Update Your Elevation Certificate After Floods
When rain hits Pittsburgh, it doesn’t just soak the streets—it reshapes them. Last week’s storm flooded low-lying neighborhoods, swelled the rivers, and left homeowners wondering if their properties are still as safe as their insurance policies say. If your basement flooded or your yard now pools water where it never did before, it might be […]
ALTA Survey and the New Landslide Insurance Bill Impact
Pittsburgh is famous for its hills, bridges, and beautiful river views. But those same hills can also cause big problems when the ground starts to move. Landslides and sinkholes are nothing new here, and they often leave homeowners facing expensive repairs. Now, a new state bill is making headlines for trying to help. In early […]
Is a $1,200 Property Survey Normal?
If you’re buying or fixing up a home, chances are you’ve heard about the need for a property survey. Then comes the sticker shock: a survey quote lands in your inbox, and it says $1,200. For many first-time buyers or longtime homeowners, that number feels high. The natural question is: is this price normal, or […]