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Pittsburgh Family Camping

Pittsburgh Family Camping

By jimdolanch on July 21st, 2010

Pittsburgh, PA Area Things To Do
If you are looking to relocate to Pittsburgh, or buy Pittsburgh area real estate, you may be thinking of our area as only a large city and suburbs. Pittsburgh is a large city, and we have many beautiful suburbs, like Peters Township, but what you may not know is that [...]


Pittsburgh Area Zoo

Pittsburgh Area Zoo

By jimdolanch on July 15th, 2010

Pittsburgh Zoo
The summer months are some of the best time to enjoy everything the Pittsburgh real estate area has to offer families. The Pittsburgh Zoo is one of my favorite places to recommend to clients relocating to Pittsburgh because it offers something for everyone.  From the extensive animal habitats to the stroller friendly trams, the [...]


Top Schools In Pittsburgh PA

Top Schools In Pittsburgh PA

By jimdolanch on July 10th, 2010

Pittsburgh Education
Moving with children can be very stressful-especially if your children are in school, or getting ready to go to school.  While most moves are for jobs or job relocation, you will still feel pressure to find the best schools in your new area and you may feel at a loss on where to start.


Pittsburgh: Best City for Education

Pittsburgh: Best City for Education

By jimdolanch on July 6th, 2010

Pittsburgh Is One Of Best Cities for Education
I am quite honored to say that my home town Pittsburgh area has been voted by Parenting Magazine as one of the 2010 10 Best Cities in the Country for Eduction. Honestly though, it is not a huge surprise. After all, families are essential like and all of [...]


339 Catalina Drive, Pittsburgh Featured Real Estate

By jimdolanch on May 15th, 2010

If you are currently searching for Pittsburgh area homes for sale in the $200,000 to $350,000 price range, then 339 Catalina Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15241 might just be what you have been looking for in your dream home.
Pittsburgh Featured Real Estate Listings
339 Catalina Drive is a four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 2154 sqft home located [...]

Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Map

By jimdolanch on May 12th, 2010

Pittsburgh Relocation
Relocating to Pittsburgh can be exciting and wonderful-but it can also bring up a lot of questions.
Like where are the  schools? What neighborhoods offer sidewalks? Is there shopping nearby? If you happen to be moving to Pittsburgh from far way, you may even be wondering where exactly a neighborhood is located in relation to [...]

Pittsburgh Area Celebrates Mothers

By jimdolanch on May 7th, 2010

Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday-so make sure you take the time to thank all the special moms, moms-to-be, and people-who-have-been-like-moms-to you for all their hard work, time and love.
Pittsburgh Mother’s Day Events
If you are having a hard time coming up with a special surprised gift that will convey just how much you mom [...]

Summer Programs for Pittsburgh Area Families

By jimdolanch on April 30th, 2010

Summer is rapidly approaching-and with it the end of school. I know all the children are giddy with excitement, but parents might be a little apprehensive, especially if your Pittsburgh relocation was very recent.
Pittsburgh Area Family Fun
Never fear, though the summer may seem like an eternity when it comes to entertaining school age children, [...]

Pittsburgh Area Wine Tasting

By jimdolanch on April 5th, 2010

If you are new to the Pittsburgh real estate area, then you may not know about our locally famous bistro, The Naked Grape Wine Bistro. The Naked Grape Wine Bistro has been a favorite for almost a generation, and is run by our very own locals, David and Ryta. They started The Naked Grape Wine [...]

Pittsburgh Home Buyers Use The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

By jimdolanch on April 1st, 2010

Pittsburgh home buyers-if you are searching the Pittsburgh MLS for your dream home right now, you will want to try to find it before the end of April 2010, so you can take advantage of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit. The tax credit has already been extended twice, and so far I have [...]