Kathe’s Blog
An Ongoing Column Offering News, Advice, and Observations: All About The Real Estate Market in Pittsburgh, PA.
The Power of Staging
Do you think it’s a good investment to stage our home before putting it on the market? Home staging is one of the most important things a seller can do to improve their chances for a successful sale! Staging is just as important as is getting the price right when it...
Tub or Shower? That is the Question.
Both our bathrooms have claw-foot tubs which I am thinking of replacing with walk-in showers. What is the value of having a tub in the bathroom in place of a shower or in addition to a shower? Every home must have at least one bathtub. A prospective...
Preparation is Key for Multiple Offers
Are you still seeing multiple offers on homes these days? Believe it or not, yes! Despite higher interest rates, we are still seeing multiple offers, depending on location, condition and price range. Multiple offers are primarily coming in...
Pricing is Key
We have been hearing about the lack of inventory and the hot market – we feel this could be a great time to get a premium price for our home. Are we right? Inventory is low, that is a fact. We are back to bidding wars. Data indicates that Pittsburgh prices increased...
The “In” Color
We are planning to update the color palette in our home. What are the “in” colors these days? Gray (and its many shades including greige) have been in-style for so long now that its hard to imagine it still holds its alure, and many homeowners are venturing into...
Spring Inventory Requires Reevaluation
We have been sitting on the sidelines for a while now waiting for a home that meets our wish list to come on the market – what’s coming this spring?You might be surprised to find out you are one of dozens of prospective buyers sitting on the sidelines waiting for...