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 […]
If you are hosting a big party to celebrate Super Bowl 50, you probably want it to be an event that you and your guests remember for years to come. But Super Bowl parties can be messy: Crumbs and dirt from your guests’ shoes can embed themselves in your carpet, drinking glasses and plates can […]
2015 was a year of change for Pittsburgh. Old businesses closed. New restaurants opened. The skylines all across the area are (and will soon be) changing with latest developments: new apartments in Lawrenceville, an office building Oakland, condos in the Strip District, and this skyscraper in Downtown Pittsburgh. By many accounts, 2015 was a good year for […]
Selling your home may be an idea you are seriously considering, but that does not mean you are ready to put your home on the market just yet. You may be waiting to pay off your mortgage, you may be waiting for the kids to move out, or you may not be ready yet to […]
