The home inspection is an important part of the home sales process. Understanding the specific steps from the buyer and seller side can create a smoother inspection!
Read moreComparing Offers On Your Home: 6 Questions to Ask When Weighing Your Options
When comparing offers on your home, consider all of your options and angles to ensure you get the best option possible for such a major real estate transaction!
Read morePreparing Your Home to Sell: A Checklist For A Smoother Sales Process
Getting your house ready to sell is an important stage in the home sales process. Following our tips and checklist will help you sell your home faster.
Read moreHow To Prepare to Buy A House in 2022
The Pittsburgh real estate market has been a whirlwind over the last two years. When we realized COVID was here to stay, we immediately wrote about buying during COVID, selling during COVID, and remaining a homeowner during COVID. We weren’t exactly sure what was coming, but we offered our best advice for managing an unpredictable market. Two years later, we’ve seen the market shift to favor buyers, and that’s made life a little more challenging for buyers in search of a great deal. To help, we’ve assembled a list of recommendations to help you prepare to buy a house in 2022.
Read moreTools to Keep In Your Home Emergency Repair Kit
As a homeowner, you’re ultimately responsible for the maintenance and care of your home. And even if you’re not an expert in plumbing, electrical work, or basic carpentry, you should keep a few tools in your home emergency repair kit—just in case disaster strikes. In some cases, you simply need enough tools to perform triage until someone else can come along with greater expertise and better resources to provide a long-term solution.
Read morePittsburgh Storm Safety and Preparation: How to Keep Your Family Safe
There’s no telling what Pittsburgh weather will throw at you. Sure, we’re well insulated from coastal catastrophes like hurricanes and tsunamis, but we often experience heavy snow in the winter, flooding in the spring, and occasionally even tornados in the summer. While your risk often depends on your location within Allegheny County, we should all follow proper Pittsburgh storm safety and preparation so you and your family remain safe no matter what Mother Nature brings.
Read more2021 In Retrospect: The Foundation For A Fruitful 2022
As a new year approaches, we’re examining the previous 12 months and setting our personal and professional goals for 2022.
Read moreUnderstanding Pittsburgh Homeowner Snow Removal Rules
The City of Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas have clear rules on snow and ice removal on the sidewalks. Understand them to stay safe and avoid fines!
Read moreThe 6 Best Pittsburgh Breweries: Where We Love Discovering New Drinks
Pittsburgh is packed with great breweries that make their beers locally, right here in Allegheny County. We’ve listed our favorites!
Read moreTop 9 Dog Parks in Pittsburgh
You’ll find many great off-leash dog parks in Pittsburgh! We’ve listed some of best places for your dog to run around and play!
Read moreOur Top 10 Outdoor Bars in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has always been a great city for foodies and drink lovers alike! With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best outdoor bars in Pittsburgh!
Read more10 Advantages of Working With A Real Estate Agent
Real estate is a complicated industry. For many people, a house is the biggest asset they’ll buy or sell in their entire lifetime, and this asset can come with mountains of paperwork, laws to abide by, and financial constraints. There’s a lot to keep track of. Fortunately, your realtor can simplify all of this.
Project Van Life: How We Converted Our Van to Hit the Road
We recently converted our van to prepare us for long trips on the road—four kids included! Van life requires a great deal of organization, but it’s also a lot of fun.
Read more2611 Middle Road: A Stunning Home On An Expansive Lot!
It is such an honor to present this gem in Hampton Township (at 2611 Middle Road), and we invite you to join in on a tour of this masterpiece, thanks to an interview with the wonderfully artistic homeowners!
Read more10 Tips for Landscaping on a Budget in Pittsburgh: How to Improve Your Yard Without Spending A Fortune
Maintaining your yard can grow expensive, but you can save money on landscaping by taking a thoughtful approach when it comes to caring for your property.
Read moreCamp Block: A Summer of ADVENTURE!
By hosting Camp Block, we aim to give our kids a fun-filled summer packed with themes inspired by the letters in “ADVENTURE.”
Read more8 Tips for an Easy Move in Pittsburgh: How to Make Your Move-In Day A Breeze
Moving is one of the most stressful things you can do! By following the right tips, you can simplify your move in Pittsburgh.
Read more7 Great Housewarming Gift Ideas (And Where to Find Them in Pittsburgh)
Great housewarming gift ideas are available all over Pittsburgh’s family-owned stores as long as you know where to look!
Read more5 Unexpected Expenses of Owning A Home in Pittsburgh: Don’t Get Caught By Surprise!
Buying and owning a home costs more than just your mortgage payment! We explain what to expect as a homeowner in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
Read moreSelling Your Home During COVID: 5 Strategies for Real Estate Success Despite Coronavirus
With the proper strategy, you can sell your Pittsburgh home during COVID quickly and without risking your health.
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