Pittsburgh Named 6th Most Affordable City to Buy a Home

Out of 300 cities analyzed nationwide, Pittsburgh was named no. 6 on the list of cities that are most affordable to buy a home, according to WalletHub.  Cities were analyzed across 10 key metrics, such as housing affordability, maintenance affordability, average cost of homeowner’s insurance, cost o

NAR Expert Notes Pa. Home Prices Increased 57.3% in Five Years

The U.S. is experiencing a K-shape economy, which is reflected in the housing industry, according to Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors®. Lautz, who spoke with Realtors® in Harrisburg during PAR’s Spring Business Meetings,

3 Pennsylvania Housing Markets Named in Top 25 Hottest

  Editor’s note: This article was edited on June 3, 2026, to include the specific ZIP codes referred to in each market and to highlight Shadyside in Pittsburgh’s section. In 2026 Q1, three Pennsylvania housing markets made the nation’s top 25 hottest markets, according to a report from the Philadelp

1 in 3 Homeowners Plan to Move in Next 5 Years

Nearly 1 in 3 homeowners (32%) plan to move within the next five years, according to Hippo Home Insurance’s 5-Year Housing Forecast.  Many plan to move due to space- or location-related motives, with the top reasons for near-future moves being:  Wanting a larger home or more space (27%)  Wanting to