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Picture This: Tips for Listing Photos to Make Your Home Move!
OK, sellers… as you’ve probably already assumed, most buyers begin their home searches online. So, that is probably a good place for you to start showing off your home, right? Well, May is National Photography Month; so, why not spruce up your listing with some fresh snapshots that show off your homes best sides? If you or your real estate agent is not an architectural photographer, how can you best showcase your home? ...
Bethel Park: It’s Simple - Visit. Shop. Live!
When you’re searching for a home in Pittsburgh, consider this: just seven miles southwest of downtown Pittsburgh you’ll find Bethel Park, a municipality that invites one and all to visit, shop and live. Wonder why? Many of the Pittsburgh suburb’s features are inviting enough that you may start with just a visit, be enticed to shop and decide to stay and live! To start, Bethel Park is centrally-located betwee ...
House Hunting – A Classic Battle of the Sexes?
Whether you’re interested in buying or selling a home or just looking for an interesting piece of trivia to share at your next cocktail party, you may want to consider the home-buying preferences of men versus women. If you’re buying a home – you should know what you’re looking for. If you’re selling – wouldn’t it be nice to know what your buyers want to see? If you’re just looking fo ...
5 Ways to Bring Your Appreciation Home This Mother's Day
Whether it’s your own mother, your wife, sister, daughter or just a special woman in your life who takes care of you and the ones you love, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your appreciation. Of course, flowers, cards and perhaps, chocolate are fantastic ways to pamper Mom, but why not give her something she could probably really use… a break! Think about all the things that Mom does around the house – and ...
Beaver: Pittsburgh’s Escape to 19th-Century Charm and Rustic Beauty
When you picture a quintessential American small town, what do you see? Perhaps it is a picturesque Victorian clock tower at the center of streets lined with glistening street lamps, void of any looming overhead power lines or even parking meters? Thanks to an award-winning streetscape project, that is exactly what you’ll find in the Pittsburgh suburb of Beaver. Merely 35 miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh you can find that 19th-cent ...
House-hunting with Kids 101 – Tips for the Whole Family
OK, kids...get your coats and get in the van, we're going...house-hunting? Yes, you read that correctly. They’re a major concern on your mind when you’re looking at homes for sale; they’re a constant thought when you find a home you think you may be interested in; but, should you take them along when it’s actually time to check out some homes? There are a million arguments on the pros and cons of bringing the ...
Buying a Home? Make Sure Your Personality and Home Preferences are in Tune!
If you thought deciding whether to buy or rent a home was a difficult decision; but, you decided to buy – congratulations! Now, onto the next, big decision: what type of home is best for you? Oh, the options… historic, old home with a story… pristine, move-in-ready new construction… townhome in a development with lots of neighbors… condo, buried deep in booming city streets… quiet, count ...
Cranberry Township and Wexford: Come on Over, Baby… and Families, Retirees and More!
Less than a half hour north of downtown Pittsburgh lie two communities that young business people, families and retirees can’t resist when they’re searching for a home in Pittsburgh: Cranberry Township and Wexford. Now, aside from the fact that several Pittsburgh Steelers and famed musician and former “The Voice” coach, Christina Aguilera, have called the area “home,” there are many, many more reaso ...
Slippery Rock and Grove City: See You at the Crossroads
What can you find at the crossroads of bustling Interstates 80 and 79? While the obvious answer may not immediately be comfortable community-living, friendly neighbors and, yes, even farmland… that is exactly what you will find in the communities of Slippery Rock and Grove City. About 50 miles north of Pittsburgh, Slippery Rock and Grove City are separated by just 10 miles and their similarities are just as close. The tw ...
Earth Day 2013 – How Going Green Can Save You Some Green!
When making your home more energy-efficient is good for the environment and also for you, there truly is no reason not to observe Earth Day – every day. Do yourself and Mother Nature a favor. Here are a few easy ways that “going green” can benefit you both. If you’re ready to upgrade your appliances, look for that “Energy Star” logo and you’ll already be taking the first step towa ...
Inspect the Best: What Sellers Need to Know about Home Inspections
The phrase “necessary evil” has never been more appropriate than when used to describe a pre-sale home inspection. Thanks to shows like HGTV’s “Holmes on Homes,” home buyers and sellers alike know not only what to look for, but what can be missed – and potentially be costly – in a pre-sale home inspection. So, if you’re on the selling end of that equation, what can you do to make sure y ...
Greensburg and Latrobe – The Best of the “Burgh” and the “Burbs”
If you like the idea of having access to everything the city of Pittsburgh has to offer, but know you’re not interested in living downtown or in one of the city’s closest suburbs, the Westmoreland County cities of Greensburg and Latrobe may be exactly where you would like to call “home.” Located just southeast of Pittsburgh, Greensburg and Latrobe offer the conveniences of city-living with incredible rural appeal.&n ...
Want Instant Curb Appeal? Get in the Garden… and Fast!
If this winter’s weather kept you cooped up inside and you feel like you’ve neglected your usual spring planting routine, you’re not alone. Look at it this way – the inside of your house is spotless and there is still more than enough time to catch up on the pruning you’ve missed. But, where do you start? Well, you’ve got to assess the damage that winter’s done. There are more than lik ...
Neighborhood Guide: East of Pittsburgh, Center of So Much More!
When it comes to Pittsburgh real estate, the communities that lie just east of the city offer residents many perks, but one of the most immediately noticeable things is simple… location, location, location! Murrysville, Monroeville and Penn Hills are merely minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, thanks to Interstate 376 – aptly called the Parkway East. The suburbs also lie along Route 22 and offer residents quick, easy access ...
3 Secrets to a Better Spring Garden
It may be early April, but it’s not too early to begin your preparations for spring gardening. A well-maintained garden or landscape can do wonders for the curb appeal of your property. Whether you are looking to dress up your home for a sale or simply want to increase the value of your property, beginning your spring garden now will put you miles ahead of the competition. If you are an avid gardener, then you probably know many of the bas ...
The City of Butler: Small-town America, Present-day Paradise
Scenic countryside, traditional bed and breakfasts, beautiful, historic buildings, antique shops and even farmers markets… sounds like Americana at its finest, right? Actually, it is… and it’s located just 35 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh in the city of Butler. Recognized in 2012 as Smithsonian Magazine’s 7th best small town, it is no wonder why so many families searching for a home in Pittsburgh land in Butl ...
10 Ways to Prep Your Home for an Open House
So, you’ve listed your home for sale and you’re ready to hold an open house. Congratulations! An open house is a fantastic way to drive traffic to your home and, potentially, grab the attention of a prospective buyer. Now, before you unlock the door and let guests in, be sure that your home is in tip-top order. Here are 10 ways you can prep your home for its open house. 10. Clean and Organize Cupboards, Drawers & Closets Out of ...
Pittsburgh's Northside - Urban Appeal and Everything Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh sports fans… how would you feel about living merely footsteps from Heinz Field and PNC Park? Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates could be just outside of your doorstep… in Pittsburgh’s Northside. Not into sports, but have an affinity for the arts? How would you like to live in close proximity to the Fein Art Gallery, The Andy Warhol Museum and The Mattress Factory? Yep, they’ ...
Thinking Spring? Cleaning Tips You Won’t Want to Forget
Well, despite what Punxsutawney Phil predicted or how Mother Nature has been acting thus far – spring has sprung! Our forecast? Embrace it and get started on your spring cleaning. We’ve compiled a list of must-do spring projects for homeowners that may actually add value to a home or keep homeowners insurance down – so, get to it! After fall – if you can even remember that long ago – and a winter t ...
Rostraver Township and Belle Vernon – The Cusp of Rural Beauty and Urban Access
Just a little over 20 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh, along the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers, those searching for homes for sale near Pittsburgh can find some of the area’s most scenic landscapes in Westmoreland County’s Rostraver Township and the Fayette County borough of Belle Vernon. Known for picturesque views and incredible growth, Rostraver Township dates back to the Native American Mingo tribe. ...
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