As Pittsburgh realtors, we’ve helped people buy and sell homes all over the Steel City. Though we’re experienced at it now, we still remember how we felt when we bought our first home years ago. Like many first-time home buyers, we were nervous, scared, and excited. Because of this, we do everything we can to be the best realtors possible.
Balancing Competing Priorities: Buying a Pittsburgh Home in 2019
When we were moving back to Pittsburgh from New Jersey, we were sure that we knew exactly what we wanted for our third house. Our “must haves” were pretty practical and typical for a family with three kids—four beds, two baths, off-street parking, and central air. But what we finally picked was much different.
9 Tips for Buying Your First Home in Pittsburgh
Affordable Home Buying is Within Reach!
Pittsburgh has long been loved as one of the most affordable housing markets in the northeast, but even with relatively affordable homes, buying your first house can feel like a big leap to take. Here are some of the awesome opportunities you can take advantage of to keep home buying as affordable as possible.
Renting vs. Buying: Building equity brick by brick
One of the most common questions we get from friends & clients about the real estate market (aside from “What's the current interest rate?”) is: "If I'm only living somewhere for a couple years, does it make sense to buy instead of rent?" And we always give every Realtor's favorite answer (to everything!): "It depends." Here’s why: