9 Insights on Home Renovation Trends

Last year, more than half (54%) of U.S. homeowners took on renovation projects, according to Houzz, which shares nine insights about home renovations.  1. Renovation budgets are steady or rising.  Houzz reports that the median renovation budget in 2025 was $150,000, slightly higher than $140,000 in

Storage Unit Prices Hit a Five-Year Low

Earlier this year, the average monthly rental cost for a 10 ft x 10 ft storage unit was $74.98 – the lowest it’s been in five years, according to SpareFoot.  In Pennsylvania, the average storage unit cost per square foot is $0.83, which is significantly lower than many other states, including neighb

Pittsburgh and Philly Top Cities for Staycations

Traveling for summer vacations can be fun, but sometimes a staycation is all you need to take a break. WalletHub recently named Pittsburgh and Philadelphia on its list of Best Places for a Staycation.  At no. 16, Pittsburgh scored a total of 56.37 points. The city stood out for its food and entertai

7 Things Homebuyers Want Right Now

From home age to floor plan to preferred architectural style, here’s what homebuyers are looking for right now, revealed by a survey from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.  1. Recent and New Builds  Of the homebuyers surveyed, 44% said they preferred a recent build – a home built in the 1990s through 2020.