45% of Homebuyers Sign Documents They Don’t Understand

  Nearly half (45%) of recent homebuyers said they signed documents they didn’t fully understand when purchasing their home, according to a survey by Smallpdf.  The documents that they found most confusing were:  Escrow instructions (31%)  Title insurance (26%)  Closing disclosure (21%)  Property di

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?