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Whether you are a seasoned pro or the new kid on the block, choosing the right apartment in Pittsburgh can be difficult. Often times, you are making a decision quickly to avoid losing your dream apartment. To lighten the stress, you should keep in mind a short list of things you find important to you when looking for your next place.

Pittsburgh is a city full of old homes dating back to the early 20th century. These homes fill the city with history, a few quirky details, and a lot of love from families over the years. Many design companies today are helping to ensure that old homes that have fallen by the wayside over the years become beautiful again. While these renovations may be phasing out certain quirks like the strange “Pittsburgh toilet” found in many basement corners, they are giving way to a new found appreciation for features and finishes original to the homes.

Whichever way you wander from downtown Pittsburgh, you are sure to stumble upon a neighborhood with lots to offer. The sheer number of neighborhoods surrounding Pittsburgh is something to boast about, but what is really impressive is how different all of the neighborhoods are. All of these neighborhoods hold different qualities and things to do, so there is a neighborhood for you to visit no matter what you are looking to do each day.

Pittsburgh real estate has been changing quite a bit over the past few years. Local real estate investment companies are rebuilding communities in and around downtown. This rebuilding is not only helping the overall Pittsburgh real estate market, it is also helping future homeowners, current homeowners, and the communities as a whole.

There are so many tough decisions to make before even choosing a house. What realtor should you use? How are you going to sell your own home? Most importantly, what neighborhood do you want to live in?

Over the past few years, it seems like everyone is giving accolades to Pittsburgh. The “Steel City” has been named by The Economist most livable city three times in the past ten years, with the most recent being just last year. The high honors certainly come as no surprise to those living in and around the Pittsburgh area. However, it has led to some head scratches from those that are not familiar with this vibrant metropolis.

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