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Homes are selling fast here in Pittsburgh. That is according to the facts compiled by West Penn Multi-List. They found that in November, it took seller two weeks less time to close a deal on their homes then in the previous month. The number of homes going on the market also went up by 2% in November. Over all, new listings are up by 3% for the year. This is very good news for the local economy because if the real estate market is coming back, then everything is coming back.
One of the reasons that folks are able to sell their homes so fast could be tied to “curb appeal.” This is how a home looks from the outside and the inside. Sure, an inspector might reveal some minor issues that need fixing. However, when you get right down to it, more homebuyers base their decisions on what the home looks like. This is why sellers are always encouraged to de-clutter their properties before they go onto the market. Hiring a company like Junk King Pittsburgh can make that de-cluttering project stress-free.
Sometimes a seller will already move out of their home. When that happens, Junk King can swoop in and gather up anything left behind. That is a total home cleanout. If the buyer is still occupying the home, then Junk King can still be a big advantage as they can help clear out all those things like stored furniture, boxes of junk and other items that take up space. You definitely want to show a prospective buyer all the available space in your home!
That same Junk King crew can also be sent out to the back and front yard to pick up any debris that is detracting from your curb appeal. If you’ve got old planters, fallen tree branches, shrubs or rusty patio furniture, then give it all to Junk King.
Before anything gets loaded on the Junk King truck, you’ll be presented with an estimate fee. That will be based on the amount of space your junk will take up on the back of the truck. It’s a single fee with no hidden charges. If it ends up that your junk takes up more space, you’re not going to be charged any extra. If it takes up less space, you’ll be given a refund. This puts Junk King as one of the fairest and most affordable private hauls in the Pittsburgh area. Call them today to arrange your cleanout!
If you poke around the Pittsburgh city website you might find some information about bulk trash pickup. These would be the items that are too big to fit in your trash can. The problem is that for the city to pick up this kind of stuff you have to do two things: set an appointment and get it down to the curb. Even though you make an appointment there is no guarantee that your stuff will be picked up when it is scheduled. This means you could face a fine for putting stuff out on the curb. Then there is the actual moving of those bulky items that can be a major headache. Do you have the extra muscle help you need from a friend to get the job done? There is a very specific window of opportunity and if you miss that then you’re out of luck.
If you’re moving to Pittsburgh from out of state you should be aware that you only have 20 days to register your car or you could be slapped with a fine. You’ll also need to update your driver’s license within 60 days. Even if you’re just moving from across town there is a long checklist of things to accomplish before the official move day. This would be items like switching over utilities, scheduling a cable hook up and making sure you’ve forwarded your mail. You also want to make sure you’re not moving any junk with you. This is why you should consider giving Junk King Pittsburgh a call to set up a “move before the move.”
The leaves are turning colors which is proof positive that summer is behind us. However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your grilling. There are many folks who like to fire up their BBQ when the weather turns cold. Do a search for “grilling in the snow” and you’re sure to find plenty of photos of happy grillers. To get your BBQ ready for winter you should give it a thorough cleaning. You really don’t want to spend a lot of time in the cold scraping off charred steak. You’ll also want to swap out your propane tank to make sure you’ve got plenty of fuel to get your through a winter season of grilling.
Over at the St. Ferdinand Parish they recently held a combination rummage sale and e-waste drop off for the community. The rummage sale was to raise money for the church through all kinds of donated items. The e-waste drop off was to help businesses and residents finally get rid of all their old computers, monitors and other electronic gear. Apparently, a lot of money was raised and a good time was had by all. If you missed it you might have to wait until next year to drop off your e-waste at a similar event. Or you could call up Junk King and have all your e-waste picked up and properly disposed off.
We all know the three basics for growing a great garden are water, soil and sunlight. However, when it comes to that last item some local Pittsburgh residents are finding that moon gardens are every bit as bountiful and beautiful as your traditional garden. Yes, you still need sun to grow the plants found in a moon garden but it’s the type of plants which set this patch apart. A moon garden is typically made up on white flowers exclusively. Plants like hydrangea, Astible and daisies are perfect white blooms for a moon garden. These arrangements “light up” as the sun starts to go down. Maybe you’d like to put in a moon garden in your yard? First you need to clear the way and that’s going to mean a little landscaping cleanup.
Pity the poor Pittsburgh weather person. The weather reports are the most popular segments on the local news but that doesn’t mean they are 100% accurate all the time. A perfect example was the last round of storms that swept through the area. We were told to brace for a big one. Instead it was just a piddle of a storm that came and went before anybody got a chance to really notice or even get wet!