ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP

A recent study says that stainless steel appliances and household items made of plastic can harbor the COVID-19 virus for up to three days.

ADAMSBURG

Millions of owners are being told to temporarily disconnect their internet service and sometimes even their telephones for special maintenance. The requests are new twists on earlier April Fool’s Day gags.

ALLEGHENY

The nasty COVID-19 virus’s toll on sales and home prices hasn’t been too severe, but that could change if its spread isn’t contained soon.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates climbed this week in a whip-sawing market amid deepening anxiety over devastation to the economy from the coronavirus pandemic.

(AP) — Mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said Wednesday that they will suspend all foreclosure sales and evictions of borrowers in single family homes owned by their companies.

ALLEGHENY

Banks often temporarily suspend a homeowner’s loan payments in the wake of a disaster, but sometimes the assistance can backfire.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates were mixed this week after hitting all-time lows last week amid anxiety over risks to the economy from the deepening coronavirus crisis.

ALLEGHENY

The leading Democratic nominees for president have not fully shared their views about housing. Here’s what they say today.

ALLEGHENY

A little-known federal agency has quietly provided millions of young people with free training in various aspects of homebuilding, home repairs and other fast-growing parts of the economy.

ALLEGHENY

Lots of useful products recently debuted at a major trade show, but most homeowners may not want a gargantuan TV screen nor Amazon’s Alexa visiting their bathroom or bed.

ALLEGHENY

A buyer who considers pledging ownership of his vehicle to raise money to purchase a house should rethink his plans.

DERRY BOROUGH