How to Give Your Waterfront Home in 3 Rivers Pittsburgh a Modern Look Selling your home to buyers of waterfront homes for sale in 3 Rivers Pittsburgh can be challenging. There are many factors that you have to consider if you want a quick sale. One way to get your home off the market faster is by giving it a modern look.  Here are a few ideas to modernize your home without breaking the bank:   1. Update light fixturesOne of the best ways to modernize your home is by upgrading your lighting fixtures. Lighting fixtures are often taken for granted. However, lighting can completely change the look of a room. In addition to that, older lighting fixtures may work just fine, but they could be wasting unnecessary energy. Try replacing an old fluted or ruffle-edge milk glass lampshade with a smo... 04/05/2016

In case you haven't heard the big news, Home Partners of America just brought its Right to Purchase program to Pittsburgh! HPA makes it easy to lease a home with great options to purchase during the term.It's a great alternative to families who can't qualify for a mortgage but need to own their home. The requirements to enter the program are simple and easy, and the available houses throughout Allegheny and Washington counties are beautiful. Learn More About the HPARead more about the program here, or send me a message and I'll help you through the process! 03/10/2016

How to Sell Your Pittsburgh PA Waterfront Home This Spring As a seller, your goal is to make your home as attractive as possible to potential buyers looking for waterfront homes for sale in Pittsburgh PA. With the Spring selling season almost here, go a step further than spring cleaning and take some time to improve your home. Here are some tips to help you sell your home fast this spring:  1. Clean Up the YardCurb appeal is very important when it comes to selling your home. Pay close attention to your landscaping if you want to catch the attention of buyers of homes for sale in Pittsburgh PA. Make sure that your property looks stunning by pruning the bushes, mowing the lawn and weeding the flowerbeds. If you want to add a pop of color without shelling out a huge amount of money, you ma... 03/07/2016

3 Expert Spring Selling Tips for Pittsburgh Waterfront Homes for Sale Before you know it, spring will be here soon and it looks like ‘Punxsutawney Phil’ may be right!  This vibrant season surrounds us with Mother Nature’s beauty at its best so you want to highlight your home to give maximum appeal outside and in. There are plenty of buyers looking for 3 Rivers waterfront homes for sale in Pittsburgh PA.  When Spring has sprung so do Home For Sale signs. The Spring market is when higher offers are made and oftentimes buyers wish to move quickly. Preparing during February/March, gives your best opportunity for a successful settlement.  If you’re thinking of selling your home in the spring, while it’s possible to get top dollar, bear in mind that you’ll have plenty of competition. If in ca... 02/23/2016

Top Things that Reduce the Value of Your Pittsburgh PA Home for Sale The entire home-selling process is already stressful enough as it is - you need to worry about all the maintenance and repairs that needs to be fixed schedule meetings with your real estate agent and look for a place to move into if you haven’t found any yet The home selling process can be stressful with all the preparation and repairs that need your attention plus scheduling meetings with your real estate agent not to mention also spending the time to find your new home! The last worry you need is a low offer for your waterfront home for sale in Pittsburgh, PA, right?  With all these things that can cause you home selling stress, you don’t need to be worrying about getting a low price offer for your waterfront home fo... 02/17/2016

Just looking upwards at a high-rise condominium, you wouldn't guess it's any different from an office building or apartment complex in downtown Pittsburgh. Not until you enter the lobby, take an elevator skyward, and enter a home does it suddenly become clear: You own a view to the most amazing city in America. A Growing, Thriving CityAnd I'm not exaggerating. Pittsburgh has undergone some incredible changes in the past 50 years, transitioning from a purely-industrial steel town to a center of new technology, millennial growth and jobs, and luxurious new upscale living. I've seen the newest, cleanest neighborhoods spring up from old infrastructure and flourish among growing businesses and social hotspots.Live the High Life! I've added some cool features to my site that let you search lo... 02/10/2016

How to Deal with the Stress of Home Selling in Pittsburgh PA Home selling is not an easy task. Some might think it’s simply putting a great listing together with a few beautiful photographs of your waterfront home for sale in Pittsburgh PA and hosting a few open house events until the right buyer steps inside the door, falls in love with your home, and gives you a valuable offer right on the spot.  Selling your home is an entire process that you need to familiarize yourself with before taking the leap of putting your home on the market. Studies have shown that home selling is even more stressful than losing a job, getting divorced, or planning a wedding. From dealing with all the paperwork to home inspections, repairs, and more – you can avoid the stress of home selling by following the... 02/09/2016

Top 3 Tips to Reduce Stress When Buying Pittsburgh PA Homes for Sale If you’re looking to purchase a second home or downsize to a new waterfront home for sale in Pittsburgh PA, then you should be aware of the different ways to minimize stress when buying a home. While it can be an exciting new phase in you and your family’s lives, it can also become a source of unnecessary stress keeping you awake at night. Check out this helpful list of tips for new and experienced home buyers:  1. Determine what you want in your new home.Your REALTOR® won’t be able to read your mind so it would be best if you know what you already what in a home before you and your agent start looking for one. Do you need 2 or 4 bedrooms? How many bathrooms do you need? Should you have a one-level or multi-level home?... 01/20/2016

6 Common Red Flags to Watch out for Before Buying Pittsburgh PA Homes No matter what type of home you’re looking for - a starter home, a second home or a vacation home - purchasing your very own waterfront home for sale in Pittsburgh PA is an investment. Home buyers should look beyond the beauty of the home during an open house. Remember that while real estate photos look good and a home has been perfectly staged for an open house, a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the home is particularly important. To avoid costly repairs when looking at your new home, here is a list of common red flags to carefully watch out for:  Rotted WoodCheck the exterior of the home for any rotted wood - deck, trim, and eaves. Wood that has been exposed to moisture rots over time making it im... 01/12/2016

Top Realtor® Tips to Quickly Sell Your Pittsburgh PA Home in 2016 Selling your home can be a lot of work. It’s a challenging process that involves a lot of different factors. And if you want to put your waterfront homes for sale in Pittsburgh PA on the market and quickly sell it this 2016, there are some things you need to keep in mind to help you sell fast.  Check out this list of top Realtor® tips for homeowners this 2016: Stage your home.No matter what year it is, no matter how old or new your home is, and no matter how many renovations or home improvement projects you’ve invested on, if you open your home to buyers without staging your home, it’s hard to get top price offer for it. One of the reasons why Realtors® tell home sellers to stage their home is for attracting the right buy... 01/06/2016

5 Tips for Preparing Homes for Sale in Pittsburgh PA for the New Year As you welcome the New Year with great hope and excitement for the plans and resolutions you have set for yourself, have you ever thought about some start of the year resolutions for your waterfront home for sale in Pittsburgh PA?  From beautifying your home to creating financial plans for improvements and renovations, here are some New Year’s resolutions you might want to consider: 1. Make all your mortgage payments on time. Making on-time payments on your mortgage, your credit card and all other debts plays an important part in boosting your credit score. If your credit score is in good standing, it becomes a lot easier for you to get approved for future loans with a lower interest rate and better terms, which is a ... 12/29/2015

Top Safety Tips While Away from Your Home on the River Pittsburgh The holidays are a time for family, friends, and all their loved ones to gather and enjoy a nice meal together at their homes for sale on the River Pittsburgh. Some have already put up Christmas lights and other decorations both inside and outside their homes. However, some families don’t live close to each other and spending time together means booking flights, travelling across the country, packing bags and planning itineraries. If this is the case for your family, make sure to secure your home first before heading out. Check out these holiday safety tips:  Make your home look like it isn’t deserted for the holidays.One of the reasons burglars and thieves are more confident trespassing and stealing from your home is whe... 12/21/2015

Stress-Free Tips for Hosting Holiday Parties at Your Waterfront Home It’s time to get ready for the holiday parties you’ll be hosting at your waterfront home for sale in Pittsburgh PA. If you’re dreading all the stressful preparations such as making home-cooked meals, decorating the home and checking the guest list, don’t fret. Here are a few tips to help keep stress at bay when hosting your very own fun and festive holiday party:  Before the Party:All party planners swear by this - make a list. From the names of guests you’ll be inviting, to the decorations you plan to use, to the meals you want to include in your menu, it helps to have a checklist of things you need to accomplish and see for yourself which of the items on the list you can do by yourself and which items you can delegat... 12/15/2015

Top Tips for Selling Homes for Sale in Winter During the winter season, a lot of home sellers get discouraged and decide to take their waterfront homes for sale in Pittsburgh PA off the real estate market. Various reasons such as lower home prices, fewer buyers, and busy holiday schedules lead them into this decision. However, there are also some advantages in selling a house during the winter season. One of which is that there is less competition during this time and winter-time buyers are serious buyers, they want to find their new home quickly. This gives you a distinct advantage to sell your property successfully. This is also a great opportunity to show off the warm, welcome feel of your house.   Successfully sell your home this winter season by following these three simple tips:1.... 12/07/2015

5 Holiday Decorating Tips for Point Breeze Homeowners Thanksgiving’s done and it’s only about a couple of weeks to go before the Christmas season and a few days after that, a whole new year comes rolling in. Time to spruce up your home for sale in Point Breeze. Have you already thought about what you want your house to look like this holiday? How much Christmas decoration is too much, right? Before you get all wired up in twinkling lights, scented candles, wreaths, and more, read this first.  Get ready with festive holiday decors with these 5 decorating tips: 1. Decide on your theme for this year.Having a central theme helps to make your house look more organized and well-maintained. Visitors and buyers will want to step inside the home feeling like they’re in a Winter Wonderland or in ... 12/01/2015

Features to Avoid When Renovating Your Point Breeze Home for Sale So you’re finally ready to renovate your Point Breeze home for sale in Pittsburgh. When you first started house hunting before landing on your current home, do you remember what were the features in a home that made you turn your back on it? Was it the above-ground swimming pool? Was it the wide backyard? Was it the renovated garage? Was it the over-the-top lighting fixture in the dining room?  Nowadays, buyers are more cautious when it comes to house hunting. Before starting a tour of all the open houses in the area, they start their search online and in the few seconds that they look at the details and photos of your home, they can instantly know whether or not they should visit your open house or simply close the tab, ... 11/23/2015

5 Things to Keep in Mind for an Amazing Thanksgiving Dinner Ahh, Thanksgiving in Point Breeze homes for sale in Pittsburgh. As one of the most anticipated holidays, this day can also be one of the most stressful days of any homeowner who has decided to host a Thanksgiving dinner at his or her home. As a host, you are the official event organizer, one who will continuously feel the stress and pressure of hosting a successful dinner. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a host that got so stressed she was unable to actually attend the dinner she’s hosting. To keep sane during this holiday, here are some top tips to help you out:  Plan everything. From the dinner menu to the dining table decoration to the number of guests you’re inviting to each guests’ allergies and more, take a pen and a pa... 11/16/2015

List of Items to Include in a Purchase Offer for Point Breeze Homes for Sale One of the last parts of the entire process of buying Point Breeze homes for sale in Pittsburgh is when the home buyer finally decides to make a purchase offer. Some clauses may vary depending on the state you’re in. You can ask your Realtor® if they have a pre-printed form you can simply fill out which they can, in turn, hand to the seller’s agent.  If you don’t have a pre-printed government approved form, together with your real estate agent and real estate lawyer, you will be preparing a purchase offer that contains the following information: Buyer and Seller information - From full names to addresses to phone numbers, and email, identification of both parties are included in the offer. All owners appearing ... 11/09/2015

Most Common Emotional Mistakes Home Buyers of Point Breeze Homes MakeWhether you’re a first-time home buyer or not, purchasing Point Breeze homes for sale in Pittsburgh is an emotional experience. Home buyers are prone to experiencing a lot of feelings- from sadness over leaving their old homes to excitement finding a new one and more. However, buyers must realize that homes are investments and when it comes to investing your hard-earned money, emotions should not get a big share of the deciding power.    Keep your emotions in check and avoid these emotional mistakes that home buyers make: Not taking off the rose-colored glasses.When people are asked to describe their “dream homes,” rarely do you get the same answer from two homebuyers. Some believe that an outdoor pool with a covered d... 11/02/2015

Buying Vs. Renting Point Breeze Homes for Sale in Pittsburgh Should you buy or rent a home? This is a question that has continuously haunted every American once they have decided to live on their own. In 2015, the debate is still ongoing and homeowners past and present are still not decided whether it’s better to buy Point Breeze homes for sale in Pittsburgh or rent one.  Why should you rent?Some people choose to rent a home because they do not have the financial capacity to buy one. Buying a home requires you to put up at least 20% down payment, mortgage fees, and closing costs. Plus,  you need to have a good credit score to get your home loan approved which will go to paying your mortgage, insurance, and other fees. Buying a home is not for you if you do not have a stable income, are ... 10/28/2015