Category Archives: Philly

Can’t even afford the trailer park

Posted on February 26, 2023 by grim

From the NY Post: Inside the Hamptons trailer park that’s become a playground for millionaires In the summer of 1998, Ken Hilderbrandt was contemplating buying a bigger boat — or a beachfront trailer on a wave-swept bluff in Montauk overlooking … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, National Real Estate, Philly | 17 Comments

Whatcha waiting for PA?

Posted on December 29, 2021 by grim

From CBS Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania Stands Still As Neighbors Hike Minimum Wage, But Some Lawmakers See Action In 2022 What do Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey and Delaware all share in common besides a border with Pennsylvania? They … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Employment, Philly | 121 Comments

Publicity stunt worked, but will it sell?

Posted on February 10, 2019 by grim

In case you’ve been living in a cave, or basement… From the Star Ledger: Big uproar erupts over house with sex basement, just 30 minutes outside of N.J. We’re not recommending you leave the Garden State, but if you’re looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Lowball, Philly | 65 Comments

On the bright side, it’ll be so affordable nobody will want to leave

Posted on December 11, 2017 by grim

From the Philly Inquirer: ‘It’s going to make it more expensive to live here’: Why N.J., Pa. might face housing blow under GOP tax bill Usually, Tom Bracken said, he would do cartwheels over a plan to cut corporate taxes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, New Jersey Real Estate, Philly, Politics | 95 Comments

Does anyone really want Amazon?

Posted on September 20, 2017 by grim

From the Philly Inquirer: Beware, Philadelphia: Amazon could drive up housing prices When Amazon announced its search for a second North American headquarters, government officials, developers, and residents in cities nationwide embraced the prospect as decidedly good news. Including many … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate, Philly | 68 Comments

Philly burbs on the verge of recovery?

Posted on August 7, 2017 by grim

From the Philly Inquirer: Suburbs boast best real estate market since recession, but don’t get too excited yet In a suburban real estate market described for years as sluggish, it might seem as if, finally, the region is experiencing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Recovery, Philly, South Jersey Real Estate | 32 Comments