If your Pittsburgh home was built before 1980 — and roughly 77% of the region's housing stock was — there is a meaningful chance it contains asbestos-containing materials in some form.
That may …
View MoreYes. Homes built in Pittsburgh's suburbs between 1965 and 1973 — including many in Ross Township, Allison Park, Plum Boro, and Monroeville — commonly have aluminum branch circuit wiring installed during a copper shortage that drove builders to the cheaper alternative.
… View MoreYes — but you need to understand what you are dealing with before you list.
Knob-and-tube wiring is found in many Pittsburgh homes built before 1950. It rarely fails the home inspection outright, but it can create a serious …
View MoreAfter a home inspection in Pennsylvania, a buyer has until the end of the inspection contingency period — typically 10 to 15 days after the Agreement of Sale is signed — to …
View MoreA pre-listing inspection is a seller-ordered home inspection completed before listing. It generally covers the same areas as a buyer’s inspection, including the structure, roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
In Pittsburgh, where many homes were built before 1950, inspections …
View MorePittsburgh sellers are required under the Pennsylvania Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law (RESDL) to disclose all known structural defects — including foundation cracks, settling, hillside movement, and prior repairs — before the Agreement of Sale is signed. Buyers …
View MorePennsylvania sellers are required under the Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law (RESDL, Act 72 of 2000) to complete a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPD) and deliver it to the buyer before the Agreement of Sale is signed. The …
View MorePittsburgh sits in EPA Radon Zone 1 — the highest-risk classification in the country — and approximately 43% of Allegheny County homes test above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L (Home Radon Pros, 2026). Pennsylvania sellers are legally …
View More“Thorough preparation for a Pittsburgh home inspection involves organizing documents, addressing maintenance issues, and understanding local nuances to ensure a smooth process.”
Pittsburgh’s real estate market is dynamic, with its rich history and unique architecture attracting both buyers …
View MoreEnsure your Pittsburgh home impresses during inspection by cleaning thoroughly, addressing repairs, and organizing documents to facilitate a smooth process.
Preparing your Pittsburgh home for a buyer inspection is a key step toward a successful sale. Inspections …
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