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Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Report for February

By jimdolanch on February 13th, 2012

It was a fantastic month for Pittsburgh area home buyers, according to the most recent data available on the real estate website Trulia. Not only did the average price per square foot decrease on Pittsburgh residential properties but so did the median sales price. This is great news for those Pittsburgh home buyers interested in ... [Continue Reading]

Things to do in Pittsburgh in February

By jimdolanch on February 9th, 2012

We may still have a few months of winter left here in the Pittsburgh area but the community calendar seems to be heating up in terms of family-friendly activities this month! Continue reading to learn about some fun events that you and your family can enjoy this month in the Pittsburgh, PA area! Get Out ... [Continue Reading]

Two Thirds of Pittsburgh Home Owners to Pay Less Under Reassessment

By jimdolanch on February 6th, 2012

According to a recent article I read, about 66 percent of Pittsburgh home owners may be paying less on real estate taxes as a result of the recent property reassessment. Continue reading to learn more about this recent development on the Pittsburgh housing market and how it may affect you as a home buyer. Pittsburgh ... [Continue Reading]

Major Development Coming to Former Pittsburgh Hospital Site

By jimdolanch on January 19th, 2012

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 ... [Continue Reading]

Things to do in Pittsburgh in January

By jimdolanch on January 9th, 2012

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 ... [Continue Reading]

Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Update for January

By jimdolanch on January 5th, 2012

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 ... [Continue Reading]

Things to do in Pittsburgh PA in December

By jimdolanch on December 22nd, 2011

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 ... [Continue Reading]

Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Update for December

By jimdolanch on December 19th, 2011

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 ... [Continue Reading]

Top Reasons To Buy a Pittsburgh Home for Sale Before the New Year

By jimdolanch on November 21st, 2011

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 ... [Continue Reading]

Pittsburgh Area Nonprofits to Invest in Four Vacant City Schools

By jimdolanch on November 17th, 2011

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 ... [Continue Reading]