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With apologies to the 19th century poet Robert Burns, “Oh to be in Westmoreland County now that spring (and summer) are here…” Or, perhaps one can tease apart that phrase to refer to the collective communities that comprise the county’s western border, when crossed,...
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The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding exponentially throughout daily life, aiding both how we live and work. As the large language model and predictive analytical tools that dominate AI applications are being refined, users are gaining confidence...
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For much of the past decade, the Pittsburgh region has quietly become one of the country’s most stable housing markets. Unlike the boom-and-bust cycles experienced in many cities across the nation, Western Pennsylvania has maintained a measured pace of...
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Fresh Ideas: Getting Ready for Spring In 2026, homeowners in Pittsburgh are reimagining their outdoor spaces. For years, residents maintained typical American yards with neat lawns and a few decorative shrubs throughout Western Pennsylvania. Now, more people are...
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Amid Rising Home Costs, to Purchase or Not to Purchase is the Question. A new home purchase, while brimming with anticipation and expectation, can generate real concerns about affordability and value. Buyers may ponder monthly mortgage payments, escrow costs, interest...
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Pittsburgh Housing Market Trends and Forecast If you are looking for a sea change in the housing market, either locally or nationally, it is unlikely that 2026 will be the year for such change. The major factors that influence housing – mortgage rates, inventory of...
