The summer months should be quite busy for home buyers, sellers and real estate agents alike! As we head into June, real estate analysts are saying that the national housing market is poised for a successful (and busy!) summer home buying market. Several factors are at play, experts say, including low housing inventory, pent up […]
We have some excellent news to report from the national housing market: Evidently US pending home sales index increased for the third straight month in April. This is a great testament that the national housing market is getting back on track and becoming increasingly stable. If you’re considering entering the market anytime soon as a […]
Regardless of where you live, experts are expecting that Baby Boomers will have a major impact on the local housing market. That’s because this sizeable portion of the population is comprised of 76.4 million individuals. And many of them are expected to make major moves over the next several years as they continue to retire. […]
Great news for all downtown Pittsburgh residents. A new grocery store is scheduled to open near Market Square next week. The Market Square Grocery will stock local and imported produce, meats, cheeses, seafood and gourmet items. It will also include a coffee bar, wine bar and cocktail bar. Gaby et Jules, a Squirrel Hill bakery will offer […]
In the latest sign that the U.S. real estate market is improving, more Americans signed contracts to purchase homes in February than in nearly a year. The National Association of Realtors released the data, which showed that the seasonally adjusted pending home sales index increased 3.1 percent to 106.9 in February. That’s the highest it’s been […]
The national housing market continues to show gains, with home prices rising year-over-year during the month of February. This is fantastic news as it shows that the U.S. real estate market continues to rebound from the Great Recession. If you’re considering listing your home anytime soon, please continue reading to learn more about current national […]
Three different projects will soon be under construction at the corner of 25th and Smallman Streets. Chuck and Kristen Hammel’s 2500 Smallman Street residential project of 11 “city homes” with garages retailing for at least 1.2 million each. Oxford Development Company’s mixed use development project including offices, 300 apartments and a parking garage. And Jack […]
This is the time of year that has home buyers and home sellers alike excited: The Spring Home Buying Season! For buyers, it’s a great time to purchase a home because the school year is coming to an end and residents have all summer to move before it’s back in session. For sellers, it’s a […]
Things are certainly looking up on the national real estate market! According to a recent report from the national Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, home prices increased during the month of January despite cooling home sales. Experts believe that a tightening inventory helped to spur the rise in home prices. This is important information […]
The National Association of Realtors recently announced the latest US real estate figures and the numbers are encouraging for anyone considering selling their home. Evidently, home price growth accelerated in much of the country during the fourth quarter of 2014. This is a fantastic development for anyone hoping to get a good price on their […]
