Real Estate Articles and Advice (page 12)
Home Maintenance Tips To Prepare Your Home For Spring
Daylight savings and the first day of spring are just days away! Finally, we can look forward to bright blooms, chirping birds and… um, you know, spring home maintenance. It may not smell as sweet or sound so pleasant, but preparing your home for the new season is important! If you’re ready to prepare your home for spring, but not sure where to get started, we’ve compiled jus
Spring Market Tips For First-Time Homebuyers
Spring hasn’t sprung just yet, but if you are looking to buy a house this spring it’s better to be prepared! The spring real estate market can be intimidating for any buyer especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. But, as seasoned buyers may know, there are a few things you can do to put yourself in the best position for getting the home you desire. If you are a first-tim
February 2022 Hockey Mom: Michelle Hinds
Congratulations to our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty’s February Hockey Mom, Michelle Hinds from Oakdale, PA. Michelle currently volunteers her time to assist both the Chartiers Valley Hockey Club and the Mt. Lebanon Hornets organization that her son Luke plays for. Over the past few years, Michelle has dedicated her time to a variety of different roles
Tips And Tricks On Buying A Fixer Upper
If you are currently in the market for a new home, you may be feeling a little hopeless with the lack of options. If you find yourself having a hard time finding your dream home, one solution is to buy a fixer upper and create your dream home from scratch. Purchasing a fixer upper can be an intimidating process, but if you follow these tips and tricks your renovation will be done before you know i
Tips and Tricks For Winter Homebuyers
It’s a common belief that the spring and summer seasons are the best to purchase a home because the real estate market tends to slow down in the winter months. While statistically this is true, purchasing a home during the winter season is still possible! There are many benefits to starting your home search when the temperature drops. If you are ready to start your search, follow these tips
Closet Organization Tips and Tricks
It’s not quite time for spring cleaning yet, BUT that doesn’t mean you can’t start organizing your home! Don’t know where to start? Try your closet space! Even the largest homes with the most spacious closets can use a little organization. This can be the perfect weekend activity for these cold and dreary days. Here are the best closet organization hacks to keep your home t
Five Home Features That Millennials Love
2022 is the year of the Millennial – at least when it comes to home buying. With the oldest of them turning 40, this is a generation ready to put down roots. During the 2021 real estate boom, two-thirds of first-time mortgage applicants were millennials. Now that this generation has its pre-approvals in hand, there are some home features that speak to them. These perks make them more likely
January 2022 Hockey Mom: Jennifer Hewitt
Congratulations to our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty’s January Hockey Mom Of The Month winner, Jennifer Hewitt from the Johnstown Warriors hockey team. For Jennifer and her family, hockey is not just a seasonal sport! Her work and efforts for her organization tend to be a year-round job, so it’s no surprise that she was nominated twice for our Hockey M
Winter Weekend Getaways Near Pittsburgh
Does cabin fever have you itching to get out of the house this winter? Pittsburgh has some of the best spots for a weekend getaway. From skiing to wine tasting, here are the best winter day trips from Pittsburgh all under a two-hour drive. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Located in the Laurel Highlands, this five-star resort is the ultimate weekend getaway! The resort features adv
2022 Resolutions: Improve Your Credit
Is 2022 finally the year you push your credit score to Very Good? With the New Year finally here, it’s the perfect time to set goals and improve your credit score. With a few simple changes to your spending habits and payments, you can be well on your way to a better credit score in a couple of months! Here are some resolutions to help raise your credit score. Pay Bi
