You don’t need 20% down to buy your first home in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) offers loan programs and down payment help that make homeownership possible for many Pittsburgh renters. Here’s a plain-English overview. PHFA loan programs Keystone Home Loan: a PHFA loan for buyers within income Read More

Thinking about selling in Greater Pittsburgh? Well-prepared homes are selling quickly, but Pennsylvania has a few rules and costs every seller should plan for. Here’s what to expect. How fast homes are selling Single-family homes in our service areas sold in a median of about 26 days on market over Read More

Pittsburgh is a city of neighborhoods, and the hills, rivers and tunnels make each one feel distinct. The best place for you depends on how you want to live. Here’s how our agents match buyers to communities across Greater Pittsburgh. If you want to walk everywhere Shadyside, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Squirrel Read More

If you’re buying or selling a home in Greater Pittsburgh, realty transfer tax is one of the biggest closing costs, and it surprises a lot of people. Pennsylvania has one of the highest transfer taxes in the country, and the City of Pittsburgh’s rate is among the highest in the Read More

Condos and townhomes are one of the smartest ways to own in Greater Pittsburgh. They often cost less than a single-family home, come with less maintenance, and put you in walkable neighborhoods you might not otherwise afford. Here is what the numbers say and what to watch for before you Read More