Ask Kathe

An Ongoing Column Offering News, Advice, and Observations
– All About The Real Estate Market in Pittsburgh, PA. –
Browse My Latest Blog Posts Below to be in the Know.

Preparation is Key for Multiple Offers

Are you still seeing multiple offers on homes these days? Believe it or not, yes! Despite higher interest rates, we are still seeing multiple offers, depending on location, condition and price range. Multiple offers are primarily coming in...

Pricing is Key

We have been hearing about the lack of inventory and the hot market – we feel this could be a great time to get a premium price for our home. Are we right? Inventory is low, that is a fact. We are back to bidding wars. Data indicates that Pittsburgh prices increased...

The “In” Color

We are planning to update the color palette in our home. What are the “in” colors these days? Gray (and its many shades including greige) have been in-style for so long now that its hard to imagine it still holds its alure, and many homeowners are venturing into...

Spring Inventory Requires Reevaluation

We have been sitting on the sidelines for a while now waiting for a home that meets our wish list to come on the market – what’s coming this spring?You might be surprised to find out you are one of dozens of prospective buyers sitting on the sidelines waiting for...

Relocation Expertise

We are relocating to another city – what is the best way to find an agent there? The best way to find a Realtor in another city, whether you are moving there yourself or have a family member or friend who needs to find a Realtor, is to call me first! Yes, even if you...

Spring 2023 Market Update

Where have you been? How is the market? We aren’t seeing much come on the market. At long last, Ask Kathe is back! For those of you who follow Ask Kathe on my website, AskKathe.com or KatheBarge.com, I have continued to post replies. As most of you know by now,...

Spring Selling

With the weather warming up outside, any tips for selling our home?Spring is in fact in full swing! With the bright sunshine and warming temperatures, it’s a great time to be focused on making sure the outside of your home is looking it’s best. Whether you are...

A Change for Tax Appeals

Can you explain what is going on in Allegheny with property tax assessments? It’s big news! For property tax appeals in 2023, the PA State Tax Equalization Board has set the common level ration at 63.6%. This is dramatically less than the 81.6% in effect for 2022. ...