Blog Entries in January
January Hockey Mom Of The Month: Michelle Opferman
We are pleased to announce Michelle Opferman from Mt. Lebanon as the winner of the January Hockey Mom award for the 2022-2023 Pittsburgh Penguin hockey season! Michelle Opferman is a dedicated wife and mother of three children, as well as a vital part of the Chartiers Valley School District, where she serves as Department Chair of Nursing Services. For over 15 years, she has been a hockey mom, man
Twelve Must-See Real Estate Movies
1. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992, Starring Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin)- The Gold standard of real estate movies, Glengarry Glenn Ross was adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning stage play by revered playwright David Mamet. The plot focuses on a handful of real estate agents, threatened by the hard truths of a motivational speaker, to desperately increase their business in only a couple of d
5 Ways To Cut Down On Your Heating Costs
As the colder winter weather is approaching, homebuyers across the nation have been bracing for the accompanying energy bill. Whether your home is heated using electricity, gas, or oil, heating is usually the largest bill, so it goes without saying that lowering this monthly bill is a priority. We have you covered with five great ways to lower your heating bill. 1. Install a programmabl
2023 Housing Outlook
What will the new year bring for homebuyers, homeowners and home sellers? Lower or higher home prices? Higher or lower mortgage interest rates? Or a continuation of the overheated pandemic-inspired housing market? There’s no question that the blistering housing market of the past three years was hard on homebuyers. By October 2022, the average mortgage interest rate for a 30-year
Home Features That Millennial Home Buyers Love
2022 is the year of the Millennial – at least when it comes to home buying. With the oldest of them turning 40, this is a generation ready to put down roots. During the 2021 real estate boom, two-thirds of first-time mortgage applicants were millennials. Now that this generation has its pre-approvals in hand, there are some home features that speak to them. These perks make them more likely
Congratulations To Our January Hockey Mom Of The Month
Congratulations to our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty’s January Hockey Mom Of The Month winner, Jennifer Hewitt from the Johnstown Warriors hockey team. For Jennifer and her family, hockey is not just a seasonal sport! Her work and efforts for her organization tend to be a year-round job, so it’s no surprise that she was nominated twice for our Hockey Mom Pr
Winter Weekend Getaways Near Cleveland
Do the winter blues have you down this January? Good News, there are so many weekend getaways around Cleveland to get you out of the house and out of hibernation! From trying a great restaurant to visiting a new city, here are all the best winter day trips within a two-hour drive from Cleveland. The Villas at Gervasi Vineyard Gervasi Vineyard is truly a drea
2022 Resolutions: Budgeting Your Money
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to get a hold of your finances, now is a good time to check-in and make sure you are on the right track to tackle your budget. Here are five tips on how to get ahead of your money-saving goals for 2022. Have a Goal Having a budget goal is the number one thing that will help you track your finances. You will be much more lik
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Now that we are in the heart of winter, you may want to give your home a little extra attention during these colder months. From proper driveway care to giving your laundry room a little extra attention, there are so many home maintenance tasks for you to do this winter. When you find yourself looking for something to do on the weekends, consider doing a small home project to help your home
What to Expect From Your Home Inspection
Home inspections are an important part of your home selling process, but it can also be a source of anxiety for many sellers. If this is your first move, don’t stress! Inspections are not as scary as you think and a lot of times are one of the most seamless parts of the moving process. We’re here to help answer all your questions about what to expect during your home inspection.&
