Articles Archives - Property Records of Pennsylvania

October 21, 2026 Comments Off

Pittsburgh Water reached its 16,000th public lead service line replacement in September 2026. That is a major construction milestone, but it does not tell an individual homeowner whether the pipe serving a particular

October 14, 2026 Comments Off

The empty lot beside a Scranton home can suggest an easy improvement: more yard space, a garden, or a place for a future building. Before attaching a price to that idea, a buyer

October 7, 2026 Comments Off

Ordering replacement windows is often treated as a straightforward home-improvement decision: choose a product, accept a quote, and book an installer. In parts of Reading, an earlier step can change that plan. Exterior

September 30, 2026 Comments Off

Philadelphia homeowners facing a higher assessment often hear about Homestead and the Longtime Owner Occupants Program, or LOOP. Both can lower a Real Estate Tax bill, but they work differently and cannot be

September 23, 2026 Comments Off

New data shows that more homebuyers in Pennsylvania are walking away from home deals. In June 2025, about 17% of pending home sales in the state were canceled. That’s higher than the national

September 16, 2026 Comments Off

A new apartment project is being planned for Allentown, Pennsylvania, and it’s getting a lot of attention. The developer, Urban Residential Properties, wants to build a large complex at 249 North Front Street.

August 27, 2026 Comments Off

Allentown is preparing to put new money toward housing programs that could help people buy their first home, repair older properties, and improve neighborhoods. City officials recently discussed how to use money coming

June 30, 2026 Comments Off

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh is continuing its effort to protect affordable housing by purchasing an apartment building on Lowrie Street in the Troy Hill neighborhood. Officials say the purchase

June 22, 2026 Comments Off

Philadelphia City Council is considering a new law that would prevent landlords from setting rental prices together, a practice known as "price-fixing." This is considered illegal because it harms competition and fairness, especially

June 17, 2026 Comments Off

As Mayor Cherelle L. Parker prepares to present her inaugural budget proposal, she faces a potentially tighter financial situation than previously expected. This preparation comes at a time when the city's financial landscape

June 10, 2026 Comments Off

Philadelphia, in its continuous effort to support its residents, has embarked on a significant initiative by partnering with FORWARD Platform, a leading program administration solution for local governments. This collaboration marks the launch

June 3, 2026 Comments Off

Mortgage rates are going up, fast. This year, Pittsburgh's housing market has hit a major slowdown, with a steep drop in home sales. Sales have plunged by 12.7% compared to the same time