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Feb 18, 20213 min read
Psst...renters, you are already paying a mortgage. (It's just not your own.)
Dear People on the Internet, Like many small businesses, I run social media ad campaigns to gain web traffic, as well as to promote my...
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izzyzehner
Dec 10, 20203 min read
What Does it Cost? Buying in a Top 5 Pittsburgh-area School District
When it comes to the question of "Where to Buy," many buyers narrow their search by school district. Interestingly, even buyers without...
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Aug 7, 20201 min read
Calling all Beechview and Brookliners!
Dear Beechview & Brookline Homeowners, We are in desperate need of inventory!! If you are thinking of selling your home, you may be able...
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izzyzehner
Jun 10, 20201 min read
PMI - the pros and cons
We are answering more questions from the internet! Today we cover mortgage insurance/PMI: when it comes into play, how to eliminate it,...
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May 20, 20204 min read
Welcome to the Yellow Phase
As of May 15th, real estate agents in Allegheny County have been permitted to resume in-person activities for the first time since the...
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May 19, 20201 min read
Getting Pre-Approved
The most important thing you can do when you start thinking about buying a house is get pre-approved! Not just by anyone, but by a...
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May 11, 20201 min read
Mortgage Basics: Where Do I Start? FHA vs Conventional?
It's Spring 2020, and like many of you, I'm stuck inside, quarantined. I'm spending a lot more time on social media and browsing the...
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Apr 13, 20208 min read
Should I Buy a House During Coronavirus?
There are many questions cropping up during this unprecedented time, but I wanted to address this question from my world—”should I buy a...
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Apr 13, 20201 min read
Allegheny County Tax Deadlines Extended
Dear Allegheny County Homeowners, Wanted to share some information about real estate tax due dates. If you have already paid, or if your...
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Apr 12, 20201 min read
Washington County Tax Deadline Extended
Dear Washington County Homeowners, Washington County has extended the deadline for the discount period until April 30, 2020 due to the...
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izzyzehner
Apr 9, 20202 min read
Q1 2020 Market Update - Bridgeville
What a quarter! We were in the midst of a crazy real estate market, and then we were ordered to shelter in place due to COVID-19. BUT...
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Apr 8, 20202 min read
Q1 2020 Market Update - South Side
Spring 2020 is upon us! With a full quarter behind us, I've compiled the market activity in the South Side. Note: the MLS does not...
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