KEEPING IT REAL
A Blog Regarding All That Is Happening In Pittsburgh’s Real Estate Marketplace.
Five Tips for Making Your Space Feel Bigger
When it comes to finding the right home, a lot of consideration goes into the size and layout of a home. From the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to the optimum square footage, homes come in a wide variety of configurations, and finding the right one isn’t always easy. Even when you do find a home that meets your needs, there may come a day in the future when you begin to feel like that space is starting to seem a little sparse.
With Inflation Rising – Should I Still Buy a Home?
World events and government spending has led to soaring inflation. The Federal Reserve has only one tool in its arsenal to curb and reduce this trend – raising interest rates. While contemporary home buyers are accustomed to interest rates in the 2-4%, older homeowners remember being excited to get one as low as 8%. As yet, we have no indication such a drastic increase is necessary, home mortgage interest rates are creeping up and potential home buyers may be asking if they should still try to buy a home.
Home Energy Saving Tips that Won’t Leave You Shivering
Have you ever put on a jacket and found a twenty-dollar bill in the pocket? It’s a pretty great feeling, to find money you didn’t even know you had. Imagine if you could do that intentionally, and on a regular basis. One of the key pillars to being successful...
Recycling, Reusing or Disposing of Electronics
Technology is fantastic, making it easier for us to stay connected, share information with one another, and even shop remotely from the comfort of our own home. What isn’t fantastic is when technology fails on us. Whether a device is damaged, wears out after years of...
Giving Back this Season
The holiday season is a very special time of year, where we come together with friends and family and celebrate one another. We give thanks for the good in our lives, celebrate with gifts, and enjoy seasonal traditions that we pass down through the generations. Giving...
7 Ways You Can Conserve Energy in the Colder Months
Did you know that heating and cooling systems often account for nearly half of all annual home energy costs? It might not be surprising, especially on those sweltering hot days and super chilly winter nights. When weather temperatures rise and fall to extremes, so can...
Fire Safety Checks You Should Do at Least Once a Year
Homeowners have the responsibility to protect their homes from all types of danger, from inclement weather conditions to the very real dangers of a house fire. Your home, and especially your family who lives there, are worth protecting! October is Fire Prevention...
Fall Home Maintenance Projects
Fall comes like clockwork every year! While the season officially begins on the 22nd, it can be hard to say when exactly the leaves will begin to fall and temperatures will drop into the realm of sweaters and scarves. Now is the perfect time to tackle some of those...
5 Acts of Kindness to Celebrate Good Neighbor Day
Whether you’ve lived in your neighborhood for years or still haven’t made introductions to your new community, every day is a great day to be a good neighbor! Being a positive part of your neighborhood is one of the best ways you can help make the world a better...
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