If your Pittsburgh home has been on the market 30 or more days without a serious offer, the first step is diagnosis — not a price cut.
The three root causes are pricing, presentation, and marketing …
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 submit …
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 often uncover …
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 have …
View MoreIn Pennsylvania, if both spouses are on the deed, both must sign to sell the home — there are no exceptions without a court order. Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state, meaning proceeds are divided fairly rather than automatically …
View MoreA seller concession is money the seller credits to the buyer at closing to help cover costs — typically closing fees, mortgage rate reduction, or repairs. In Pittsburgh's 2026 market, where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 96 …
View More“Buying a home in the North Allegheny school district offers access to top-rated schools, a strong community, and excellent property value retention.”
Imagine living in an area where strong schools …
View MoreSelling an inherited home in Pittsburgh involves three things most heirs don’t expect: a Pennsylvania inheritance tax that applies even to children, a probate process that must be completed before any sale can proceed, and—if there are multiple heirs—a …
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