Greater Pittsburgh Area Real Estate Blog
Key Points: A primary home accounts for 90% of the total wealth of a family in the United States. Because real estate typically increases in value over time, owning a home is considered one of the soundest investments you can make. If you’re a first-time buyer, homeownership will always be a great opportunity to build […]
Key Points: According to new projections, 2020 is poised to be one of the best winter sales seasons on record. Despite the pandemic, we’re still likely to end the year with more homes sold overall in 2020 than in 2019. Mortgage rates are expected to stay low, while prices keep skyrocketing. Now is the time to […]
In this issue: Sellers cite general uncertainty, financial uncertainty, and COVID-related health concerns as their main reasons for hesitating to list. Agents are utilizing modern technology to make homes more accessible to buyers without an in-person showing. They’re also developing low-contact ways to show homes in person when necessary. Selling now means taking advantage of […]
Key Points: Even in the middle of a pandemic, today’s homeowners are looking to make their spaces more conducive to entertaining. Certain upgrades—especially those in the entryway, kitchen, and backyard—have the potential to boost your home’s resale value. And best of all, your guests will love them just as much as you do! These projects […]
The pandemic led many to think that the economy will suffer tremendously as a result of people losing their jobs and not being able to invest in their communities. However, real estate is here to save the day! The housing market has actually played a key factor in the quick turnaround of the economy, and […]
Look who’s moving into the neighborhood! The new kids on the block are unloading their moving trucks and are here to stay. The increase in competition for a home is a huge talking point in the real estate industry now. The kicker? The largest age groups looking for a home primarily consist of the younger […]
This year has been difficult for just about everyone, but if you were (or still are) thinking about buying a home in 2020, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. An ongoing pandemic, the subsequent recession, and general uncertainty have forced many house-hunters to put their real estate dreams on hold. However, despite […]
