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Older stories about Pennsylvania and other parts of the country related to real estate, finance and policy issues for homeowners and prospective homeowners.

Pennsylvania REALTORS Urge Passage Of First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account Program

By HOM Editor | June 12, 2018

Pennsyvania Association of REALTORS® Urges Passage Of First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account Program To Coincide With Homeownership Month In Pennsylvania.

Sen. Mensch outlines First-Time Homebuyers Savings Program

By HOM Editor | May 30, 2018

In a survey, more than 80 percent of Pennsylvanians said the First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account would be beneficial to the state.

Tight Home Inventory Leads To Faster Closings In Pennsylvania

By HOM Editor | May 24, 2018

It took less than a month to find a home for nearly a quarter of new Pennsylvania homebuyers, according to the Welcome Home survey, conducted for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®.

New Program Would Help Pennsylvanians Save For A Home

By HOM Editor | March 21, 2018

The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® is working with the state legislature to create a First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account Program in Pennsylvania.

Selling And Buying A Home In Pennsylvania Just Got Easier

By HOM Editor | April 26, 2017

REALTORS® in Pennsylvania helped pass a law last fall that requires municipalities to provide clearer guidance to local code enforcement officials.

Metropolitan Pittsburgh REALTORS® Push for Property Tax Fairness

By HOM Editorial Team | April 9, 2015

Property taxes are a major expense for homeowners, and the REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh is working hard to make that expense more predictable and fair for homeowners in the Greater Pittsburgh area. In Pennsylvania, there is no state …

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How HUD’s Counseling Services Can Help Homeowners and Home Buyers

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Hybrid housing arrangements combine the advantages of renting and owning, making it popular amidst the pandemic.

Cookouts and Yard Sales: How to Safely Begin to Open Your Home

Many of us are anxious to allow others back into our homes, but concerns over COVID-19 may have you wondering if it’s safe for a barbecue or yard sale.

Have You Signed The Homeowner Bill of Rights?

It’s time to stand up and be counted!
Did you know that homeowners pay between 80 and 90 percent of all federal income taxes? If you are a homeowner, show your support now for a Homeowner Bill of Rights. Sign it now!

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