Blog Entries in August (page 4)
APR, ARM, O-M-G! 10 Mortgage Terms You Need to Know
Now that we’re all done gazing at the solar eclipse and some of us have sent our little students back to class, it is time for us to hit the books and learn a bit about everyone’s favorite topic… mortgages! If you’re paying a mortgage each month, it is likely one of your largest expenses. If you’re interested in buying a home, it may be one of your biggest stresso
Shiplap to Subway Tile... Five Favorite Takeaways from HGTV
We’ve all been there, curled up on the couch or in bed on a rainy day flipping through the channels, until we happily rest on our favorite HGTV show. Then, suddenly, something happens. It’s like our TV remote just stops working. Oddly enough, all motivation to get up also escapes us. We’re drawn in and one incredible HGTV marathon ensues. Luckily, homeowners, renters and every
10 Tips to Help Make Your Home Sale Go Smoothly
How many times have you said, “I wish I would have known…” after you’ve done something for the first time? Well, if you’re selling a home for the first time, there is no need to wish that you would have known a few things that can make the sales process easier. We’ve compiled a list of tips from home sellers to pave your way to a successful home sale. Here a
Ready to Buy a Home? Consider These Five Things First
Some say the generation is entitled; some say they’re lazy. They’re also known to be tech-savvy, educated individuals. Who are they? They’re millennials and they’re a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the world today. As far as real estate goes, many millennials are considering whether or not it is their time to buy a home. Like every home buyer, members of the mil
Don’t Make a Move Without Doing These Five Things
This summer, we’ve given a lot of advice to people looking to buy a home and those looking to sell theirs, too. You know what those two things have in common? Moving. And, when it comes to a stress-free move, everyone could use a little advice. If you’re in the process of packing up to move to a new home this summer, here are five things you won’t want to forget as you’r
Five Ways to Celebrate National Family Fun Month in Pittsburgh
Summer vacation season may be winding down as back-to-school season creeps in this month. But, that is no reason for the fun to end. August is National Family Fun Month and Pittsburgh is the perfect place to find family fun! Here are five fun things to do with your family in Pittsburgh before summer ends: 1. Walk on the wild side at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Where else can yo
Simple Tricks May Fix Your Appliances
It's every homeowner's worst nightmare – you have a pot over the stove and turn the switch to find your burner won't light. It's the same idea with your refrigerator. No one wants to swing open the doors for a snack to see that their food is warm and spoiled. While your first reaction may be to panic and assume your machine has conked out for good, don't lose hope so
You Paid WHAT?! Five Home Items Not Worth the Splurge
Do you subscribe to some of those fancy home décor magazines or even simply receive Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware catalogs in the mail? It is easy to get wrapped up in the awesome designs pictured and splurge on trendy home décor items in hopes that your home may mimic even a corner of what you see on those pages. The downside of trying to stay atop the latest home d&eacut
Must-Dos to Make a Home Move-in Ready Before it Hits the Market
Move-in ready. No matter what interior and exterior features today’s home buyers are looking for, you can pretty much bet that those three little words appeal to every buyer out there. Who doesn’t want to walk into their future home and simply start making it their own? As a seller, you want to do everything you can to assure buyers that your home is move-in ready. Even if you alrea
Homeowner Help: Five Reasons to Hire a Property Manager
Sometimes, it can be hard to admit that we need some help – particularly when admitting that fact may cost us some money. But, for the group of homeowners who not only own a primary residence, but also have one or more income properties, how much is too much? As a landlord, income property owners are responsible for a laundry list of tasks that include, but are not limited to finding and
