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Even though you like your house the way it is, it might not appeal to others who have different tastes.  So put aside your personal feelings and try these 5 simple home styling steps to get a potential buyer to fall in love with your home. 1. Target your possible buyersBefore adjusting your home'...

For the second year in a row, AmericanStyle Magazine has named Pittsburgh as the #3 arts destination among the nation's mid-sized cities: "You may think that sports rule in a city still ringing from its sixth Super Bowl win, but a recent survey by a local statistical tracking group proved that th...

With today's economy, many families are reviving the tradition of a home vegetable garden. Not only is the back-to-garden movement saving money on grocery bills, but it's putting healthier food on the table.  Here are a few more benefits from the Nutrition Data Blog: Fresh vegetables are more nut...

South Side home sales in April (11) were higher than the first three months combined.  Here's the list of houses that sold: Address                   List Price  Sold Price 6062 Gregory Street 255,000 242,000 1907 Jane Street 189,000 186,000 2320 Carey Way 185,000 185,500 134 South 16th Street 17...

The home improvement industry, much like the broader housing market, experienced a severe downturn, but a report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University finds that prospects for growth are already developing. "As the housing market stabilizes and the broader economy begins t...

Real estate sales in Upper St. Clair were up slightly in April compared to March (17 vs. 14) and matched last April's total of 16 homes sold. Here's the list of 17 homes that sold this April: Address                          List Price   Sold Price 1789 Hastings Mill Road 695,000 616,000 1464 Par...

If you're getting ready to sell your house or just want to do some spring cleaning, holding a garage or yard sale can be a great way to clear out clutter and earn some extra cash.  Here are some tips, provided by Bottom Line: The best time to hold your sale is on a weekend when a local church or ...

Unlike the jump in real estate sales Mt. Lebanon had in April, home sales in Peters Township basically stayed at the same level as March (14 vs. 12). Here are the Peters Township homes that sold in April: Address                                          List Price    Sold Price 320 Sugar Camp Roa...

As temperatures continue to rise, so will electricity consumption driven by the use of fans and air conditioners.  What can you do to stay cool and save money?  Thanks to Green Home for passing along these tips: Close your drapes and blinds during the day. Set your air conditioner thermostat to 7...

Good news for those of you selling a home in Mt. Lebanon:  April home sales in your community were almost double compared to March (29 vs. 15).  And this is close to last April's total of 33. With the first-time home buyer tax credit and mortgage rates under 5%, let's hope this upward buying tren...