A residential real estate dispute is unfolding in a Pennsylvania town, and Philadelphia residents with blight concerns may be interested. The residents of a Sunbury home have sued the city over what they say is a dilapidated property that the city took through eminent...
Month: March 2014
Clarifying landlord, tenant obligations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's real estate market has a variety of options for people who want to rent a house rather than buy one, but it's important to do some research before signing a lease. A few questions to ask:Are there terms in the lease that could lead to a dispute?Does the...
Renting or buying: Which is less expensive in Philadelphia?
If you're like most people, purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make in your life -- right up there with getting married or having children. The risks are significant, and potential homebuyers in Philadelphia would be wise to do their research and...
Residents in North Philadelphia speak out against gentrification
In terms of real estate, Philadelphia is currently going through major changes. As parts of the city gentrify, often the seeds of dispute are sewn by the new supplanting the old, and by economic forces flexing their muscles. Citizens on either side of a dispute should...
