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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009What better way to start the New Year, then to bring confidence to our 2009 Real Estate Market. Ringing in the New Year being hopeful and optimistic will allow us to decide what we can do to improve our way of thinking about what is currently going on in the market. The New Year begins with us having a positive outlook and is a promising time for those of us looking to buy a home in the Pittsburgh, Wexford, Gibsonia Pennsylvania areas.
Here are a few reasons to make a real estate investment in 2009:
Real Estate during the Holidays
Friday, December 19th, 2008Now is still a really good time for Real Estate in Pittsburgh, Wexford, Gibsonia Pennsylvania areas. Buyers can, and do, get serious during this busy time of year. Lots of sellers take their homes off the market during the holidays, assuming no one will be buying at this time. But with serious buyers still out there and a lower inventory of homes, your home has a good chance of standing out. With fewer homes for sale, competition is decreased. There are good reasons to sell your home during the holidays.
Unclutter Your Home and Get It Ready to Sell in Pittsburgh, Wexford, Gibsonia Pennsylvania
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008It is very important to make a great first impression to the potential buyers of your home. Every seller wants their home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it’s not luck that makes that happen. It’s careful planning and knowing how to efficiently unclutter your home that will excite buyers. Here is how to prep a house and turn it into an appealing and marketable home.
Get rid of those items that have been sitting around for years without being used or even handled. This is the hardest thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to everything in the house. After years of living in the same home, clutter collects in such a way that may not be evident to the homeowner. However, it does affect the way buyers see the home, even if you do not realize it. Buyers and real estate agents should see your house in its best condition from the very first day it’s on the market.
Here are a few approaches to take to unclutter your home and get it ready to sell. Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room’s purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don’t want buyers scratching their heads and saying, “What is this room used for?”
Another way to unclutter your home and get it ready to sell is to make those minor repairs and best of all, make the house sparkle! Only do one room, or even one small area, at a time so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Your best friend is the trash bag; when in doubt, throw it out. Many find it easier to use boxes to sort items, so you don’t have to find a home for everything as you unclutter. Most important, be quick and decisive when sorting. Tell yourself:
Model Home Show at Lake MacLEOD, Pine Township, Gibsonia PA 15044
Thursday, November 20th, 2008Join us November 22nd and 23rd…12Noon to 4PM LUXURY MODEL HOME SHOW at Lake MacLEOD Every so often something extraordinary happens to change the standard by which luxury housing is measured. Rarely are those changes as profound as the standards achieved at Lake MacLeod which offers beautiful wooded 1+ acre lots overlooking a 10-acre lake, Fishing, Boating, Community Boathouse Recreation Center, Walking, Hiking & Exercise Trails, Playgrounds and beautiful Pennsylvania luxury living at its finest! Only 75 homes will be built in Lake MacLeod. Packages from $950,000.
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Coldwell Banker Pittsburgh announces its Top Agent for September, 2008
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008October 27, 2008Coldwell Banker Pittsburgh announces its Top Agent for September 2008Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services is proud to recognize Kevin Mihm for exemplary efforts in September. Top Agent Pittsburgh from the North Hills Office: Kevin Mihm - $4.8 Million in Listing Volume and $3.1 Million in Sales. Kevin Mihm has been Coldwell Banker Pittsburgh’s Top Agent every month since January 2008.
The Value of Homeownership
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Homeownership may be the most important asset-building strategy for individuals. The value of homeownership gives homeowners a feeling of control, a greater sense of security and stability.
Homeownership is typically given a lot of importance and homeowners are generally allowed to do whatever they wish in their homes. Homeowners have the right to make choices and decisions regarding changes to their homes that renters may not be able to make.
Homeownership is a financial goal most families share. There are significant community benefits to homeownership as well. Owning a home gives residents a stake in the community and a sense of “rootedness” in their neighborhoods. Enjoying the privacy that a home brings, making long lasting friendships with neighbors and best of all taking pride in your home. The pride you’ll feel in owning and improving your home is an emotional value that cannot be expressed in dollars and cents. The value of homeownership has been thought to pro-mote thrift, stability, and neighborliness.
Homeownership is thought to be an important element in achieving personal fulfillment. When asked to define the good life, polls have shown that many Americans value owning a home over such factors as an automobile, a happy marriage, an interesting or high-paying job, and good health. The value of homeownership is credited with increasing self-esteem, life satisfaction, and an overall feeling of worth. Owning a home embodies the promise of individual independence but there are also many responsibilities that come with owning a home. The value of homeownership has been thought to pro-mote thrift, stability, and neighborliness.
If you are looking to buy your own home in Pittsburgh, Wexford, Gibsonia Pennsylvania areas, these are some points to consider when seeing the value of homeownership. Allow me, your Real Estate agent, Kevin Mihm to help you see the value of homeownership.
Going Green in Pennsylvania
Monday, September 29th, 2008Have you heard the news! Green real estate is getting lots of buzz. More and more homebuyers are looking for ways to increase their green footprint. They are looking for that perfect home and yard that will give them eco-luxury. Going Green in Pittsburgh, Wexford, Gibsonia Pennsylvania is happening as we know it.
Not only are we worried about our cleaning supplies being green, but now we want our homes to be green also. Homes with amenities like Gammpar floors, LEED-certified building materials, double-paned windows and even docking stations for electric cars! Also, homes that boast features like rainwater harvesting, passive air ventilation, reclaimed fixtures and recycled content tile and flooring.
This may all seem very over-whelming, but there are a lot of sites on the web that will help you fully understand just what finding a “green” home entails. It will be worth the research and will make your life more comfortable in the long run. Just “Google” the words “green real estate”, for starters. Enjoy the search and learn what makes a “green” home; a home that you want to be a part of. We all want to do our part and so let’s enjoy all of the eco-luxury that we can.
Just a side note - there’s no denying that the mortgage meltdown has meant tragedy for many home owners. But take a look around. You’ll see there’s very positive activity in many vibrant markets throughout the US especially in Pittsburgh, Wexford, Gibsonia Pennsylvania areas. By focusing on the good news and passing the message around, we can help speed up the market recovery. Don’t panic, let’s all do our part!
Real Estate – it’s not going away!
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008The oldest use of the term “Real Estate” that has been preserved in historical records was in 1666. In other words, real estate has been around for a very long time. However, it is not going away! It will be around until the end of time. What a comfort that is. With the slump that is happening, it is a reassurance to know that even if the economy gets bad, real estate is here to stay.
Real Estate is a legal term, according to Wikipedia, that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is stationary, or fixed in location. The word “fixed” is the keyword here, meaning unmovable. Real Estate is here to stay!
Wikipedia also states that it has been argued that the word Real is derived from “royal”. For hundreds of years the Royal family and/or King owned the land, and the peasants paid rent or property taxes to be on the Royal’s land. Today, just like hundreds of years in the past, we pay property taxes, or rent to be on the government’s land or the Royal Estate. Isn’t it great to know that even though we do have to pay property taxes our homes are owned by us and not a king or government or royal family!
This article has been a little bit about the history of Real Estate, but thankfully there is a great future for real estate. Make your own future and invest in “Real” estate.
If you are looking for a home or selling real estate in the Pittsburgh, Wexford, Gibsonia Pennsylvania areas then we can help!
Coldwell Banker Announces Top Associates for June 2008
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008From the North Hills office: Kevin Mihm, $1.2 million in listing volume and $5.5 million in sales volume with 12 sales;
Find your Dream Home in Pennsylvania
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Is your dream home etched in your mind? Are you just waiting for the perfect time to bring it to reality? Now is the time! The market is slow at this time, which makes it a buyer’s market. With the interest rates low and many homes available, there is no better time than the present especially if you are looking for a home in the Pittsburgh, Wexford, Gibsonia Pennsylvania areas.
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