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Buyers Lingo 101 | Pittsburgh Real Estate | DANE REAL ESTATE GROUP
If you are considering buying a home in Pittsburgh, you need to understand the terminology being used. Check out our guide to buyers lingo, so you can feel like a pro… even if you’re a first-time buyer! Buyers Lingo 101 Abstract of Title – This will basically give you a full paper trail of the property’s ownership. It will … Continued
Buying a House | Drawbacks and Benefits of an HOA in PA
HOA’s often get a bad rap. In reality, they can help to provide a wonderful environment to call home. There are many benefits and amenities the come along with living in a community with an HOA, however, it’s not the right living situation for everyone. In our latest post, we will discuss the drawbacks and benefits of an … Continued
Buying a House in Pittsburgh | How To Stay Organized | DANE REAL ESTATE GROUP
If you are in the market to buy a home in Pittsburgh, one of the most important things you can do is keep yourself organized! When you are actively house hunting, things can start to run together. You might forget about negative aspects of a home while you are daydreaming about the wraparound porch. You might … Continued
First Time Buyers Mistakes | DANE REAL ESTATE GROUP | Pittsburgh
First time buyers should not feel intimated by the real estate market, however, they should know what to watch out for! Buying a home is a very exciting, but one mistake could take the wind right out of your sails. Read below to see our list of the biggest mistakes first-time buyers make so you … Continued
What Will Buying An Investment Property In Pittsburgh Really Cost you?
Are you interested in buying investment property in Pittsburgh or the surrounding areas? Before you agree to purchase, take an inventory of all the expenses you are likely to encounter. In our latest post, we will explore some of the costs you can expect when buying an investment property in Pittsburgh. Buying an investment property … Continued
How To Choose The Right Neighborhood For Your Pittsburgh Investment Property
Ready to buy an investment property in the Pittsburgh area? The location of the property will have a huge impact on what kinds of profits you’ll be able to attain. In our latest post, learn how to choose the right neighborhood for your investment property in Pittsburgh. When deciding where to buy, it’s important to … Continued
4 Tips For Buying A House In Another State For Pittsburgh Investors
Buying a house in another state can seem overwhelming and risky. However, if you are armed with the right information and ask the right questions, you’ll open the door to amazing real estate deals all over the country and even all over the world. In our latest post, we explore what you should be looking for … Continued
Questions To Ask When Buying A House Sight Unseen In Pittsburgh
Are you thinking about buying a house without seeing it first? In our latest post, we offer some questions to ask when buying a house sight unseen in Pittsburgh. Buying a house without seeing it first may sound completely crazy. However, there are definitely some great benefits so long as you are asking the right … Continued
4 Tips for Investing in Single-Family Properties in Pittsburgh
The debate never cools: is it better (financially) to invest in multi-family or single-family properties? That’s like asking whether a hammer is better than a screwdriver. The answer is, of course …it depends. It depends on the job at hand, the materials and fasteners available, and what you’re trying to accomplish. But if, after doing … Continued
3 Warning Signs To Buying A “Lemon” Home In Pittsburgh
You’ve found what seems like the perfect home – either for investment purposes or to move into – and you really, really want it. This is one time, though, when your head should definitely rule your heart, when intellect should over-ride emotion. You need to take the time to make sure you aren’t buying a … Continued
6 Questions Every Buyer Should Ask The Seller Before Buying A Rehab In Pittsburgh
Snagging a rehab house for very little money, refurbishing it, and then selling it or renting it out for a tidy return on a small investment – now that’s a nearly irresistible proposition. But there’s probably nothing worse than finding yourself irretrievably committed to a rehab project and then discovering that it will ultimately be … Continued
Fix and Flip or Buy and Hold: 3 Differences in Pittsburgh
Of all the possible avenues for involvement in the real estate investing arena, house flipping and longer-term investing are the most popular and common. In recent years, fixing and flipping houses has become hugely popular owing in large part to the influence of TV shows like Flip This House. Still, the tried-and-true (and steady) method … Continued
3 Things that Should Concern You When Buying a Short Sale in Pittsburgh
Are you looking to buy a short sale in Pittsburgh? There are some things that should concern you when buying a short sale in Pittsburgh. In this post, we take a look at 3 things that buyers should think about before buying a short sale property. The Value of Short Sale Opportunities First, let’s look … Continued
Things You Need to Know About Short Sale Inspections in Pittsburgh
You’re probably just a little giddy at this point. You’ve made an offer on a short sale property at a price well below the market value, and it looks like a sweet – and potentially very lucrative – investment deal. Still, there are a few things you need to know about short sale inspections in … Continued