KEEPING IT REAL
A Blog Regarding All That Is Happening In Pittsburgh’s Real Estate Marketplace.
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...
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!
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