19th century American songwriter and Pittsburgh native, Stephen Foster, wrote these still relevant song lyrics:

“Let us pause in life’s pleasures and count iitsmany tears. Oh! Hard Times, come again no more. While we all sup sorrow with the poor, there’s a song that will linger forever in our ears..”

The hard times have hit again for Pittsburgh Real Estate; however, residents of Lawrenceville, the area where Foster was born and raised, are hoping that the hardest of times might just pass on by. Why such optimisim for Pittsburgh Real Estate Owners and Residents? Because Pittsburgh has all the makings to be a “next neighborhood”.

What is a next neighborhood and how do you know if you live in one? Urban Studies Theorist, University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management professor of business and creativit and director of the Martin Prosperity Institute, Richard Florida, has studied the Pittsburgh Area and feels that Lawrencevillehas what it takes to attract new residents with jobs in the design, engineering, and technology areas, which are careers that drive contemporary economic growth. The modest housing costs, clean air, beautiful scenery, walkable neighborhoods, great shopping, numerous restaurants and entertainment for all ages sets the stage for draw in and keep new, contemporary residents who are eco-conscious, highly skilled and seeking small community with big city amenities. That is Lawrenceville.

You can learn more here about Florida’s thoughts and study and if you would love to learn more about Pittsburgh Area Real Estate and the wonderful area of Lawranceville Real Estate, contact me, your Pittsburgh Real Estate Expert.

Until next time,

Jim