February Market Statistics
March 8, 2012 by bbaker · Leave a Comment
February 2012 Market Report These numbers represent the 13-county area serviced by the West Penn Multi-List, Inc. (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, Clarion, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset and Indiana Counties) unless county is specified. February 2012 versus February 2011 increase in Homes Under Agreement (2,946 homes versus 2,193) increase in New Listings (2,747 [...]
Pittsburgh Business Times- Pennsylvania Joins $25B Mortgage Pact
February 15, 2012 by bbaker · Leave a Comment
Pennsylvania joins $25B mortgage pact Pittsburgh Business Times by Paul J. Gough, Web Producer Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:10pm EST Paul J. Gough Web Producer – Pittsburgh Business Times Email Pennsylvania residents who were caught up in alleged foreclosure abuses by some of the nation’s biggest mortgage lenders will share in the $25 [...]
Double-Digit Increase in January Home Sales in Pittsburgh
February 10, 2012 by bbaker · Leave a Comment
January 2012 Market Report January 2012 Southwestern Pennsylvania Real Estate Market Report Double-Digit Increase in January Home Sales Data source: The West Penn Multi-List, Inc. These numbers represent the 13-county area serviced by the West Penn Multi-List, Inc. (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, Clarion, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset and Indiana Counties) unless county [...]
Should you take your home off the market for the holidays?
December 1, 2011 by candace · Leave a Comment
In my opinion you should not take your home off the market for the holidays for many reasons. During the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas many sellers do choose to take their home off the market, which means there is less inventory and less competition. If a buyer is shopping for a new home during [...]
Great article- How to get your home photo ready
January 28, 2011 by Barbara Baker · Leave a Comment
Making Your Home Picture Perfect by Phoebe Chongchua They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, in real estate, that picture’s worth translates to dollars and then, if it’s an excellent picture, you can add a few more zeros to that number. That’s why getting the right photos of your home are critical. [...]
Great Article for 1st Time Buyers
January 20, 2011 by Barbara Baker · Leave a Comment
5 steps to first-time-buyer happiness Finding best home depends on preapproval, agent By Dian Hymer, Monday, January 17, 2011. The first step in the homebuying process is to find out what you can afford to pay for a house, condo or co-op. This will depend on the amount of cash you have available for a [...]
Kitchens that heat up buyer interest
January 17, 2011 by Barbara Baker · Leave a Comment
Kitchens That Sizzle Heat Up Buyer Interest by Phoebe Chongchua Most people know that location is, of course, vital in influencing a buyer’s decision to make an offer. Sellers also understand that kitchens and bathrooms are high on the list of areas to check out first. But what exactly makes a kitchen sizzle? Designer, Susan [...]
Real Estate Predictions for 2011
December 29, 2010 by Barbara Baker · Leave a Comment
10 Real Estate Predictions for the New Year RISMEDIA, December 22, 2010—The start of a new year is often a time of reflection, as well as a time of anticipation for the future. It’s no different for real estate professionals, many of whom have weathered the recession and are now optimistic about 2011. From the [...]
Real Estate Predictions for 2011
December 29, 2010 by Barbara Baker · Leave a Comment
10 Real Estate Predictions for the New Year RISMEDIA, December 22, 2010—The start of a new year is often a time of reflection, as well as a time of anticipation for the future. It’s no different for real estate professionals, many of whom have weathered the recession and are now optimistic about 2011. From the [...]
Giving Back
December 17, 2010 by Barbara Baker · Leave a Comment
Barbara Baker Talks Toys for Tots and the Feast of the Seven Fishes Peters resident and real-estate agent shares her holiday traditions and annual charity work. By Jacob Flannick | Email the author | 6:00am During the height of the Christmas season, unique traditions liven households while charitable endeavors grace each community, indeed creating [...]
