Impeccable Design
Paying homage to the age and original architecture of a 100-year-old home in Squirrel Hill, while also modernizing it and adding a sleekness to it.When Sarah and Doug Shriber hired designer April...
Construction Labor Market
The declining construction workforce has many causes, but the crux of the problem is that too few people have been attracted to the industry to sufficiently replace the older workers who are...
Pittsburgh’s Refined City Living
Pittsburgh is more than welcoming to young professionals seeking remote career opportunities. With major employers like PNC and US Steel, it makes sense that Pittsburgh is one of the best U.S....
Why Aren’t There More Housing Starts?
It is basic Economics 101 stuff. When the housing market gets tight, when there are not enough existing homes on the market to meet the demand of buyers, new construction takes off. For the past few...
Call for New Homes North Continues
Throughout 2021, communities in the northern sector of Pittsburgh and beyond enjoyed growing popularity with many of its townships garnering accolades such as “2021 Best Suburbs to Live in the...
Low Maintenance Housing
Low maintenance living is increasingly popular today in many markets, including, and perhaps especially, in Western Pennsylvania, in part due to the increased presence of an older demographic. In...
Are Rising Rates Adversely Affecting Home Buyer Plans?
Mulling over higher interest rates, lower home inventories and skyrocketing price increases, what’s a potential home buyer to do? With the summer home buying season in full swing, national,...
The Residential Supply Chain Improves (Slightly)
When the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading widely in spring 2020, there were many dark predictions about the impact on the economy. Even after the initial lockdowns were lifted and Congress passed...
Kitchen and Bathroom Trends
From time spent together cooking, eating, doing homework, or just hanging out and talking, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a house: it is where the heart of the home beats the...
Pittsburgh: The Autonomous Systems Headquarters
Pittsburgh leads in robotics and autonomous systems research. By focusing on commercial growth, the region is poised to capture this sector’s incredible economic potential.Advancements in technology...