How Much Are Americans Spending on Vacation This Summer?

This summer, 45% of Americans plan to take a vacation that requires a flight and/or paid lodging, according to NerdWallet. On average, they expect to pay $3,940.  That comes out to more than 120 million travelers spending over $475 billion on flights and lodging alone.  But how will they pay for the

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,