Living In Pittsburgh Real Estate Podcast
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago -If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Curt Buchanan- your professional Pittsburgh Real Estate Agent.
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How We Work to Get All of Your Questions Answered
June 06, 2017 14:52 VideoSadly, real estate agents don’t have all the answers. However, we can still make sure you get all the information you need. Click here to contact me for all real estate questions Unfortunately, real estate agents don’t always have all the answers. However, we can direct you to someone who does. If you ever ask us something we can’t answer, we’ll direct you to a source that knows more about the question than we do. Some common questions we get asked that we can help you with are: If w...
Did You Know I Produce a Magazine?
May 23, 2017 15:37 VideoDid you know I produce my own magazine? Let me tell you a little about it. Click here to contact me for all real estate questions Did you know that I produce a magazine and send it out to hundreds of subscribers every other month? You’re more than welcome to subscribe as well. We now have two different versions, a traditionally printed copy and a digital copy. The digital version has live video links that will allow you to see the different artists, chefs, and guided tours of different ...
The First Step to Purchasing a Home
April 21, 2017 17:22 VideoToday I’ve brought in Todd Stainbrook, the President of AJM Mortgage, to help you get started on the process of buying a home. Click here to contact me for all real estate questions There are three ways AJM Mortgage sets themselves apart from the competition: they make it easy, they shop for you, and they’re always available. How do they make it easy? From the very start, a client can apply online or over the phone. 98% of their disclosures can be signed electronically with the click o...
We Have an Exciting Announcement to Make
February 09, 2017 17:53I’ve got an exciting announcement to make today. I’ve joined a new company! Click here to contact me for all real estate questions Red and blue were the colors that everyone became sensitive to in 2016 because of the election and politics. In a non-political sense, they represent something else for us. We are transitioning from the blue of Coldwell Banker to the red of Keller Williams. After much thought, I’ve decided to join Keller Williams right here in Pittsburgh. KW has a growing ne...
What’s a Processor’s Role in a Real Estate Transaction?
December 08, 2016 17:48 VideoA processor’s job in a real estate transaction is to facilitate communication between all parties and verify all information being transferred. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Have you ever heard of someone in a real estate transaction being referred to as the processor? Who is this person? What do they actually do? You can think of the processor as the coordinator of the transaction. They’re the ones who keep all the...
How We Helped Ray Sell and Buy a Property in a Timely Fashion
November 07, 2016 20:57“He was wonderful. We were totally pleased with how everything turned out. The sale of our other residence and the purchase of our ranch house - we were totally satisfied with how he handled it and it was done in a timely fashion. We weren’t made waiting and hanging. He was always available to us if we had questions or whatever. We never had a problem with long delays or not being able to get in touch with him or anything like that. It just went very smoothly.”
What’s the Difference Between Appraisals & Assessments?
October 04, 2016 17:13 VideoWhat is the difference between appraisals and assessments? I will explain everything you need to know about both today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Buyers and sellers often get appraisals and assessments mixed up, so I want to explain the difference between the two today. The appraisal is something that the bank orders when you get a mortgage. The bank will send out an appraiser to determine the base value of the...
Where We Get the Term "Listing" in Real Estate
September 19, 2016 17:43 VideoIn real estate, the term "listing" seems self-explanatory, but did you know there's actually a pretty interesting story behind it? We put together a little skit for you to explain. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. In today's issue of our series talking about living in Pittsburgh, we're going in a bit of a different direction. We're explaining where the term "listing" comes from. You may think you know where it comes fro...
What Happens After the Agreement Is Signed
September 02, 2016 16:11 VideoHey happy buyer, you got a contract! The seller accepted your offer! What happens next? By law, your hand money (the check you gave when you made your offer) has to be deposited within 48 hours. You then have seven days to apply to your lender so that they can plan a final appraisal on the house. The appraisal should be done within 30 days, if not sooner. You then have to hire a home inspector to do an inspection for you. We have a list of recommended home inspectors you can contact if y...
Protect Your Pittsburgh Home While You’re Away
August 17, 2016 19:25 VideoThere are several things you can do to protect your home from unwelcome visitors while you are away or on vacation. Here are a few examples: 1. Install a doorbell with a video camera. These cost about $200 and go right where your doorbell goes. They can run off of batteries or they can be connected to your doorbell transformer. These doorbells also connect to your cellphone so you can see who is at the door and even talk to them. If you say you’re busy, they have no idea if you are home o...
Why Your Offer Is Being Rejected in Pittsburgh
August 08, 2016 15:32 VideoWant to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. The real estate market is hot in Pittsburgh. Buyers are fighting tooth and nail to find good homes, and you may have had one or more of your home offers rejected. Inventory is low, which makes it harder for you to find good homes to purchase. There is simply too much competition, and the only way to deal with this is to write stronger offers on homes that you want to purchase. It’s taki...
Run Rabbit Gilding Is a Worthwhile Investment
July 21, 2016 17:21Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Welcome to the first in a series about living in Pittsburgh. A few months back, I wanted to improve the look of my house. I noticed the letters on my mailbox were worn, and I wanted to update them. This led me to local artist Andrew Paul, who runs a business called Run Rabbit Gilding. Andrew is a screen printer, gilder, and sign painter. He came up with the name “Run Rabbit” because he w...
The First Step to Buying a Home in Pittsburgh
July 06, 2016 17:19Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. When you begin the home buying process, it’s important to know that it’s all about the money. Most buyers get money for their homes through a lender. Before you even start looking at homes, you should talk to your lender and get pre-qualified. The rule in real estate is those with the gold make the rules, so you have to fit into what the lender is looking for. Lenders will look at your ...
Your #1 Stop for Pittsburgh Real Estate
June 22, 2016 15:40Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Hello, and welcome to my new real estate video blog! This is a resource to educate you about our local real estate market. To achieve this, I’ll be sending you two videos each month with tips for buyers, sellers, and even some really interesting interviews with community leaders. Each video will be educational in nature and will also feature a professionally written article. If you have...