Abandoned, vacant, and neglected properties are common around Pittsburgh. All too often, we connect with property owners who haven’t seen or done anything with their properties in several years. Let’s discuss why you should never do this, and if you have done it, why you should take action immediately. The reason why people do this … Read more
The City of Pittsburgh recently went on a taxation and fee binge on anything and everything. Beginning on May 1, 2019 a building permit fee for a total gut rehab ($150,000 rehab estimate) on a single family home will go from $150 to $850: that’s an 83% hike! Yikes! What is the impact? PGH Property … Read more
Did you know that Pennsylvania is among the top states plagued with staggering and economically crippling taxation? Did you also know that beginning on January 1, 2020, the City of Pittsburgh will have the highest total combined real estate transfer tax rate in the US!? This ordinance negatively impacts people in the City of Pittsburgh … Read more
Owning a vacant property comes with risks. Today we will discuss the challenges and offer solutions for owning vacant property. We at PGH Property Buyer aren’t the only people who perceive a property that sits vacant as a negative. Did you know that homeowner insurance for property is automatically quoted higher if it is not … Read more
