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…

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…

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…

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…

Compared with last year, Pittsburgh home sales fell slightly during the month of September, according to a recent article in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Continue reading to learn just how much home sales dropped, as well as how it affects you as a Pittsburgh home buyer. Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate Based on the most recent…

A group of Pittsburgh residents recently rallied together to help save the Carnegie Library here in Pittsburgh. Evidently, their efforts mean that Pittsburgh residents will have a chance to vote on a proposed special tax, which would end up raising millions to save the library. Continue reading to learn more about this developing story in…

I hope you enjoyed Halloween this past Monday as much as my family and I did!  I truly love this time of year because it emphasizes what matters most: spending time with family and loved ones. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, the holiday season is officially underway!  If you’re like me and want the…