Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate Update for May 2013

By Jim Dolanch on May 20th, 2013

Prospective home buyers thinking about entering the Pittsburgh housing market anytime soon have plenty to look forward to. According to recent data released by the real estate website Trulia.com, home prices are down as are listing prices – meaning that home buyers have a great opportunity to get a fabulous deal on a Pittsburgh home! ... [Continue Reading]

How to Effectively Stage Your Pittsburgh Home for Showings

By Jim Dolanch on May 16th, 2013

It has been well documented that a staged home for sale will fetch more money on the local housing market than an unstaged home. When you think about it – it makes sense. After all, a staged home makes it easier for home buyers to envision their family living there. What’s more, staging a home ... [Continue Reading]

Pittsburgh,PA Homes Selling Fast

By Jim Dolanch on May 15th, 2013

As I mentioned in my last blog, more and more people are relocating to the Pittsburgh, PA area lately. And now, some recent data about home sales in the area seems to back that up! According to the recent article I read, homes in the area are selling faster than they have in the last ... [Continue Reading]

Discovering the Right Community for You in the Greater Pittsburgh Area

By Jim Dolanch on May 13th, 2013

Today I’d like to continue my occasional series spotlighting various Pittsburgh area communities by telling you about three more: Nottingham Township, Peters Township and Scott Township. These communities vary widely in terms of population, local amenities and neighborhoods. But one thing that is the same is that they both provide an excellent quality of life ... [Continue Reading]

Things to Do in Pittsburgh, PA This May 2013

By Jim Dolanch on May 9th, 2013

Springtime is in full-swing here in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area! Pretty soon school will be letting out for area students and families will be making plans for summer vacation. You don’t have to wait, however, for summer vacation to enjoy some quality time with the family. In fact, there are plenty of fun, family-friendly activities ... [Continue Reading]

Three Communities Worth Checking Out on the Greater Pittsburgh Real Estate Market!

By Jim Dolanch on May 6th, 2013

For my latest installment of Pittsburgh area communities that you ought to check out, I’m going to tell you about the Allegheny County communities of South Fayette and South Park as well as the Washington County community of South Strabane. If you’re in the market for investing in a Pittsburgh area home, one of these ... [Continue Reading]

South Fayette, PA Votes in Favor of Preservation

By Jim Dolanch on May 2nd, 2013

South Fayette, Pennsylvania recently took a stand in favor of preservation, according to a recent article I read. Apparently, South Fayette recently rejected a proposal for coal mining on the old Mayview State Hospital site. This is definitely an interesting turn of events as it signals the values of South Fayette public officials – and ... [Continue Reading]

Pittsburgh Area Real Estate Market Report

By Jim Dolanch on May 1st, 2013

Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling a property in the Pittsburgh area, it’s important to be in-the-know about current market trends. Knowing what the current state of the market is will help you make wise decisions as a prospective home buyer or seller in Pittsburgh. That’s why each month, I provide you with insightful ... [Continue Reading]

Tips For Pittsburgh Home Buying in the Spring

By Jim Dolanch on April 29th, 2013

Springtime is THE time to be a Pittsburgh home buyer! After all, this is the busy time of year when interested buyers enter the market in hopes of settling into their new home before school starts back up in the fall. If you share a similar goal of closing on your next home before the ... [Continue Reading]

Pittsburgh Residential Housing Sales Bouncing Back

By Jim Dolanch on April 25th, 2013

Pittsburgh housing sales are noticeably bouncing back, according to a recent article I was reading! Evidently, residential home sales in the five-county region of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties increased to 26,628 in 2012. That figure is the highest it’s been since the local housing market started declining in 2009! Real Estate for ... [Continue Reading]