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 […]

Have you ever heard of radon?  Well, it’s a big deal.  It’s an odorless, colorless gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It can get trapped in our homes and be at such high levels that it can affect your health. And, you wouldn’t ever know it unless […]

The Adorable Cape Cod Nestled in the Heart of Pleasant Hills!! 196 Senate Dr.Pittsburgh, PA 152363 Bedrooms 1.5 BathFinished BasementOver 1400 Square FeetNew Furnace, A/C, Water HeaterNew Appliances throughoutNew Hot Tub$249,900 Located in the heart of Pleasant Hills, this adorable Cape Cod is just waiting for its new family. Look how good that concrete walkway […]

Spring is prime time for home buying, but you can gain an early advantage by taking these steps: Here’s how to get started: Get Your Finances and Budget In Order Get Pre-Approved for a Loan You must get pre-approved BEFORE you get too far into looking at homes (Don’t mix this up with pre-qualified!). Sellers […]

Between Thanksgiving and mid-February, the housing inventory takes a deep dive.  If you’re house hunting during this time, you might be wondering about the best  strategies. Many clients need to move for various reasons, such as relocating, getting married, having babies, or selling their homes. Despite the low inventory, there are proactive and creative house-hunting […]

If you or anyone you know has been wanting to buy a home but sat it out last year because of interest rate increases, lack of inventory, or life got in the way, this could be the year. Despite a slight increase in interest rates last year, the recent downward trend means that homes once […]

You’re excited to go house hunting and want to find the “perfect” home, right?! Don’t let your excitement or desire for a home spur you to make any rash decisions or overlook some serious red flags. You don’t want a home you’ll regret buying, so carefully weigh the pros and cons before making an offer. […]