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 […]
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Where Is the Housing Market Headed for 2020?
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, […]
Here’s What Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs to Know Before Making a Move
Here in Pittsburgh and across the nation, we’re seeing a huge spike in first-time homeownership. According to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes that were sold in June, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. Are you thinking about buying […]
How Buyers Can Compete in Pittsburgh’s Hot Summer Market
The weather is getting hotter, which means more homes are finally hitting the market here in Pittsburgh! Although the ongoing pandemic halted our busy spring selling season, we’ve seen more and more new listings throughout the summer, which is good news for anyone looking to make a move. However, as home prices continue to rise […]
Pittsburgh Restaurants Open for Take-Out or Dine-In
Slowly, the state of Pennsylvania is coming back to life—businesses reopening, employees returning to work, people shopping, strolling, and enjoying the sunshine. If you’re looking for a taste of life the way it used to be, you might want to check out some Pittsburgh restaurants open for business. Life Returns to Normal as Pittsburgh Restaurants […]
Why Summer 2020 Is a Good Time to Buy a Home
The ongoing health crisis has brought a lot of change to our world. Its arrival ushered in an era of widespread closures, stay-at-home orders, unemployment, and uncertainty. Many would-be buyers opted to press pause on their real estate dreams until things settled down. But with businesses reopening, people returning to work, and life slowly beginning […]