The process of selling your house Pittsburgh is easier if you understand the basics of the sales process. Marketing the property and dealing with buyers and/or the hassles of real estate agents can be aggravating, but the piles of paperwork and all the different forms involved are really the biggest issue. Among these many forms and papers are deeds. We will help make selling my house fast Pittsburgh a little easier for you by clearing things up a bit. A warranty deed is a basic deed that, for the most part, states the seller owns the property and there are no liens (debts, etc) against the property that will be transferred over. It is stating that the property is legally owned and there are no hidden tie-ins the buyer should be aware of. This deed ensures buyers that the property they ... 06/13/2020

I've recently been working with several buyers who are purchasing homes in Pittsburgh with an FHA loan, which has resulted in some interesting challenges. An FHA insured loan is a Federal Housing Administration backed mortgage which is provided by FHA-approved lenders. FHA backed loans have the benefit of allowing for lower down payments and have historically allowed lower income Americans to borrow money for the purchase of a home that they may not otherwise be able to afford. With the tightening of the mortgage market over the last two years FHA backed loans have become very popular, with close 38 percent of all home purchase mortgages, including 60 percent of all African-American and Hispanic home purchases being made using this type of loan in 2010. (Source: www.thetruthaboutmortgag... 04/21/2011

New living arrangements offer artists, professionals and entrepreneurs the opportunity to own a space that can serve as both a home and workspace. With so many people working at home these days it is not surprising that the idea of a live/work property is sparking growing interest. Perhaps because of the high-cost of commuting, a desire to live closer to the action of the city or the search for cost-effective solutions for small businesses, finding a home that can do double duty is an idea whose time has come. The USA Today recently reported that “in more than two-thirds of the nation's 51 largest cities, the young, college-educated population in the past decade grew twice as fast within 3 miles of the urban center as in the rest of the metropolitan area” It’s not surprising that the sa... 04/11/2011

It is important to understand the language used in real estate and what different terms mean, whether you are thinking of buying or selling a Pittsburgh property. The terms used in real estate are relatively easy for the most part, but there a few words you may not have heard before. Below are some commonly used terms and their definitions to help you better understand what your real estate agent is talking about. Multiple Listing Services ® This is a database that is shared amongst real estate agents that lists different properties that are up for sale. This data can only be accessed by the member agents, who are then able to show it to the general public. Title Insurance Policy A title insurance policy is set in place by the borrower to protect the lender and you from any future claim... 03/07/2011

You have your home on the market, have had a few showings and generally gotten the same feedback each time. What now? First, you have to decide, can you fix the issue and if you do will it give you a return on your investment that is at least what you put into it? If the answer is Yes, then do it. If the answer is No, then you have a decision to make: Wait until a buyer comes along that doesn't feel the issue is a problem for them (who knows how long that will be) OR Lower your price to make your home such a value that a potential buyer will either overlook the issue or feel like at the price you are asking they can make the change themselves in the future. Believe it or not this isn't one of the more complicated real estate issues, but it is usually such an emotional one that sellers a... 01/23/2011

Selling a home in December, January or February in frigid climates can be a tough task with a slowdown in market activity and chilly weather. Typically, buyers searching in the winter months are more serious. And sellers who are motivated to close quickly can make it happen with your help this winter. Here are a few tips from RE/MAX associates that can help you get your home ready to sell this winter: 1. Let those lights shine. "Turn on all interior lights for a showing – even in closets and utility/mechanical rooms – and make sure all the bulbs are working. Stock up on all the right bulbs for your lamps and fixtures so you can replace burned out bulbs immediately. Also, it's a great idea to keep front exterior lights on even if no showings are scheduled. Open drapes and blinds to let ... 12/29/2010

Take a look at this great property I have listed. It's perfect for a live/work situation or an investment property. The street level office is already rented and ready for you to start collecting rent. The upstairs is completely rented and it has an awesome roof-top deck with 360 degree view of the city! See more at www.1105ECarson.com. Buying or Selling a home on the Southside? Call Christa Ross from RE/MAX Select Realty, at 724-933-6300 x214 (office) or 724-779-1437 (direct) or visit my website at www.bestpittsburghhomes.com. 12/22/2010