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The Best Hiking Trails Around Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas have more than its fair share of great hiking spots. November is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and be active! Planning your next outdoor adventure just got a whole lot easier because we have found the best trails and hiking spots for your next fall trip! Moraine State Park Enjoy your day biking, hiking, and swimm
Congratulations to the October 2019 Hockey Mom Winner!
Congratulations to this season’s first Hockey Mom winner, Beth Almes-Kobak from Indiana! Our October winner is a mom to two children, Andrew and Paige, with Andrew playing hockey for the Indiana Middle School Ice Team as well as two travel teams, the Johnstown Jets and the Appalachian Elite. Beth is newer to Indiana’s Red Line Club Board of Directors, but she is not new
Don’t Understand an HOA? Here’s Some H-E-L-P!
Any homebuyer who has been browsing potential homes in planned single-family-home communities, condominiums or townhomes has likely come across three little letters that have brought on a bit of confusion – H-O-A. They may not take up much space on this page, but those three little letters could play a huge role in a buyer’s home purchase decision. So, what is an HOA? HOA stands
MLS, FSBO, REO… OMG! Learn the Meanings Behind Common Real Estate Terms
Remember when you were in elementary school and you brought home that list of spelling or vocabulary words that your mom or dad would have to go over with you each night? Believe it or not, when you are preparing to buy or sell a home, learning the associated real estate lingo can be a bit like mastering those intimidating lists of new vocabulary and spelling words. Since real estate transactio
Getting Ready to Build? Address New Construction Community Concerns First!
Since spring is finally in the air, that overall feeling of newness can be rather contagious! What does that mean for the real estate market? It means that all of that newness may inspire some of today’s home buyers to look at buying their next home in a new construction community. And, although every home-buying process has its quirks, building a home in a new development can be a whole new
It's Back-to-School Season: Empower Yourself with a Career in Real Estate
Pencils… check. Notebooks… check. Textbooks… check. Sounds like a pretty standard back-to-school shopping list, right? But, what if that list was your very own back-to-class list? By this time of year, you’ve probably already checked off everything that was on your children’s back-to-school shopping list and they may have already started their first day of class
Setting House Rules: Tips for Landlords Renting to College Students
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, classes around the country are, without a doubt, back in session. While that means many things to many people, for landlords who lease their properties to college students, it can mean that they’re sleeping a little less peacefully at night. But, that doesn’t have to be the case. Yes, renting property to college students can be stressful, but
Calling All Pet Owners: Where do Fido and Fluffy Rank in Your Home Search?
When it comes to finding a new home for your family, you can’t forget about your furry, four-legged family members. While Fido and Fluffy may not vocalize their opinions on their new home, they surely will appreciate some consideration during the home-buying process. In honor of National Love Your Pet Day, today we are paying specific attention to the ways that home buyers can keep their
Getting Real with Your Agent: Questions to Ask a Potential Real Estate Agent
Whether you are in the market to buy or sell a home, one thing is certain: you want a real estate agent on your side that is looking out for your best interests; that you know you can trust; and, that you can stand talking to! When it comes to your real estate transaction, consider yourself to be a boss, who is hiring an agent to perform a very specific task for you… helping you buy or s
Getting Ready: 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent
In a world that is becoming more and more DIY, many people who are looking to buy or sell a home are now considering doing it all by themselves. Sounds great, right? If you’re interested in buying a home, all you need to do is find a house, make an offer and close the deal, right? If you’re interested in selling a home, you know a lot of people and you’re social media savvy; you
