Living in Pittsburgh is about to get even sweeter, according to a recent article in Pittsburgh Live. Evidently, a development group recently announced plans to transform that vacant lot where UPMC Braddock Hospital once stood into a multi-use community complex. The Hospital closed in January 2010 and demolition was later delayed to September 2010. This…

A number of experts have predicted that property values (and the taxes associated with them) will increase dramatically after the most recent property reassessment, according to a recent newspaper article. While this isn’t exactly good for those home owners who plan to stay in their home for a while, it is great news for those…

More than a week has already passed since we celebrated the New Year.  How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? A sad fact is that most people will end up breaking their New Year’s resolutions within the first several weeks of a New Year. If your resolution was to spend more time with…

The last month of 2011 turned out to be a great month for Pittsburgh area home buyers, based on the most recent market data. That’s because home sales prices dropped as well as the average listing price. Continue reading to learn more about the latest Pittsburgh real estate market activity. Pittsburgh Area Homes Here’s what…

There was an interested article recently about what experts are predicting 2012 will be like for Pittsburgh, PA area. Many are saying that it’s going to be a very good year. Continue reading to learn about what the outlook is for the Pittsburgh real estate, commercial and industrial sectors. Enjoy the New Year in Pittsburgh…

In a little more than a week, we’ll be ringing in a New Year.  What’s on your list of resolutions? While losing weight and quitting smoking are typically the number 1 and number 2 resolutions in the country, thousands of people each year also resolve to work less and enjoy family time more. If that…

It was an interesting month on the Pittsburgh real estate market, according to the latest market data. While the average price per square foot decreased, the median sales price increased. Continue reading to learn more about current activity in Pittsburgh as well as how it may affect you as a Pittsburgh home buyer. Pittsburgh, PA…

A few months ago, I told you about how Allegheny County was mailing out property reassessments.  This is required every few years to ensure that property values reflect the current state of the housing market. Reassessments are important to both home buyers and home sellers.  For home sellers, the property valuation affects how high of…

For months, national real estate analysts have been saying that now is the perfect time to be a home buyer.  That’s because the current economic climate – and the subsequent sluggish housing market – has become an ideal bargaining tool for home buyers looking to get a great deal on a home for sale. Plenty…

Four vacant Pittsburgh schools are expected to get some much needed renovations in the next several months, according to a recent article in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Evidently, some local nonprofit groups want to buy and develop the schools in their communities.  As of right now, all that’s needed is the school board’s approval. Continue…