Colony Realty Group, LTD - Money Talks

06/20/2026

🏡 June 2026 Housing Market Update 📊

More inventory, easing prices, and improving affordability are defining the summer market! Here's what's happening:
📈 Active listings up 1.8% & home sales up 3.2% - more to choose from

📉 Listing prices down 2.4% YoY — 7th straight monthly decline

🏠 First-time buyers made up 35% of May purchases — highest in years

⏱️ Homes sold in a median of just 53 days in May in Altoona, Pennsylvania

The market is rebalancing — not crashing — giving buyers a little more breathing room while sellers adjust expectations. 🤝
Wondering what this means for your local market or your next move? Let's talk! 📲

06/20/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING ALERT! 214 23rd Avenue, Altoona, PA 🏡
Nestled in a great Altoona neighborhood, this beautifully maintained and tastefully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is full of charm and character!

✨ Large eat-in kitchen flooded with natural light

✨ Spacious dining and living room with original trim and hardwood floors

✨ Cozy gas fireplace to keep you warm all winter long

✨ 1,752 sq ft of inviting living space

Don't miss your chance to make this gem yours. Reach out to Sunshine Sassano at Colony Realty Group LTD for more details or to schedule a tour! 📲

06/20/2026

Homa, an AI-powered homebuying platform, just expanded from Florida to Texas — Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. 🏡🤖
As a licensed brokerage, Homa lets buyers keep most of the buyer-side commission (~2%) as a closing credit, while AI handles touring, offers and escrow.
But is AI really ready to replace the judgment, negotiation and local insight of a human agent? Curious what you think. 👇

See my response in the comments.

06/13/2026

🏠 The Housing Market Is "Re-Freezing"

Sellers are pulling listings at the fastest pace since May 2022, according to a Realtor.com report. Why? Some sellers believe there is a lack of purchasers. Rising mortgage rates and high prices have priced out many buyers.

Mortgage rates jumped from 5.99% in late February to 6.6% in early June, driven largely by inflation fears tied to global conflict.

The "lock-in" effect is also at play — homeowners with low rates are hesitant to sell and trade up to a much higher one, shrinking inventory even further.

Fortunately, real estate is local. What is your market like? Contact me for a market report.

06/13/2026

🌞 Are Skylights Making a Comeback? 🌞
That 1980s favorite might be back in style — and this time, it's smarter than ever.

Skylights first became popular nearly 50 years ago as an affordable way to brighten up a home and make rooms feel bigger and more open. But by the '90s and 2000s, they fell out of favor due to leaks, deteriorating seals, and costly water damage repairs.

Fast forward to today, and skylight technology has come a long way. Modern skylights are often double-glazed, insulated, and coated with coatings that block UV rays while regulating indoor temperatures — keeping homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Some even feature smart glass that adjusts automatically based on sunlight!

06/13/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING – 507 Miller Rd, Ebensburg, PA 15931 🏡

💰 $82,900
Looking for space, storage, and a great price point? Check out this 1-story home offering:
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms | 🛁 1 Bathroom

📐 1,480 sq ft

🚗 4-car garage total – integral 2-car garage PLUS a detached 2-car garage

🌳 Sitting on 1 acre with a large deck, perfect for summer evenings

🏠 Full unfinished basement for even more storage potential
This is an awesome opportunity for a buyer looking to add their personal touch!

📣 Note: This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 7/5/2026 – seller will only respond to owner-occupant offers during this window.

📞 Call Cinnamon Colony Chatman today at (814) 884-3326 to schedule your showing!

🔗 More details:

507 Miller Road Ebensburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Ebensburg, PA on colonyrealtygroup.com -- Real Estate Search.

05/27/2026

Some homes just feel like a place you’ll actually spend your evenings.

This one has a covered wraparound front porch—the kind of spot that makes morning coffee slower and summer storms more enjoyable.

Add in the fire pit, paved driveway, and nice landscaping, and you’ve got an outdoor setup that’s ready for weeknight unwinding and weekend friends-with-chairs moments.

Inside is clean and move-in ready, with a large dining room that fits real life (not just staging photos).

📍 722 Irvin Ln, Williamsburg (Woodbury Township)
3 bed | 1.5 bath | 1,506 sq ft | $149,900

For Sale: View 34 photos for 722 Irvin Ln, this 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1506 sqft. single family home in Williamsburg, PA listed at $149,900. MLS #80224

05/27/2026

Single Gen Z women are buying homes at nearly double the rate of single Gen Z men.
(35% vs. 18%, per NAR survey data.)

That’s not a “fun fact” — it’s a signal.

It tells me a lot of young women aren’t waiting for the perfect timing, the perfect partner, or the perfect market… they’re building a plan and moving when it makes sense for them.

If you’re a first-time buyer (Gen Z or not), the real question is:
What would need to be true for buying to feel doable for you? (Savings target, monthly payment comfort zone, location, timeline.)

And if you’ve got real estate questions, I’m happy to help.
Want a quick snapshot for your neighborhood? I can pull one.

https://abcnews.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/single-gen-women-outpace-gen-men-homeownership-despite-133141754?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=null&fbclid=IwdGRjcAR6yZlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeV8Kd6VPtexObLPX8XiKhsI-vBmDo8-c-Fou23gBjjCa6O1k2lG8vepUQ0Wc_aem_t-n0_Xu_8Buz06cdVIm3oQ

Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home

05/27/2026

$315,000.
That’s Pennsylvania’s median home sale price in April.

What’s interesting isn’t just the number—it’s what it signals: the “middle of the market” is still moving up, even with more listings showing up than last month.

If you’re buying, it’s a reminder to build a realistic game plan (budget + must-haves + timing). How important is that interest rate?
If you’re selling, it’s a cue to price strategically—today’s buyers are still showing up, but they’re paying attention.

And if you’ve got real estate questions, I’m happy to help.
Want a quick snapshot for your neighborhood? I can pull one.

Pennsylvania’s $315,000 median home sales price in April marked its third consecutive year-over-year surge.

05/15/2026

Over the past three years, the typical monthly mortgage payment has risen by more than $600 on average.

That’s not a small bump—it's the difference between “this feels doable” and “we need a new plan.”

If you’re thinking about buying (or helping a buyer in your family), this is why the strategy matters more than ever: price range, down payment options, rate choices, and even timing can change the monthly number in a big way.

And if you’ve got real estate questions, I’m happy to help.
Want a quick snapshot for your neighborhood? I can pull one!

The typical U.S. homeowner saw their monthly mortgage payment climb to $2,005 at the end of 2025, marking a new peak.