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The majority of people over the age of 45 want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout their maturing years.  According to AARP, older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in place, which means living in their home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age or abi...
06/30/2009
Pittsburgh was ranked #16 by the American College of Sports Medicine in their second annual American Fitness Index, a list of the fittest of America's 50 largest metro areas. Cities were ranked by a number of individual factors and local health resources. The percentage of residents who smoke or ...
06/30/2009
If you don't love your house, then maybe it's time to sell.  Here are some of the top reasons that people move on to a new home: Home is too small.  Increased family size is the main reason home owners say they need a larger home. Time to upgrade.  People often want what they don't have and long ...
06/30/2009
Now that school is out, you're probably planning for a much-deserved summer vacation.  But keep in mind: this is the peak season for home burglaries, with most typically happening in July and August.  According to The Money Pit home improvement website, here are just a few of the things you shoul...
06/17/2009
Down from 17 homes sold in April, Upper St. Clair real estate sales dropped to 13 for the month of May: Address                           List Price   Sold Price 1623 Watterson Court 1,099,000 950,000 100 Thousand Oaks Drive 549,900 524,900 2661 Cedarvue Drive 349,900 330,000 1660 Little Meadow R...
06/16/2009
In honor of National Flag Day on June 14, here are some rules for displaying and handling the flag at your home: When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. The flag should...
06/16/2009
Twenty-two homes sold in Peters Township during May, which is the highest monthly total for this community so far in 2009.  That's up from 14 houses in April.  Here's the May list: Address                                                  List Price  Sold Price 407 Longleaf Drive 564,900 550,000 4...
06/16/2009
According to Kiplinger, here are 7 crucial tips to keep in mind when buying your first home: 1. Lay the groundwork.  The first step is figuring out how much house you can afford and how much you can borrow. 2. Take your time.  You might not find your dream home, but you don't have to settle for a...
06/10/2009
Up from 15 in March and 29 in April, Mt. Lebanon real estate sales climbed to 41 for the month of May: Address                         List Price   Sold Price 4 Mission Drive 749,500 710,000 80 Longuevue Drive 634,900 579,300 146 Woodhaven Drive 348,750 345,000 616 Beverly Road 339,000 325,000 12...
06/09/2009
According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, there are lots of reasons to go green when you remodel your home: Lowers energy consumption Reduces operating costs in the home by increasing efficiency Conserves natural resources Increases the value of the home Improves indoor ai...
06/03/2009
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Statistics and helpful info about the Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Dormont, Peters Township, Scott Township and Nevillwood real estate markets.