Many homeowners find gardening is an enjoyable outdoor activity with several additional benefits: enhancing curb appeal, creating bright pops of color, and even providing homegrown ingredients for meals. But outdoor plants need just the right amount of sunshine, space, fertile soil, and maintenance to be able to flourish. You don’t need to abandon your dream of having a […]
You may have heard that using Zillow is the worst way to search for homes, in Pittsburgh and in general. After all, a large national real estate site such as Zillow may often display “incorrect or outdated information,” according to this IndyStar article, and it has often caused headaches because of its inaccurate home value tool. But […]
Everyone wants to save money on energy bills every month. But did you know that having today’s popular energy-efficient features in your home can also save you time and stress when you sell your home? More and more first-time home buyers are searching for homes in the area, so there is more of a demand for move-in ready […]
Owning a home is a dream for many people. You have the opportunity to invest in a place of your own and build equity, not to mention carve out a space that reflects who you are and what you love. However, worries about down payments, property taxes, maintenance, and insurance (and student loans) can make buying a […]
Spring is almost here! The warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and longer days are perfect for viewing homes in person, and it’s no wonder that the spring season is a popular time for home buyers to start looking at homes and neighborhoods. But before you start driving around and visiting open houses, you should follow these important house hunting […]
It seems like Pittsburgh has been #1 on all the Top Ten lists recently. Of course, we’re not complaining. But why are all of these pop culture sites and established publications praising Pittsburgh right now? One reason could be its drastic shift from Steel City to Tech City, as leaders in innovation have taken over Pittsburgh’s industrial warehouses […]
Great news for Pittsburgh renters: Home Partners of America just expanded its Lease with a Right to Purchase program into the Pittsburgh market. If you have been thinking about buying a home in Pittsburgh but want to rent in the short-term, this program is a great option to easily transition from renting to owning a home. About […]
The month of March brings spring, and with spring comes bright budding flowers, longer days, warmer weather, and spring cleaning. There is no better way to shake off the dreariness of winter than a freshly cleaned home ready to welcome the season. Here are 10 easy ways you can clean your home for spring. 1. […]
There are many benefits to owning a home: A home is an investment that can earn equity, is often cheaper to buy than to rent, and is your own place that you can fill with wonderful memories. But another great benefit about owning a home is the financial benefits that you can take advantage of during tax season. Major Tax Breaks for Homeowners […]
Last week we talked about all the changes that Pittsburgh has seen in 2015 in real estate and in the city’s way of life. All of these changes have only helped solidify that Pittsburgh is shedding its past as an industrial hub and quickly becoming the best place to live in the country. Of course, we […]
