Greater Pittsburgh Area Real Estate Blog
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 […]
Though many feared economic instability in early 2020 would lead to a real estate slowdown, the market has actually been booming this summer and fall here in Pittsburgh. Record-low interest rates and changing home needs have led to a surge in buyer demand—and a lot of buying competition. A booming market is good, but it […]
You may have heard that getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the most important step you can take before buying a home. But unless you’ve done your research, you probably aren’t aware of all the amazing benefits that come with having a pre-approval letter in hand. Why You Shouldn’t Skip Getting Pre-Approved for Your Mortgage […]
Even if you aren’t thinking about buying a home, you may have heard that mortgage rates have plunged to record lows. That may seem like great news, but it’s hard to know just how much you’re saving by taking advantage of rock-bottom rates. Here’s what you need to know about today rates…and how they’ve changed […]
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 […]
