Pittsburgh Real Estate Agent - Lisa Haberstroh

09/28/2026

Not sure where to start if you’re thinking about moving? You’re not alone.

Right now, there are actually 4 different housing markets running at once, and each one plays by its own rules.

Cash buyers. Buyers taking out a mortgage. Homeowners feeling reluctant to give up their current low rate. And builders eager to sell their extra inventory.

Which group you fall in can completely change how you should approach your move. But that’s where an agent comes in.

We have the expertise on what to do for your specific situation and the strategies that are going to work for you.

Comment below and tell me which group you’re in. Let's figure out your next move from there.

09/27/2026

If you’re selling this season, a little effort out front goes a long way. Because the moment a buyer pulls up to a showing, they're already forming an opinion.

But there are a few simple things you can do to nail that first impression. Think tidying up your landscaping, bringing in some seasonal flowers, and sweeping the walkways. Or even just cleaning out the gutters and making sure the path to your door is well lit.

You don’t need to do a big overhaul to get buyers’ attention.

Let’s chat about what people in our area are looking for right now, and get your house prepped to sell this fall.

09/27/2026

Choose you’ll actually use instead of paying for extras.

Sort through the noise and choose the best hotel for your travel needs with this handy guide.

09/26/2026

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Four different housing markets are running at once: cash buyers, financed buyers, locked-in owners, and builders. Each one plays by its own rules, and the right move for one is exactly the wrong move for another.

Let's figure out which one you're actually in and build your next move from there.

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

09/26/2026

Did you know fall can actually be one of the best times to buy a home? With fewer buyers competing, motivated sellers, and even potential year-end tax perks, this season comes with some big advantages. Plus, moving costs are often lower and transactions tend to close faster—just in time to settle in before the holidays!

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➡️ Thinking about buying, selling, or relocating in Pittsburgh or Western PA?
I’m here to guide you every step of the way and help you achieve your real estate goals🗝🏡
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09/25/2026

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

09/25/2026

Choose when booking for extra peace of mind.

Booking a hotel room too early or too late can have a big impact on your trip. Here is our advice on the best time to book a hotel.

09/24/2026

Wishing my good friend, my work bestie, and truly the sister I got to choose a VERY Happy Birthday today!! 🎉🎂💗
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Christine and I met in 2020 while working in the same office, and we clicked almost immediately. What started as a professional friendship quickly turned into one of those rare friendships that becomes so much more than work.
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She is one of the most caring, compassionate, big-hearted people I know, and that shows in everything she does — with her family, her friends, and the people she works with.
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Over the years, we’ve built such a special friendship and an equally great working relationship. There has never been competition between us — only collaboration, mutual respect, support, advice, plenty of laughs, and probably way too many hours spent on the phone together. 😂📱
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When we’re not talking real estate or attending work events together, you can usually find us golfing ⛳️, skiing 🎿, at concerts 🎶, out to dinner 🍽️, traveling ✈️, or planning our next adventure.
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I’m so grateful work brought us together because somewhere along the way, my work bestie became family. 💗
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Here’s to YOU today, Christine — more laughs, more adventures, more golf rounds, ski days, concerts, trips, and many more years of growing old together like our very own version of The Golden Girls. 😂💛
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Love ya, Farrah Fawcett! 😂💗
Happy Birthday, my friend!! 🥂🎉🎂
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09/24/2026

Price cuts have climbed for 7 straight months.

Right now, more than 4 in 10 homes for sale have already had one, and it usually comes down to one thing – the market's moving faster than most sellers expected and their pricing hasn’t necessarily kept up.

A home that needs a cut usually just sat too long priced above what buyers will actually pay right now.

Selling soon? Let's set your number right from day one, so you skip that wasted time.

House hunting? A home that's had its price reduced means the seller's already been through that wait. And sellers who've been sitting are usually ready to deal.

09/24/2026

Check out this first-timer’s guide to Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park spans a huge stretch of Utah’s desert but is far from just wide open space. The park is divided into districts, each with its own terrain, trails, and challenges. It’s where rivers come together, wind and water have carved the rocks into wild shapes, and the landscape c...