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True North / New North

True North / New North

The term “True North” can bring to mind varied meanings for many individuals.  Some definitions speak to a person’s spirit or one’s values while other considerations point to life’s purpose, goals...

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Homeowners Embrace the Benefits of Outdoor Living

Homeowners Embrace the Benefits of Outdoor Living

The trend toward adding multi-functional outdoor living spaces is alive and well! Blurring the line between indoors and outdoors, crafting an outdoor living space most often includes fire pits or full-size fireplaces, cozy lounge areas and outdoor kitchens featuring much more than a barbeque grill.

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New Residential Construction Update 2024

New Residential Construction Update 2024

The forecast for new home construction in Pittsburgh is more of the same. Conditions are unlikely to create an incentive for developers and builders to dramatically increase the number of homes built. Mortgage rates have come down, but not enough to increase the supply of homes for sale so that there are more move-up buyers for new homes.

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Building on Your Own Lot

Building on Your Own Lot

The ancient Roman poet Horace once said that “This was my prayer: an adequate portion of land with a garden and a spring of water and a small wood to complete the picture.”  That may be the desire...

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