There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays
Wednesday, December 23
There really is no place like home for the holidays. Whether it's in present day, or from memories past, we all have stories of how our homes made each day, not just the holidays, bright. For me, it all started with family and friends telling a story, sharing a laugh or eating a home cooked meal....
Location Location Location
Wednesday, December 09
LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION You've heard this phrase uttered in the business world forever. And it's the #1 Mantra in Real Estate repeated 3 times for emphasis. The phrase started out as advice, stressing the importance of finding a location for your business that would be very active, a...
The Perks of Pittsburgh, PA
Thursday, October 15
Let me tell you about the perks of living and/or investing in real estate here in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. While this may not be an example of my conventional blogs, I feel compelled to jot down some notes about Pittsburgh and areas where, for my entire life, I've lived, loved and worked. ...
Getting Multiple Offers and Winning With Them!!
Friday, July 24
Multiple offers can create excitement.....or anxiety! Typically sellers love getting multiple offers as they have more options to choose from. However, they still go through the rigorous examination of those offers with their unique terms and conditions, in order to make the best choice for their...
Buying Real Estate Investments - Part 6 of 6 - The Closing
Sunday, May 24
Well, we've made it to the final step to buying a home or investment property. You're almost ready to close (aka settlement)...But there are still things to do just prior to closing day. First off, your mortgage lender will put you through the most rigorous steps for final loan approval. This m...
Buying Real Estate Investments - Part 5 of 6 - The Offer & Post Offer
Saturday, May 16
Moving on to step 5 of Buying Real Estate Investments with the offer and what happens after your offer is accepted. You found the right property...You made the offer! Once it gets accepted there are many things that take place before closing. So let's first examine the most important thing you ne...