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April 2018
 
   

Is it Really January 99th?

I saw that on Facebook yesterday and found it a little too true! Snow AGAIN today?  It has been snowing on and off for 4 months (December 4th was our first snow)! Winter does not seem to want to end this year, but the weather forecast is predicting temperatures in the 70s on Friday and SUNSHINE, so maybe we are headed in the right direction!
Our real estate market also looks like it might be heating up for spring.  Rising interest rates may be having a slightly depressing effect on sales, but the opposite should really be true -- there is absolutely no suggestion that they will head back down again.  The days of ridiculously low mortgage rates are behind us.  Waiting will not bring them back -- it will only cost you money as rates continue to inch up.  Spring is here -- jump in the game before rates creep even higher!
Enjoy the warm weather this week! Time to break out the sunglasses!

SPRING HOME SELLING TIPS! 


WITH THE WEATHER STARTING TO WARM UP OUTSIDE, ANY TIPS FOR SELLING OUR HOME?


Spring is in fact on it's way!  The bright sunshine and warming temperatures will unlock our yards from their winter nap soon and it's a great time to be focused on making sure the outside of your home looking great for prospective buyers. Curb appeal is critical to attract buyers - if your home doesn't look great from the street, buyers (who often drive by before making an appointment to see a home) may decide they aren't interested before stepping inside.  Start with ....

SEEKING OTHER OPTIONS?

WE'VE BEEN PATIENTLY WAITING FOR A HOME IN THE VILLAGE - PRICES SEEM TO BE GOING UP AND WE STILL HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING.  ANY ADVICE?  SHOULD WE CONSIDER WEXFORD?


We are in the middle of a very long inventory shortage.  April is almost here and we may see more homes come on the market (I sure hope so), but it would take 100+ homes to hit he market in the next few weeks to even begin to address our inventory shortage.  That shortage is region wide - there is no magic to looking in other areas - inventory is low across our entire area right now. That said...

JUST LISTED -- FULLY REMODELED VILALGE HOME!

Impressive top-to-bottom renovation of this spacious Sewickley Village home! Three finished levels of living space includes four bedrooms and three new full baths. Master suite includes luxurious bath with custom shower, white double vanity. New kitchen with abundant white cabinetry topped with granite tops, new stainless appliances. The ultimate in open floorpans. Beautiful new wood floors unify the main level. New gray carpet on the upper two levels. Door opens from kitchen onto large new custom back deck. Brand new two car garage accessed from alley road that runs behind the home! New roof. New A/C. New plumbing & electrical. New front porch. New water heater. New siding, windows & doors. Quiet in-town location is just a short distance from schools, restaurants and shops. All of the work has been done for you -- this home is in pristine condition and is move-in ready!    $415,000
 
 
JUST LISTED & ALREADY SOLD! 

Too late for this one!  Hard to find newer construction in Sewickley Village! 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths including new master, four finished levels, bonus room above the garage, private back yard. Let me know if you want to be on my personal hot list to know about properties FIRST!  $950,000
 
   
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