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The Personal Joys of Having a Home To Call Your Own
There’s no doubt that owning a home comes with significant financial benefits.
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Greater Pittsburgh Luxury Real Estate Market Report
Comparing the last several years the High-end Luxury market has remained on the move. We are still in the MIDDLE of the BEST Luxury Market the Greater Pittsburgh Area has ever seen.
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The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends
Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you?
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How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership.
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Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.
When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch.
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The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out.
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Greater Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Report
HERE IT IS!!- Less homes selling, for about 7% more $$ on average & taking on Avg 3 days longer to sell.
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More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market
More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market.
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Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home
In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth.
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What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
What Credit Score Do Lenders Want to See?
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The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes
When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind.
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Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense
Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially.
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What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?
You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can finally purchase a more affordable home.
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Your Greater Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Report
The West Penn MLS Active Listings Increased 12%
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Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents
Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind.
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Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right now.
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When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down?
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Your Greater Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Report - HOT OFF THE PRESS
November 2024 vs November 2023
these number are so fresh & will adjust some
Average Sold Price Up 7%
Number of Homes Sold Down 119
Average Days On Market Up 2 days to 46