Walkability Remains a Top Priority for Americans

Walkability has real market value, as 63% of Americans say they’d be willing to pay more to live in a community where they could easily walk to parks, shops and restaurants, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2026 Community and Transportation Preferences Survey.  In fact, the majorit

Pennsylvania Home Sales Show Seasonal Decline in July

The state’s housing market remained relatively steady in July, compared to the previous month, according to the latest housing report prepared for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®. Home sales fell 10%, from 13,000 in June to about 11,700 in July, and were down nearly 4% from a year earlier.

63% of Americans Underestimate the Cost of Homeownership

Americans are paying nearly $5,000 more per year for homeownership than they expected, according to a survey by Credible.  Of the homeowners surveyed, 63% said they underestimated the true cost of homeownership, and 69% said monthly housing costs were higher than they expected.   First-time buyers w

Pennsylvania Housing Market Hits Another Milestone Price

Pennsylvania median home prices hit an all-time high, jumping to $340,000 in June, according to the latest housing report prepared for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®. Home prices have increased since January and were up just over 6% compared to June 2025 when the median price was $320,000