Pittsburgh Real Estate Agent - Lisa Haberstroh

05/31/2026

Real estate agents are trained in accurately assessing home value, and pricing your home strategically for sale. Price too high, and your home sits on the market for too long (potentially leading to price cuts and reduced buyer interest). Price too low and you're leaving money on the table. Questions about what your home is worth? Send me a message and let's chat!

✳️ If you or someone you know is looking to 𝗕𝗨𝗬 or 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟 a 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲🏡, I’d love to help with all your real estate needs.

Let’s get you the 🗝 to your perfect home!
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𝗥𝗘/𝗠𝗔𝗫 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘢 𝘏𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘩
𝗖: 412-818-7000
𝗢: 412-521-1000 ext. 340
𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘴𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘩𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦@𝘨𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

05/31/2026

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.
A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

05/31/2026

Buying countertops for your update? Here’s what you need to know.

When remodeling your kitchen, it's important for homeowners to know the upfront costs of countertop replacements so nothing comes as a surprise. On average, you can expect countertop replacement costs to fall between $1,500 and $6,000, depending on countertop size, countertop material, labor costs,....

05/30/2026

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/30/2026

The end of May marks the beginning of moving season as many families start planning their next move before a new school year begins. Whether you're searching for more space, a better commute, or a fresh start, getting ahead of the market early can make the process feel less stressful and more manageable. If a move has been on your mind, now is a great time to start preparing and exploring your options.

✳️ If you or someone you know is looking to 𝗕𝗨𝗬 or 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟 a 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲🏡, I’d love to help with all your real estate needs.

Let’s get you the 🗝 to your perfect home!
⠀
𝗥𝗘/𝗠𝗔𝗫 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘢 𝘏𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘩
𝗖: 412-818-7000
𝗢: 412-521-1000 ext. 340
𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘴𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘩𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦@𝘨𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

05/29/2026

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

VA home loans can put homeownership within reach, and a trusted lender can help make sure you understand the details before you move forward. If you’re active duty, you’ve served, or know someone who has, connect with a trusted lender who can walk you through whether you’d qualify and what the VA benefit offers. You may be able to buy a home sooner than you thought.

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

05/29/2026

Get to know the basics of a home inspection with this helpful guide.

Learn what a home inspection entails, why a buyer should consider one, how to choose a licensed inspector, and what they look for.

05/28/2026

The Truth About Affordability Today

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/28/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 🏡 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭.
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 ‼️

If you’re planning to sell your home in Pittsburgh, the goal isn’t just to list it — it’s to get it sold for top dollar in a timely manner. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

At a time when the industry is navigating differing opinions on how and where to promote properties for sale, RE/MAX remains focused on what matters most: transparency, serving consumers’ best interests, and exposing listings to the broadest range of potential buyers.

Some companies limit exposure by keeping listings within smaller networks, positioning it as “exclusivity” or a way to test pricing and marketing strategies.

As a homeowner, it’s important to ask yourself:
1. Does limiting exposure truly serve my goal of selling my home?
2. Will fewer buyers seeing my property reduce competition and impact my final sale price?
3. Am I working with an agent who is confident and experienced enough to properly price and market my home from day one?
4. Or am I being guided into a strategy that may benefit the company more than my end result?

In practice, fewer eyes on a property typically means fewer buyers — and fewer buyers often means less competition and potentially more days on market.

At RE/MAX Realty Brokers, the approach is simple: maximize exposure.

When more qualified buyers see your home, the likelihood of strong interest and multiple offers increases. Competition is what drives stronger sale prices in most markets — and proper exposure is what creates that competition.

Your home should never be a secret.
Serious buyers shouldn’t be either.

If you’re thinking about selling in Pittsburgh or the surrounding areas, let’s talk about how to position your home for maximum visibility and the strongest possible outcome. I’d love to help with all your real estate needs. 🏡

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RE/MAX Realty Brokers
Lisa Haberstroh
📱 412-818-7000
☎️ 412-521-1000 ext. 340
📧 [email protected]

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MLSs are under pressure from regulators and competitors simultaneously, as antitrust actions against traditional commission rules converge with Compass‑style private listing strategies.

05/28/2026

Experts share important tips for making a simple wooden bench.

Introduction Building a simple wooden bench is a practical and rewarding project, whether for a garden, patio, workshop, or entryway. A wooden bench is not only functional but also adds charm and w…