Trump Administration Selling Off 12 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Pennsylvania Trump Administration Selling Off 12 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Pennsylvania
Trump Administration Selling Off 12 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Pennsylvania The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…
Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher
Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher Home sales fell in January as prices continued soaring, showing the financial strains potential buyers are facing. Existing-home sales declined 4.9 percent from December 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million in January, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Feb. 21. The median home price climbed 4.8 percent year-over-year to $396,900, the highest amount ever in a month of January. In the Northeast, sales fell 5.7 percent from December to an annual rate of 500,000 homes, though they increased 4.2 percent from January 2024. The m…
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why Home sales in 2024 tumbled to their lowest level in nearly two decades but the Northeast offered a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging year for the housing market. Existing-home sales dropped to 4.06 million in 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 24. That figure marked the worst year for the US housing market since 1995. The sales drop happened as the median price of a home reached a record high of $407,500, up six percent from 2023. "The median home price was elevated partly due to the upper-end market's relative …
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.  Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says. This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions. Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…
Legendary PA Home Once Owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant's Grandparents Hits Market Legendary PA Home Once Owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant's Grandparents Hits Market
Legendary PA Home Once Owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant's Grandparents Hits Market A Philadelphia home steeped in sports history has hit the market, offering potential buyers a unique opportunity to own a property once connected to two legendary athletes. Located at 1835 N. 72nd Street in the Overbrook Park neighborhood, this residence was home to boxing icon Muhammad Ali in the early 1970s and later to the grandparents of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. In 1970, Muhammad Ali purchased the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house as a personal retreat and training base. During his time there, Ali prepared for significant bouts, including the famed "Fight of the Century" aga…
Rite Aid Is Selling These Pennsylvania Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid Is Selling These Pennsylvania Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Is Selling These Pennsylvania Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy Of the 39 Rite Aid stores closing in Pennsylvania amid filing for bankruptcy, nearly two dozen of the leases are being sold. A&G Real Estate Partners is acting as the real estate advisor for the pharmacy chain, which filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 15, and has plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide. The deadline for the following leases for in Pennsylvania is Monday, Nov. 20: 2722 West 9th St., Chester 5900 University Boulevard, Corapolis 1709 Liberty Ave., Erie 353 East 6th St., Erie 6090 Route 30, Greensburg 301 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover 1130 Cumberland St., Lebanon 1730 Wi…
PA Diner Featured In TV Show Could Be Yours For $50K (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) PA Diner Featured In TV Show Could Be Yours For $50K (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
PA Diner Featured In TV Show Could Be Yours For $50K (Photos, Videos) The American Dream is for sale — or the diner is at least.  A 1953 Deraffele stainless steel diner building is looking for a new owner and a new property.  The building is listed for $50,000, on Facebook Marketplace.   The building is famously known as the American Dream Diner which was featured in the 1985 opening credits of One Life To Live. You can spot the diner in the clip in the player below at the 14-second mark. (From Wiki) One Life to Live (often abbreviated as OLTL) is an American soap opera broadcast on the ABC television network for more than 43 years, from July 15, 1968…
Sprawling Baltimore County Estate With Backyard Oasis Listed At $3.7M Sprawling Baltimore County Estate With Backyard Oasis Listed At $3.7M
Sprawling Baltimore County Estate With Backyard Oasis Listed At $3.7M A 16,000-square-foot Baltimore County home with a stunning backyard oasis is listed at $3.7 million. The home is located in the Hayfields, Hunt Valley's golf course community and is four levels with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. "Whatever you have been imagining, they realized it," the Zillow listing says. "Complete with waterfall, water slide, and spa for hours of bliss in the water. Lounge in the wading area, read a book, splash, and soak in the sound system. Swim in the glow of the LED lighting." The backyard also boasts a fire pit, views of the Western Run Valley, a billi…
Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes
Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes Philadelphia 76er Ben Simmons is outta here. The point guard has listed his Moorestown, NJ and Philadelphia residences. Simmons recently asked to be traded, despite having four years left on his $177 million contract. He purchased an all-black farmhouse in Los Angeles for $17.5 million. The first residence go on the market was Simmons' Philadelphia condo. The high-rise home in the Ritz-Carlton Residences is listed for $3.1 million. Simmons also apparently listed his Moorestown, NJ home. Here’s a picture of the for sale sign outside Ben Simmons’ residence in Moorestown. pic.twitter.c…
Mister Rogers' Former Pennsylvania Home Listed At $850K Mister Rogers' Former Pennsylvania Home Listed At $850K
Mister Rogers' Former Pennsylvania Home Listed At $850K Mister Rogers' former Pittsburgh home that recently hit the market at $850,000, but according to its Zillow listing is under contract. Realtor.com says 3,700-square-foot home at 5381 Northumberland St., is for sale. The Squirrel Hill home was occupied by Fred Rogers and his wife, Joanne, during the late 1950s and 1960s, according to a newsletter from Rollins College -- Rogers' alma mater. The Squirrel Hill home features 5 beds, 3.5 baths and is "drenched in shimmering sunlight from the many windows," according to its Zillow listing, last updated on April 15. "Two sets of Fr…