My RealTea for Buying a Home Is student loan debt holding you back from being a homeowner? You’re not alone. Many first-time buyers are worried that their large student debt takes them out of the game when buying a home. But, most of the time, it doesn’t!  So, don’t automatically assume you’re facing a roadblock […]

Celebrate Earth Day – 8 Ways to Save Energy At Home With Earth Day around the corner on April 22nd, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can make our homes more “green.”  We’ve all come a long way since Earth Day started back in 1970, whether it’s better about recycling at home or […]

My RealTea for Buying a Home Buying a home for the first time can be confusing. That’s why the tips and strategies you’ll find in my 8- week series will set you on the right path. It’s my  own unique approach and a “behind the scenes” glimpse of what you should look out for and […]

Many first-time buyers look forward to finally visiting listings and stepping into an actual home they’ve seen only online. At this point, you’ve gone through what seems like the hard part — determining your needs and wants with your agent, talking to lenders, getting approved, lots of paperwork, narrowing down neighborhoods, plus time spent thinking, […]

Both the inside and outside of your home could use a good once-over to make it look its best and keep it well-maintained. And that’s why “spring cleaning” and other seasonal prep work should be at the top of your to-do list for the weeks ahead. You want to fully enjoy your home and yard […]

Welcome to this beautiful brick ranch located just over the South Park / Peters Township border, in the quaint little town of Finleyville, PA. 7082 Beverly Rd.Finleyville, PA 153322 Bedrooms 2 BathsMeticulously MaintainedMuch Larger Than It Looks On The Inside!Over 1148 Square FeetCorner LotFinished BasementGas FireplaceNewer Windows, Furnace, A/C, Water Heater, AppliancesRenovated KitchenHardwood flooring$254,900 Located […]

Selling your home in the spring is usually best for most homeowners.  Not only are flowers blooming but so are the buyers!! Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in full force throughout Western PA. Just about anyone who is looking for a home is hitting open houses. If you’re […]

Since it’s that time of year when we are all gathering our documents and working on getting our taxes done, I wanted to remind you what owning a home can do to help your tax situation.   And if you currently rent, becoming a homeowner means you’ll get some tax benefits that could shave thousands of […]

Everyone wants the “luck of the Irish” when looking for a home, but it comes down to much more than luck.  It takes a strategy from start to finish if you want to find the right home for you, especially this year with home inventory at 40 year lows. If it makes you feel better, […]

Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! The only way that can happen smoothly is if you do your homework first, so start prepping and planning now if you want to buy a home […]