M.M.Minutes
A collection of quick articles focusing on advice, ideas, trends, & topics related to real estate in Pittsburgh, PA.
Buyer Activity is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index helps paint the picture of how much buyer demand has increased in recent months
Getting your House Hunting Ducks in a Row
Everybody is looking for the “perfect home”…. But the definition of perfect differs for everyone! When shopping for a new home, the goal is to find the ideal property that works for you and your family – and that, too, is different for everyone. Perhaps you need the home to be in a specific neighborhood, or school district. Maybe you need a larger yard to accommodate kids or large dogs. Or maybe you are seeking a home with a certain number of bedrooms, or a great kitchen to please the family chef, or one with many garages to store your sports car collection.
Fun Activities to Get the Most out of Fall
While those warm summer months are great for family vacations to some sunny destination, the fall season is the perfect time to take enjoy all the great things you can enjoy locally. The cool, crisp weather, the changing leaves… it makes for beautiful time with the family, and lots of photo opportunities particularly here in Western Pennsylvania! Here are some ideas for fun fall activities for you and your family and friends to enjoy.
How to Price Your Home to Sell in a Softening Market
It can be hard to predict the real estate market. What was a red-hot seller’s market a few months ago has started to shift back to a more normal market. If you’ve been contemplating selling your home to take advantage of the huge increase in property values Pittsburgh experienced over the past two years…
5 Nursery Design Trends for the Modern Home
Having a child is not only a huge life milestone but it is one of life’s greatest joys. Becoming a parent is filled with excitement, and one of the most fun parts is getting to decorate the nursery as you wait for that little one to come along.
Your “Starter Home” Might Last Longer than You Think
A Starter Home is classified as a buyer’s first home purchase that helps them build equity until they can afford another home. What qualifies as a starter home will vary depending on the shopper and their specific needs.
Back To School Tips
August is National Back-to-School Month which means it is time to put away the beach bag and haul out the backpack. It is time to start prepping for the new school year! From purchasing school supplies to deciding on the perfect first day outfit, there’s so much to do before the first bell rings.
Tips to Raise Your Credit Score
There are few things in life that can be as exciting as buying a new home- especially if it’s your first time! However, the process can also be daunting particularly when it comes to securing financing. Even for those with an excellent credit score, solid finances, a healthy savings stockpile, and an existing home that they’ll be selling at the same time, with today’s federal requirements on mortgages, the mortgage process can be complicated.
Not-So-Obvious Home Staging Tips
When selling a home, an important part of the selling process is to stage the home to appeal to buyers. Not only can successful staging lead to a faster sale, it could also lead to a higher sales price.