As a REALTOR® and PA licensed contractor, I get this question all the time from friends and clients. Some of these homeowners are asking for the minimum projects that need to be done to get the home on the market. Other homeowners are looking…
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Here in Pittsburgh, and mostly anywhere with cold winter temperatures, people often decide to opt-out of a winter listing, and instead wait to place their home on the market and opt-in for the busy “Spring Selling Season”. However, this…
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Looking for the perfect Pittsburgh neighborhood to raise a family?
Whitehall Borough, just a few minutes south of Pittsburgh, is a family centered, safe community and the perfect place to set down roots. With great schools and plenty to do,…
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Whether you are buying, selling, flipping, or renting, holding costs can be a hidden part of your daily expenses that are often absorbed, but should never be forgotten.
What are holding costs?
Holding costs (also knows as carrying costs) -…
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Oftentimes, the thought of homeownership seems daunting and many questions come to mind. What is the best route to take? Where should I buy? Would I make a good landlord? What type of property should I purchase? Should I start to invest…
Many people have searched homes in Baldwin Borough or considered moving to Whitehall. Lots of these buyers are familiar with the Baldwin Whitehall School District and like the community and pace of the South Hills of Pittsburgh. One thing we…
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Temperatures may be dropping, but the housing market is still hot! Autumn is the second best time of year to sell your home. So let’s talk about getting your house ready and looking it’s best for the season. Here are some ideas for attracting…
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So, you’re thinking about remodeling your bathroom. The burning question is, should you take out that old tub and put a shower in?
I’m going to try to help you answer that question. But first, you will have to answer a couple yourself.
First,…
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How you can still sell your own house For Sale by Owner (FSBO) and utilize the services of a professional realtor?
Here’s how…Use a Transaction Licensee.
Every heard of a transaction licensee? Most people haven’t. A transaction licensee…
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Let’s start with Location, Location, Location! Brentwood Boro is centrally located, in the South Hills. Just 15 minutes to downtown Pittsburgh, Oakland, Station Square, Southside, Waterfront, Kennywood, South Park, Bethel Park, anywhere is…
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There are two main reasons that people have for remodeling their homes. The first is to please themselves. The second is to update it in order to make it more marketable for sale.
What’s important to remember is to not “over-remodel”…
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So what do you do when your broker informs you that he would like you to start blogging for the company? Well, when you’re a woman who doesn’t post anything but pictures of momentous occasions on Facebook periodically, you panic slightly.…
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What projects need done before I list my home?
Winter Selling and Buying…Its’ Not as Scary as You May Think.
Whitehall,PA – a great family community in Pittsburgh’s South Hills
Know your Real Estate Holding Costs
Homebuying Myths
Buying a Home in Baldwin Township
Tips For Selling Your Pittsburgh Home This Fall
Home Renovation: To Shower or Not to Shower
Sell Your Home FSBO with a Transaction Agent
Why Move to Brentwood Boro?
Remodeling Your Home: For Sale or For You?
5 Inexpensive Home Staging Ideas in Pittsburgh