Do Americans Prefer New or Old Homes?

  What do Americans think about newly constructed homes versus existing homes? A survey of homebuyers and current homeowners, conducted by 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, reveals home preferences and assumptions.  Homebuyer Preferences  Homebuyers said they thought old homes are better constructed (77%)

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

5 Fun Facts About Summer Cookouts

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer … and the unofficial start of cookout season. For those who like to kick back and throw some food on the grill, here are five fun facts about Americans’ cookout preferences.  1. Summer isn’t complete without cookouts.  What makes for the perfect summer?