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Many home improvement projects can be accomplished with a modest amount of cash and yet deliver lots of value, particularly when it's time for you to sell your house.  From the Money Pit, here are some upgrages that will cost under $1,000: Replace kitchen counter tops - Cook up a new look by upgr...

Here's the list of 13 homes that sold in July on Pittsburgh's South Side (up from 10 in June):  Address                     List Price  Sold Price 2619 Stromberg Street 289,900 283,000 2905 Sarah Street 285,000 280,000 1709 Edwards Way 194,000 184,500 2516 Mission Street 195,000 183,000 2334 Lark...

Real estate sales in Upper St. Clair showed good growth over the last two months.  From 13 homes sold in May, to 22 in June, sales jumped again in July with 37:  Address                           List Price  Sold Price 2001 Murdstone Drive 540,000 540,000 1700 Ewing Circle 395,000 395,000 1836 Tr...

Do you water your lawn ... and the sidewalks and street?  From Best Green Home Tips, here are some rules for eco-minded summer lawn watering: Many lawns only need about one inch of water per week to thrive and, in areas that see more rain, your lawn may need even less. Timed sprinklers can help y...

There were 24 homes sold in Peters Township during the month of July, compared to 28 in June.  Here's the July list: Address                                             List Price  Sold Price Lot 24 Windsor Court (New Construction) 699,900 741,250 1131 Moccasin Drive 619,900 570,000 Lot 610 Wild ...

One of the first investments that you should consider after buying a new house is a home security system.  Protecting your home with a security system provides a much safer environment for your family and eases your mind in 4 areas: 1. Dissuasion - if a burgler sees a home security label on your ...

Mt. Lebanon real estate sales were strong again in July (52 homes sold, slightly better than the 51 sold in June).  The last time more than 50 homes sold in Mt. Lebanon was in August 2007.  Address                     List Price  Sold Price 3 Forest Glen Drive 630,000 630,000 253 Morrison Drive 4...

If you've got a weekend, then you have enough time to green your home. According to Best Green Home Tips, here are some small changes you can make quickly: Clean your refrigerator coils - Your fridge coils may be costing you in both energy and money. Dirty coils have to work harder to cool your f...

Here's the list of 10 homes that sold in June on Pittsburgh's South Side (up from 6 in May):  Address                       List Price  Sold Price 148 S 17th Street 419,900 395,000 1101 Sarah Street 275,000 250,000 2705 Josephine Street 239,000 232,500 1823 Sarah Street 235,000 225,000 506 Bingha...

Are you a single woman looking for a new home?  Well, you're not alone.  According to the report, Buying For Themselves:  An Analysis of Unmarried Female Home Buyers, single women drive at least 20% of home sales.  If you're like the average woman in this report, your home buying requirements may...