When considering the quality of school districts, keep in mind that everyone is looking for good ones The question, of course, is what does good exactly mean? To a buyer with children, it means the best education on the planet. To your real estate agent, however, it may mean something much less. You must look to facts, not opinions, when evaluating potential school districts as part of your home buying process. Asking for opinions is like a girlfriend asking a boyfriend if she looks good in a dress. Do you really think the answer is going to be anything other than positive? The quality of a school district is found in the hard, cold facts. Issues you should consider include topics such as: 1. What is the student to teacher ratio? 2. What teaching style does the district use? 3. How much... 06/19/2020

In the last few years, Pittsburgh homes have become increasingly owned by single homeowners. Many single people are realizing that there are many benefits to owning a home that are not just for married couples. Single Pittsburgh homebuyers face unique challenges in buying. They have to compete with dual-income households, which can be tough when the market is hot, and competition is fierce. Pittsburgh Real Estate BasicsBut whether you are single or married, some Pittsburgh real estate basics hold true. For example, the biggest decision factor for both continues to be the old and true -- location, location, location. The neighborhood, price, and closeness to work, school, family and friends are important factors to consider in a home. With the ever-present economic uncertainty and high h... 06/11/2020

There are several things to watch for when buying a new Pittsburgh house. Commonly, Pittsburgh house buyers find themselves overwhelmed by the process of buying a house and overlook many of the telltale signs that a home might not be all they think it is. It will always be good practice to go over the negative aspects of any given home, in detail, before making an offer. Many of the following things should be found during a proper home inspection, however it is a good idea as the buyer to familiarize yourself with certain things and to discuss them with your Realtor and the inspector.Check Out These Things Before Purchasing A Pittsburgh House1. Damp BasementsA damp feeling in a home’s basement can suggest water seepage, either from improperly graded soil, or a bad foundation. This can l... 05/28/2020

Do you want to stay in the same Pittsburgh house you live in now, but you are having problems paying the mortgage? This happens to many people and they unfortunately choose to move away from their beloved home to get away from the high mortgage payment. However, there is an option for you to sell my house Pittsburgh-PA & rent it back. This is a great option for many people who want to sell my house fast Pittsburgh-PA for financial reasons yet continue living in the same home. There are several reasons why you might want to sell your house and then rent it back. Reason #1 FinancialThe biggest reason you would want to sell your home and then rent it back would be financial. In many instances, people find they are unable to make their house payment. In this situation, there are not many op... 05/18/2020

Often Pittsburgh homeowners prefer using a cash home buyers Pittsburgh-PA over increased offers using conventional financing or FHA loans. Many loans have several stipulations and have a higher chance of something going wrong at last minute sticking you with 2 mortgages. In addition, many homebuyers have verbiage in their purchase agreement giving them a way out if something happens during their loan process that prevents them from buying your home. In most cases they are even able to get their earnest money back leaving you with nothing.When a buyer voids their contract to purchase your house in Pittsburgh-PA, you’ll have to relist it all over again. Also, having more open houses and trying to find a buyer quickly for your house. However, choosing to go with a cash home buyers Pittsbur... 05/05/2020

Sell My House Pittsburgh-PA: Three Reasons To Sell NowSelling your home has become much trickier these days. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and banks significantly tightening access to credit, selling real estate has its challenges. You might be thinking that it will be impossible to sell my house Pittsburgh-PA.However, there are good reasons why you might want to sell. Maybe the home needs significant repair, and you don't want to sink more money into it. Perhaps you were counting on rental income or Airbnb income that's no longer materializing. Or, maybe a relative passed away and gave you a home for which you can't properly care.When these unfortunate events happen, you're going to want to sell my house Pittsburgh-PA and fast. Here are three reasons to consider an all-cash buyer.Sell ... 04/17/2020

  Many Downtown Pittsburgh residents have enjoyed all of the benefits of living downtown while also enjoying a big savings in real estate taxes.  New construction condo and loft projects in Downtown Pittsburgh qualify for the LERTA tax abatement which saves owners over $6,000 a year in taxes for 10 years and it's transferable to a new owner if the property is sold the new owner gets the remaining years of tax savings.  151 First Side, Piatt Place, The Carlyle and Otto Lofts are the main larger buildings that offer this abatement as well small new developing buildings on Penn Ave. In July of 2007 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl approved legislation which encourage more development in downtown and 26 neighborhood growth zones with the enhancement of two existing tax abatement programs known as LERT... 10/12/2012