Homeowners are faced with a dilemma not uncommon in today’s real estate market. Should they renovate their beloved but outdated home, or take the plunge and buy or build a new one? Picture it. Homeowners sit at their kitchen table, surrounded by paint swatches and...
Southern Communities By all accounts, population fluctuation in the U.S. Northeast indicated a growing exodus heading southward to states such as North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. In Western Pennsylvania, however, that “southern sprawl” has translated to...
There are ways President Trump’s re-election could impact the housing market overall; however, the outlook for the Pittsburgh housing market will again turn on changes in supply, not demand. Pittsburghers will have to settle for slow and steady once again. Setting the...
The term “True North” can bring to mind varied meanings for many individuals. Some definitions speak to a person’s spirit or one’s values while other considerations point to life’s purpose, goals or direction, or “a guidance, your orienting point, your fixed point in...
Once the steadiest of economic sectors, the U.S. housing market has been on a roller coaster ride for 20 years. Bush administration policy aimed at easing a slow economy supercharged the housing market, sparking high levels of new construction and home price...
Current design trends in custom closets focus on finding the perfect balance between functionality and style. Homeowners have many options to create closets that reflect their tastes and lifestyles. Color choices and the quality of materials used to build the custom...
