Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
It feels like new construction is popping up everywhere in Pittsburgh! No matter where you’re looking, we are here to help. You can contact us for information on upcoming plans in the area. Before You Buy or Build New… If you’re considering purchasing a new home or building a custom home, there are a few […]
From personalizing your living spaces to turning a profit when you sell, there are dozens of reasons why first-time home buyers can’t wait to find a home and make it their own. Though there are plenty of benefits of owning a home, here are the six benefits that stand out from the rest. 1. You […]
A couple of decades ago, all it took to bring buyers to the door was sticking a “For Sale” sign in your yard. But thanks to the Internet and other advances in technology, Pittsburgh homeowners have access to all kinds of real estate resources — which makes selling a home so much simpler. How Technology […]
Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
One of the questions we hear most often from sellers is “how much can I get for my home?” The answer is simple: it’s whatever a buyer will pay. Home sellers determine their “list” or asking price. Home buyers determine the actual sale price. Buyers are smart, and they tend to be savvy about the […]
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether it’s faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
When we get called to view a house because the homeowners are thinking of selling and want suggestions about what to do, 90% of the time they need to declutter. Flooring, painting, and low-cost home improvements are good. But filling up boxes to get some of the “stuff” out of the rooms, off counters, and […]
With so many events happening in the Greater Pittsburgh area, there’s always something fun to do year-round! But this year, summer is ending on a high note with all kinds of concerts, sporting events, and festivals planned for the month of August. If you’re looking for something new, visit one of these featured events happening in […]
