This time of year is ideal for looking for homes. Since springtime is a popular home selling season, you have plenty of choices when it comes to finding listings in your preferred location, in your ideal price range, and with your favorite features. With all of these options, it’s going to be a breeze buying […]
The Best Place to Retire is Actually Pittsburgh
When people think of retirement destinations, cities in Florida may come to mind because of the beautiful weather, ample amenities, and low-maintenance homes. But this past year, Forbes put Pittsburgh on its annual list of the Top 25 Best Places to Retire for many of the same reasons! Why Pittsburgh Earned a Top Spot Forbes rattles off a list of statistics about […]
Say “Hello” to Warmer Weather: Spring Home Décor Tips for 2017
Nothing says spring quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers sitting on the coffee table and the sun streaming through the windows. Homeowners love any excuse to freshen up their home décor and welcome the new season, and if Pinterest is any indication, people love to bring the latest trends into their living spaces. Stay […]
7 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Place of Your Own
Living in an apartment or rental home does have its perks: You can test out different neighborhoods and locations, you have the flexibility to move, and you have access to great amenities like a gym or pool. But there’s a reason that owning a home, rather than renting one, is a highly desired achievement. Maybe […]
7 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Seller’s Agent
Your home is likely the largest financial investment you have, so it makes sense to carefully choose the right agent to represent you when you sell it. The best real estate agent will walk you through the whole process, showcase your home in the best light, give you feedback from showings and open houses, and […]
5 Things You Never Knew About Reverse Mortgages
Maybe you want to renovate your kitchen. Maybe you’ve thought about buying another home. Maybe you want a little extra cash for a tropical vacation. If you need the money and you have home equity, a reverse mortgage is an option. A reverse mortgage (also called a “home equity conversion mortgage”) allows you to convert some of […]
6 Winter Adventures Worth Adding to Your Bucket List
Thinking of bundling up and hibernating in your home this winter? Don’t. There are just as many (if not more!) things to do in Pittsburgh in the winter as there are in the summer. These activities are a must for any Pittsburgh resident. Stay safe and have fun! 1. Go Ice Skating in Downtown Pittsburgh […]
9 Moments All Home Buyers Experience
You’re armed with your pre-approval letter, your wants and needs list, and your knowledge of the real estate market. Now comes the fun part: searching for homes! Like any part of buying a home, the home search has its ups and downs. But once you’re living in your new home, spending weekends shopping for furniture […]
5 Resolutions That Will Make Your Home Feel Brand New
Beat the Winter Blues with Colorful Home Décor
The winter holidays and New Year’s have come and gone, and so have all the decorations. With no twinkling lights or festive ornaments brightening up its main living areas, your home can start to look a little bare. Not to worry! Here are a few winter home decorating ideas that can cheer you up and […]