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A Blog Regarding All That Is Happening In Pittsburgh’s Real Estate Marketplace.
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...
8 Forgotten Places to Spring Clean This Season—And How to Clean Them
Spring cleaning is often the time of year many do a deep cleaning in their home giving us the chance to scrub some of the places we don’t normally think about throughout our usual cleaning rotation. But regardless of how deep you clean, there may still be some areas...
Getting Your Yard & Garden Ready for Warm Weather
While we’re just starting to say goodbye to the frigid temperatures of winter, warmer temperatures and more sunshine are on their way. But before you pull out the grill and dust off your lawn chairs, take some time to make sure your yard and garden are ready for the...
Is It Time to Move? 5 Telltale Signs
For those apprehensive about moving, it’s important to realize that sometimes, even the most beloved home simply isn’t cutting it anymore. There are many reasons why it’s time you move on and find somewhere that better fits your needs today. Are you starting to wonder if it’s time to move? Here are 6 telltale signs that it’s time to give us a call and get more information.
Ways to Show Your Home Some Love This Month
February is a month filled with love and appreciation, centered around Valentine’s Day. It’s a special opportunity to recognize the most important relationships in our life, and to celebrate them with the people we love most. From cards and candy to roses and...
Smart-Home Devices May Save on Home Insurance
There’s more to smart devices than just making it easier to start up a cup of coffee- they can also make your home safer, and in some instances, even help you save on home insurance. With so many different devices on the market, you might be impressed to learn just how many options you have to help protect your investment, all while saving a few dollars on your monthly premium.
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.
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