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Real estate sales in Upper St. Clair have increased each month since January (5 homes sold in January, 11 in February, and 14 for March).  But sales are down for the quarter (30) compared to last year's 1st quarter (51). Here's the list of homes that sold during March:  Address                   ...

The Energy Savers Blog wrote about energy tax incentives available in 2009, which were amended to provide even more incentives for you to make your home energy efficient: The credits for items such as windows and doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, and water heaters (non-solar) are now available for ...

Peters Township's real estate sales for February and March were exactly half of those month's totals in 2008, so it's no surprise that its sales for the first quarter of 2009 (35 homes) were down from last year's 1st quarter (51).  Here's the list of 12 Peters Township's homes that sold this Marc...

According to the Los Angeles Times, "Forget great rooms, walk-in closets and spa-like bathrooms. The home office has become the new staple of the American home." But the home office is not always a perfect world.  Here are some tips from New Dreamhomes Magazine for making the most of your home wo...

Home sales in Mt. Lebanon for the first two months of the year matched last year's numbers exactly.  That all changed with March:  there were 15 homes sold last month (see below), compared to 36 for the previous March.   Address                                                     List Price   Sol...

As reported by USA Today, "New homes, after doubling in size since 1960, are shrinking. Last year, for the first time in at least 10 years, the average square footage of single-family homes under construction fell dramatically, from 2,629 in the second quarter to 2,343 in the fourth quarter. Nine...

With conservation on the minds of many, a new study put the spotlight on wasteful behavior in our cities. "The Nalgene Least Wasteful City Study" ranked 23 waste-focused habits, from recycling, to using public transportation, to shutting off the lights when leaving the room. Pittsburgh came in at...

With a tough economy and concerns about global warming and health on the rise, April is the perfect time to kick off some new habits that address these issues. By focusing on your yard and neighborhood, the National Gardening Association says there are a number of simple things you can do to gree...

Here's a sample of restaurant reviews for Bado's Cucina, located at 3825 Washington Road (Route 19) in Peter's Township: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - "If you grew up eating in a Pittsburgh Italian family, you can close your eyes and you will smell some of your grandmother's kitchen aromas coming fro...

Evaluating a neighborhood and its schools is an important aspect of your real esate search, especially if you have children. According to HomeFinder.com, here are the key things to look for: Schools.  Make an appointment to tour the local school and meet the principal. Speak with local parents to...