KEEPING IT REAL
A Blog Regarding All That Is Happening In Pittsburgh’s Real Estate Marketplace.
How Emotions Can Get in the Way of Selling
Chances are, you probably remember every home you’ve ever lived in. Whether it was for just a few months, or if it was for thirty years, once you call somewhere “Home”, it stays with you indefinitely. Homes are so much more than a building with a few rooms and a backyard- they’re memories, emotions, and can often feel like a part of the family. A dining room isn’t just four walls surrounding a table: you probably think of the memories made sitting around that table with friends and family. For a homeowner, it feels good to be surrounded by these emotions- but for someone else, looking to buy a home, they’re not going to be invested in your memories or emotions.
How to Tell if a Neighborhood is Improving
There are a few common criteria that are often used to identify a “good neighborhood”, such as the quality of the schools, the physical appearance and infrastructure of a neighborhood and community, recent sales and property values in the area, and even crime statistics. However, these positive characteristics do mean higher land values. For shoppers on a tight budget, you might have to look elsewhere. The good news? There’s no shortages of neighborhoods where those traditionally desirable characteristics are becoming more common- meaning that finding a neighborhood on the upswing can be pretty easy!
7 Cool Ways to Repurpose Old Furniture
We spend a lot of time indoors during the winter months, looking around and often beginning to decide that some of our furniture is getting a little long in the tooth. Whether it’s stylistically outdated or just a worn-down piece that isn’t worthy of full restoration,...
Protect Your Gadgets from Getting Hacked
Technology is always advancing, changing the way we go about our daily lives, conduct business, enjoy entertainment, and communicate with the world. Smartphones have been the center of this new, more connected world, and to this day continue to offer new and exciting ways we can complete even the most ordinary routines. While smart appliances and other connected home gadgets are not an entirely new invention, the way they’re integrated for use with our smartphones and even virtual assistants with voice recognition such as Amazon Alexa. From changing your thermostat setting from the warm and cozy comfort of your bedroom, to keeping a watchful eye on your children from the other side of the house. The array of smart devices available on the market is wide, with a smart version of nearly any appliance being offered, many at increasingly affordable prices. When connected to your home WIFI network, these gadgets can turn your home into a real life version of the science-fiction home of yesteryear!
5 Tips for House Hunting During Winter
Every day, people wake up and realize that it’s time for a change in their life. That is especially true when it comes to living accommodations. Whether they’re renters who are ready to get a taste of the freedom of owning their own place, a budding family in need of...
Giving Back this Holiday Season
Once again, the holiday season is here! As we celebrate a season of thankfulness, surrounded by friends and family, and give gifts to those we cherish most in life, many chose to make this a season of giving back, to strangers both in their local community and around...
Understanding Market Value
When you ask a question, you want an answer that’s straight to the point and nothing but the facts. This is especially true for homeowners considering putting their house up for sale. “What is my home worth?” is very likely the single, most commonly asked question to...
5 Modern Details to Update Your Home
For some, the fun of owning a home is the ability to make changes to your home décor. Adding modern elements to your home can create artfully designed living spaces giving a whole new look to your space. Here are five ways you can add a modern accents to any room in...
Getting Family Members on the Same Page
Remember the last time you had a family discussion about where you’d be going out for dinner? For even the happiest, most cordial family, such a simple question can quickly become a debate. Whenever you get a group of people together, there’s probably going to be some...
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