In Ross township, Allegheny County places an assessed value on all real estate. So you may be asking yourself, what does this value mean to me, and how can I use that value when I go to sell my home? With all of the talk recently about assessed values that have gone up (particularly 27% on average in Ross Township) many homeowners are left wondering what that means to their actual market value of the home, or what your home could actually sell for.  For starters, since your assessed value is the value that your taxes are calculated by then naturally you want that value to be as low as possible. Some Ross township homeowners are successful at keeping these values low, through appeals and other methods. If you feel that your assessed value is higher than what you can actually sell your ho... 01/20/2014

Selling your home in Ross Township can seem like a daunting task. Here are 8 steps to ensure a successful sale! Define your needs. Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, "Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?" For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job opportunity in another city may necessitate a move. For your goals, write down if you'd like to sell your house within a certain time frame or make a particular profit margin. Work with your real estate agent to map out the best path to achieve your objectives and set a realistic time frame for the sale.  Name your price. Your next objective should be to determine the best possible selling price for your house. Setting a fair asking price from t... 12/17/2013

Thinking of selling your Ross Township home during the holidays but are afraid? You’ve heard it from friends and family before. “The Winter season is slow.” Or, “No one is really buying or selling.” And even, “I’ll get started in the New Year, it’s a new start right?” Wrong. The truth is, it’s better to be ahead than behind. The winter months, as a seller can be a very lucrative time to sell your home.  Of course, there are the holidays, and family, and decorating. Why would anyone want to sell during the holidays? So without further adieu, here are 11 reasons why you should list during the Holiday Season. 11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell hig... 11/21/2013