A hot cup of coffee works wonders against the winter chill. While there are hundreds of amazing coffee shops sprinkled throughout Greater Pittsburgh, a handful are must-visits for any Pittsburgher. Here’s the ultimate list of the best places to grab coffee in our area. Did your favorite local business make our list? Let us know! […]
Category Archives: Pittsburgh Trends
Which 5 New Home Communities Are On Buyers’ Wish Lists This Year?
As local real estate agents and native Pittsburghers, we are always keeping an eye on new developments in Greater Pittsburgh. This year, quite a few have caught our attention—and buyers’, too. However, there are five new construction communities in Washington County that stand out from the rest. Can you guess which ones they are? Guess Washington […]
The Ultimate Guide to What’s Happening in August
With so many events happening in the Greater Pittsburgh area, there’s always something fun to do year-round! But this year, summer is ending on a high note with all kinds of concerts, sporting events, and festivals planned for the month of August. If you’re looking for something new, visit one of these featured events happening in […]
Pittsburgh Is Officially a Staycation Destination
Sometimes it’s nice to “get away” close to home. You don’t have to worry about expensive airline tickets, filling up your gas tank, packing a week’s worth of belongings (and still forgetting something!), or feeling the pressure to spend every second doing something fun and exciting. If you live in Pittsburgh, you’re in luck: our area […]
Pittsburgh Has Made Another “Top 25” List
Forbes has named our area a top 25 place to retire, WalletHub lists it as a top 25 college town, and now Growella ranks it among the top 25 cities for Millennials. Pittsburgh just continues to rake in the awesome rankings! Why Pittsburgh Is the City for Millennials Pittsburgh secured a #2 spot on Growella’s list of the top-ranked cities for […]
The Best Place to Retire is Actually Pittsburgh
When people think of retirement destinations, cities in Florida may come to mind because of the beautiful weather, ample amenities, and low-maintenance homes. But this past year, Forbes put Pittsburgh on its annual list of the Top 25 Best Places to Retire for many of the same reasons! Why Pittsburgh Earned a Top Spot Forbes rattles off a list of statistics about […]
Why People Can’t Get Enough of Pittsburgh
It seems like Pittsburgh has been #1 on all the Top Ten lists recently. Of course, we’re not complaining. But why are all of these pop culture sites and established publications praising Pittsburgh right now? One reason could be its drastic shift from Steel City to Tech City, as leaders in innovation have taken over Pittsburgh’s industrial warehouses […]
Pittsburgh’s Biggest Trends of 2015
Last week we talked about all the changes that Pittsburgh has seen in 2015 in real estate and in the city’s way of life. All of these changes have only helped solidify that Pittsburgh is shedding its past as an industrial hub and quickly becoming the best place to live in the country. Of course, we […]
3 Ways Pittsburgh Will Own 2016
2015 was a year of change for Pittsburgh. Old businesses closed. New restaurants opened. The skylines all across the area are (and will soon be) changing with latest developments: new apartments in Lawrenceville, an office building Oakland, condos in the Strip District, and this skyscraper in Downtown Pittsburgh. By many accounts, 2015 was a good year for […]