Philadelphia in the HPI (Housing Price Index)
The official HPI report from the lastest quarter results for Philadelphia, PA MSAD:
National ranking: 161
1-Yr: -1.81
Qtr: -1.94
5-Yr: 44.64
The complete report is available here via the Office of Federal Housing and Oversight:
http://www.ofheo.gov/newsroom.aspx?ID=487&q1=0&q2=0 ***
Philadelphia's website:
The latest news release from the city's website concerns $13 million dollars in funding for small businesses:
"Philadelphia, February 8 – This afternoon Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Deputy Mayor Andy Altman announced that two programs will direct $13 million to developments and small businesses along high-potential commercial corridors across Philadelphia. These targeted investments are part of a larger effort to support small businesses during this period of economic downturn."
- http://ework.phila.gov/philagov/news/prelease.asp?id=511 (Feb 2009)
The website offers links and subcategories for residents, housing, health care, the mayor's office, city council, and so on... It's a terrific website that can be viewed at:
http://www.phila.gov/ ***
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