Pennsylvania families sell 1,700 acres for $586M; couple gets $22M for 89-acre hog farm | TheBriefWire
Pennsylvania families sell 1,700 acres for $586M; couple gets $22M for 89-acre hog farm
Published 23 July 2026 ยท finance
The AI infrastructure race has turned a quiet Pennsylvania farming community into one of the country's hottest real estate markets. As 96 families sold 1,700
The AI infrastructure race has turned a quiet Pennsylvania farming community into one of the country's hottest real estate markets. As 96 families sold 1,700 acres for a combined $586 million to a Blackstone-backed data center developer, David and Marilee Kiliti received over $22 million for their 89-acre hog farm. The unexpected windfall has allowed the family to clear debts, make new investments and completely transform their future.
Published: July 23, 2026 โข 9:39 PM IST ยท Updated: July 23, 2026 โข 10:35 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The AI infrastructure race has turned a quiet Pennsylvania farming community into one of the country's hottest real estate markets.
As 96 families sold 1,700 acres for a combined $586 million to a Blackstone-backed data center developer, David and Marilee Kiliti received over $22 million for their 89-acre hog farm.
The unexpected windfall has allowed the family to clear debts, make new investments and completely transform their future.