Home repair program in Pa. would continue investment in essential renovations

Home repair program in Pa. would continue investment in essential renovations

A street in Shamokin in Northumberland County. The county got more than $1 million for residential improvements like plumbing and weatherization through the Whole Home Repair Program, which has since run out of its American Rescue Plan funding. State lawmakers are proposing a similar successor funded at $50 million per year. (Emily Previti/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)A home repair program that Pennsylvanians really seem to need, based on the respo…

‘We’d Still Buy It Again’: What 2,000 Fixer-Upper Owners Say About Regrets, Renovations, and Reward - Today's Homeowner

Buying a fixer-upper is often seen as a budget-savvy way to land a home in a desirable neighborhood or school district. But for many homeowners, the reality sets in quickly: cracked foundations, unexpected plumbing issues, and the overwhelming costs of bringing everything up to code. The dream of a charming, character-filled house can quickly turn ... Read more The post ‘We’d Still Buy It Again’: What 2,000 Fixer-Upper Owners Say About Regrets, …