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Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate Update for May 2013

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]
Things to Do in Pittsburgh, PA This May 2013

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]
Tips For Pittsburgh Home Buying in the Spring

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]
One Theory on Why So Many People Are Moving to Pittsburgh

One Theory on Why So Many People Are Moving to Pittsburgh

By Jim Dolanch on April 24th, 2013
I recently read an interesting article about why the city of Pittsburgh is attracting more and more people. Evidently, U-Haul data shows that Pittsburgh had the highest percentage of inbound to outbound moves in 2012. The article I read was one writer’s take on why Pittsburgh has become such an attractive place in which to ... [Continue Reading]
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Schools End 2012 With Surplus

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Schools End 2012 With Surplus

By Jim Dolanch on April 22nd, 2013
The Pittsburgh Public School system had plenty of reason to celebrate at the end of 2012: the system ended with a surplus instead of a deficit! In economic times like these, it’s wonderful that a public institution is able to save more money than it can spend. But it’s especially important because the district is ... [Continue Reading]
Pittsburgh Sees Increase In New Residents

Pittsburgh Sees Increase In New Residents

By Jim Dolanch on April 18th, 2013
More and more people are deciding to relocate to Pittsburgh and make it their permanent home. That was the consensus in the recent article I read. Evidently, from thriving jobs to excellent public schools, people are finding it quite easy to find a reason to relocate to Pittsburgh! Purchasing Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate for Sale ... [Continue Reading]
Pittsburgh’s 3 Rivers to Become Public Attraction

Pittsburgh’s 3 Rivers to Become Public Attraction

By Jim Dolanch on March 18th, 2013
The New York Times recently had a fantastic article about how Pittsburgh’s three rivers are increasingly becoming a tourist attraction. For those of you not from the area – Pittsburgh was founded in part because it’s the site of three rivers converging: the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio. These rivers were controlled by steel industry powerhouses ... [Continue Reading]
Pittsburgh Public School System Earning National Praise and Recognition

Pittsburgh Public School System Earning National Praise and Recognition

By Jim Dolanch on March 11th, 2013
Our local school system here in Pittsburgh is earning national recognition for its proactive approach to dealing with vacant schools. As some of you may not know, the Pittsburgh Public School system recently sought outside help to sell vacant schools in the area. The move gained the attention of The Pew Charitable Trusts of Philadelphia, ... [Continue Reading]
Pittsburgh, PA Identified as a Top Place to Visit in 2013

Pittsburgh, PA Identified as a Top Place to Visit in 2013

By Jim Dolanch on February 25th, 2013
The Greater Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area is attracting more and more positive attention lately for being an incredible city. For instance, in a recent article I was reading, Pittsburgh was identified as a top place to visit in 2013. It seems like certain media outlets are catching on to what us Pittsburgh residents already knew: this ... [Continue Reading]
Things to Do in Pittsburgh, PA in February 2013

Things to Do in Pittsburgh, PA in February 2013

By Jim Dolanch on February 4th, 2013
If you’ve been thinking about relocating to the Pittsburgh, PA area lately, I highly recommend you come get a feel for the area over a weekend. By attending community events, you’ll get a better sense of what makes Pittsburgh and its residents so wonderful. Today, I’m going to tell you about some upcoming community events ... [Continue Reading]
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