Blog Entries in July (page 4)
5 Things Buyers Should Know Before Buying a Home Without an Agent
When it comes to real estate, you’ve probably heard of homes being listed as “for sale by owner.” This is when a home is put up for sale by its owners, without the help of a real estate agent. Similarly, it is possible to buy a home without the help of a professional real estate agent. It is possible, but not necessarily easy. Though some buyers are able to find a home, make a
New Homeowners: Buy These 10 Things Before Moving In
Homeownership is an awesome role, but it requires a bit of responsibility. For everything from changing light bulbs to hanging up home décor, homeowners are responsible for their own routine home maintenance and other odd jobs around the house. And these tasks require supplies! With all the excitement that goes along with buying a home, it can be easy for new homeowners to overlook some
Pack a Lunch and Enjoy National Picnic Month in Pittsburgh
This week, our minds may be filled with thoughts of backyard BBQs and 4th of July fireworks. And rightfully so! But, after this week’s sparkling summer celebration is over, there still will be lots more of summer to celebrate. What better way to enjoy a beautiful summer day than by packing a lunch and having a picnic? Just in time for National Picnic Month, we’ve scoped out some of
Stay or Walk Away? What Happens When a Buyer Breaks a Contract
Making the choice to buy a home is obviously a serious decision. But, you know what else is quite a conundrum? Deciding to walk away from a home you’ve been planning to buy. For a number of different reasons, prospective buyers may be on their way through the closing process when they decide that they simply cannot go through with their purchase. What could make a buyer do such a thing? H
10 Pieces of Financial Advice to Stop Spending and Start Saving
Vacations, fairs, summer holiday appliance sales and more. There always seems to be perfectly legitimate reasons to spend money in the summer time. Instead of plotting your next purchase while you’re laying by the pool this weekend, consider taking these 10 pieces of fundamentally-awesome financial advice: 1. Get familiar with your finances. Why even consider taking financial advice if yo
Don’t Get Burned by Bad Decisions When Buying a Home
We’re not only in the heat of the summer months, but we’re also in the heat of the hottest home-buying season around! So, how do you keep your cool once you’ve placed an offer on a home and you’re waiting to close? Avoid doing these things to make sure your home-buying dreams don’t melt away this summer: Don’t apply for more credit. This means no major
Eight Reasons to Never Judge a Home by its Listing Photos
You’ve probably heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. You’ve likely also been told not to judge a book by its cover. So, when you’re looking to buy a home, should you accept what a picture shows and judge a home by its listing photos? The answer is a resounding “no,” but it also is two-fold. You should neither dismiss nor fall in love with a home based on
10 Great Apps to Help Homeowners
Haven’t caught on to the app craze just yet? If you own a home, we’re about to give you 10 good reasons that you should just give in and start downloading! For everything from home décor to home maintenance and more, there is an app that can make your life as a homeowner a little easier. Here are 10 of the best apps for homeowners, sorted into five easy-to-use categories:
Five Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home
For many people, the hot summer season may get a bit sticky or uncomfortable. But, those who are thinking about selling a home, those who have recently listed their homes or those who are at any point in the home sale process may be sweating for a few entirely different reasons—and, for good reason. In any weather, a lot of work goes into selling a home. How can you remain as cool as a cu
10 Good Money Habits to Help You Fight for Financial Freedom
As a nation, we just celebrated our independence. When you were watching fireworks and thinking about all of the freedoms that you enjoy, did financial freedom make your list? It’s something that many renters and homeowners have in common… a longing for financial independence. But, achieving that financial freedom can be a hard-fought battle. Here are 10 habits that can help you re
