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Buying or Renovating

Buying or Renovating

Homeowners are faced with a dilemma not uncommon in today’s real estate market.  Should they renovate their beloved but outdated home, or take the plunge and buy or build a new one?Picture it....

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Housing Market 2025

Housing Market 2025

There are ways President Trump’s re-election could impact the housing market overall; however, the outlook for the Pittsburgh housing market will again turn on changes in supply, not demand....

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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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