The prices of goods used in residential construction climbed 1.5% in June (not seasonally adjusted) even as softwood lumber prices fell 23%, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report. Prices have surged 41.7% since January 2020. Building materials (i.e., goods inputs to residential construction, less energy) prices have increased 4.8%, year-to-date, and are 12.2%…
The 26-acre estate in Upper Black Eddy that was once a summer retreat for the wealthy, philanthropic Guggenheim family is currently on the market in Upper Bucks County – Bridgeton Township, PA. The four bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home, with almost 3,500 square feet, is 30 minutes from New Hope and 10 minutes from Frenchtown, New…
Bucks County is moving forward with a plan to sell its public sewer system to Aqua Pennsylvania for $1.1 billion. The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) recently voted 3-1 to give Aqua the exclusive right to negotiate a sale for a year. If BCWSA accepts Aqua’s formal offer, it would be the largest…
Toll Mid-Atlantic is seeking about 20 zoning variances in order to build 60 townhomes on property owned by Woods Services in Langhorne. The zoning variances include: allowing the homes to be built in a professional services zone; allowing decks and patios to be considered accessory structures and built in the building setback; and a variance…