Blog Entries in June (page 4)
10 Tips for Staying Safe During Summer Fun
Summer is here, which means it’s time for sun, fun, and safety, of course! If you and your family are looking forward to a little #frontporchsittin and many #backyardBBQs, you’ll want to be sure to keep everyone safe and healthy during the next few months. But, you don’t have to stay inside to keep your family free from harm this summer. You just need to practice a little sens
Stack Your Calendar With Summer Fun in Pittsburgh
School’s out for the summer, so you know what that means… it’s time to fill your calendar with fun activities. If you live in or around the city of Pittsburgh, you’re in luck! There is never a lack of fun for the whole family when it comes to the Steel City. For Pittsburgh residents, or people who are planning to move here, or those who are just visiting this summer, he
Five Things You Need to Know Before Renting Out Your Home
With so much competition in busy real estate markets right now, some potential home sellers may be considering renting out their homes instead of listing. Of course, there are certain benefits to renting out your home, but there also is certain responsibility. If you are thinking about becoming a landlord, here are five things you’ll want to know about renting first: 1. Can you handle b
Five Must-Dos for Unmarried Couples Who Want to Buy a Home Together
With June’s arrival, summer wedding season will be in full swing. But, today, more and more couples are foregoing their nuptials and taking a financial leap into mortgage matrimony. It is becoming more popular for couples to buy a home before tying the knot. If a legally binding mortgage sounds more appealing than a legally binding marriage for you and your partner, you’ll need to b
Get Your Finances on Track with Five Free Money Management Apps
With graduation parties, vacations and the other gazillion events going on over the summer, there never could be a better time for a little financial help. What’s even better than financial help? FREE financial help! We’re keeping current with the latest apps that can help you better manage your money, whether you’re trying to take a vacation, buy a house or simply stock a few
Sweet Summertime! Five Ways to Freshen Your Home for Summer
Warm breezes, long hours of sunlight and endless outdoor fun; yes, it is sweet summertime! You don’t have to be outside sweating in the heat to experience the warmth of the summer season. You can bring summer’s fresh feel inside! Here are five ways to brighten your home décor with some of summer’s sweetness: 1. Let the Natural Light Inside Whether you’re ind
Avoid These Five Financial Mistakes When You Buy a Home
For many of us, summer’s official arrival means it is time for vacations, concerts and other outdoor fun. Of course, all of that excitement comes with a price. If you’re in the process of buying a home, spending on summer activities may be more than you have bargained ? or budgeted ? for! To help homebuyers avoid costly money mistakes this summer, we’ve compiled a list of five
Education and Excitement for Kids: Spend a Summer in Pittsburgh!
It wasn’t long ago that we shared some fun Pittsburgh places to take Mom or suggested a few of the ‘Burgh’s best ways to show Dad some love; but, now that school is out for the summer, it is time to point out why Pittsburgh leads the pack when it comes to summertime fun for the kiddos. Today’s list doesn’t even include the city’s legendary Kennywood or Sandca
Five First-time Home Seller FAQs
There often is a lot of focus on first-time home buyers and the questions they may have as they enter the real estate market. However, the same should go for first-time home sellers, right? When you decide to list your first home for sale, you probably have no idea what to expect. To help first-time home sellers, we have compiled a list of common home-seller questions. Here are our top five:
Brunch, Baseball & Brews: Spending Father’s Day in Pittsburgh
As if Lord Stanley didn’t bestow an awesome enough honor on many Pittsburgh dads this week, Pittsburgh is full of incredible options for showing Dad that you care on Father’s Day. From baseball to brunches and everything in between, we’ve compiled a list of great ways to spend the day with your dad in Pittsburgh this Father’s Day weekend. We still may be cel
