Greater Pittsburgh Area Real Estate Blog
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 […]
When the COVID-19 pandemic closed down most businesses in the Pittsburgh area, many would-be buyers and sellers opted to put their home buying and selling dreams on hold. But now that businesses are reopening and life begins returning to normal, the market has seen a resurgence—many shoppers are serious about buying a home! Many Are […]
We’ve had a pretty unconventional year for real estate, both across the country and right here in Pittsburgh. A global pandemic and the subsequent economic downturn may not have been in the forecast, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t still eager to buy and sell homes. As we continue to adapt to a new normal, […]
Picture this: you’ve found a seemingly perfect home in just the right neighborhood. It has every single one of your must-haves, plenty of space, and even all of the features you want. But on the tour, your agent spots a few big problems, like a crack in the foundation or signs of water damage. Should […]
