Pittsburgh Featured Real Estate Listings

339 Catalina Drive is a four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 2154 sqft home located near Bethel Park and the St. Clair Country Club, with convenient access to hwy 19. It is also priced to move at $279,900, so it probably won’t be on the market for long.

What truly sets this home apart from other homes for sale in Pittsburgh are the amazing updates. The kitchen has been completely transformed into a cook’s dream, with cherry cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and stylish finishes.

Entertain In Your Amazing Back Yard

If you enjoy entertaining, then you will fall in love with the back deck that is perfect for grilling out for a crowd just as well as for an intimate date night. You will also enjoy the lushly landscaped patio and fire pit that leads out to a level, private wooded lot.

Request A Pittsburgh Home Tour

Would you like to come see 339 Catalina Drive in person? Simply contact me, Jim Dolanch, your expert Pittsburgh Real Estate agent, to set up a tour.

Until next time,
Jim

Pittsburgh Relocation

Relocating to Pittsburgh can be exciting and wonderful-but it can also bring up a lot of questions.

Like where are the  schools? What neighborhoods offer sidewalks? Is there shopping nearby? If you happen to be moving to Pittsburgh from far way, you may even be wondering where exactly a neighborhood is located in relation to the city and streets. Should you have any questions about any neighborhoods, be sure to ask an expert Pittsburgh Realtor.

Pittsburgh Neighborhood Information

There are many amazing neighborhoods in the city and suburbs of Pittsburgh, and by clicking on the map to the left, the map will enlarge so you can easily read the neighborhood names and identify where they are located.

Learn About Pittsburgh Communities

If you have been searching the Pittsburgh MLS real estate listings to find your Pittsburgh dream home, you will notice you can search based on chosen communities. Take a look at the map above to see the location of different communities you may be interested in touring homes for sale and simply contact me, Jim Dolanch, your expert Pittsburgh real estate agent, to learn more about the specific communities.

I hope you find the map helpful on your home buying journey. As always, feel free to ask me anything and everything about Pittsburgh real estate; I am here to serve you.

Until next time,
Jim

The tax credit is for first time home buyers only,  which the IRS defines  as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. The credit does not have to be repaid unless the home is sold or ceases to be used as the buyer’s principal residence within three years after the initial purchase.

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What is also great? The tax credit can be taken for THIS YEAR, but simply submitting and amendment to your 2009 taxes, so you should get your tax credit before the end of the summer. The tax credit is for 10% of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000 on homes priced at $800,000 or less. That is quite a nice sum of money to put towards your house, decorating your house, or even saving for a rainy day or a new roof down the road.

For homes purchased on or before April 30, 2010, single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit. Additionally, so long as a binding contract is signed by April 30, 2010, the IRS will also grant the tax credit, so long as you close by June 30, 2010.

Relocate to Pittsburgh

So while I don’t want you to feel pressured or rushed into buying Pittsburgh homes for sale, if you are certain you will be buying a home in the next few months, it would be a shame to miss out on the tax credit by only a few days.  If you have questions, or want to put your Pittsburgh MLS home search into high gear, simply contact me, Jim Dolanch, your trusted Pittsburgh real estate agent, to learn more about Pittsburgh PA home buying and make sure you can get the Federal Housing Tax Credit.

Until next time,

Jim

Let Your Trusted Pittsburgh Realtor Work For You

If there are even more specific features you are looking for-like making sure there is granite in your kitchen-you can fill out my Help Me Find A Pittsburgh Home. Filling out my useful form will let me know what you specifically want, and then I will take over all the leg work and notify you when I find your dream home.

Don’t Let a Pittsburgh Property Slip By

Property for sale in Pittsburgh often moves quickly once it hits the market, so if you want to make sure you get a first look at homes fitting your requirements , you can also fill out my Instant MLS  Email Alerts for Pittsburgh Properties.

Pittsburgh Home Buying Information

When you are ready to start browsing the Pittsburgh MLS, or want to learn more about how to buy a Pittsburgh home for sale, you can take advantage of my Pittsburgh Home Buying Guide, which will give you a great overview of what you need to do to ensure a wonderful home buying journey.

Relocate to Pittsburgh

Ready to move to our wonderful city? Pittsburgh is a great place to raise families, and you can read more about our local schools here. You can also learn about the Pittsburgh area, local parks and recreation, golf courses, shopping, communities and take advantage of our Pittsburgh Relocation Guide.

As always, I am here to serve your needs, so never hesitate to contact me whenever you have questions about Pittsburgh on anything or everything.

Until next time,
Jim

Pittsburgh Homes For Sale

First off, when you start browsing the Pittsburgh MLS home search through www.jimdolanch.com, you have the choice of also browsing Pittsburgh real estate for sale by area or zip code, so if there are certain community or area amenities and aspects you would like to enjoy, be sure to learn more about Pittsburgh area communities. By spending a little bit of time researching the areas, you can narrow down your home search by seeing homes that are only in the communities that interest you.

Pittsburgh Real Estate Financing

Second off, you must think about what kind of financing you will be using. If you are an “empty nester” you may be coming to the home buying table with a full cash offer, or if you are a first time home buyer, you may have 10% down. If you are a Pittsburgh first time home buyer, you may not have much credit history on your side; however, if what you have is in fantastic order, you can still get a great rate. As a second or third (or fourth) time home buyer, you do come to the bale with a boost up on the credit, as you have already proven yourself as a responsible home owner, capable of making reliable Pittsburgh real estate mortgage payments.

All of these aspects change the way your lender or bank will set up or mortgage, what interest rate you have, and  how much you can borrow.However, if your credit is questionable, now is the time to get it in order. A good year (or more!) of solid, reliable credit can do wonders to your home buying power, approval with lenders, and your mortgage rates. The longer you have a positive credit score, the more power you have to pick and choose your mortgage, your lender, and your rates.For even more guidance, you can request my Pittsburgh Home Buying Guide or contact me.

Selling Pittsburgh Real Estate

Lastly, For most home buyers, selling Pittsburgh property is the very first step that must be done before getting serious about buying a new home. How do you work out this process? What if a home you love comes on the market, but you  haven’t gotten an offer on yours yet, or the offer isn’t settled yet? With the help of an expert Pittsburgh real estate agent, you can easily make and offer that is contingent on the selling of your current home.

Pittsburgh Real Estate Questions and Answers

Do you have other Pittsburgh real estate questions? Feel free to contact me, Jim Dolanch, your expert Pittsburgh Realtor, to learn everything and anything about the Pittsburgh area.

Until next time,

Jim

The Pittsburgh area has some great shopping to offer any and all of you who will be partaking in the “Black Friday” madness.

Pittsburgh Homes for Sale

The last thing Peters Township home buyers need to add to the holiday is a stressful home buying experience. If you are ready to search the Pittsburgh MLS for your dream home, be sure you request our Pittsburgh home buying guide or inquire about our personalized Peters Township relocation guide; our tips, advice, help and information will make home buying simple, easy and smooth. You can learn more about our amazing area by simply contacting me, Jim Dolanch, your expert Pittsburgh REALTOR.

I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with joy!

Until next time,
Jim

Pittsburgh Expert REALTOR

That is where we step in. At the Jim Dolanch Real Estate Team, we are here to help you find the perfect Pittsburgh area homes for sale for you. Let us do all the leg work so you can find the Pittsburgh property of your dreams without breaking a sweat.

Pittsburgh Home Finder Assistant and Home Watch

Simply go to our Pittsburgh and Peters Township real estate site at www.jimdolanch.com and fill out the Pittsburgh Home Finder Assistant form. Once you submit your information, we will send you alerts when homes fitting your desired criteria go on the market so you have the first chance to view them before someone else puts in a bid. Go here so you can fill out our Pittsburgh  Home Watch form now.

Search the Pittsburgh MLS

Ready to start your Pittsburgh home search? Simply contact me, Jim Dolanch, your expert Pittsburgh real estate agent. Happy house hunting!

Until next time,

Jim

Make Your Move To Peters Township With Children Easier

Though the move may be hard for kids in general, the part most parents dread is the drive to your new home. Unless you are staying in the same city, or an area close by, you will probably end up with more than a few hours of driving to reach your new Pittsburgh area real estate all the while dealing with a grumpy child in the backseat. What are parents to do? Never fear, I have a few tricks I have learned over the years as an expert Peters Township real estate agent:

• Brush up on your traditional car games. Even the alphabet game and licence plate game can be modified for younger children. Travel size board games, like battle ship, can be fantastic ways to pass the time.
• Have a basket of entertainment at easy reach. For younger children, keep the basket full of their favorite toys, books, and snacks. Hand out one item at a time, so younger children will get some good entertainment out of each one before they get bored. For older children, perhaps take them to a books store to buy a book they would enjoy reading, let them pick out an age appropriate magazine. Highlights, Zoo Books American Girl, are great for the tween years.
• Have snacks on hand. Even the grumpiest child will cheer up when given his favorite snacks. If the move is particularly hard on your child, perhaps splurge and get some items he or she has always wanted -like those double stuff oreos-but you never deemed as appropriate lunch food.
• Get the addresses of all your children’s best friends, and let your children pick out their own stationary so they can write their friends about the trip to your new home. If your children are upset about losing friends, this can be a great opportunity to help them realize they can still keep their friends. There are lots of great car travel trays you can find at Walmart,Target and other such stores, that will provide a great flat surface for your children to write on. This also provides a great way for your children to realize they can still stay in touch with their friends, and provides a great way to work on their writing skills. Even if you children are older and in the texting/twitter/facebook way of communicating with all their friends, they may still enjoy the novelty of writing a letter to pass the time.
• If your drive will be more than 6-8 hours, it might be a good idea to invest in a portable DVD play for the car. As much as I myself dislike entertaining children with the tv for hours at a time, on a very long drive, a short movie or cartoon might be just the trick to help ease squirmy passangers, and give you parents some downtime from entertaining.

Learn More About Relocating To Pittsburgh

Are you Relocating to the Peters Township area? Be sure to ask for our FREE personalized Pittsburgh and Peters Township Relocation Guide to get all the businesses, Peters Township area schools and other local Pittsburgh activity informaiton make the areas of Pittsburgh and Peters Township one of the greatest places to raise a family. All our tips will help you get settled quickly and to prepare even more for your move, read up on our Peters Township moving tips.

If you are ready to search Pittsburgh homes for sale, or would like to browse the Pittsburgh MLS, then contact me, Jim Dolanch, your expert Pittsburgh Realtor.

Until next time,

Jim

now, and you will quickly see why Pittsburgh and the surrounding Peters Township area are in such high demand. Pittsburgh is a leading city, with unlimited day and night entertainment, a growing “green” lifestyle offerings, amazing schools, and luxurious homes.

Pittsburgh Areas
You should consider when buying a home are listed on our Pittsburgh Real Estate Site, broken down by area and community. You can also contact us, your Pittsburgh real estate experts, to learn about specific neighborhoods with the amenities and location you desire and need.

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and the neighboring communities have become very closely associated with the outstanding schools your children will attend. Homes for sale here offer amenities, are not overpriced, and provide the educational benefits you desire for your children without the hassle of driving them long distances to private schools. Our Pittsburgh area school system has consistently won awards and recognition year after year and graduates of our system have gone on to win numerous amounts of scholarship for colleges around the nation.

Learn more about buying Pittsburgh Real Estate

by contacting me, Jim Dolanch, your expert Pittsburgh area Realtor.

Until next time,
Jim

Well, you don’t have to look any further! This Sunday, July 12th, from 1pm to 4pm you can have the chance to personally view one of The Jim Dolanch Team’s Featured Pittsburgh Properties for sale.

The Pittsburgh MLS Home Search is amazing; however, hours of searching through numerous pictures can be daunting. That is why the Century 21 Jim Dolanch team of expert Pittsburgh Realtors holds multiple open houses for all of our featured Peters Township area homes.

Featured Peters Township Area Open House

This week’s is for 93 Little John Drive Peters Township, PA 15317 with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,2 -1/2 bathrooms, and 3590 square feet of living space!

Amazing Kitchen in your dream Peters Township Home

If there is one room that should really shine in your home, it is your kitchen. Your kitchen will be the “hub” of your home, especially if you have children, and you will really enjoy the spaciousness of the kitchen 93 Little John Drive offers.

Would you like to learn more? Feel Free to contact us with any questions, or to even set up a different home tour time if you are unable to make it to our open house on Sunday.

We hope to see you at 93 Little John Drive!
Until next time,
Jim