who attended the events a high-level view of ...
The Bucks County Association of Realtors’ has posted a recording of its recent webinar — Housing that Works: Smart Growth & Affordable Solutions for Bucks County. The program was hosted by Jamie Ridge, CEO of Suburban Realtors ...
Voters in three municipalities in the Philadelphia suburbs will see referendum questions on their election ballots: West Pikeland Township, Chester County, residents will be asked if they favor raising property taxes by up to 1.5 mills in order to ...
Pennsylvania’s Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act (MCOCA) states that municipalities that require a use and occupancy (U&O) inspection prior to a property resale must, after performing the inspection, issue a resale certificate. ...
Doylestown Township isn’t the only municipality in our region to offer an information packet for new residents, but it’s a good example of one that’s done well. The 23-page document, which was updated in June, welcomes new ...
Municipal laws are known as ordinances, and in some cases they can become disorganized, outdated and even contradictory. Codification is the process of organizing a municipality’s ordinances into a logical structure that is easier to ...
Suburban Realtors Alliance is asking Realtors to share their experiences working in Upper Darby Township. Alliance staff have been in contact with township officials regarding issues in their use and occupancy inspection process, and will be ...
What role do international trade and tariffs play in shaping the housing market and real estate more broadly? Join our upcoming webinar as we discuss the answer: Tariffs, Trade, and the Housing Market: What You Need to Know Thursday, June 26, from ...