house: Upper St. Clair Home Sales Match Previous Year's Totals
- 01/14/09 02:42 AM
Upper St. Clair finished 2008 with total real estate sales at the same level as the previous year (239 homes sold compared to 241 for 2007). Here's the list of Upper St. Clair homes that sold during December: Related Posts: Upper St. Clair Real Estate Sales for November Upper St. Clair Sees Dip in October Real Estate Sales Upper St. Clair Home Sales Remain Steady in September Upper St. Clair Home Sales Slide Again in August Upper St. Clair Real Estate Sales Decrease in July Upper St. Clair Homes that Sold in June … (0 comments)
house: Divorce and Your Home
- 01/13/09 02:40 AM
Deciding to end a marriage is very difficult. An unfortunate aspect of divorce is the splitting of your combined assets, which includes your home. You should get unbiased information on your options for what to do with your property: 1. Selling the house; splitting the profits.The goal in this situation is to capitalize your home's resale price. Factors that may influence the division of profits include the terms of your settlement, the original source of the down payment, and the property laws in your area. 2. Buying out your spouse.Consider the new income of your household. Are you able to afford the monthly mortgage payment? If the original mortgage was qualified with … (0 comments)
house: Peters Township Real Estate Sales for December
- 01/13/09 02:04 AM
Real estate sales in Peters Township have remained relatively consistent since the summer months (17 homes sold in September, 16 in October, 13 in November and 15 for December). For the year as a whole, the total number of houses sold was 244, down from 268 in 2007. Here's the list of Peters Township homes for December: Related Posts: Peters Township Houses That Sold in November Which Peters Township Homes Sold in October? Peters Township Real Estate Sales Decline in September Peters Township Real Estate Sales Hold Steady in August Peters Township Homes that Sold in July Which Peters Township Homes Sold in June? … (0 comments)
house: Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Hold Steady to Finish the Year
- 01/06/09 01:33 AM
Home sales in Mt. Lebanon remained steady during the last quarter of 2008 (20 sold in October, 17 in November, and 20 in December). Overall, however, Mt. Lebanon real estate sales dropped compared to 2007. For 2008, a total of 371 homes were sold in Mt. Lebanon, which was down from 426 for the previous year. Here's the list of 20 homes that sold in December: Related Posts: Which Mt. Lebanon Houses Sold in November? Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Decline Again in October Home Sales in Mt. Lebanon Are Lower for September Mt. Lebanon Home Sales Stall in August Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales: More Good … (0 comments)
house: Staging Your Home for Sale - 10 Low Cost Things You Can Do
- 01/06/09 01:31 AM
1. Curb appeal: If you can't get them in the front door, then the next nine suggestions won't matter much. Edge, mulch, clean and add some color. 2. Light: Nothing improves the interior appeal like light. Make sure all the light bulbs are a higher voltage and working. 3. Clean, Clean, Clean: This is the stuff that will take a little time, i.e. removing anything that would remind a potential customer that someone has lived here. 4. Floor space: One thing buyers like is space, so let them see more of the floor. Start packing things that occupy the floor space. 5. … (0 comments)
house: Home Buyer New Year's Resolutions
- 12/31/08 03:55 PM
If you're planning to buy a house this coming year, here's a list of New Year's resolutions you should consider making. They're provided by Ilyce Glink, nationally-syndicated columnist of "Real Estate Matters" and best-selling book author. As a buyer, you should resolve to: Get your credit and finances in shape. Know how much you can afford to spend before shopping for a home. Know your neighborhood, and be comfortable with it, before you buy a home there. Interview at least three brokers before hiring one. Read and understand all documents before signing them. Take a look at the entire article on New Year's Resolutions for Home Buyers. … (0 comments)
house: Make a Home Buying Wish List and Check It Twice
- 12/22/08 01:30 AM
Before you begin searching for a new home, know what you're looking for. Create a wish list to help you identify all the things that you absolutely must have, as well as those items that would be nice but that you could live without. Things to consider are: Home Characteristics (square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, style of home, fireplace, etc.) Neighborhood Characteristics (traffic, demographics, snow removal, etc.) Proximity of Home to Amenities (grocery stores, schools, child care) Of course, your opinions on the type of new home you want may change during the home buying process. But taking the time to complete a home wish … (0 comments)
house: Getting Your Home Sold in a Buyer's Market
- 12/22/08 01:28 AM
As reported by CBS News, in 2005 there was a two-to-three month supply of houses on the market. Now it's nine to 10 months, so it can take much longer to sell your house. How do you increase your chances? Beside price, the best way to sell your home in a down market is to: - Hire an aggressive agent who shows you a plan for selling your house and then make sure they follow through. - Give your house a facelift with new paint and repairs. - List it online with such sites as eBay and Craigslist. - Offer to pay the buyer's closing … (0 comments)
house: Peters Township Houses that Sold in November
- 12/11/08 12:19 PM
As you can see on the list of Peters Township real estate closings below, a million dollar home sold in November. There were a total of 13 houses that sold in Peters, down from 16 in October. Related Posts: Which Peters Township Homes Sold in October? Peters Township Real Estate Sales Decline in September Peters Township Real Estate Sales Hold Steady in August Peters Township Homes that Sold in July Which Peters Township Homes Sold in June? … (0 comments)
house: Home Energy Saving Tips for the Holidays
- 12/10/08 12:44 AM
According to the US Department of Energy's Energy Savers Blog, you don't have to let your energy-saving efforts fall by the wayside amid all of the holiday festivities. Its tips below will help you save energy and money even as you celebrate: Use LED Holiday Lights - LED holiday lights are much more efficient than traditional incandescent lights. LED light strings also last longer and are safer to use than traditional incandescent light strings. Entertain Efficiently - Check out these tips from another post in September on energy-efficient cooking for great ways to save in the kitchen. And when your guests arrive, … (0 comments)
house: Holiday Home Tour in Peters Township - Don't Miss It!
- 12/03/08 12:18 AM
On Sunday, December 7th, you can tour five homes in Peters Township as part of the annual Holiday Home Tour. Presented by The Watchful Shepherd, an organization dedicated to child abuse prevention, and sponsored by Keller Williams Realty, this year's tour features homes on Woods Lane, Farmview Place, Diamond Drive, Redwood Drive and Hardwood Drive. Tickets cost $35 and can be purchased at Keller Williams Realty in Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon Floral and Today's Tiffany Lamp in Mt. Lebanon, and several stores in Peters Township, Canonsburg and Washington (in addition to others). This Peters Township house tour begins at noon and ends at 5 p.m. … (0 comments)
house: Are You Using the Internet to Buy a Home?
- 11/20/08 07:39 AM
House hunters can scour through neighborhoods, inspect front porches, and even peek inside bedrooms from the comfort of their desktops. But while this surge of new information can help you find that perfect home, it may also make the whole process overwhelming. As reported by U.S. News & World Report, here are six ways to ensure that your online real estate search is as efficient as possible. Know when to say when. There are plenty of ways to waste time on the Internet. When it comes to home buying, searching through properties you can't afford tops the list. So before you grab for that mouse, contact … (0 comments)
Statistics and helpful info about the Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Dormont, Peters Township, Scott Township and Nevillwood real estate markets.
Upper St. Clair finished 2008 with total real estate sales at the same level as the previous year (239 homes sold compared to 241 for 2007). Here's the list of Upper St. Clair homes that sold during December: 
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