Succession and Preservation: Farmland’s Future in Pennsylvania

Nearly half of all U.S. farmland is expected to change hands in the next 20 years, according to AgAmerica. Still, only 1 in 4 farmers has a formal succession plan in place. As a result, much of the nation’s farmland is at risk of being absorbed by outside investors rather than passed down to the nex

Pennsylvania Ranked No. 8 for Remodeling Spending Q4 2025

In Q4 2025, Pennsylvania spent $7.7 billion on remodeling, accounting for 2.7% of the state’s market share, according to the National Association of Home Builders. This number showed a 3.4% growth rate YOY.  As homes in the U.S. get older, older Americans age in place and more homeowners choose to s

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,