Knock Knock....It's Opportunity!!
Friday, August 30
In our lifetime we may hear many opportunities that knock on our door. But are we ready to answer them? Most take time to analyze properly if we want them to be successful. But we must always be prepared for them as, often, they come with an expiration date. For example, recently I switched broke...
Inspection = Protection
Friday, August 02
I thought I would repost my blog about inspections and how they can protect a real estate buyer, since lately I've been sitting in on a lot of them. Any property you are considering to buy should be inspected before you proceed. Having an inspection contingency can provide negotiation leverage, p...
Why Do I Love Pittsburgh, PA?
Friday, June 28
Let me tell you why I love 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 my city, Pittsburgh PA and areas where, for my entire life, I've lived, loved and worked in. Sure, I took a few years out for college...
Will You Fix It Or Nix It?
Friday, May 31
When you're house or investment hunting, do you like what you see? And if you don't, do you see a way to fix it up or do you nix moving forward with an offer? Good questions. Some buyers, when they see linoleum, wood paneling or a pink toilet might just run away. While others might be able to loo...
What Lies Beneath A Property's Surface?
Monday, April 22
What Lies Beneath? No, I'm not referring to the horror movie. I'm talking about uncovering issues in properties that could become a nightmare. When touring buildings, the need to look past the surface beauty to focus on the real concerns, are extremely important. Some properties you can fix and o...
April Showings Bring May Closings!
Friday, April 05
April showings bring May closings!When it rains, it pours!! And just like the showers in April that bring the flowers in May, showings work to produce closings. This is good for both buyers and sellers of real estate. Got a property you are trying to sell? Schedule as many showings with your Real...