Commonwealth Court rules on zoning for residential dwellings
2/23/2016 | Real Estate Blog
As we have written about in earlier posts, in some cases zoning issues play a role in the viability of a development. When matters involving zoning arise, there are different approaches that can be taken to try to resolve them. Sometimes, it involves taking the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment to court. A case of this nature was recently resolved.
Real estate market holding steady in Philadelphia area
2/17/2016 | Real Estate Blog
The decision to purchase a house is one of the biggest that may individuals who reside in Philadelphia ever make. Recently, information regarding residential sales in the Philadelphia area last year was shared with the public. The report, provided by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, indicates the market is stable.
Predevelopment, leasing issues delay outlet mall project
2/11/2016 | Real Estate Blog
In an earlier post we wrote about the way in which the Gallery mall’s transformation into an outlet retail center in Philadelphia is going to be funded. Securing the expected $325 million needed for the project is not the only matter that needs to be addressed for a development to be successful. Recently, additional information about the development made the news.
NEIL ANDREW STEIN, ESQUIRE OBTAINS ZONING CHANGE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE OF VACANT INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY IN WILLOW GROVE
2/4/2016 | Kaplin Stewart Blog, Real Estate Blog
Neil Andrew Stein, Esquire working closely with Upper Moreland Township, Langan Engineering and AIA of Barton & Partners, obtained a change of zoning and land development approval to permit adaptive reuse of a one 100,000 sq. ft. vacant industrial building in Upper Moreland Township. The property will developed by Buccini Pollin Group as a new multi-family project of 246 units, with recreational amenities and public improvements.
Say Goodbye to the Pennsylvania Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise Tax
2/4/2016 | Kaplin Stewart Blog, Real Estate Blog
Governor Tom Wolf recently confirmed that as of January 1, 2016, Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise tax (the “CST“) has been phased out. There have been several last minute resurrections of the CST, but it looks to have finally met its slow and painful end.