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November 28, 2023 | 12:47 PM

Not enough homes to buy before the holidays — it’s still a seller’s market in Pa. Here’s why

The volume of home sales across Pennsylvania were down 20% compared to October 2022, but that’s not because there aren’t interested home buyers.
By Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY
November 14, 2023 | 8:52 AM

Lancaster state rep. wants to seal certain eviction records gains support of key Democratic leaders

By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline
August 29, 2023 | 9:43 AM

Buying a home is tough: Corporate buyers make it even harder

By Margaret J. Krauss/WESA

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August 7, 2023 | 3:12 PM

5 takeaways from our ‘Lost in Transition’ investigation about Pa.’s struggling mortgage assistance program

Thousands of homeowners are stuck in the middle as the state struggles to overhaul the troubled program.
By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA
February 1, 2023 | 5:00 AM

Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs

Officials in Pennsylvania have temporarily halted applications for mortgage, utility, and tax relief as they make the transition.
By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA
January 17, 2023 | 5:12 AM

With COVID-era foreclosure protections expired, filings are climbing in Pennsylvania — though aid is available

Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.

By Kate Giammarise/WESA
January 9, 2023 | 11:38 AM

Buying a home became a key way to build wealth. What happens if you can’t afford to?

By Brianna Scott/NPR
September 21, 2022 | 4:24 PM

Home prices see biggest drop in 9 years, thanks to higher mortgage rates

Home prices in August were down about 6% from their peak in June

By Chris Arnold/ NPR
August 10, 2022 | 12:33 PM

Evictions are spiking as assistance, protections disappear

Eviction filings around the country are returning to pre-pandemic levels in many cities and states.

By Michael Casey/ The Associated Press
July 27, 2022 | 2:23 PM

A Pennsylvania mortgage company discriminated against potential Black and Latino homebuyers, DOJ says

A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, run by billionaire businessman Warren Buffett, discriminated against potential Black and Latino homebuyers

By Ken Sweet/The Associated Press
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