I Want It - How Do I Pay For It?
Wednesday, August 23
Continuing our series on the steps to buying a home or investment property with a discussion about funding your purchase. This is step 2 of a 6 part series providing a orderly plan to buying real estate.After you've narrowed down the HOW you live, the WHAT you like and the WHERE your property sho...
"Do The Research": Part 1 of a 6 Part Series on Buying Real Estate
Monday, August 14
Here in Pittsburgh PA and everywhere else, buying a home or investment property is a systematic process that requires strategic planning. In this series, I will discuss 6 steps that can lead to a more successful buying venture. Whether it's your home, an investment, or a business, the same steps ...
When Opportunity Knocks, Be Prepared To Answer The Door
Tuesday, July 25
There are many reasons why home and investment property buyers miss an opportunity to purchase real estate. Fortunately you can learn from the "Don't Do's" and be prepared to answer the door when opportunity knocks. When buying real estate, you don't want to wait to get your finances in order. Yo...
Ready For Your Close-Up?
Monday, July 10
It has been said that "A picture is worth a thousand words". And it was Picasso who said "Every now and then one paints a picture that seems to have opened a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things". In real estate, a great picture is a stepping stone to personally seeing the property...
Selling an Investment Property in a Seller's Market = Win-Win, Right?
Wednesday, June 21
In my last blog, I discussed the struggles of being an Investor buyer in a seller's market, and how to overcome the obstacles it creates. Now let's switch gears and talk about being an Investor who is selling their property in a Seller's Market. What's to talk about you ask? Should be a win-win s...
Buying Investment Properties in a Seller's Market? Bring Your "A" Game
Wednesday, June 07
Summer is here and available properties to consider for purchase continue to be in short supply. And yes, this affects both residential and investment property buyers. Bidding wars have driven purchase prices up. Good news for sellers (maybe list now??), but it has also created anxiety for buyers...