Kat McGrath Realtor

06/01/2026

Relocation for Work

A new job can mean a bigger opportunity.
It can also mean a completely unfamiliar life.
New commute.
New neighborhoods.
New routines.
New cost structure.
Buying immediately offers stability.
You lock in housing.
You plant roots.
You move forward with certainty.

But buying quickly also means committing before you fully understand the market — or how you’ll actually live in this new city.
Renting first offers perspective.
Time to test neighborhoods.
Time to evaluate commute patterns.
Time to confirm the role is long-term.
The mistake isn’t buying.
The mistake isn’t renting.
The mistake is committing without a transition strategy.

Relocation decisions should be paced around job stability, income structure, and how long you realistically expect to stay.
Sometimes the strongest move is temporary flexibility.
Sometimes it’s decisive stability.

If you’re relocating and weighing both paths, let’s model the financial and lifestyle impact side by side before you choose.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

This insightful article suggests haggling can be done to reduce your costs for phone, cable TV, internet service or even for big-ticket purchases like a household appliance.

Haggling may not be one of the funnest things you’ll do on any given day, but if you’re anywhere near

05/31/2026

MADE FOR ENTERTAINING

223 WILBERT ST

Some homes are designed around square footage.

Others are designed around how people live.
Gather around the oversized island.
Open the patio doors.
Host friends before a night Downtown.
Unwind by the fireplace at the end of the day.

Just minutes from Grandview Avenue and Downtown Pittsburgh.

Coming Soon.

Live Bold. Love Pittsburgh. Come Home.

05/31/2026

MADE FOR ENTERTAINING

223 WILBERT ST

Some homes are designed around square footage.
Others are designed around how people live.

Gather around the oversized island.
Open the patio doors.
Host friends before a night Downtown.
Unwind by the fireplace at the end of the day.
Just minutes from Grandview Avenue and Downtown Pittsburgh.

Coming Soon.

Live Bold. Love Pittsburgh. Come Home.

05/29/2026

VIDEO: Smart blackout shades will open to mimic a sunrise and you won't need to worry about setting an alarm.

These easy upgrades will take your bedroom to a whole new level of luxury. Wet Bar A small wet bar

05/29/2026

Moving to Pittsburgh and not sure where to live?

Here’s a quick guide based on lifestyle:

🌆 Want that busy city feel?
Downtown
East Liberty
Oakland
The Cultural District
The Strip District

🏡 Want walkability, local businesses, and neighborhood energy?
Central Northside
Bloomfield
Friendship
Garfield
Lawrenceville
Mt. Washington
Regent Square
Shadyside
Squirrel Hill
South Side

🌳 Prefer quieter streets close to parks and green space?
Edgewood
Greenfield
Hazelwood
Highland Park
Morningside
Point Breeze
Stanton Heights

Comment “412” and I’ll send you my full Pittsburgh neighborhood guide.

Thinking about moving?
Comment “SEARCH” and I’ll send you homes that fit your lifestyle and budget.

05/28/2026

Everything but the kitchen sink! A guide to replacing this most fundamental kitchen assistant.

In the wide world of kitchen décor, the sink is rarely a star. Sandwiched between the granite countertops and the