You’ll find many storage units in Pittsburgh, all of them ready to help you when you’re moving—or when you just need a little extra space.
Read moreHow to Get Your Kids Ready For A Move
Getting your kids ready for a move can seem like a daunting task, but following the right steps can simplify the entire process.
Read morePittsburgh Moving Companies and Resources
If you’re planning to move in the Pittsburgh region, get familiar with Pittsburgh moving companies and resources for a smoother transition into your new home.
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 moreMarket Update: The Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh’s Real Estate Market
When we all started to quarantine in March to avoid COVID-19, we expected the real estate market to take an enormous hit. We predicted the housing market would freeze up because people were going to stop looking for new homes—especially as their personal finances grew uncertain. Our prediction was wrong. Instead, the Pittsburgh real estate market has grown rapidly through COVID-19.
Read moreHome Inspection Checklist: 10 Line Items Your Inspector Will Look For (And What You Should Do As the Buyer or Seller)
No matter which side of the sale we’re on-- representing the buyer or the seller, there is always a nervous anticipation when it comes to the inspection. As a buyer, the inspection is a reality check that is a bit like jumping from the “first date” to the “tenth date,” and you may learn some details about the house that leave you a bit uncomfortable. If you’re the seller, a long list of problems could kill your sale or directly cut into your home’s value. You may have initially listed your cozy Cape Cod for $200,000, but a serious foundational issue could torpedo the sale—or cost you an extra $10,000 (5% of your sale price!). As the buyer, an inspection that comes back with a series of issues could work in your favor since you can use them to negotiate a lower price or have the seller fix them before you move in—or it could completely turn you away.
Read moreWelcome Home: Your 5-Step Checklist After Moving Into a New Home
We know it better than anyone: Moving into a new home is an exciting time! You have new neighbors, new restaurants and shops, and a change of scenery. But before you can enjoy all the changes, you’ve got your work cut out for you. Boxes need to be unpacked, rooms need to be decorated, and you need to settle in. With so much on your to-do list during the move, there are some very important steps you’re likely to overlook!
Read moreNavigating Pittsburgh Real Estate During the Coronavirus Outbreak: Guidance for Homeowners, Buyers, and Sellers
Like many of our neighbors, partners, and clients, we understand your world has been turned upside down and you’re left with a lot of questions from the Coronavirus pandemic. Overnight, we have found ourselves homeschooling, reinventing the in-person aspects of our job, and juggling logistics of a complicated move ourselves. We may not have all the answers right now, but we have hope in each other.
Read moreHow Many Houses Should You Look At Before Buying a Home?
Buying a home is an enormous moment in a person’s life. For many, buying a home is the biggest financial decision they’ll ever make. It’s an exciting, stressful, wonderful time, but some of our clients have a question before they start shopping: “How many homes should I look at before I make an offer?”
Read moreMaking the Most of Where You Are: Weighing Remodeling Versus Moving
Moving is an exciting prospect, but it’s a big decision. Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of moving versus remodeling is a tough job! Today we’ll focus on how to make that decision strategically—and some of the advantages of staying put for just a little longer.
Read moreTips to move your Mommy & Daddy (by Katherine Block, age 7)
Our first guest post—by our 7-year-old Katherine! Katherine explains how to keep the kids in mind when looking for a new house that the whole family will love. Key talking points include the importance of taking the kids to open houses, the value of a park down the street, and much more.
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