Susie Holmes, Realtor

09/02/2023

Express yourself in home decor=happiness!

https://apnews.com/article/61ea98d322b7ed1a5d23df50a90721ba1

The biggest trend in home decorating this fall is an emphasis on happiness, self-expression, color and creativity.

02/07/2023

I was reading the Pa Association of Realtors daily email and was a little surprised by the following: "Nearly 70% of consumers who tried to buy in 2022 were unsuccessful. Around one-quarter said they made an offer, but did not go under contract, 26% said they delayed plans due to high existing home prices and 25% postponed their plans because they could not find a home." I certainly have clients that have postponed their search and many have not had their offer accepted, but I haven't seen those numbers before. I put in an offer last weekend for a home in the $500's, but so did 16 other agents! No, we didn't win the bid since we only went $30K over!! With inventory still low, it's still a challenge with competing offers. BUT, I think interest rates will come down, pricing with stabilize, and inventory will pick up as we approach the spring market. I'm an optimist! If you need anything or have any questions, just let me know. Have a great day! ~Susie

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07/09/2022

PSA- If you, or someone you know, has been working in public service for 10 years or more… Schools, government, nonprofits, etc.… And you have a federal student loan… You may want to read this and apply for the public service loan forgiveness program. The restrictions have relaxed but it expires at the end of October.

NEW YORK — When Melissa Martinez applied to have her student loan debt forgiven more than a decade ago, the U.S. Department of Education told her she was ineligible.

07/22/2021

If anyone is need of a roofer/contractor, consider Hepler Contracting. Nick Hepler has built a nice business. He is easy to work with and reasonable.
https://www.facebook.com/nick.hepler.10

Hepler Contracting is a Pittsburgh based company. Specializing in commercial and residential roofing.

07/14/2021

FYI- if you have hard to recycle items, this might be helpful:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hard-to-recycle-collection-event-at-la-roche-university-tickets-143399029357?fbclid=IwAR09gw3ItHJp0utozdzYUGwEOrrQz-Iz9eroiL38byEzB7tE3RMfo-KRXJk

PRC is the Commonwealth's oldest environmental nonprofit, working to prevent waste and conserve environmental resources for each generation.

06/24/2021

It’s been one of the hardest years so far for me as an agent….. bidding wars; disappointed buyers; appraisal issues; sellers overbidding to “win” but then backing out; etc. It’s been tough to keep deals together. But I’m glad and thankful I have a good business. Thank you to all of you referring me business!!! Being a new agent must feel impossible!

As home prices soared during the pandemic, people started racing toward the real estate sales industry seeking to cash in on the housing gold rush.

05/13/2021

https://hdjassociates.com/open-positions/

Hi All...if you, or someone you know, is looking for a new job, give HDJ and Associates' website a look. She has several open positions mostly in the Pittsburgh area, but a few out of state. Hayley is a job placement expert! Touch base with her if you have any questions or some interest.

01/21/2021

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