Staging Boosts Sales Prices and More, Says NAR Report

Staging a home for sale is an effective way to boost its sales price and reduce its time on the market, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2025 Profile of Home Staging report. Twenty-nine percent of real estate agents reported that staging their sellers’ homes received a 1% to 10% in

Homebuying Deal Breakers: What Turns Buyers Away

When looking for a home to buy, some things can make or break the decision to pursue a listing. Here are some homebuying deal breakers revealed in a survey by 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.  First Impressions Count  When looking at homes, 25% said they take 10 minutes or less to decide if a house is rig

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

Pittsburgh Named No. 5 Most Fun City in U.S.

Pittsburgh was named the fifth most fun city in the U.S. by StorageCafe. What are PAR President David Dean’s favorite local spots?  Fun in the City of Bridges  Pittsburgh has 108 fun spots per every 10,000 people, totaling nearly 3,280 combined venues, according to StorageCafe’s analysis.  StorageCa