Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Fell in January

  Colder-than-usual temperatures and piles of snow spurred a drop in both home sales and prices in January for the Pennsylvania housing market, as reflected in the latest housing report prepared for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®. Home sales decreased to 4,560 in January, down 45% from De

New FinCEN Reporting Requirement Begins March 1, 2026

  Starting on March 1, 2026, certain professionals involved in real estate closings and settlements will be required to submit reports to the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding certain non-financed transfers of residential real estate to legal entities or trusts under a

Pa. Named 12th Best State to Raise a Family

  Pennsylvania was named the 12th best state to raise a family by WalletHub, which highlighted the state’s family fun offerings and relative affordability.  With a total score of 57.91, Pennsylvania fell less than 10 points behind the number one state (Massachusetts, 67.60).  Notably, the Keystone S

Pennsylvania Ranks No. 18 for Homeownership

  Out of all the states, Pennsylvania has the 18th highest homeownership rate, at 69.3%, according to Visual Capitalist, which reports on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau (2024).   This is notably higher than the national homeownership rate, which is estimated at 65.3% of households.