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A Blog Regarding All That Is Happening In Pittsburgh’s Real Estate Marketplace.
Balancing the Emotional and Practical Sides of Buying a Home
Imagine this scenario… You’re shopping for a new home and decide to visit a recent newly listed property. Before you even arrive, you notice how quiet and calm the neighborhood is, with children playing in beautifully landscaped yards. The house itself is located on a...
Help Buyers Understand the Area
When buyers are deciding between multiple properties that meet their needs, these location-based qualities of your home may be the deciding factor. Presenting your home well isn’t always easy, but you’ll be the most successful in attracting buyers when you can present the total picture of what living there might be like. Buyers will want to know as much as they can before pulling the trigger and placing an offer. Help them make the right decision by helping them better understand your neighborhood, local amenities, and other key factors that make your home’s location a great place to live!
18 Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer
Summer is all about having fun! Don’t let the heat and humidity keep you from making happy memories with your friends and family. Make the most of your free time and remember: don’t look back on the summer of 2023 with regrets of what you could’ve done- just get out there and do it!
Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.
Retirement is a big change in your life, as you leave the work force and find yourself free to do what YOU want to do! No more bosses, alarm clocks, or late nights stuck at the office. Retirement is all about making decisions that benefit you and can give you a great time during your golden years. As you move into this new chapter of your life, let’s connect so you can have an expert to help guide you through the process of selling your current home and finding somewhere to meet your new wants and needs. Retirement is supposed to be fun, so let the professionals give you some guidance- and get ready to live your best life. Together, we can put your home equity to work for you.
8 Home Improvement Projects You Can Tackle in a Summer Weekend
Summer is here and, between dips in the pool and the family vacation, you might want to consider this: all that sunny weather and available free time isn’t just good for getting a tan, it’s also the perfect time to tackle some projects around the house! While nobody wants to spend every weekend on household projects, the reality is this: homeownership means some responsibility, especially when it comes to maintaining your property and keeping it not only looking good, but making sure it stays in good structural condition. Not keeping up with routine maintenance could even mean your home loses value over time.
Warm Weather Style Updates To Do This Weekend
With temperatures continuing to rise, summertime is right around the corner. While the season may not officially begin for a few more weeks, it’s hard not to get excited. Whether you have plans to be soaking in the sunshine on a far-away beach, or plan on spending your summer relaxing around the house, summer is one of the most special times of the year, a rare opportunity to focus on relaxing and having a little fun! It’s also a great opportunity to give your home a seasonal makeover, embracing all the best of current trends while giving your home the look and feel of a fun summer destination.
Places Buyers Look When Viewing your Home
When you’re selling your home, there’s a lot on your mind! It’s a very involved process, and there’s a lot you’ll be thinking about. An important part of the selling process is giving interested buyers an opportunity to see inside your home, both in listing photos and videos as well as in person during showings and open houses. These in-person tours of your home will be when those buyers dig deep into your home: while some may be more focused on the big picture and focus on spaces like bedrooms and the kitchen, you might be surprised to know where many buyers will look when viewing a property. Generally, buyers want to know two things: will the house work for them, and how well was it maintained during your ownership?
The Psychology of Clutter | Anthony Leone Group Pittsburgh Real Estate
Don’t let them fool you: clutter happens to everyone. Even the most organized people can easily fall victim to clutter. Surprisingly, even the neat freaks among us can go months without realizing their own clutter. There are psychological reasons why we tend to notice...
6 Factors That Could Damage Your Credit Score
If you’re dreaming of purchasing a home, you’ve probably got a lot on your mind! From finding an agent and looking for homes, to saving for a down payment and getting approved for a loan: there’s a lot on your plate. In particular, finding a lender and being approved...
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