Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
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6 Questions to Ask When Considering a Neighborhood with an HOA
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
Want Top Dollar for Your Home? Hire a Real Estate Pro
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether it’s faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
Should You Hire a Professional or DIY on Those Home Repairs?
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do […]
How a Realtor Can Help You Realize Your Dreams of Building a Custom Home
Tips for a Stress-Free Move with Your Pet
You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
Thinking of Custom Building a Home in Pittsburgh? Here are 5 Reasons You Should!
Searching for the perfect place to live in the metro area of Pittsburgh, but just haven’t found that perfect home? Considering buying new construction in the South Hills? Here are 5 reasons to build your own custom home. 1. You Can Save Money Whether building a home is more or less expensive than buying an existing one […]
Thinking of Buying New Construction in the Pittsburgh Suburbs? Read These 7 Tips First!
Buying a new home is pretty exciting—shiny new appliances, glossy hardwood floors, granite countertops, big windows, and energy-efficient appliances and lights everywhere you turn! New home buying definitely has its perks, but it is a little bit different from buying a pre-owned home, so make sure you take some time to educate yourself before you […]
Our Favorite Pittsburgh Suburbs
Close, but not too close. The Pittsburgh suburbs offer a quiet retreat from city life and an easy commute, thanks to Pittsburgh’s many transportation options. Enjoy tree-lined streets, comfortable single-family homes, and local shopping and dining, while living just minutes from everything Pittsburgh has to offer: nine Fortune 500 employers, nationally ranked school districts, vibrant cultural centers, a robust public transportation […]