Part bike shop and part museum, Bicycle Heaven, opens July 2nd off the North Shore bike trail in the RJ Casey Industrial Park. It features the worlds largest collection of Schwinn Stingrays and the oldest bike is a 1862 Bone Shaker, made entirely of wood. I can't wait to check it out. For more information click here. 06/30/2011

Temple University School of Medicine has announced a new campus to be housed at Four Allegheny Center on the North Side in conjunction with the West Penn Allegheny Health System. This should be good news for the North Side with a high profile program and residents coming to the area for 3-year stints looking for convenient housing near the hospital. The program is scheduled to begin in 2013. Read more >> Looking to buy or sell a home on Pittsburgh's Northside? Get more information on the Northside here or Call Christa Ross from RE/MAX Select Realty, at 724-933-6300 x214 (office) or 724-779-1437 (direct) or visit my website at www.bestpittsburghhomes.com. 06/10/2011

Calvary United Methodist Church in Allegheny West, Pittsburgh PA The photo above is of a church located in the Allegheny West neighborhood on Pittsburgh's Northside, in truth; this photo doesn't even begin to show just how amazing this building is. Terrifying gargoyles, spires that reach to the sky, St. Andrews Crosses and faces carved into the structure of this building are truly amazing to behold. Inside the gleaming oak ceilings and plasterwork are illuminated by Tiffany stained glass windows. Nestled on Beech Avenue among majestic trees the building is a true masterpiece. Interestingly, it is just one of hundreds of architectural masterpieces that are common in the city of Pittsburgh. Some, like Calvary, have been restored to grandeur and others dilapidated and in danger of disappea... 05/10/2011

Official announcement to be held at the Paramount Pictures Film Exchange on May 6th. Pittsburgh, PA, May 4, 2011 – The Young Preservationists Association (YPA) of Pittsburgh has named the Stables Building, in the Allegheny West Neighborhood, as one of 2011’s Top Ten Best Preservation Opportunities in the Pittsburgh Area. Built in 1895, the Stables Building was once home to Allegheny City’s team of working horses. Now it is the only public building remaining attributed to Allegheny City, and a prime development opportunity in a prime location on the Northside. The YPA’s list is released annually and includes endangered historic sites in the Pittsburgh area that are good candidates for preservation and reuse. Since YPA released its first Top Ten List in 2003, more than $80 million has bee... 05/04/2011

Knowing what the real estate market is like in Pittsburgh is vital when it comes to making the decision of whether or not to develop in one area. Consider several important factors, the value and opportunity to make money varies from one area of Pittsburgh to another. Some places may seem very appealing, but when the area is examined more closely and effectively, the potential income is just not there to be made. How is the real estate market in your area?Unlike some areas of the country, Pittsburgh has a stable real estate market that allows for a safer investment environment with modest returns. If you are planning to develop a property, you will want to properly research the area and gather all the information you may need. Finding a Pittsburgh real estate market that is in the initi... 04/20/2011

The Northside Chronicle 2011 Homebuyer and Home Improvement Guide was released this week. If you are interested in moving to any of the great communities on the Northside or just looking for more information on Home buying it's worth a read. And be sure to check out the "Ask the REALTOR" section featuring yours truly. Learn more about the Northside on my community page. Looking to buy or sell a home on Pittsburgh's Northside? Call Christa Ross from RE/MAX Select Realty, at 724-933-6300 x214 (office) or 724-779-1437 (direct) or visit my website at www.bestpittsburghhomes.com. 04/08/2011

1100 Galveston Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Building, Cafe and 2 Bedroom Apartment For Sale Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Christa Ross Office:724-933-6300 x214 Mobile:724-309-1758 Website:Visit Website Price : $120,000 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : 1 Square Foot : 2,200 Lot Size : 18 County : Allegheny Property Type : Income MLS Number : 850511 click for more information and pictures Property Description Perfect for an aspiring restaurateur. Run your own place, and live above it, or collect rental income, in this highly-walkable, redeveloping neighborhood district. Restaurant, previously known as Hoi Polloi Coffeehouse and Vegetarian Cafe, is currently closed but could be reopened easily. Commercial kitchen equipment, coolers, point-of-s... 11/24/2010