New Construction Lot Selection: Will Your Floor Plan Fit?
New construction lot selection starts with your floor plan, too. Learn how slope, garage placement and builder rules can affect your Pittsburgh-area home.
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New Construction Buyer Representation: Before a Model Home Visit
Check new construction buyer representation rules before your model home visit. Diane McConaghy explains why the first appointment can matter.
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Pittsburgh New Construction Costs: What “Starting At” Means
Understand Pittsburgh new construction costs before you build. Learn why your lot, floor plan and design selections need a written price.
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Approved Does Not Mean Affordable
Mortgage approval and a comfortable homebuying budget are different. Leave room for savings, everyday life and unexpected repairs.
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Refinancing Is a Bonus, Not the Plan
Diane McConaghy explains why your homebuying budget should work with today’s payment, without relying on a future refinance.
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Should You Buy a Home in Pittsburgh Now or Wait Until 2027?
Should you buy a home in Pittsburgh now or wait until 2027? Diane McConaghy explains how your budget, mortgage options, and moving plans can guide you.
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11 Years Looking. Still No House.
An eleven-year Pittsburgh home search offers a reminder to set a realistic budget and decide what would make you comfortable buying.
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What Not to Say During a Home Tour (It Can Cost You the House)
If you’re buying a home in Pittsburgh or anywhere in Western PA, what you say during a home tour can actually cost you the house….
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Home Inspection Pittsburgh: The Issue That Almost Killed This Deal
Inspections can make or break a real estate deal—especially here in Pittsburgh where many homes are older. If you’re going through a home inspection in…