Key Takeaways: There’s no wrong answer when it comes to the order of buying and selling Keep in mind the pros and cons of each option before making a decision Contact us when you know how you’re handling the purchase or sale of your home Whether you buy your new home before selling your old […]
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The Silver Lining for Homebuyers in the Wake of Bank Collapses
How recent financial events could lead to significant savings on your dream home In the ever-changing world of finance and real estate, sometimes the unexpected can lead to new opportunities. The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and a few other regional banks might seem like bad news, but it could actually present a golden […]
Simple Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Key Takeaways: Curb appeal is an important part of selling your home You can improve your home’s curb appeal without a professional Contact us to see how improving your home’s curb appeal can help it sell Despite what the phrase suggests, you don’t actually need to have a curb to improve your home’s “curb appeal.” […]
Homeowners Associations—Blessing or Curse?
Key Takeaways: Living in an HOA community comes with many pros and cons. Associations have control over much of the community. Contact Gayle Blonar to learn more about HOA communities Specializing in the sale of townhouses, condos, and patio homes, we sell a lot of properties that are located in communities with homeowners associations (HOAs). […]
Homebuying Tips for the Spring Real Estate Market
Key Takeaways: Get your best mortgage rate with a better credit score When you find a property you love, make an offer Don’t wait—contact us and start planning your move today! The spring real estate market looks different for homebuyers in 2023 than in previous years. With recent changes to interest rates, available inventory, home […]
Gayle Blonar Supports Local Heroes with Homes for Heroes®
Key Takeaways: An unexpected source of help available for Pittsburgh heroes. Have an easier time buying or selling real estate. Contact Gayle Blonar to get started today! Homes for Heroes® is a non-profit organization designed to help heroes save money when buying or selling real estate. This program provides qualified heroes—including military members, first responders, […]
Get Ready for a Busy Spring 2023 Real Estate Market
Key Takeaways: The spring real estate market is going to be busy Lower mortgage rates mean increased competition Get ready to succeed this spring—contact us today! The spring real estate market starts to shake things up after the quieter winter season, and this year is no exception. With mortgage rates cooling off from last year’s […]
Beware Of Real Estate Scams
It’s not always a wonderful world out there and we hear on the news all the time about people taking advantage of other people for financial gain. Real estate is not exempt from the scammers of the world. Here are a few of the most common scams and ways you can avoid them. Common Real Estate Scams Down […]
How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell in 2023
Key Takeaways: Sell your home faster with these easy repair and design tips Minor improvements can make a big difference Contact us to sell your home for top dollar in 2023 Thinking about selling your home in 2023? Your property’s interior and exterior look and feel have a direct impact on the final sale price […]
Where Have All The Colors Gone?
Key Takeaways: We’re coming off a colorless revolution in real estate Vibrant and bold colors may be on the horizon It’s time to start embracing a broader color palette. Did you hear the one about color disappearing from the world? TikTok says so and even though I don’t dabble much in TikTok I agree. Have […]