Janet Visloski Strang's Blog

Posted on 01/07/2023

Home Improvement Projects for the Whole Family

When raising children, the home is the epicenter. This is the place where you gather as a family, laugh and cry together while making memories that will last a lifetime. It's also a place to have fun, grow and learn. Home improvement projects that involve the entire household are great ways to do just that. Here are a...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 01/01/2023

Dormont, PA Real Estate Market Update 1/1/2023

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Posted on 12/31/2022

A beginner's guide to homeowners insurance: How much will it cost?

If you’re a first-time homebuyer working on a budget for your future plans, you might be wondering about homeowners insurance - how much will it cost, anyway? Unfortunately, the answer can get complicated, as it depends on several factors. To help you budget for your first home, here is a quick guide to what goes in to determining...

Cost Of Insurance

Home Budget

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Posted on 12/24/2022

Bridgeville, PA Real Estate Market Update 12/24/2022

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Posted on 12/24/2022

First-Time Homebuyer Guide: How to Buy a VA-Approved Condo

Eligible borrowers can use their VA loan benefits to purchase a condominium rather than a single-family home. For first time homebuyers, a condo or townhome can have multiple benefits compared to a standalone house. However, to use your VA loan on a condo property, the property must be within a VA-approved development. Here's a guide to the basics...

Approval

Condo

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Posted on 12/17/2022

Sweat Equity: What It Is & How to Calculate It

Sweat equity is a term used in real estate and in the business world. For real estate, sweat equity refers to the amount of effort a homeowner or investor puts into improving a property. For those interested in flipping homes, this concept is crucial to determining the home's value. Here is some more info about sweat equity to...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 12/15/2022

Beechview, PA Real Estate Market Update 12/15/2022

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Posted on 12/10/2022

Prepare for buying your first home: Steps in the process

What are the steps in buying your first home? The...

First Time Homebuyer

Homebuyers

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Posted on 12/07/2022

Carnegie, PA Real Estate Market Update 12/7/2022

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Posted on 12/03/2022

"Should I refinance my mortgage?" 3 Common reasons homeowners refinance

Homeowners refinance their mortgages for an assortment of reasons. Some reasons center around strictly wanting to pay off their homes faster and at better interest rates, while others may fall along practical life events or emergencies. If you find yourself asking, “should I refinance my mortgage,” try checking off a few boxes to help come to a decision....

Home Finance

Home Loans

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Posted on 11/28/2022

Dormont, PA Real Estate Market Update 11/28/2022

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Posted on 11/26/2022

First-Time Homebuyers Explained

“First-time homebuyer” is a commonly used term in all areas of real estate. But what exactly is a first-time homebuyer? Here are the specific factors that qualify somebody as a first-time homebuyer and why they are important: Who Qualifies as a First-Time Homebuyer? As suggested by the name, a first-time homebuyer is any person who is purchasing their...

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