Lately, I’ve talked to a number of buyers who think they can skip the pre-approval before they start looking at homes. There are a number of reasons why this is a mistake! Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I get emails and calls on a daily basis from people who want to look at homes b…

Rehabbing a home might seem like a breeze on HGTV, but there are a few things that you need to know about purchasing a rehab property. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale A lot of people watch HGTV and decide that they want to do a rehab and create the home of their dreams. Unfortunatel…

In our current market, buyer’s remorse is happening more than usual. This can have an adverse effect on home sales, but there is a way you can avoid it. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Pittsburgh is a seller’s market right now, which means there are a lot of buyers for each home. Bu…

Pittsburgh is an attractive place for real estate investors because of the low prices. However, those low prices don’t always translate to high profits. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Pittsburgh can be a great market for real estate investors to get into. I probably get three to fi…

Are you thinking about selling your house this spring? Here's how you need to prepare your house for the market. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale If you plan on selling your house this spring, there are a few things you should do to prepare your house for the market here in Pittsburg…

When it comes to pricing a home, there are a few things that both buyers and sellers need to understand. I’ll go over everything you need to know today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale When it comes to pricing a home, buyers want to negotiate even after the agents have done all the …

Home warranties are incredibly important, especially if you buy a home with older appliances. I’ll tell you why today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Most people don’t know what home warranties really cover. However, it’s incredibly important that you have a home warranty for your …

The FHA will reduce its mortgage insurance premium to lower the monthly payment for the loan buyer. Here’s what that means for you. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale For the first time in two years, the FHA will reduce its mortgage insurance premium to lower the monthly payment for th…

Pittsburgh is a strong seller’s market right now. This trend is likely to continue up until the summer months. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale The end of the year is here, and the Pittsburgh real estate market is quite stable. While certain price ranges saw some different things, we…

There are 10 commandments every home buyer should follow. If you break any of these commandments, you may not make it to the closing table. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale There are a few things you should never do when you are in the middle of buying a home. Here are the 10 command…

There are a variety of precautions you can take to prepare your home for winter. Today we’ll go over the most important ones. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale What can you do to get your home ready for winter? Let’s starts with the outdoors. Any outdoor water hoses need to be drained…

Buying your first investment property is no cakewalk. There are many decisions that have to be made. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Are you thinking about buying an investment property? The first thing you need to do if you’re going to be an investor is decide whether you really wa…

The process of selling a home can be overwhelming, but even just knowing what to expect will make things go more smoothly for you. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Do you know what to expect during the home selling process? The first thing you'll do is meet with your agent, sign your…

Each township in Western PA is different in regards to what they require home sellers to do before they close on a sale. It’s important for you to know what you will need to do in advance. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Municipality requirements are different in every town and ever…

Working with an agent throughout the home buying process is important. If you look at homes without their knowledge, it may end up costing you in the long run. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale When you’re out looking to buy a home, you should have an agent on your side to help you fi…

When you sell your home, there are a lot of things you have to remember to do. However, there are a few things you should not do. Here is a list of common home seller mistakes to avoid in order to have a successful transaction: 1. Hiring the first Realtor you meet. You don’t want to hire the person just because they offer you the lowest commission.…

Before you hire your home inspector, there is some due diligence you need to take care of. Here are five things you should know about your home inspector and the home inspection process: 1. Make sure you get a recommendation. Most home inspectors are certified, but there are a lot who aren’t. Your Realtor should have a licensed, trusted inspector t…

Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I recently found this list that I wanted to share with you. It covers home renovations and which ones you should avoid if you plan on selling your home in the near future. These improvements will actually deter buyers from looking at homes. 1. Too muc…

Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Closing costs are going to be part of your transaction when you purchase a home, whether you’re paying cash or getting a loan. When paying cash, the closing costs will be lower. When getting a loan, they’re much higher - anywhere from 5% to 8%, depend…

Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Finding the right mortgage company is important, and you need to know that going online and getting a pre-approval is not a qualified pre-approval. It’s easy to be misled by the process. You go online, enter your information, and get a pre-approval le…

` Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re listing your home, it might be a good idea to get a pre-inspection. Most buyers have their own inspection done, so why is this important? Well, most buyers won’t take your home inspection, and they will do another inspection. However, they…

Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Sale and settlement contingencies can be a painful situation for someone who needs to buy a home and sell at the same time in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, we see it on a daily basis. The best thing for you to do when you have a sale and settlement conti…

Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale The market varies, depending on which Pittsburgh neighborhood you’re in. However, overall, the local housing market is stable. Oftentimes, clients ask if we’re in a buyer's or seller’s market. Again, it varies depending upon the neighborhood. If you’r…