Staying Put
This local trend reflects a broader national shift. According to recent analysis from the National Association of Home Builders, remodeling companies now represent more than half of all residential...
Pittsburgh’s Southern Communities
Culturally speaking, southern charm conjures images of those states just below the Mason Dixon line offering a gentile, slower paced lifestyle replete with fine manners, warmth and community...
Home Affordability
Despite the protestations of President Trump, affordability – or the lack thereof – continued to be a limiting factor for the housing market. Since the pandemic ended, a severe shortage in homes for...
New Construction and Interior Design
One of the greatest things about buying a newly built home is that it’s going to have the most up-to-date interior possible. But this doesn’t always mean following the latest trends. While some...
Finding Land in our Northern Communities
Pittsburgh’s northern communities have attracted home buyers for years. This is especially true for families seeking top-rated school districts along with easy commutes to work and a sense of...
New Construction The Importance of School Districts
What's the Big Deal About School Districts?It is trite but true. The three most important things in real estate are location, location, and location.For commercial real estate, that usually means...
Updating Building Codes Are Adding Costs to New Construction
In Pennsylvania, residential construction falls under the purview of the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which was adopted in March 2004 after the passage of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction...
Impact of Tariffs on Homebuildersand Consumers
According to estimates by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), $204 billion worth of goods were utilized in the construction of new multifamily and single-family housing in 2024. Of...
Westmoreland County:affordable, Convenient andDesirable Housing
This county doesn’t strive to be all things to all people, but it pledges to be. It doesn’t boast of its natural wonders and rich history, but it should. And it doesn’t flaunt its population of...
Housing Trends 2025
As the Pittsburgh region emerges from a harsh winter, the spring 2025 housing market is showing all the signs of continuing last year's competitive trends. Early indicators are for demand to outpace...















