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
The Citizen Updates

The Real Estate Disruptor

Mike Maher’s Houwzer takes on D.C. and practices philanthropy before profitability

By Patrick Bilow

The Opposite of Gentrification

Jumpstart Germantown, brainchild of developer Ken Weinstein, trains local residents to be their own community developers

By Jill Harkins

Philly’s Middle Class Housing Problem

Why is the city so complacent about affordable homes for its middle income residents?

By Jon Geeting
Meet The Disruptor

Mike Maher

The CEO and co-founder of Houwzer is challenging traditional home buying practices—while seeking to do good

By Larry Platt

Death to the Single Family Home

In the first of a series, an urban affairs expert explores ways to solve the affordable housing crisis in Philadelphia. Hint: It involves less home ownership

By Diana Lind

Selling the Seller

Can giving realtors tours of neighborhood schools bring more parents back to the public option?

By Melanie Bavaria

A Man’s Home is His Church

Three people on the Main Line are turning churches into condos, saving the ornate buildings from collapse. With 200 churches expected to close in Philly, they could have a successful business model that will also preserve our landmarks.

By Rosella LeFevre