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Best Pittsburgh Suburbs for Commuting to Downtown

Want a yard and a good school district without a brutal commute? Pittsburgh’s tunnels, bridges and parkways make some suburbs much easier to commute from than others. Here’s how the suburbs we serve compare for getting to Downtown. Commute times from the suburbs Typical drive times to Downtown Pittsburgh in Read More

Pittsburgh Property Taxes Explained: What Homeowners Pay by Community

Property taxes in Greater Pittsburgh can vary by thousands of dollars a year between neighboring communities, so they belong in every home search. Here is how they work and what homeowners actually pay. How Pennsylvania property taxes are calculated Your bill is your home’s assessed value multiplied by the combined Read More

Pittsburgh Home Prices by Neighborhood: 2026 Market Report

How much do homes cost in Pittsburgh? It depends a lot on the neighborhood. We pulled every closed single-family, condo and townhome sale in the West Penn Multi-List (WPMLS) for the 33 Greater Pittsburgh communities our agents serve, covering November 2025 through October 2026. Here is what the numbers show. Read More

PHFA First-Time Home Buyer Programs: A Pittsburgh Buyer’s Guide

You don’t need 20% down to buy your first home in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) offers loan programs and down payment help that make homeownership possible for many Pittsburgh renters. Here’s a plain-English overview. PHFA loan programs Keystone Home Loan: a PHFA loan for buyers within income Read More