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Can you really afford a home? 5 Things to Consider
You’ve heard all the hype about the hot home-buying market this spring. You’re intrigued. You’re interested. You want to make a move. But, are you ready? Can you really afford to buy a home? Before you start making offers on homes you love, you may need to consider a few financial things first. Here are five things to think about before you take the plunge and buy a home: 1
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
First-time Buyers, Meet Pittsburgh: The Best Place for You to Buy
We get it. Buying a home for the first time is a scary thing. But, first-time home buyers in Pittsburgh have got something on their side – Pittsburgh is the best city in the U.S. for first-time home buyers. No, it’s not because of the pierogis or Primanti’s (though we can all agree those local favorites don’t hurt when it comes to a “best of” list like this).
Eight Traits that Signal Real Estate Success!
We recently offered people who are planning to buy a home this year a little advice on what they can do to prepare for that big purchase. High-ranking on that list was searching for and interviewing potential real estate agents. But, if you’re a first-time homebuyer or simply a homeowner who hasn’t bought or sold a home in quite some time, how do you even know what you should be loo
How to Buy a Home in Your Twenties
We’ve got to give it to the millennial generation; they’re an educated, tech-savvy bunch that typically knows what they want. Lately, we’ve been finding that many twenty-somethings in this group have decided that what they want is to buy their first home. Now, there are apps galore on just about everything out there, but swiping right isn’t going to get you into your fir
First-Time Home Buying Help: 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers!
If you’re in the market to buy your first home, you’re likely feeling overcome with emotions, questions and possibly even some worry. After all, you’ve undoubtedly been advised that buying a home is one of largest purchases you’ll ever make. Of course, you don’t want to make a mistake, so all of the questions you may be asking and concerns you may be feeling are more
Millennials, Put the Home-Buying Process and New Home Keys in Your Hands Now!
These days, millennials are proving themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Just take a look at the way 20-somethings and 30-somethings are impacting the workforce, the upcoming presidential election and yes, the real estate market! In the past, it may have been somewhat unheard of for a recent college graduate or young professional to purchase their first home before settling down or getting m
Meet Your Match! Tips for Finding a Real Estate Agent You’ll Love!
Were you looking for “the one” this Valentine’s Day? You know, someone who will be attentive to your wants and needs, always openly communicate with you and be there for you whenever you call? Yes? Well, then you’ve come to right place! That is, if you’re talking about finding a real estate agent that’s perfect for you… that is what you were talking ab
OK, Newlyweds... Ready to Walk Down the Aisle to Home Ownership?
The sweet mixture of love and the crisp autumn air… The colorful, natural backdrop that Mother Nature provides… What could be more beautiful than a fall wedding? How about a beautiful fall wedding where the happy couple rides off into the autumn sunset with keys to their very first home together? Talk about the American dream, right?! Many newly married couples dream of owni
Student Loan Debt and Homeownership 101: An Intro Course to Tighter FHA Regulations
Maybe you’ve recently graduated from college and just started your first “real” job. Maybe you’ve been out of college for years and already have moved up a few rungs on the professional ladder. Despite where your post-college career has taken you, it is likely that most college grads are still sharing something in common… student loan debts. But, what role do thos
