Data Centers in Pennsylvania: Why Here? Why Now?

As AI booms, data centers are popping up more frequently across the country, and Pennsylvania is an attractive location for many developers. PAR welcomed Tom Beresnyak, senior educator with Penn State Extension’s Energy Team, on a webinar yesterday about data centers in Pennsylvania.  What are data

Best Time to Buy Is Now, Says Realtor.com

Right now is the best time to buy a home this year, according to Realtor.com, which has identified Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 as the prime buying time for house hunters.  What makes this week the best time to buy? Realtor.com expects that right now, homebuyers will see a mix of greater listings, lower home

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.

How Much Do Pennsylvanians Need to Make to Afford Rent?

The average annual salary needed to afford a two-bedroom rental in the U.S. is $70,000, according to Visual Capitalist via the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Low Income Housing Coalition.  With affordability defined as spending no more than 30% of income on rent, that c