Topic: Real Estate

“We Buy Houses.” Philadelphians Lose Out.
According to a new report by Drexel Metro Finance, investors prey on homeowners in distressed communities. That could mean hundreds of millions of dollars lost citywide
By Bruce Katz, Ben Preis, Kevin Gillen
Who Is Allan Domb?
The realtor/businessman is a two-term At-Large Councilmember who is now running for mayor. Here's what we know about him.
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Rising Threat to Homeowners
One quarter of all home sales in Philly are to corporate investors, not residents. Drexel’s Metro Finance Director joins the Reinvestment Fund in laying out why that matters — and what can be done to stem the tide
By BRUCE KATZ, BEN PREIS, IRA GOLDSTEIN AND EMILY DOWDALL
Generation Change Philly: The Home Maker
Developer Mo Rushdy made his reputation on high-end luxury homes. Now, he’s turned his considerable talents to creating generational wealth for low- to middle-income Philadelphians
By Courtney DuChene
The Surprising Truth
18 months into the controversial Opportunity Zone tax incentive for distressed neighborhoods, some hopeful lessons...and some remaining questions
By Ross Baird and Bruce Katz
Guest Commentary: Mayor Kenney, Who Are You Going to Fire?
A court ruled that the City illegally taxed property owners nearly $50 million. A good government watchdog wonders who will be held accountable
By Brett Mandel
The Citizen Updates: Stepwise
Formerly FixList, the startup has grown in size and scope while remaining true to its mission: to empower anyone with the real estate know-how to make their deal—and our city—thrive
By Jessica Blatt Press
“We Can’t Waste This Moment”
Finally, a business leader has a plan to bring jobs to Philadelphia. Is anyone going to follow Jerry Sweeney’s lead?
By Larry Platt