Pittsburgh’s Most Creative Zillow Posts & More Homebuying Tips
It’s peak real estate season and interest rates are really high – so what does that mean for homebuyers in Pittsburgh? Local real estate broker Jessica Baker shares tips for buyers and sellers and which pockets of the city are still somewhat affordable. Plus, host Megan Harris puts Jessica to the test to see how she would describe some zanier home features… as seen on Zillow.
**This episode originally published April 8, 2024.
Check out our previous conversation with Jessica to learn whether Pittsburgh potties count as half-baths.
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