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Discovering the Right Community for You in the Greater Pittsburgh Area

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]
Enjoy These Events This December 2012 in the Peters Township Area

Enjoy These Events This December 2012 in the Peters Township Area

By Jim Dolanch on November 29th, 2012
What a wonderful time it is to be a Peters Township, PA home owner! After all, the holiday season in this area is always enhanced by the numerous community events going on! Today, I’d like to tell you about some of the holiday events that you and your family can be enjoying in the Peters ... [Continue Reading]

Why You May Want to Sell First, Buy Later on the Peters Township Housing Market

By Jim Dolanch on June 25th, 2012
If you’re a current Peters Township home owner who is considering purchasing a new home, one of the first questions you will likely face is whether you should sell your current home first or find your new home first. This is a valid question. On the one hand, if you sell your home first, you ... [Continue Reading]

Is It Time for You to Buy a New Peters Township, PA home?

By Jim Dolanch on June 21st, 2012
Have you been considering lately whether it’s the right time to purchase a new home on the Peters Township real estate market? I don’t blame you! After all, interest rates continue to be low as do the average sales prices in the area. But how can you know for sure whether it’s a good time ... [Continue Reading]
Foreclosure Sales Up on Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate Market

Foreclosure Sales Up on Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate Market

By Jim Dolanch on September 12th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal recently had an interesting article about how foreclosures are affecting the national housing market – including the Pittsburgh real estate market. Evidently, nearly one-third of all U.S. homes sold in the second quarter of 2011 were in some stage of the foreclosure process. Continue reading to learn more about how this ... [Continue Reading]
Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Update for August

Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Update for August

By Jim Dolanch on August 22nd, 2011
If you’ve been thinking about entering the Pittsburgh real estate market as a Pittsburgh home seller or Pittsburgh home buyer lately,  I recommend that you stay as updated as possible on the state of the Pittsburgh real estate market. Understanding what’s selling and for how much will make you more savvy as you navigate the ... [Continue Reading]
Pittsburgh Real Estate News: Seven Schools May Close in the Pittsburgh, PA Area

Pittsburgh Real Estate News: Seven Schools May Close in the Pittsburgh, PA Area

By Jim Dolanch on August 18th, 2011
I recently read an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review about several Pittsburgh-area schools. According to the article, seven of the 64 schools in the Pittsburgh school district may close if the school board approves the superintendent’s budget plan. The closing of the schools is expected to save the district $8 million annually. Continue reading to ... [Continue Reading]
Enjoy This 4th of July in the Pittsburgh, PA Area

Enjoy This 4th of July in the Pittsburgh, PA Area

By Jim Dolanch on July 4th, 2011
Are you still in search of the perfect place to send your 4th of July? I recommend you check out the Pittsburgh, PA area. There are a ton of great, family-oriented events going on around the entire metropolitan region. Continue reading to find out where you can see the best fireworks shows and enjoy the ... [Continue Reading]
Plenty of Fun Family Events to Do In Pittsburgh, PA

Plenty of Fun Family Events to Do In Pittsburgh, PA

By Jim Dolanch on June 23rd, 2011
If you’re thinking about visiting the Pittsburgh area soon, I recommend that you check out some of the many Pittsburgh area events going on over the next few weeks. These events – many of which are suitable for the entire family – will give you an idea of how great life is when you’re living ... [Continue Reading]
Another Reason to Invest in Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate: Jobs

Another Reason to Invest in Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate: Jobs

By Jim Dolanch on June 20th, 2011
Pittsburgh’s unemployment rate is noticeably lower than the national average, according to recent data released by the U.S. Department of Labor. While the national unemployment rate has risen to 9.1 percent from 9 percent last month, most of the communities in Western Pennsylvania area showing lower unemployment rates than that. Buying a Pittsburgh Area Home ... [Continue Reading]
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