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When you’re searching for a home, there are lots of things you SHOULD notice or things you DO notice. But, what are the things you can look over? It may take some vision and creativity to ignore these things, but it will help you be objective when home hunting. Walls – Paint and Wallpaper This i...

If you’ve just moved to the area or your partner’s job was the draw – you may be curious who is hiring in the Pittsburgh area. Thanks to Next Pittsburgh and some other key sites, you can stay up-to-date with some of the hottest job openings in the city. Be sure to save the below websites/tools and c...

If you’re thinking about investing in a remodel because of a recent or impending move – you may be trying to crunch the numbers to see how much it’s going to cost. Here’s the best list of remodeling estimates based on the area you’re looking to re-model. We hope this list takes the guesswork out of...

The Economic Policy Institute recently released its 2018 budget calculator that estimates how much it costs to live in 3,142 of America’s counties, which includes 611 metro areas. Based on the calculator, it’s estimated that a family of two adults and two children would need to have a combined house...

The movers have pulled away, you are ready to start the process of unpacking (if you didn’t hire George to assist you with that part) and you feel lost. It’s understandable. Your life is in boxes. One of the best moving hacks you’ll ever get is to be intentional about creating an “unpacking kit.” Th...

Campos Research recently released a report on the housing market titled, “Dogs, Digs and Diapers.” They broke down some of the top trends to anticipate as you look to buy or sell in Pittsburgh this year. Millenials Are Starting to Buy One of the number one reasons Millenials are still renting is...

If you’re thinking about moving or you have just moved, it’s a great time to think about spring-cleaning. You probably know some of the basic cleaning spots (floors, windows, shelves), but you may be missing a few others that often get left until the end. Here’s our best check-list for the places yo...

If you can't find time to get away this spring break or want to stay close to home, you won't have to go far to find an adventure. Here are some top picks for the best day trips that you can take from Pittsburgh this spring break. Seven Springs Mountain Resort: Located just an hour drive from...

As you consider buying or selling in 2018, it might be worth understanding the market history to better predict demand. That’s why we love the article posted by the Post Gazette who just completed a 2017 analysis on what sold in the city during 2017. Here are some of the key findings: Large is O...

Whether you’re planning a move, just moved into a fixer upper or want to upgrade your current home – you may be looking for tips on the best bang for your buck when it comes to renovation costs. Being a mover, we love coming alongside of you and offering tips for how you can best make any transition...