March 9, 2010
- Taxes: Most Common Mistakes
Taxes: Most Common Mistakes
With tax time here again, here are some of the most common mistakes people make while doing their taxes. Avoid these to save yourself money, and a possible audit.Questions or comments? Use the comment link below to sound off. Your email address will never appear on this site along with your comments, [...]
March 8, 2010
- Ways to Save on Home Remodeling
Ways to Save on Home Remodeling
Here are some simple tips to help you save money when remodelng your home.Have any other interesting ways to save money on home remodeling costs? Share them with our readers by leaving us a comment below. We'd love to hear your ideas.
March 7, 2010
- Ways To Get More Money From Your Home
Ways To Get More Money From Your Home
The freefall in home prices may be over, but the buyers' market persists–there's stiff competition to get a house sold for a good price. In a competitive market sellers need to make every effort for their properties to appear more attractive so they sell for more.
Believe it or [...]
March 6, 2010
- Underwater on Your Mortgage?
Underwater on Your Mortgage?
The housing market is still very unstable. One month we read that home sales are strong and home prices are rising. The next month we see that sales are down. One piece of discouraging news that came out recently was that in the fourth quarter of 2009 another 600,000 homeowners found themselves [...]
March 5, 2010
- Passing Your Home Inspection
Passing Your Home Inspection
If you're getting ready to sell your home, do everything you can to get the house in good condition before you attempt to sell it, but don't be discouraged if the inspection report contains negative statements. Home inspectors make note of everything they see. No home is perfect.
Fix leaks and clogs before [...]
March 4, 2010
- Time Swapping Using Time Banks
Time Swapping Using Time Banks
Exchange your time for favors from others in a virtual time bank. Here's how it works:Have questions or comments? Just click the comment link below and let us know what's on your mind. We'd love to hear from you.
March 3, 2010
- Struggling Refinance Program Extended
Struggling Refinance Program Extended
The Obama administration recently announced that borrowers with little or no equity in their homes will have yet another year to take advantage of a refinancing program that so far has made little progress.
The initiative, known as Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), was set to expire in June. But, so far, it [...]
March 2, 2010
- Real Estate - Are Things Looking Up in 2010?
Real Estate - Are Things Looking Up in 2010?
Reviews are mixed, opinions vary. What will 2010 hold in store for the real estate markets, compared to 2009? Here is a Fox News special report on this subject…Have your own opinion on Real Estate in 2010? We'd love to hear from you. Just use the 'comment' [...]
March 1, 2010
- Real Estate News - March 2010
Real Estate News - March 2010
Our March 2010 Newsletter is now online…
http://pittsburghhomesandliving.com/our-monthly-newsletters/2010/march-2010/
February 28, 2010
- Tax Guidance for Repeat Home Buyers
Tax Guidance for Repeat Home Buyers
If you've been holding off getting involved with the new $6,500 federal tax credit for repeat home buyers, there's no more excuse for inaction. You now have all the official IRS guidance you'll need to buy a house, qualify for the credit and pocket the $6,500.
That's because the Internal Revenue [...]
February 27, 2010
- Foreclosure Activity Declines in January
Foreclosure Activity Declines in January
A total of 315,716 U.S. homes were mired in the foreclosure process in January, a 10% decline from foreclosure activity measured in December.
That number is still 15% above the level of foreclosure activity reported in January 2009. The report shows that one in every 409 U.S. housing units last month received [...]
February 26, 2010
- Buying Houses in Foreclosure
Buying Houses in Foreclosure
Buying a house in foreclosure can be the deal of a lifetime or a risky proposition. Potential home buyers are attracted by homes advertised as foreclosures available at rock-bottom prices. These 'would-be-homebuyers' hope to win the lowest bid and purchase a home, sometimes having never seen or inspected the home. This is [...]
February 25, 2010
- Saving on Insurance
Saving on Insurance
Here are some simple tips to make sure you're saving as much as you possibly can on your insurance…Have questions or comments? Use the comment link below to sound off.
February 24, 2010
- Taxes 2010: Do It Yourself, or Hire a Pro?
Taxes 2010: Do It Yourself, or Hire a Pro?
Is hiring a tax professional any better than doing your taxes yourself?Any questions or comments about this video? Post your comment below. Your email address, although needed in order to post, will NEVER appear on this site or shared with any third party interest. We'd love to [...]
February 23, 2010
- Getting Your House Ready to Sell
Getting Your House Ready to Sell
Getting your house ready to sell is not as easy as it may seem, especially if you have collected a lot of furniture and personal things over the years. It is also not a simple chore if the house looks cluttered, or if you have neglected to do any major [...]
February 22, 2010
- The Government Wants out of the Housing Market
The Government Wants out of the Housing Market
The US federal government is looking to get out of the housing market whether we are prepared for it or not. Actually, the scheduled date of the fed pull out has been narrowed down to be within a few months time.
By this happening there will be an increase [...]
February 21, 2010
- Help Arrives for Distressed Homeowners
Help Arrives for Distressed Homeowners
Help could soon arrive for homeowners who don’t have the financial resources to make their mortgage loan payments. Mortgage rates and home prices could become a distant memory, while releasing owners from any liability.
One of the nation's largest mortgage servicer providers, CitiMortgage, just launched a new program aimed at helping homeowners [...]
February 20, 2010
- Renovations: What Not to Do in Your Kitchen
Renovations: What Not to Do in Your Kitchen
If you're thinking about doing some kitchen renovations before you list your house for sale, here are three things you DON'T want to do when making changes in your kitchen…Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you. Just use the comment link below and let us [...]
February 19, 2010
- A Housing Shortage on the Horizon?
A Housing Shortage on the Horizon?
The focus of the U.S. real estate market lately has been the number of foreclosures and people trying to buy cheap housing. But Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Advisors, says that if Americans don’t start focusing on building new houses, the market will have a much bigger problem [...]
February 18, 2010
- Uncle Sam Can Destroy Your Debts
Uncle Sam Can Destroy Your Debts
Just by making a few changes to your withholding allowance, you could destroy some big debt. But you have to be careful, or you could end up owing the IRS! Stacy Johnson explains…Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you. Use the comment link below to contact us.
