Piatt Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN THE SEWICKLEY AREA. CALL KATHE! Ask Kathe - Your Local Realtor® I DEAR KATHE, WE'RE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS. WHERE DO WE BEGIN? (FINAL CHAPTER) Check out my blog at www.askkathe.com for the three prior articles in this series. As you approach the final stretch of your home buying journey, it's time to focus on the crucial steps that will bring you to the finish line. After months of searching, negotiating and securing financing, you'll need to ensure that all remaining documents are in order for your lender. This might include providing the latest pay stubs, bank statements, or any other documentation that the lender requires to finalize your mortgage. Additionally, securing homeowners insurance is a critical step that must be completed before closing. Start shopping for insurance early to compare coverage options and rates, ensuring that your new home is well-protected from the start. It's also time to turn your attention to connecting utilities. Contact your local utility providers-such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and waste management-to set up new accounts and arrange for service activation. Finally, as the closing date approaches, conduct a final walkthrough of the property, usually a day or two before closing. This walkthrough is your opportunity to verify that the property is in the condition agreed upon and that any repairs negotiated in the contract have been completed. Carefully inspect each room, test appliances, and ensure that everything is functioning as expected. If any issues arise, discuss them with your real estate agent immediately. On closing day, be prepared with a drivers license or passport. Once everything is signed and the closing costs are paid, you'll receive the keys to your new home, marking the completion of your journey and the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Congratulations on becoming a homeowner! ASK KATHE CAN ALSO BE READ AT WWW.ASKKATHE.COM Kathe Barge ASSOCIATE BROKER JD. CRS. ABR. CNE SRES 25 412.779.6060 (M) 412.939.7000 (0) kbarge@plattsir.com kathebarge.com Your Smart Choice for Real Estate For Wherever You Are, & Wherever You Want to Be Piatt Sotheby's Kathe B NEW TO MARKET 106 Fair Acres Drive SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS $1.950.000 LEARN MORE Embrace a lifestyle of sophistication and contemporary luxury in this stunning California stone and Hardee plank home, sited on 9+ private and wooded acres in exclusive and serene Sewickley Heights. Offering a unique blend of modern design and natural beauty. this tranquil retreat is conveniently close to the charming shops and amenities of Sewickley Village. With soaring ceilings and large windows, natural light fills the interiors. ca seamless connection between the indoors and the beautiful surroundings. Renovated in a sophisticated, modern style, this luxurious home spans 6,700 square feet on 3 levels and features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, ensuring ample space for comfort and privacy. Piatt Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY Under Agreement THE Robyn Jones GROUP Recent Sales 471 School Street SEWICKLEY $1,350,000 1114 Muriel Street SOUTH SIDE $775.000 237 Chestnut Street SEWICKLEY $699.000 NOTHING COMPARES. Robyn Jones REAL ESTATE ADVISOR 412.973.7277 (M) 412.939.7000 (0) rjones@piattsir.com 896 Elmhurst Way SEWICKLEY $775,000 330 Highland Lane EDGEWORTH $650,000 15 Mildred Street CRAFTON $365,000 Platt Sotheby's International Realty 519 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 412.939.7000 (0) Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Piatt Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN THE SEWICKLEY AREA . CALL KATHE ! Ask Kathe - Your Local Realtor® I DEAR KATHE , WE'RE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS . WHERE DO WE BEGIN ? ( FINAL CHAPTER ) Check out my blog at www.askkathe.com for the three prior articles in this series . As you approach the final stretch of your home buying journey , it's time to focus on the crucial steps that will bring you to the finish line . After months of searching , negotiating and securing financing , you'll need to ensure that all remaining documents are in order for your lender . This might include providing the latest pay stubs , bank statements , or any other documentation that the lender requires to finalize your mortgage . Additionally , securing homeowners insurance is a critical step that must be completed before closing . Start shopping for insurance early to compare coverage options and rates , ensuring that your new home is well - protected from the start . It's also time to turn your attention to connecting utilities . Contact your local utility providers - such as electricity , gas , water , internet , and waste management - to set up new accounts and arrange for service activation . Finally , as the closing date approaches , conduct a final walkthrough of the property , usually a day or two before closing . This walkthrough is your opportunity to verify that the property is in the condition agreed upon and that any repairs negotiated in the contract have been completed . Carefully inspect each room , test appliances , and ensure that everything is functioning as expected . If any issues arise , discuss them with your real estate agent immediately . On closing day , be prepared with a drivers license or passport . Once everything is signed and the closing costs are paid , you'll receive the keys to your new home , marking the completion of your journey and the beginning of a new chapter in your life . Congratulations on becoming a homeowner ! ASK KATHE CAN ALSO BE READ AT WWW.ASKKATHE.COM Kathe Barge ASSOCIATE BROKER JD . CRS . ABR . CNE SRES 25 412.779.6060 ( M ) 412.939.7000 ( 0 ) kbarge@plattsir.com kathebarge.com Your Smart Choice for Real Estate For Wherever You Are , & Wherever You Want to Be Piatt Sotheby's Kathe B NEW TO MARKET 106 Fair Acres Drive SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS $ 1.950.000 LEARN MORE Embrace a lifestyle of sophistication and contemporary luxury in this stunning California stone and Hardee plank home , sited on 9+ private and wooded acres in exclusive and serene Sewickley Heights . Offering a unique blend of modern design and natural beauty . this tranquil retreat is conveniently close to the charming shops and amenities of Sewickley Village . With soaring ceilings and large windows , natural light fills the interiors . ca seamless connection between the indoors and the beautiful surroundings . Renovated in a sophisticated , modern style , this luxurious home spans 6,700 square feet on 3 levels and features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms , ensuring ample space for comfort and privacy . Piatt Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY Under Agreement THE Robyn Jones GROUP Recent Sales 471 School Street SEWICKLEY $ 1,350,000 1114 Muriel Street SOUTH SIDE $ 775.000 237 Chestnut Street SEWICKLEY $ 699.000 NOTHING COMPARES . Robyn Jones REAL ESTATE ADVISOR 412.973.7277 ( M ) 412.939.7000 ( 0 ) rjones@piattsir.com 896 Elmhurst Way SEWICKLEY $ 775,000 330 Highland Lane EDGEWORTH $ 650,000 15 Mildred Street CRAFTON $ 365,000 Platt Sotheby's International Realty 519 Broad Street , Sewickley , PA 15143 412.939.7000 ( 0 ) Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated .