91% of Homeowners Plan to Garden in 2026

As the weather warms after a cold and snowy Pennsylvania winter, it might be time for homeowners to start planning their gardens. Nationwide, 91% of homeowners plan to grow something this year, says a survey by Modern Pest Services.  The top types of gardens planned include:  Vegetable (68%)  Flower

Bucks County Realtor® Adds Shipping Container Addition to House

Derek John, a member of the Bucks County Association of Realtors®, recently added a shipping container addition to his existing home and shares the challenges and benefits of doing so.  “It’s called a ‘non-hazardous material’ container,” John explains, meaning the container has never been used to st

What’s the Biggest Home Repair Stressor in Pennsylvania?

Owning a home is a big achievement, but it can also be stressful. Sixty-four percent of homeowners say that homeownership is stressful, according to a recent survey by American Home Shield.  Home repairs are especially stressful for many, as 74% said they worry about affording repairs, and 69% said

Realtors® Reveal: 4 Features That Sell a Home Faster

PAR asked Realtors® across the state, “What’s a home feature that always sells a home faster?” Here’s what they said.  1. Modern Updated Kitchen  Several Realtors® agreed that modern, updated kitchens are a huge selling point and a popular feature among buyers.  “If you’re looking for the ‘magic bul