What Is a Real Estate Broker vs. Real Estate Agent—and Who Should You Hire?

Many people think that "real estate agent" and "real estate broker" are interchangeable titles, but there are actually key differences. If you're a first-time homebuyer, knowing what kind of real estate professional to hire is perhaps the most important first step in your homeowner journey. Once you

Fed Cuts Interest Rate: What Happens to Mortgage Rates Now as Markets React

The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, in a highly anticipated decision surrounded by extraordinary political drama. The 11-1 decision supported by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and a majority of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) brings the centra

Lancaster, PA Homeowners Can Expect a Cool and Dry Fall, Says The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its 2025 fall outlook, and for Lancaster, PA, the forecast calls for a cooler and drier-than-normal season. While the western half of the U.S. basks in lingering warmth, the Northeast and Appalachians—including Pennsylvania—are bracing for a brisk autumn. But wh

Single-Family Home Construction Falls Sharply Ahead of Fed Meeting as Builders Seek Rate Relief

Single-family home construction declined in August as builders pulled back in the face of weak demand and hoped for relief from a Federal Reserve rate cut. Construction starts on single-family homes fell 7% last month from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 890,000, the U.S. Census Bureau