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More Great News for the Pittsburgh Real Estate Market

As a Pittsburgh real estate expert with years of experience, I understand that when you’re selling a Pittsburgh home, you’re not just selling that property, you’re selling a lifestyle. Interested Pittsburgh home buyers today are not only concerned about whether the Pittsburgh home will fit their family’s needs, they’re also interested in the local school…


The Latest U.S. Census News for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Home Owners

According to the most recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Pittsburgh’s population decreased by 8.6 percent of its population. The most recent figure shows that Pittsburgh has a population of 305,000 residents. Allegheny County, which includes Pittsburgh, decreased by 4.6 percent to 1.2 million residents. Meanwhile, Philadelphia, the state’s largest city, grew by…


Pittsburgh, Penn., Home Sales Rose in January 2011

I’ve been impressed lately with the amount of resilience the city of Pittsburgh has shown lately.  Not only has the city won numerous awards in recent months (including being named the top livable city in the United States), but it’s also boasted a steady and reliable  real estate market. Read more to find out the…


Pittsburgh Home Values Rising While Property Taxes Falling

During this year’s tax revaluation, many Pittsburgh home owners saw their home values rise – a good sign that the Pittsburgh real estate market is healthy and thriving. But according to a recent article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Allegheny County property taxes will rise as well.


It seems like everywhere you look these days, Pittsburgh is making the news for its strong commitment to higher education. For instance, Carnegie Mellon University recently reported that a record number of prospective students applied for the 2011-2012  school year. Located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private research university that is…