Home Building Regulatory Cost Burdens Up Since 2021

The regulatory cost burdens of home building have increased 40% from 2021 to 2026, according to the National Association of Home Builders.  “On average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for $131,734, or 26.4% of the final price of a new single-family home built for sale,” NAHB

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,

Real Estate Cybercrimes Up in Pa.

  Pennsylvania residents lost more than $537 million from cybercrimes last year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2025 IC3 report. Pennsylvania ranked sixth in the country, with more than 31,000 complaints filed. Losses for the state were up 34% compared to 2024. Overall, internet