Agent Loyalty
When you’re out and about looking for homes, it’s so important to keep your agent in the loop. They are going to work their hardest to find a perfect home for you, so don’t go rogue and start talking to other agents about houses before they know if you have someone representing you or not.…
Read MoreWhat to expect when buying your first investment property
In my business, I often get calls from people who want to buy an investment property but aren’t fully prepared to do so. Today I wanted to talk about what goes into buying an investment property. I’ll start by saying that anyone who thinks it’s going to be all cash flow with no headaches whatsoever…
Read MoreRenovations to avoid
Not all home improvements are created equal. Some bring great value to your property, while others can actually deter buyers from looking at it. We’ve got seven different home renovation projects for you to avoid. One of these is adding lavish lighting fixtures. Keep it simple, because you never know whether a buyer will share…
Read MoreTake advantage of low rates
While the market is generally stable in the surrounding Pittsburgh area, it does vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. For instance,
Read More10 Commandments of Home Buying
You finally found the home of your dreams, and now you are under contract. However, that doesn’t mean you own the home yet. As a buyer, there are a few things you should never do when you are in the middle of buying a home. Today, I’ll go over 10 commandments for home buyers. If…
Read MoreSome documents for you to look through
Thanks so much for interviewing our team as a possible fit for selling your home. Before our in-person meeting, we wanted to send you a few helpful documents that will give you an idea of what we’ll be doing. One is a pre-listing packet, with helpful hints and information about our team. To hear about…
Read MoreHappy Holidays
Today I wanted to reach out and wish you and your family happy holidays and a safe, happy New Year. We appreciate you doing business with us and hope this time can be spent with your family making great memories. For a quick holiday greeting of gratitude from the the Gina Giampietro Team, watch this…
Read MoreAn update on Pittsburgh real estate
How Does the Pittsburgh Market Look Heading into 2017? We’ve got quite a healthy real estate market in Pittsburgh right now. We’ve shifted to a seller’s market due to our lack of inventory, and it’s likely to continue for at least the next few months. Move-in ready homes aren’t staying on the market for more…
Read MoreA big change in the world of mortgage loans
What Is the FHA Doing With Its Mortgage Insurance Premium? In case you haven’t heard, there is big news coming out of mortgage loan industry. Very soon, the FHA will reduce its mortgage insurance premium to lower the monthly payment for the loan buyer. Currently, an FHA mortgage insurance premium is based on 3.5% down,…
Read MorePittsburgh Real Estate: Why are home warranties so important?
Don’t Skip the Home Warranty When Buying a Home While most people have heard of home warranties, they probably don’t know what they cover. It’s incredibly important that you get the home warranty when you purchase your home. You also need to make sure to renew it every single year. Why are home warranties so…
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