I’m excited to bring you this series — My RealTea for Buying a Home – featuring little-known tips and strategies that you can’t get anywhere else. 

These topics are a good overview of things you should think about and consider before you begin a serious search for a home. Everyone needs to prep themselves before embarking on something new, right? Especially one of the biggest, if not the biggest, financial purchases of your life!

Let’s get started with a rundown of each article for this series:

Go With the Flow of the Market:  The Pittsburgh and surrouding area has it’s own weekly, monthly and yearly real estate cycle. I’ll tell you what they are and how to make them work for you.

What NEVER to Do Before Buying a Home:  Did you know that some normal — even harmless everyday activities — could hurt your chances of buying your dream home?  I’ll tell you exactly how you can avoid common slip-ups that might take you out of the homeownership game. 

Red Flags to Avoid When Buying a Home: I’ll tell you my list of hidden red flags in a home that you may not notice, but could save you from a disaster in the long run. 

4 Little Known House Hunting Tips: I’ll tell you about two little-known things you should do, and two things you shouldn’t do when house hunting.

Our Buyers’ Most Frequent Questions Answered: I will provide answers to some of the most common questions I get AND you’ll become better informed and more reassured.

Is the “Paradox of Choice” Derailing Your Home Search: As a buyer you might find yourself “wanting to see everything” in your price range or needing to look at “just one more” house or condo? More is not always better!

How to Buy a Home Even with Student Loan Debt: You’ll be surprised at how you can still buy a home despite having student loan debt.  There are even some great loan programs for people in certain industries, like doctors, that have ultra-high amounts of debt. 

Buying a Home Is Like Falling in Love: Buying a home is like finding ‘your person’ — you’ve got to know your must-haves and your deal breakers and you may go through a ‘breakup’. It only makes you stronger and wiser.