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PHFA First-Time Home Buyer Programs: A Pittsburgh Buyer’s Guide

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

Selling a Home in Pittsburgh: Timeline, Costs and Pennsylvania Rules

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

Best Pittsburgh Neighborhoods and Suburbs for Every Lifestyle

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

Pittsburgh Realty Transfer Tax: How Much It Is and Who Pays

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