Amy Myers's (amysmyers) Blog

Pittsburgh and the Metro Area proves time and time again a great section of the country to live. Home prices and Mortgages are stable and affordable in the region. The days on market are lower than other cities. Top Cities that were least effected by the Recession from Forbes: "To identify these ...

This morning the agents in my office visited a few new homes that came up for sale. It is an older home great shape but needs some updating and would make a great starter home. It has two full baths, brick, and is cape cod style. There is another home on the property that has two bedrooms, block ...

A good faith estimate is a statement that you receive from your lender before making an offer on a home. This summary will tell you the loan amount, loan term, interest rate and monthly payment and how much to bring to closing amount other things. It is required by law that you receive this at th...

According to Realtor.org home sales are expected to increase in the coming year. The tax credit has already shown to improve the market and the first time home buyer tax credit extension is expected to keep the momentum going bringing additional "step-up" buyers into the market. Don't let the hol...

We are truly blessed by the men and women who have fought for our freedom we have today. Here are some photo of Veteran War Memorials in downtown Leechburg, PA and next to my office in Allegheny Twp, Leechburg, PA 15656 that were taken today. Above photos in downtown Leechburg, PA Painted mural o...

Buyers have inquired, and articles have been written about the possibility of using the first time homebuyer tax credit, or at least part of the funds, for a down payment on the purchase of home. I had written previously about this opportunity.. The key to having funds be used for a down payment ...

Great News! It is official. The President has sign the homebuyer tax credit extension to law. Activity has already picked up in the area this week. "Obama Signs Extended Tax Credit into Law"- Expected to contribute approximately $22 billion to the economy, Congress overwhelmingly passed a biparti...

As a real estate agent, I really enjoy looking at homes. As you may have read from previous posts, there have been some rather outlandish things and ancient items and decor. Today, I was out with a buyer looking at multi-unit properties. The first one we went to was curious and intriguing. There ...

Great News! Senate Democrats Agreed to to Extend First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. If you have paused your home search, get ready to go back out and look. The monetary cap is not as high but still very much worth the deal. For you home buyers who are ready to upgrade to your second home, now is t...

Today at my Real Estate board meeting it was discussed that there is a good chance of the Tax Credit being extended. Here are some items that are being proposed for the new extension according to a guest lobbyist for government affairs: 1) The tax credit could apply to "step up buyers", buyers wh...