Pittsburgh Real Estate Agent - Lisa Haberstroh

11/06/2026

Did the latest climb in mortgage rates take a bite out of your home budget and have you rethinking your move?

If you’re aiming for a $2,000 monthly payment, that rise in rates cut about $22,000 from what you can spend. That’s a lot.

But what if you could close the gap?While headlines focus on lost buying power, they’re not calling enough attention to how seller concessions can offset that blow.

More than 40% of homes for sale have had a price cut, and the typical cut on a median-priced home is around $18,000. That alone could win back most of what rates took.

And you could get back even more by asking for repair credits or closing cost help, too.

How much a seller will negotiate depends on the house and the area. Send a DM to find out how much of that $22,000 you could get back around here.

11/06/2026

Removing site barriers links exciting modern athletics with surrounding streets.

The Stuart Weitzman Tennis Complex by HQ Architects transforms an established tennis and education campus in Jerusalem into a broader sports and civic

11/05/2026

🚨Open House - November 7th 12-2pm🚨

🍂🏡 FALL IN LOVE WITH MORE SPACE & A NEW PRICE! 🍁❤️

🚨 PRICE IMPROVEMENT — NOW $449,999! 🚨

📍 128 Monticello Dr | Monroeville, PA 15146

The leaves are falling, the price has dropped, and your opportunity to FALL in love with this incredible home just got even better! 🍁😍

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🍂 HERE’S WHY THIS HOME IS WORTH A LOOK!

🛏️ 5 Spacious Bedrooms
🛁 3 Full + 2 Half Bathrooms
📐 3,476 Sq Ft of Living Space
🚗 Oversized 23’ x 23’ Garage
🎨 Fresh Paint + New Carpet
☀️ Expansive Windows & Skylights
🔥 Stunning Double-Sided Fireplace—perfect for cozy fall evenings
🍽️ Spacious Kitchen Made for Entertaining
🎃 Incredible 30’ x 11’ Deck for Fall Gatherings
☕ Sunroom for Those Crisp Autumn Mornings
🍷 Finished Game Room with Built-In Bar—perfect for Steelers Sundays! 🏈
🧺 Convenient Main-Level Laundry
✨ Primary Suite with Walk-In Closet & Private Bath
🌳 Spacious Yard + Walk-Out Lower Level
📦 Abundant Storage + Cedar Closet

📍 LOCATION? ANOTHER REASON TO FALL IN LOVE!

🍁 Walk to Ramsey Elementary School & a local pool
🎾 Nearby parks, playgrounds, sports courts & walking trails
🏥 Minutes to Forbes Hospital & UPMC East
🛍️ Convenient to shopping, dining & golf
🚗 Easy access to I-376 & the PA Turnpike

🍂 THE LEAVES ARE CHANGING… AND SO IS THE PRICE!

❤️ More space to spread out. More room to entertain. More memories waiting to be made.

And now, a NEW PRICE of $449,999! 🔑

📲 Don’t let this opportunity fall through your fingers! Schedule your private showing today!

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11/05/2026

What the Silver Tsunami Means if You’re Planning To Sell

The term “silver tsunami” makes it sound like a wave of houses is about to hit the market all at once. The research says otherwise.

According to Realtor.com, about 13.9 million homes owned by older Americans are expected to change hands by 2036. That's a big number. But it's spread across a decade, at roughly 1.3 to 1.5 million homes a year.

The pace is important. After the 2008 housing crash, builders spent years not building enough homes to keep up with demand, and the country still hasn't caught up. As longtime homeowners sell over time, their houses will help ease a shortage that's already there.

For buyers, that can mean more options. For sellers, it means there's no reason to put your plans on hold because of a trend that’s expected to play out over the next 10 years.

What matters more is what's happening in your area right now: how many homes are for sale nearby, what similar houses are selling for, and what buyers want.

Planning a move in the next year or so? Let's talk about what the local numbers mean for your house.

11/05/2026

This gives off a unique look and vibe, helping it to stand out architecturally.

Verdant Ridges is a small-scale theater embedded within a former silk weaving factory in Suzhou’s Taohuawu district, an area historically associated with the

11/04/2026

Wondering where mortgage rates are headed?

The latest forecasts from Fannie Mae, MBA, and Wells Fargo show rates settling in somewhere between about 6.9% and 7.5% through the end of 2027. That means no big drop is expected, and there’s no big spike to worry about either.

Why? These forecasts are based on where the economy, the job market, and world events stand today. Until those things change, rates probably won’t either.

While it may not be the direction you were hoping for, that kind of steadiness does make it a lot easier to plan your next move.

Let’s run the numbers on what buying or selling looks like at today’s rates, so you can decide based on your goals, not the headlines.

11/03/2026

🇺🇸🗳️ IT’S ELECTION DAY! ❤️🤍💙

YOUR VOICE. YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR FUTURE.

Want to see change? BE PART OF IT! 👏

🏡 Strong communities are built by people who care, show up, and make their voices heard!

Regardless of who you support, EVERY VOTE MATTERS!

🇺🇸 GET INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. GET OUT & VOTE! 🗳️

❤️🤍💙 Because change starts with YOU!

11/03/2026

How To Win Back Your Buying Power

The recent jump in mortgage rates cut about $22k from what a buyer with a $2,000 monthly budget can spend. But you can win most of that back at the negotiating table. More than 4 in 10 homes for sale have had a price cut. And the typical cut is about $18k on a median-priced home. That’s just a price cut alone. You may also be able to ask for repair credits, closing cost help, and more. Let’s find the homes where sellers may have some wiggle room and see what we can negotiate.

11/03/2026

Impress friends or family with this easy, restaurant-style Butter Chicken at home.

One pan butter chicken in 30 minutes. Rich, creamy sauce with warm spices that tastes straight from a restaurant.

11/02/2026

Home insurance has gotten pricier, and that can be frustrating when you’re budgeting for a move. Here’s what you can do about it.

Data shows homeowners who switched insurance companies saved about $440 a year compared to those who stayed with the same insurance provider. And they didn’t have to give up coverage to do it.

So, before you move, compare quotes from a few companies. You may find a better deal than you’d expect.

Not sure when to start gathering insurance quotes? Send a message to see where they fit in your homebuying timeline.