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

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 Pennsylvania’s Most Common Homeowners’ Insurance Issue?

When it comes to homeowners’ insurance, what issue do Realtors® in Pennsylvania see the most?  “Roofs!” says Todd Van Horn, a member of the Realtors® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh.   “Roofs,” seconds Barbara Bolls, another member of RAMP. “A common issue I see is roofs 15 years or older bei