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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 ...
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 ...
5 Ways to Get Cozy in Your New Community
Sometimes life flips our whole world around. Maybe a job has you moving to a brand new city or perhaps an appealing school district has you buying a new home on the other side of the city. Regardless of the reasoning, relocating to a new community can be tough. Embrace this change by taking some time to get to know the neighborhood and your new neighbors! Below are a few things you can do to get acquitted in your new community. 1. Tak ...
Top 10 Must Have Apps for Homeowners
Whether you’re still looking at homes for sale or you’ve just moved into a brand new home, we’ve found a few smartphone/tablet apps that you must have. These apps will help you with everything from decorating your home to discovering your new neighborhood to budgeting your next home remodeling project to even paying your mortgage. 1. iHandy Level – No matter if you’re hanging up a valuable art piece, a pic ...
5 Eyesores You Should Overlook When Choosing a New Home
After months of searching and touring homes for sale in Pittsburgh and Western PA, you’ve finally found the perfect sized house in the neighborhood you love, but its appearance isn’t quite what you desired. Before you send your real estate agent back on a house hunt, reconsider the home’s potential. Below are five common eyesores that can actually be fixed without breaking the bank. Curb Has No Appeal The first th ...
Cranberry Township: Living out of the City
Just north of Pittsburgh, once a sleepy town and now a center of constant growth, sits Cranberry Township. Historically known for the cranberry bogs that used to be found in the area, it has become a major center for shopping and suburban living, making a home for a good portion of downtown Pittsburgh’s commuters. Room for Growth in Western PA Cranberry Township has been experiencing a growth spurt, and was even one of the fastest growing ...
Location, Location, Location?
Location remains the single most important factor when choosing a home, according to Jim Saxon, COO of Prudential Preferred Realty. However, there is a lot more to a prime location than the views. “Before you even start house hunting, you should be location hunting,” suggests Saxon.”First, decide what you want in a town or city, and then do some research and talk to real estate experts to find a few choices that fit within your ...
Does Moving Up Make Sense?
These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, it’s a sign that you may be ready to move. 1. Have you built substantial equity in your current home? Look at your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out. Usually, you don’t build up much equity in the first few years of your mortgage, as monthly ...
See CLEARLY What Kind of Home You Are Buying
You might find a home you immediately fall in LOVE with, but other properties may take time to grow on you. While visiting and revisiting different prospective properties, there are certain things you should keep in mind and questions you should raise before getting any further into the buying process. Before looking at too many houses: Decide which features are most important to you. By prioritizing your needs and wants effectively, you can ...
Search all homes for sale in the Pittsburgh area from your phone
You use GPS navigation in your car to find your way around town, now you can use that same technology with your phone to find homes near you for sale! Prudential Preferred Realty created our very own “app”, available for iPhone, Blackberry and Android users, that allows users to get up-to-date information quickly about all homes for sale in the Pittsburgh area, not just homes listed by Prudential Preferred Realty. With this app, ...
3 Most Common Home Defects to Check For
Most homes, both new and old, have a few problem areas. However, there are frequent flaws that every buyer and seller should check for before making an offer or putting a home on the market. Wood Rotted wood is one of the most frequently occurring maintenance issues. The flooring and walls in places like kitchens and bathrooms are often exposed to moisture, and over time this can lead to rot. Buyers should also check basements and garages ...
8 Tips to Guide Your Pittsburgh Home Search
1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. 2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property. 3. Get your finances in order. Review your cre ...
4 Steps to Take Before Buying a Home
If you are considering buying a home, there are 4 crucial elements you must have in place before taking the first steps toward homeownership. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or moving up to a new home, plan for your move by preparing for the following: 1. Create a budget. Home buyers need to have enough money to cover monthly mortgage payments comfortably. Properly budgeting your monthly finances is a must before taking any of the fir ...
Researching The Perfect Neighborhood
There’s an episode of the TV show “How I Met Your Mother” where the characters of Marshall and Lily decide to buy a home in a neighborhood they are unfamiliar with, only to learn later that it sits downwind from a sewer plant. The message is obvious: Do your homework before committing. Does your school house rock? For starters, investigate the local school district as good schools boost your property value. Research the clos ...
What To Keep in Mind When Buying a House in Shadyside (or Anywhere Else in Pittsburgh)
If you’re looking to buy a new home in Shadyside, you will be inundated with information at every prospective property you visit. Particularly for first-time buyers, the process can be daunting. The knowledge that this decision may affect decades of your life does not ease that perception, either. However, once you evaluate what essentials you need, the decision becomes much easier. Here are the top factors you should keep in mind while sea ...
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