Greater Pittsburgh Area Real Estate Blog
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 […]
This past year has been a rollercoaster of high and lows, of uncertainty and expectation. What started off as a promising year quickly plummeted into confusion and panic at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The US economy dropped drastically in early 2020, and many feared that real estate would soon follow. But in an […]
If you step outside on a cool October afternoon, you might just smell some pumpkin spice and freshly picked apples wafting through the air. That can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! And while this ghoulish holiday delights both kids and kids-at-heart, it also creates interesting staging opportunities for home sellers. […]
Although things haven’t quite returned to normal here in Pittsburgh and across the nation, buyer activity has still surged since the beginning of the year. Record-low interest rates have helped to boost market momentum all the way into fall, but many are wondering if this trend is here to stay. Here’s everything you need to […]
To say that 2020 has been a bit of a whirlwind would be an understatement. And as we get closer to the end of the year, many buyers and sellers are wondering if it makes financial sense to enter the market. Although the warmer months are typically considered the best time to move, buyer demand […]
As summer comes to a close and we start looking towards the holiday season, you may be wondering if now is still a good time to list your home. If you’ve lived in the same house for a while, you could stand to make a pretty huge profit if you sell right now. In fact, […]
Receiving your first offer is one of the most exciting parts of selling your home. And while it might seem like the hard work is finally over, the negotiation process is actually just getting started. Even in a seller’s market, negotiating with a buyer can require quite a bit of time, skill, and guidance from […]
