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- by Hope WalbornIn Q4 of 2024, the median price for a new single-family home was $419,200, only $9,100 more than the median price of an existing single-family home ($410,100).
- by Hope Walborn"Our state provides a wonderful quality of life to our residents at what are comparatively affordable rates," says PAR President Bill Lublin.
- by Hope WalbornIn an IPX 1031 survey, 51% said buying a home this year felt realistic, an increase from 30% in 2024. Still, concerns about rising home prices and interest rates remain.
- by Hope Walborn“At-home gardening has blossomed into a cultural phenomenon, transforming balconies and countertops into lush mini-farms,” says Matt McInnis, co-founder and creative director of North Spore.
- by Hope Walborn“Spring cleaning has more benefits than you may think,” shares Hippo Home Insights Expert Courtney Klosterman, who mentions safety, maintenance and overall home health.
- by Hope WalbornAlthough single women homebuyers outpace single men homebuyers, they continue to face challenges and make the most financial sacrifices to enter homeownership.
- by Hope WalbornFor neutral-leaning home decorators, green might feel like a far-out color. However, there are plenty of different shades of green and ways to incorporate them.
- by Kacy ClouserPAR's webinar this week covered a number of topics, including landlord/tenant questions that are frequently asked on the Legal Hotline and a Standard Forms update.
- by Hope WalbornAlthough first-year expenses are common, 44% of respondents said they did not budget for them, and 82% had to pay out of pocket (an average of $5,719).
- by Hope WalbornWith a population of about 1.6 million, the City of Brotherly Love’s average yard size measures 0.019 acres (827.64 square feet). One other Pennsylvania city also made the top 50.