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Three Tips for Buying a Home Successfully in Pittsburgh PA

February 15, 2010 by Mike Martin · Leave a Comment 

When you are first starting to look for a Pittsburgh home it can be very confusing and there is indeed so much to think about. Putting everything in place in the form of a list can be very helpful, and here are three of the most important things that should be on this list when [...]

Questions to Ask Your Agent when Selling Your Home in Pittsburgh PA

January 19, 2010 by Mike Martin · Leave a Comment 

If you are planning on selling your Pittsburgh home, here are a few simple questions you can ask your agent. These questions will help you establish rapport and a confidence in your Pittsburgh right from the start.
#1 Will your home be listed in the MLS?
You definitely want to have your  home listed there because this makes [...]

How to Sell your Pittsburgh Home Faster

January 18, 2010 by Mike Martin · Leave a Comment 

Pittsburgh home sales are becoming more and more competitive these days due to the economic turmoil spreading across the country. In spite of that, here are a few tips you can use to sell your home in Pittsburgh faster. Any home can be sold, and any home in Pittsburgh can be made into a home [...]

Buying Versus Renting in Pittsburgh PA

January 13, 2010 by Mike Martin · Leave a Comment 

Most people understand the concept that buying a home is a solid investment, but many people still renting may not be clear of the other benefits associated with owning your very own piece of Pittsburgh property. Here are a few of the best benefits of becoming an owner in Pittsburgh and leaving the renter’s world [...]

How to Win a Multiple Offer Bid in Pittsburgh PA Without Losing Your Shirt

December 18, 2009 by Mike Martin · Leave a Comment 

One of the worst things that can happen during the home buying process is to finally find your dream home, only to discover that someone else is already bidding on it. When this happens, how can you win your dream house without losing your shirt in the process? In this article, we’ll cover some of [...]

Steps to a Smooth Closing

December 3, 2009 by Mike Martin · Leave a Comment 

It would be nice to buy a house the way you buy a washing machine or a TV. Do a little research, look over the market and say, “I’d like that one, please.”
Not a chance.
First off, there are many people involved in the transfer of ownership of a home from one person to another. And [...]