In January, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced that single-family home production was off to a sluggish start in 2023. And while that caused some concern in the industry—especially as mortgage rates and construction costs were on the rise—there...
With the pandemic behind us, hopefully, and a concerted push toward new economic development east of Pittsburgh, new housing looks even brighter for Westmoreland and eastern Allegheny Counties. For example, Westmoreland County officials, Westmoreland County...
Perhaps the problem of housing affordability is not yet a crisis, but it is on its way toward crisis unless a change in trend occurs. Solutions to this problem are pretty obvious, and also quite difficult to achieve. It’s America. It’s 2023. Everything is a crisis,...
Science, wellness experts and others point to studies indicating that nature offers numerous physical, emotional and mental health benefits. Particularly as spring blossoms before us, the desire to get outside and move grows, allowing us to reap a variety of health...
Homeowners Customizing Living Spaces with Upscale Renovations By Vanessa Orr When it comes to making upscale renovations, most projects are only limited by the size of the lot, the investment a homeowner wants to make, and their imagination. While some homeowners may...
New construction has historically been the relief valve for a housing market that is too tight, that is, with fewer homes for sale than buyers in the market. It has been a pretty reliable cycle over the years. Demand rises. Builders respond by building more homes,...
